Is your startup looking for investment? 
                   Have you validated your business plan?
                              Is your product meeting the critical need of the market? 
                                     Is your venture generating customer reaction?

                                          Then Entrepreneur's Bazaar is just for you!

Entrepreneurs Bazaar, popularly referred to as E-Bazaar, rides the wave of popularity to make a return for a third year at TiEcon 2008. It is the only event where leading Venture Capitalists, Lawyers, Bankers, and other members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem come together to help you take your venture to the next level.

E-Bazaar is designed to provide a support system to entrepreneurs and to help them accelerate their ventures to the next level. To help accomplish this, E-Bazaar participants will meet prior to TiEcon 2008, for face-to-face mentoring sessions where they will gain from interactions with experienced entrepreneurs who are TiE charter members. Going into TiEcon 2008 participants are expected to use this feedback to craft and hone their presentations for their meetings with venture capitalists. The day of the event will provide E-Bazaar participants with exclusive access to network with venture capitalists, banking and legal firms, other entrepreneurs and members of the ecosystem.

Registration in the E-Bazaar is available to the first 150 participants.
E-Bazaar will take place on May 16, 2008.
This event is now Sold Out; however, enrollment may be taken in a Wait List capacity.

1. One-on-one access to Venture Capitalists
   The E-Bazaar process is built around preparing entrepreneurs to present their business pitch to the VC in a one-to-one setting. All confirmed E-Bazaar participants get a 15-minutes slot to pitch their business plan to a VC. A golden opportunity to take your start up to the next level.
2. Gain from invaluable mentoring opportunities
   Prior to TiEcon 2008, participants will be paired with a TiE Charter Member knowledgeable in their area of business. Mentoring is provided to the first 100 E-bazaar registered attendees during the month of April. These mentoring sessions provide opportunity to gain insight and feedback from entrepreneurs who have taken ventures down the road to success. Entrepreneurs are better prepared for their meetings with the Venture Capitalists which take place on the first day of TiEcon.
3. Meet with Professional Service Providers
   Connect with professional firms who offer banking, legal, accounting, and other professional services. The participating firms have years of experience working with new business ventures. They will run exclusive sessions throughout the day at E-Bazaar which will focus on topics such as IP protection, Legal issues, etc.
4. Get access to Exclusive Networking Events
   The E-Bazaar offers a myriad of opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand their network of professional contacts. Take advantage of the exclusive events limited only to E-Bazaar participants to develop strong relationships with mentors, venture capitalists, and other entrepreneurs. Networking events arranged on the day of E-Bazaar, such as lunch and mixer hours, provide exclusive access to network with VCs and other Entrepreneurs in an informal setting.

Contact ebazaar@siliconvalley.tie.org or post a question in http://www.mytiecon.org/