Dell announced plans for global expansion of the Center for Entrepreneurs: stakes and opportunities.
At Connectikpeople we run for: innovation, solutions to problem and
get traction. The pitch in few minutes is not welcome; because it does not focuses
on which is essential for a startup.
At Dell the approaches are certainly different, but the final objective remains
the same. In this dynamic, Dell announced plans for global expansion of the Center for Entrepreneurs, starting with the launch of the U.K. Centre for Entrepreneurs, and the
appointment of its Entrepreneur-in-Residence Global Advisory Board to lend
strategic direction around global rollout of entrepreneurial initiatives.
Connectikpeople can observe that, through the Center for Entrepreneurs, Dell is opening up:
Connectikpeople can observe that, through the Center for Entrepreneurs, Dell is opening up:
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Its resources
to start-ups ,
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Select founders direct
access to business feedback from Michael Dell via the Tech Innovation day:
Pitch Slam taking place during Dell World 2013,
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Dell Center for Entrepreneurs
initiatives include the Dell Innovators Credit
Fund, a $115M debt capital financing program through
Dell Financial Services for U.S. and U.K.-based venture and angel-backed
startups that provides financial and technology resources to bolster
speed-to-market and create jobs.
Following the United States,
Dell is expanding the Center for Entrepreneurs globally starting with the U.K. Centre , followed by Ireland later this year, and additional markets to be
announced throughout 2014.
Regarding the Tech Innovation Day, which take place during Dell World 2013 in Austin
on December 12, the Tech Innovators Day: Pitch Slam presents an opportunity for
startups to receive feedback directly from a panel of esteemed judges including
Michael Dell. Presented by the Dell Center for Entrepreneurs, the event will
take place in front of a live audience and will also be available for viewing
worldwide via livestream broadcast.
All entries should be submitted via the online form on the Dell Center for Entrepreneurs. The call for entries will close at midnight Friday, November 29.
Requirements for Applicants:
Applicants should be post-launch, revenue-generating growth-stage companies. They should also have a B2B technology focus and a compelling enterprise business solution that could benefit Dell, its partners or clients. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to, big data and analytics, infrastructure and platforms, and enterprise solutions.
Guidelines for Submission:
To enter, companies should provide their “elevator pitch” in 250 words or less on why their business should be selected, as well as give brief responses to the following questions : (1) how does technology enable the success of your company? and (2) if you are selected as winner, what would you hope to gain?
All entries should be submitted via the online form on the Dell Center for Entrepreneurs. The call for entries will close at midnight Friday, November 29.
Requirements for Applicants:
Applicants should be post-launch, revenue-generating growth-stage companies. They should also have a B2B technology focus and a compelling enterprise business solution that could benefit Dell, its partners or clients. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to, big data and analytics, infrastructure and platforms, and enterprise solutions.
Guidelines for Submission:
To enter, companies should provide their “elevator pitch” in 250 words or less on why their business should be selected, as well as give brief responses to the following questions : (1) how does technology enable the success of your company? and (2) if you are selected as winner, what would you hope to gain?
