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Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
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AGENDA AGENDA
14.45-15.30 15.30-15.45 15.45-16.30 Strategic Professional Networking: tools and peer to peer groups. Session open to entrepreneurs and journalists. Coffee Break Business Leadership Forum Business Models, Financial Projections and Modeling for Startups Scott Gillespie, Commercialization Partner, 16.30-17.15 Technology to VC (T2VC) Gibs Song, Principal, Mane-Aquila Consulting Raising Funds for your Ideas and Ventures 17.15-19.00 Ready Set C onnect: Mentoring session Mentorship Workshop
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Practical seminar introducing 7 key principles of how to build a professional network of top contacts using events, online Ovidiu Bujorean, CRDF Global, Innovation Program Manager and ovibees.com International Speaker Mentor-only session: Mentorship workshop for local and global mentors - Discuss key elements of the mentorship process and facilitate the exchange of experience between local and global mentors. Jim Bagnola, The Leadership Group, International Speaker, Executive Coach, & Corporate Educator Ovidiu Bujorean, CRDF Global, Innovation Program Manager and ovibees.com International Speaker
Each mentor will lead a series of ten-minute mentoring meetings during this time. This session is designed to introduce mentors and entrepreneurs, allowing for a general understanding of the ventures in order to identify key areas to develop.
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UniRazak) Capital Square, Block C & D, No. 8, Jalan Munshi Abdullah 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Coffee break & Judges meet to decide the top three winners Lessons learned, announcing the winners of the pitching competition and next steps
all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century. Barack Obama President of the United States of America Together we can build an ecosystem that allows entrepreneurs to get the support they need, the financing they need, the mentoring they need, to launch a brilliant idea into a business. Thats the importance of the GIST mission. Jeff Hoffman Co-Founder and former CEO, Priceline; GIST Advisory Group Member GIST is a great opportunity to increase participation by the academic sector in the transfer of technology into the marketplace through the development of practical knowledge and skills, as well as to heighten understanding of the value of entrepreneurship and innovation for economic growth and sustainability. Dr. Abdelali Haoudi VP of Research, Qatar Foundation Malaysia welcomes the GIST Initiative to support technology development in Muslim-majority countries to advance key innovation areas, especially innovation capacity, entrepreneurship and access to seed capital. Dato Madinah binti Mohamad Secretary General, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia [GIST] was our shortcut towards better connections and visibility. Ziad Sankari Founder of CardioDiagnostics; GISTech-I 7 Competition Winner
To promote and spread economic prosperity, the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative is forging links at the individual and institutional level among scientists, entrepreneurs, and the marketplace. Technology entrepreneurship has the power to create the products, companies, and jobs that drive economic growth. The GIST initiative aims to strengthen technology development and national, regional, and global entrepreneurship through partnerships and programs focusing on: NETWORKING: Linking innovative ideas, people, and financial and human resources SKILL DEVELOPMENT: Providing business training, mentorship and resources
Because you are innovative, resilient and dedicated to starting technology-based companies.
