houston technology center orientation
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Houston Technology Center is the largest business accelerator and technology incubator in Texas. This presentation is designed for those new to HTC to become acclimated to the services that it offers and how it is designed to assist entrepreneurs in new business ventures.TRANSCRIPT
Orientation
Houston FactsHouston Facts
# 1 Best City to Live - Kiplinger's
# 2 Fortune 500 corporate headquarters (26)
# 4 Top 10 Up-And-Coming Technology Cities
#13 Fortune 100 Fastest Growing companies
10 Counties600 Square Miles
2.2 million - City5.6 million - Area
HTC enables and accelerates the growth of emerging technology companies for the purpose of creating jobs and promoting
economic development in theGreater Houston Area
HTC MissionHTC Mission
HTC BackgroundHTC Background
HTC is a Non-profit 501 (C) 3, opened in 1999
Operations supported by corporate donations, office rentals, and service fees
Enhance Houston’s position as an international business hub and center for entrepreneurship
HTC Office SuitesHTC Office Suites
Furnished office – 24/7 access Receptionist to Greet Visitors
High Speed Fiber Internet Meeting & Conference Rooms
Local & Long Distance VOIP Kitchens with Coffee Service
Commercial Printer/Copier/Fax Tenant and Client Events
HTC SCORECARDHTC SCORECARD
Business Acceleration:1500+ plans reviewed
200+ companies assisted
70+ current companies
47 graduate companies
$600+ million raised
3000+ new jobs
Business Community Support:
300+ companies/providers100+ High Net Worth Investors (HAN)
40+ Mentors
8000+ in network events$7+ million contribution/support
2000+ active volunteersEducational Seminars:
100+ educational seminars
10 High-Profile Technology Forums
3 Technology Venture Conferences
20 HTC University Events
52 Technology Champions Meetings
Selected HTC ClientsSelected HTC ClientsEnergy Life Science Information Tech
EngicaBioPertaCleanS2S SystemsGreen Torch LLCMOGSPipemapBiocoUniversal technologiesOcean Energy GenerationFuel&LubeWearSoxPetro Gas Lift TechnologyNeohydroWell DogSunrise RidgeInnovative Pressure TestingTexynHydrocarbonsAdaptive-AC, IncNopal ResourcesPtable Water Systems
Alfa Teck USA Med. Sys EMGBellicum PharmacuticalsCardioSoftEndothelixLaser Tissue WeldingMolecular LogiX IncNanospectra BiosciencesNovomedics LLCOrthoAccel TechnologiesPLxPharma IncPower LungPulmotect LLCRegenetech IncDNAtriXCormedicsResuRX PharmaceuticALSTheraTech PathwaysThrombovisionVisualase Inc
BirdNest ServicesCareFlash, LLCCircle 7 Software, Inc.Compiled Logic Corp.CustomerVelocityInnerLocMicroNews NetworksPlaynormousProfitMetricsVelostor Technologies LLCReasoning Mind Inc.Riversand Technologies Inc.Dovarri Inc.iRazooGlobalPitchAPTConnectKirtsy (Formerly Sk*rt)Proverb Parking SolutionsNutshell MailStrongRoomYouDataKonstruction ZoneOpMom
Coaching Capital
Customers Connections
CommunityBusiness Guidance
&Strategic Mentoring
Business Guidance&
Strategic Mentoring
BootstrappingAngels
Venture CapitalBanks, SBIR, SBA
Emerging Technology Fund
BootstrappingAngels
Venture CapitalBanks, SBIR, SBA
Emerging Technology Fund
Direct Introductions&
Entrepreneurial Training
Direct Introductions&
Entrepreneurial Training
Qualified Service Providers
&‘C’ – Level Management
Qualified Service Providers
&‘C’ – Level Management
Pattern RecognitionPattern Recognition
Attempt to Pick a WinnerAttempt to Pick a Winner
Gather ExpertiseGather Expertise
Make Something SpecialMake Something Special
TM
TMClearly Outsmarts Pimples
CONFIDENTIAL
HTC Client CriteriaHTC Client Criteria
Headquarters in the Gulf Coast area
Technology development in a HTC Sector
Attractive to Growth Capital Investors
Principals “coachable” &
Willing to assemble appropriate team
Application ProcessApplication Process
PRESENTATION GRADUATIONORIENTATION EVENTS &MEETINGS
Basic Contact
Information
HTC Assessment Information
ManagementService
ProvidersBusiness
Description
Application ProcessApplication Process
Development ManagersDevelopment Managers
Energy Maryanne Barker
Life Science Deborah Mansfield
Information Technology Marc Nathan
Aerospace Tom Kraft
Nanotechnology Bill Crow
PRESENTATION GRADUATIONORIENTATION EVENTS &MEETINGS
Screening CommitteesScreening Committees
Venture Capital “Pitch” to a group of hand-picked, experienced leaders with strong credentials and desire to help
PRESENTATION GRADUATIONORIENTATION EVENTS &MEETINGS
Events & MeetingsEvents & Meetings
Technology Champions Every Six Weeks – 1st Friday
HTC University Quarterly One-Day Workshops
Educational Seminar Series Every Six Weeks – 1st Friday
Web-Based Startup School Monthly – 3rd Wednesday
OpenCoffee Club Monthly – 3rd Thursday
Houston Startup Happy Hour Monthly – 1st Thursday
PRESENTATION GRADUATIONORIENTATION EVENTS &MEETINGS
Technology Champions
Service Provider Network
HTC Americas
T.E.C.H. / Software CEO Roundtable
Emerging Technology Council
Texas Emerging Technology Fund
OpenCoffee Club
HTC Hosted GroupsHTC Hosted Groups
Graduation CriteriaGraduation Criteria
Active HTC client for two years
$1M annual revenue
6 months sustainable working capital
- or -
Significant Liquidity Event
(IPO, merger, acquisition)
PRESENTATION GRADUATIONORIENTATION EVENTS &MEETINGS
HTC Partner ResourcesHTC Partner Resources
Emerging Technology Council
Thanks for Your Time!
Q & Awww.houstontech.org
Facebook / LinkedIn Groups
Houston Technology Center
HTC Roadmap to SuccessHTC Roadmap to Success
ENTREPRENEURS AREN’TENTREPRENEURS AREN’TJUST DIFFERENTJUST DIFFERENT
ENTREPRENEURS ARE A ENTREPRENEURS ARE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ANIMALCOMPLETELY DIFFERENT ANIMAL
Traits of Successful Traits of Successful EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs
Keenly Observant
Unusually Opportunistic
Willfully Ignorant
Fiercely Independent
Stubbornly Tenacious
Risk Tolerant
Traits of Successful Traits of Successful EntrepreneursEntrepreneurs
Spouse & Family Support
Personal Financial Plan
Coaches and Mentors
Business Team
Low Social Overhead
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS ISTHE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS DARK, LONELY AND WINDING DARK, LONELY AND WINDING
Your Ideas Aren’t EnoughYour Ideas Aren’t Enough
STARTING OFF MAY SEEM DIFFICULTSTARTING OFF MAY SEEM DIFFICULT
Going Fast Won’t Help Without Going Fast Won’t Help Without Good DirectionsGood Directions
IT HELPS TO HAVE A GOOD MAPIT HELPS TO HAVE A GOOD MAP
HTC CAN GUIDE YOU ALONG THE WAY
HTC C5TALYST
9 – Box Model
V ALUE
DIFFERENTIATION
The End of the Road (Hopefully)The End of the Road (Hopefully)
Q & A