H3 Tech Conference | World Proposal

A premier innovation conference where tech-hackers, the early-stage startup scene and the creative economy meet.

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

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orld economies are facing many challenges. Governments around the world are focusing on building a foundation for future growth based on entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurs are recognized as

important drivers of economic and social progress.

Enterprises built by them are viewed as important sources of innovation, employment and productivity growth.

However, the entrepreneurial journey is not easy. All entrepreneurs face difficult moments and challenges. Unfortunately 9 out of 10 startups fail. One of top 10 reasons for this is not having the right team. In order for entrepreneurs to build successful ventures they must create a product or service with the help of a powerful team.

The dream team of a successful startup is composed of three people: the hipster, the hacker and the hustler. The hipster brings the creative design and cool factor. The hacker brings the technology solutions. The hustler finds the right way to package it and take it to the masses. The combination of this three is tough to beat.

Unfortunately the hustler, the hacker and the hipster have trouble meeting each other because of the different backgrounds, styles and tastes.

The H3 Tech Conference serves as matchmaking, educational and inspirational event for this three.

Carlos Cobian H3 Conference Founder

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WHAT IS H3 CONFERENCE?

The H3 TECH CONFERENCE is a two-day event that gathers engineers, designers and entrepreneurs in one place to connect, learn and get inspired. They are empowered with the tools to create, build and sell their ventures.

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The event includes keynotes, provocative talks and concurrent sessions by successful entrepreneurs who share their insights and spill the secrets of their success running million dollar companies.

The conference also gathers scholars from some of the most prominent academic institutions of the world including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, London Business School, Babson College among others.

The H3 Tech Conference offers attendees a great opportunity to meet experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and other peers through massive networking and matchmaking events. It connects startups with the capital, exposure and customers needed to grow.

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Objective:

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H3 Tech Conference main objective is to develop an innovation-based entrepreneurial mindset by providing the tools, the knowledge and the space to exchange ideas to build a strong ecosystem.

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Purpose:

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To become a catalyst for the creation of new enterprises that can contribute to the social and economic development of the world.

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Values:

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THINK BIG COLLABORATE BE TRUSTWORTHY & TRUST PEOPLE EMBRACE & CREATE CHANGE BE CREATIVE EMBRACE DIVERSITY EXPERIMENT LISTEN & LEARN PAY IT FORWARD MOVE FAST

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WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS

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Scholars from top academic institutions.

Entrepreneurs from California, New York, London, Boston and beyond.

Expert facilitators from the worlds best accelerator programs.

Management consultants in the areas of marketing, design, software and hardware development, talent management, leadership, finance and legal.

Angel investors and venture capitalists.

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Past speakers:

Bill Aulet Senior Lecturer & MD, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and Author, Disciplined Entrepreneurship

Donna Novitzky CEO of Yiftee Instructor, Global Entrepreneurial Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Stanford School of Engineering

Henrik Scheel CEO Founder The Startup Experience

Hiram PĂŠrez Founder and CEO Rocket Group

Javier Soltero Founder & CEO Acompli, bought by Microsoft in 2014

Justin Wilcox Founder & CEO Customer Development Labs

Grace Ng Co-Founder of Javelin and Lean Startup Machine

Dana Montenegro Co-founder of SeriouslyCreative

Randy Thomson CEO of VA Angel Group

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“The H3 conference was not just what Puerto Rico needed, it was what all regions needed. A collection of the three key elements of a startup put together in a high-energy environment created magic. Epic job!�.

- Bill Aulet, Senior Lecturer & MD, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and Author, Disciplined Entrepreneurship

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“The H3 multi-disciplined approach allowed a broad range of energized entrepreneurs to get together, learn and be inspired to build upon their dreams“ - Javier Soltero, CEO & Co-Founder of Acompli

ACTIVITIES

H3 speakers, sponsors, collaborators and key industry leaders meet before the conference to get to know each other. This is a VIP event that sets the tone for the rest of the conference.

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ACTIVITIES

Startups showcase their products and coordinate one-on-one meetings with possible leads. A space in which founders validate startup ideas, meet new people, future customers or investors.

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ACTIVITIES

A space in which hackers, hustlers and hipsters have the chance to collide and recruit the talent they need. Here magic happens to those who get out of the comfort zone and meet new people.

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ACTIVITIES

Entrepreneurs interact one on one with world-class speakers and entrepreneurs. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for advice on to how to run a startup.

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ACTIVITIES

The most promising local startups pitch to amaze the audience and investors and show the world what they’ve been working on.

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ACTIVITIES

Startups awards to recognize the people, startups and companies that are making an impact in and outside your country.

Categories include: • • • • • • • • •

Best Startup Program of the Year Startup Journalist of the Year Community Builder of the Year Mentor of the Year Corporate Contributor of the Year Social Entrepreneur of the Year Startup of the Year Startup in the Diaspora of the Year Export startup of the Year

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ACTIVITIES

Collaboration is at the center of H3. For one week the H3 gathers community leaders, co working spaces, incubators & accelerators, entrepreneurs, design firms, academic institutions, businesses and other organizations that support the entrepreneurial ecosystem to develop activities for one week around collaboration.

