“The Web Mission represents an amazing opportunity for the best of entrepreneurial UK talent to visit Silicon Valley and learn for themselves the differences that make the US a breeding ground for innovation and, more importantly, successful execution of ideas.”
—Michael Birch, founder, Bebo
Web Mission 09 Now Open for Entrants!
March 28 - April 3 2009, San Francisco
Web Mission 09 is open for entrants! Last year we took 20 UK Web 2.0 companies to San Francisco to explore new opportunities for growth with key people in Silicon Valley. In 2009 we’re following the same format but with one key difference, in 2009 we’re particularly interested in Enterprise 2.0 companies. Enterprise 2.0 covers companies which are offering web 2.0 tools and applications for use in business environments. Also known as enterprise social software, it covers technologies that enable users in the enterprise to share and collaborate within their networks.
What the Web Mission provides:
- Facilitated meetings with key local investors
- The chance to attend Web 2.0 Expo
- Meet and mingle with key Silicon Valley movers and shakers relevant to your organisation and growth plans
- Discuss your business with leading journalists
- Spend quality time with like-minded people in the web scene
- Explore how to succeed in the US market
Entrant requirements:
- Be an Enterprise 2.0 company. Enterprise 2.0 covers companies which are offering web 2.0 tools and applications for use in business environments. Also known as enterprise social software, it covers technologies that enable users in the enterprise to share and collaborate within their networks. Web Mission 09 is only considering companies which are clearly offering their services for use in a business environment
- Be innovative. As Tim O’Reilly says when he talks about Enterprise 2.0 to businesses, “turn your IT department inside out - or wait for some innovative startup to do it for you.”
- Be headquartered in the UK
- Have 2 years trading history, or failing that, compelling early-stage fast-track potential
- Able to provide references from key sponsors/industry players
- Able to demonstrate some commitment to sustainable business practices (eg, positive environmental, social or economic outputs)
- Be ready to do business in the US OR potentially attractive to US investor
Frequently asked questions about Web Mission 09 are answered in our FAQ section. Please feel free to contact us for further assistance.