GIST Tech Media Workshop April 23, 2012 WHO: Journalists and media Representatives with interest in covering the exciting startup community
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GIST Mentor Workshop April 23, 2012 WHO: Experienced business mentors, government agencies & industry experts GIST Startup Boot Camp April 23-24, 2012 WHO: Outstanding startup entrepreneurs
Leadership trainer and executive coach Jim Bagnola discusses the major myths about leading and how to counter them President of HealthCare California Harry G. Harris speaks about entrepreneurial ecosystem building and business plan preparation MIT & Harvard alum Ovidiu Bujorean shares the practical skill of building your professional network Forbes Asia and National Geographic journalist Donald Frazier cover emerging technology trends and promising startups Silicon Valley entrepreneur Gibs Song shares his experience starting and growing IT and cleantech companies Technology venture capitalist Scott Gillespie speaks about business plan preparation and venture pitching
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NETWORK with the best and the brightest entrepreneurial minds from Malaysia & the US BOND with your peers and future business partners BUILD relationships with your peers and future business partners
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Ten startups will participate in pitching competition to win scholarships to attend venture acceleration camp in Silicon Valley for four weeks for potential investments Journalists create impactful stories that raise awareness of high impact entrepreneurs who are creating new products, companies and jobs Mentors strengthen the skills needed to nurture the next generation of technology entrepreneurs of your country
HOW TO APPLY
Contact info@startupmalaysia.org About GIST: The GIST Initiative builds entrepreneurial ecosystems in 43 countries across the Middle East, Africa and South and Central Asia by identifying, coaching and funding promising entrepreneurs through its competitions, start-up acceleration services, online social media platform and interactive mentorship programs. GIST is funded by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by CRDF Global. www.gistinitiative.org www.crdfglobal.org About Startup Malaysia: StartupMalaysia.org is a not-for-profit entrepreneurial initiative with the ultimate mission to catalyze scalable startups and vision is to airlift the entire startup ecosystem in the country by inspiring and educating the next generation of young people to become startup junkies and to create at least 10 success stories each year. www.startupmalaysia.org
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BUILDING ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS BUILDING ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEMS Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs
CRDF Global is a private, nongovernmental organization committed to promoting peace and prosperity through science and technology. Its innovation and entrepreneurshipfocused programs develop technology commercialization capabilities and sustaining networks abroad. Domestically, CRDF Global helps to create more viable investment, partnership and collaborative opportunities for American businesses and scientists who gain access to top international research and expertise.
Innovation. We believe strongly in the power of technology Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs transform innovation
into enterprises that generate value and create jobs. Our programs are designed with the individual in mind, as the nucleus and sole purpose of our mission.
Strategic partnerships. We partner with like-minded local and regional organizations and corporations to leverage our resources and capabilities to build capacity for greater impact and avoid redundancy.
Startup Support
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of all economies and the source of growth and dynamism. CRDF Global offers a comprehensive suite of programs designed to nurture these early-stage companies. Identifying promising business opportunities, funders, partners and resources Designing and executing acceleration programs Comprehensive skill development training Access to sources of funding
Technology Acceleration
CRDF Global promotes business growth by supporting students, researchers and technology developers who believe that their product or service is viable commercially. Programs guide them through the process of commercialization by honing their skills and helping them to grow and realize their market potential. Identifying intellectual property with commercial potential in universities and corporations Hands-on training in technology transfer and intellectual property rights Online technology commercialization courses Technology valuation and market assessment
Ziad Sankari, CardioDiagnostics
1530 Wilson Blvd,by CRDF |Global 22209 | the U.S. Department of Implemented 3rd Fl Arlington, VAFunded bywww.crdfglobal.org State
A consequence of President Obamas Cairo speech, GIST helps organize startup boot camps around the world to empower economic development through innovation and entrepreneurship. In Istanbul, the program was bookended by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jonathan Margolis and Managing Director of the MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Bill Aulet. Read more at tiny.cc/ForbesGIST
GIST Conference Will Focus on Economic Development Through Science & Technology Road Trip! Founders Of YouTube, LinkedIn and Others Tackle Brain Drain in Malaysia
Malaysia has a very young population, 65% of which is under 35, as well as the need to create jobs quickly. Hwang says entrepreneurship can create alternatives to other activities. In many cases the government is responding to demand by the people, she says, like in Indonesia, where a grassroots movement began. The government recognized entrepreneurship to be a good cause to engage young talent and create alternatives to other activities. She observes that the U.S. government has been promoting entrepreneurship in Muslim-dominated countries with this goal. The GIST initiative is a partner of StartupMalaysia.org Read more at tiny.cc/BRAINDRAIN At the second Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Istanbul recently, we at Wamda were tremendously inspired by the contestants in the Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) Competition, who came from all over the Middle East and North Africa to showcase their carefully-honed scientific ideas that could transform our societies. Read more at tiny.cc/WAMDA Read more at tiny.cc/SCIENCEandTECHNOLOGY The GIST initiative involves several concurrent components to develop specific science, technology and innovation (STI) capabilities in the region. Recommendations and plans developed at the prior conferences and strategic planning sessions will guide and inform the creation of pilot projects and plans to promote economic development and strengthen regional cooperationexpected to be announced in Rabat.