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ACTIVITIES

Actionable lessons for entrepreneurs who want hands on experience on how to create, design and market their creations.

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ACTIVITIES

The best way to close two days of inspiration, learning and networking. Our closing event features international and local musical talent. Renowned bands and Dj’s will put the end to a magical conference.

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LEARN ABOUT • How to turn social problems into entrepreneurial opportunities • How to create digital experiments • How to build your entrepreneurial strategy • How to use design thinking to build customer driven products • How to create a great corporate culture • How to lead startup organizations • How to avoid dilemmas in launching entrepreneurial ventures • How to master startup marketing • How to launch tour startup: Growth Hacking • How to fund your startup • How to manage your startup finances • How to internationalize your business • How to manage your legal strategy • How to become a successful entrepreneur • Plus more 30

“The H3 made history, it put Puerto Rico’s entrepreneurial ecosystem on a decidedly different trajectory”.

- Hiram Pérez, Founder and CEO Rocket Group

TICKETS STARTUPS & ACADEMICS

STUDENTS

$99.00 (EARLY BIRD $49.99)*

$149.99 (EARLY BIRD $99.99)** •

Exclusive student discount

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2 day entrance to H3 Tech Conference

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Includes coffee breaks

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Admission to the private concert

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Food for purchase

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Fee contemplates Puerto Rico Tax (7%).

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Exclusive builders discount

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2 day entrance to H3 Tech Conference

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Includes coffee breaks, lunch on Saturday

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Admission to the private concert

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Fee contemplates Puerto Rico Tax (7%)

GROUPS DISCOUNT

INVESTORS

GENERAL

$249.99 (EARLY BIRD $149.99)* •

2 day entrance to H3 Tech Conference

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Includes coffee breaks, lunch on Saturday

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Admission to the private concert

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Fee contemplates Puerto Rico Tax (7%)

VIP

3 TICKETS X $599.98, 5 TICKETS X $999.96 & 10 TICKETS X $1,999.92*

$349.99 (EARLY BIRD $299.99)*

$699.99 (EARLY BIRD $599.99)*

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Exclusive company group discount

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2 day entrance to H3 Tech Conference

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2 day entrance to H3 Tech Conference

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Includes coffee breaks, VIP lunch on

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Includes coffee breaks, lunch on Saturday

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Admission to the private concert

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Admission to the private concert

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Fee contemplates Puerto Rico Tax (7%)

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Admission to H3 Startup Showcase

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Admission to H3 Launch Private Cocktail

Friday and Saturday

hosted by Entrepreneurs Organization (EO)

PRESS

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Access to private meeting rooms

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Fee contemplates Puerto Rico Tax (7%)

FREE

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Press and blog passes are on an

2 day entrance to H3 Tech Conference Includes coffee breaks, VIP lunch on Friday and Saturday Admission to the private concert Admission to H3 Startup Showcase Admission to H3 Launch Private Cocktail hosted by Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Access to private meeting rooms Access to VIP Lounge Desk with Ethernet connection VIP Concierge service Preferred seating Private meeting coordination with speakers, founders and business leaders Fee contemplates Puerto Rico Tax (7%).

invitation only basis. We have a very limited amount of press seats available.

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Please visit www.h3conference.com/press

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Access to dedicated press lounge

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Schedule interviews with speakers

* Fee does not contemplate Puerto Rico Tax

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Front row seating

** Students are required to show a valid photo identification that proves that they are currently in school in order to pick-up or purchase a student ticket during the event day. If we can’t verify this information they will need to pay the general admission ticket in order to get in.

“I have participated as a speaker in many conferences all over the world. I can say that the H3 is simply awesome and one of a kind.�

- Henrik Scheel, Founder & CEO The Startup Experience

BY SPONSORING BRANDS AND COMPANIES WILL ENJOY THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS • Be a part of a movement that is at the forefront of the new economic revolution based on technology and innovation.

• Interact with key opinion leaders and influencers that are driving the innovation economy.

• Showcase products and services to key audiences.

• Meet and recruit creative and technical talent.

• Your will brand will be exposed though media channels in and outside of the country via the advertising and public relations efforts.

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BY SPONSORING YOUR COUNTRY WILL BENEFIT IN MANY WAYS • This event will promote the innovation-based entrepreneurship mindset among the countries workforce.

• It will serve as a catalyst for the creation of new enterprises, job and wealth creation.

• Will help the country into becoming an innovation hub that offers great creative, technical talent and a great setting for entrepreneurs that want to enrich their life by living great cultural experiences.

• Will put the country in the map of the world’s tech community by giving the opportunity for key opinion leaders and influencers from abroad to experience it and spread the word.

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HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS THE CARIBE HILTON, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is one of the best-known hotels in the Caribbean. It was the first facility ever operated by Hilton Hotels outside of the continental United States.

1 San Geronimo Street, San Juan, PR 00901, United States / (787) 721-0303 www.caribehilton.com

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