hi
On 9/21/06, Vijay S Anand <vijaysanand2002@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello Guys:
By the way, I have been talking to some folks about putting together an
event, somewhat similar to DEMO [www.demo.com], where we can get some
fascinating ideas together on stage with working prototypes and pre-releases,
bring the public there, and invite the VC circles there. The demo of the
technology , depending on how well it resonates with the audience will give
the VC a good perspective on how relevant the product is, and how well the
team is capable of conveying their story - which might drive the VCs to
invest int hem -, and it will help the small companies which are struggling
to get some exposure.
With a lot of VCs here in India, and news about over-investments all over the
place, and sadly all the good companies getting too few notice, it might be
something worthwhile.
Chennai could use an event like this, since the whole technology space really
does need a boost. If it does pick up, it has potential to spawn, just like
barcamp or whatever. It cant be an unconference, as there has to be a set of
entrepreneurs and VCs (I am sure TIE will be happy to be part of it) to
screen the technologies, and make sure that the pitches are compelling enough
and help them brush up, but it could be fun neverthless.