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He is currently a founder and partner in ColorJar, a venture accelerator firm that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners launch and grow new business ventures. In this capacity, he works as a virtual CEO with startup companies all over the world to help turn great ideas into profitable businesses. Mr. Hoffman is perhaps best known as a founder and CEO in the Priceline.com family of companies, where he led the development and launch of Pricelines consumer company (Priceline YardSale). Hoffman also served as an executive in Walker Digital, the parent company of Priceline and one of the countrys most innovative creators of intellectual property and new business models. He is also a featured motivational speaker at conferences across the globe.
H.R.H. Prince Saud Bin Khalid Al-Faisal - Deputy Governor for Investment Affairs - Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal heads the Investment Affairs department, which is responsible for managing the investment environment and competitiveness agenda of Saudi Arabia. The Investment Affairs department has focused on establishing a more liberal investment environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As part of these efforts, HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal also chairs the Saudi negotiation team for bilateral investment treaties. In 2010, Saudi Arabia was ranked among the most competitive economies in the world according to the World Bank Ease of Doing Business Report and the UNCTAD World Investment Report. HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal is the Vice Chairman of the: Swiss Saudi Joint Economic Commission; Saudi Russian Joint Economic Commission; Saudi Uzbek Joint Economic Commission; Saudi Kazak Joint Economic Commission; Saudi Greek Joint Economic Commission; Saudi Azerbaijan Joint Economic Commission; and Saudi Senegal Joint Economic Commission. HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal is the President of the National Competitiveness Center since 2010. The National Competitiveness Center (NCC) was established by SAGIA in 2006 to act as an independent body to monitor, assess and support the enhancement of competiveness in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The NCC fulfils this role by serving as a think tank, facilitator and communicator of change. HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal is a Member of the Board at Saudi Industrial Property Authority (MODON), Chief Operations and Chief Financial Officer for Investment Affairs at SAGIA and NCC. As Financial Analyst, HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal worked with Saudi Aramco during 2001 to 2008. HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal was based in the Treasury Department and worked in a number of departments including Internal Auditing, New Business Development and other financial and planning related departments. HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal is a member of the Board of trustees of the King Faisal Foundation and Global Federation of Competitive Councils and several government commissions and regional investment councils. HRH Prince Saud K Al-Faisal completed his BSc in Finance from the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals in 2001.
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In research, Dr. Wyse earned international recognition for his basic studies in plant biochemistry. He published over 150 scientific papers. In recognition of his research accomplishments he received the prestigious Arthur Flemming Award in 1982 as the Outstanding Young Scientist in the US Federal Service. He was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Crop Science Society of America and The American Society of Agronomy. He also served as a consultant to numerous Fortune 500 companies.
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Email: npipia@crdfglobal.org
Ovidiu (Ovi) Bujorean - GIST Program Manager The Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative
Ovidiu (Ovi) Bujorean is Program Manager for the GIST Initiative. Ovidiu is member of the Board of Directors and Regional Chair for Washington DC and Virginia for MIT Enterprise Forum. He also serves as an Advisor to the MIT Portugal Entrepreneurship and Innovation Initiative. Previously, he was the Senior Associate at Rudyard Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in consumer technology opportunities for the global marketplace. Ovidiu managed a $600k UNDP e-government Project for the Romanian Presidency. The project was recognized by UNDP as regional best practice in capacity building and public administration reform. He also worked with Gemini Consulting, Deutsche Post Consulting, and BCG.
Nicholas Foo - Lead, Developer and Technology, SEA, Ecosystem Developer Experience, SEA, Nokia Pte Ltd
Nicholas is currently the developer and technology lead for the Nokia ecosystem and developer experience team in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. He spent 5 years as Technical Manager for the Nokia Developer Technical services and consultancy team in APAC having responsibility for all technologies on the Nokia Platform. In his current role, Nicholas is responsible for sourcing branded partners for applications for the Nokia device portfolio. He is also responsible for technical evenglism of Nokias platforms to developers across the SEA arena. In his career, he has worked with Object-oriented software companies, building Integrated Development Environments ( IDE ) and UML case tools, prior to Nokia, he worked with telecom operator, British Telecoms, creating financial telephony software. His recent projects with Nokia include the assessment of viable touch based applications for the new touch enabled range of Nokia devices. He holds a bachelor of science in computer science, as well as a diploma in programming and systems analysis. He has recently completed his MBA with the University of Nottingham UK.
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Ovidiu also founded and led LEADERS, an organization who impacted the lives of approximately 10000 young leaders and entrepreneurs in Romania and Southern-Eastern Europe. The partnership he built between Leaders and Vodafone was recognized by the Prince of Wales Business Leaders Forum as a worldwide best practice in developing young leaders. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of The Capital Network, City of Cambridge, AIESEC at Harvard and as a judge in the competition Startup Chile. He was invited to speak on the topic of Professional Networking by the MIT Portugal Entrepreneurship program, the Swiss government, Columbia University and The State Department TechCamp initiative. He was the winner of Mayor Menino Boston World Partnership Battle of the Network Stars competition that included 125 top Boston connectors. He is a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management MBA program and the inaugural Sloan Entrepreneurship and Innovation program in Technology. Ovidiu also holds an MPA degree from the Harvard Kennedy School, an MA in Organizational and Business Psychology and an MA in Governance and Institutional Development. He holds a BA in trade from Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest. He served two terms as the National President of AIESEC in Romania. Email: obujorean@crdfglobal.org
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Yuritzi Acosta Program Assistant, Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) Initiative
Yuritzi has significant international experience working in the fields of education and advocacy. Her interest in working with entrepreneurs and leaders across the globe brought her to CRDF Global in April 2011. As a member of the GIST Initiative she has worked on projects that empower entrepreneurs to commercialize their innovative ideas through the coordination of events and facilitation of access to relevant information.
including Ministry of Education in Denmark, University of Zaragoza in Spain, University of Porto in Portugal, University EAFIT in Colombia, EnterPrize Puerto Rico, IEEE Egypt, Tech de Monterey in Mexico, IIT India, and the annual MIT Global Startup Workshop in Buenos Aires, Norway, Spain, South Africa and Iceland. Rebecas dream is to create a world where meritocracy rules entrepreneurship.
Over the course of her work, she has coordinated a variety of educational and advocacy programs funded by agencies, such as NeighborWorks USA, USAID and the Florida Department of Education and now the Department of State. Having lived in countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, Yuritzi brings a global view and adaptability to the team. Her interest in the interconnectedness of cultures and people has led her to complete an MA in International Studies with a focus on development from Florida International University. Yuritzi is also fluent in English, French and Spanish.
& Social Entrepreneurship. Davids experience spans across the globe as he has lived and worked in few regions. He was the People & Organizational Networking Manager with Telecentre.org Foundation in Manila, Philippines. Prior to that, he was based in Cairo, Egypt where he successfully completed a consultancy project on Youth Social Entrepreneurship with UNDP Egypt. David has also played a key role as a Program and Research Officer with Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP), the worlds first multi-stakeholder network to promote innovation and advancement in Knowledge and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development.
Davids experience and expertise is very much sought after by international organizations as reflected by various speaking engagements in Chile, Hungary, Egypt and several countries in Southeast Asia. He had represented Malaysia at the Suzanne Mubaraks International Youth Forum on ICT4 Peace in Egypt as well as participated in the third Global Forum on Telecenters 2011 in Santiago, Chile. David began his career with Malaysias leading English newspaper, The Star and has successfully concluded few consultancy engagements. David is a scholar with an MBA with Distinction from University of East London (UK) and has written a paper on CSR in Malaysia with UN Global Compact Malaysia.
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GIST CRDF Global 1530 Wilson Blvd. 3rd FL Arlington, VA 22209 www.crdf.org; www.gistinitiative.org