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DEMOspring 2010 was a wonderful experience

Nathan Gold — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:03:40 +0000

With DEMOspring 2010 behind us, everyone is now looking forward to seeing how the experience will continue to pay off. Whether you went to the conference to find investors, get media coverage, attract customers, or just network with really amazing people, it was a huge success. Everyone I spoke with expressed how the quality and caliber of companies assembled by Matt Marshall and the DEMO team were the highest ever and exceeded the expectations of many.

eXaudios was the winner of the $1 Million Media Prize. We worked together remotely from San Francisco to Ramat Gan in Israel for the better part of 6 weeks leading up to the conference. At times, each of the eXaudios team were in different countries when we had practice scheduled. Without fail, Skype kept us together and allowed all of us to connect easily. Each and everyone of the eXaudios team were delightful to work with and I truly hope they see amazing results from all of their effort.

Here’s is their demo reel from the show:

See you next time in the San Francisco Bay Area in September for DEMOfall 2010!

Off to DEMOspring 2010 in the morning!

Nathan Gold — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:37:56 +0000

Well, it’s been an amazing few weeks leading up to the DEMOspring 2010 conference in Desert Springs next week. I am really looking forward to seeing how the people perform on stage, especially the ones I coached. I leave in the morning to drive from San Francisco to Palm Springs. It’s a road trip I have been looking forward to since I love to drive. I’ll be sure and let you know how the conference unfolds.

DEMOspring 2010 workshops and webinars – taking registrations now

Nathan Gold — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:05:37 +0000

This year’s DEMOspring 2010 conference is approaching quickly. It will be here sooner than you think. Once you have been accepted and make the decision to announce at DEMO, it is only the beginning of a journey to one of the most important presentations and demos in your life. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and your company. Get ready for an amazing experience.

As the official DEMO demo coach, I am excited to offer a complete set of programs that will help you get prepared for your time on stage or in front of the mic for an Alpha pitch. Check out the calendar below for scheduled workshops and for a complete description of all programs, go here.

DEMO Spring 2010 is in the final stages of picking companies

Nathan Gold — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:36:35 +0000

The DEMO Spring 2010 conference is approaching quickly. If you haven’t heard of this conference, it is an amazing stage to announce your product, service, and company to the world. All eyes are on Matt Marshall, DEMO’s new Executive Producer, to see that he and his team put up a dais of companies that match or exceed the quality of the past. I look forward to being in the audience in March along side Chris Shipley.

Here’s a recent note from the DEMO team:

Important Upcoming Deadlines for Demonstrating or Attending at DEMO Spring 2010

March 21-23, JW Marriott Resort, Palm Desert, CA

Demonstrator/AlphaPitch Application Deadline- January 18, 2010

Jan. 18 is the deadline to apply to launch or pitch at DEMO Spring 2010. If you have a product in any stage of development (or represent a company who does), in any of the following vertical segments, we want to hear from you! DEMO Spring 2010 gives you or your clients a first-of-its-kind opportunity to present in one of seven industry-specific launch categories:

• Social and Media
• Health and Life Science
• Clean and Sustaining Technologies
• Cloud
• Enterprise
• Mobile
• Consumer

DEMO is interested in market-ready products, alpha-stage products as well as business plan only initiatives. Please contact Matt Marshall, DEMO Executive Producer at mmarshall@venturebeat.com or go to www.demo.com for complete information and application forms. Take advantage of our quality programming, quality attendance and quality marketing support that yields the most credible launch opportunities.

Early Preferred Attendee Pricing Deadline Extended until January 8, 2010

We’re happy to offer an additional week on our early preferred DEMO attendee registration rates.

Register now to be one of the first to see DEMO Spring 2010 industry-specific launches. Each segment will feature product launches, product pitches by early stage entrepreneurs and dedicated, focused discussions on the funding challenges and opportunities within each DEMO tech segment. You won’t find a better opportunity to explore products from every stage of development—and get in on the ground floor of some of the most innovative new technology we’ve seen in years.

NEW! Save Money with VIP Pricing on DEMO Spring and Fall 2010 Events

Register by Jan. 8, 2010 to attend DEMO Spring and DEMO Fall 2010 and as DEMO VIP member, pay only $1,945 for both shows. That’s a $2,550 savings over paying for each event separately. Here’s your chance to secure the biggest savings on this premier launch event while enjoying a full year of DEMO VIP Membership Benefits.

Or, if DEMO Spring 2010 fits your schedule now, sign-up by January 8 for $1495, a 50% savings off the standard single-show DEMO conference rate.

We look forward to seeing you at DEMO Spring in March either on stage or in the audience!

The DEMO Team

We coached 4 out of 5 DEMOgod Award Winners at DEMOfall 09

Nathan Gold — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:52:09 +0000

If DEMOfall 09 was any indicator, the economy has truly taken a turn for the better. This year’s DEMOfall was packed with innovation. 70 companies launched their product in an environment that was buzzing with entrepreneurial spirit. At each conference, a select few companies are awarded the prestigious DEMOgod Award for their outstanding presentation. Out of the 5 winners of a DEMOgod Award for their on stage demo, 4 were coached by The Demo Coach. They are Hevva, TwirlTV, Emo Labs, and Zorap.

Barry Spencer, the CEO of Zorap, was already a 2 time winner of the DEMOgod Award. When I asked him why he needed a coach, he told me that he wanted to make sure he did his best and that having a coach boosted his confidence while helping make the script more memorable.

But wait… It gets even better. This year, a very special award was up for grabs: $1 Million People’s Choice Media Prize. Guess what? Both of the winners were coached by The Demo Coach as well. The Enterprise winner was: Liaise, Inc. and the consumer winner was Emo Labs. Emo Labs won a DEMOgod Award and the $1 Million prize!

We congratulate each and every winner. You have shown that it does pay to hire a coach, no matter how experienced you already are.

Five new reasons to attend DEMOfall 09

Nathan Gold — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:24:24 +0000

Chris Shipley and her team at DEMO are locked and loaded for DEMOfall 09 in exactly two weeks. They have assembled an amazing group of companies, judges, and panelists that will make every minute of the conference worth their weight in gold. Here is an email I received today about the conference:

Five new reasons to attend DEMOfall 09

DEMOfall 09 is only a few week away and here are five new reasons not to miss all the action taking place on Sept. 21-23 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina!

DEMOfall 09 Class Finalized | DEMO Judges Announced | New Panel on Successful Fundraising in a Downturn

1. DEMOfall 09 class finalized

Attend DEMO to get an up-close/hands-on view of today’s most-promising technology innovations. This fall, sixty companies from five continents will launch new products at DEMOfall. You’ll have an opportunity for the first time to see an array of early stage companies as well as a number of large and returning companies that prove that growing a big business isn’t incompatible with fresh innovation.

2. Judges selected to evaluate DEMOfall 09 product launches as part of $1M IDG Media Award

“These judges, representing the perspective of both investors and veteran entrepreneurs, bring an important new dynamic to the DEMO stage: real-time engagement with the demonstrating companies as they bring their new products to market,” said Chris Shipley, Executive Producer of DEMO. Gain their insight on the companies launching at DEMOfall.

Current judges include:
-Larry M. Augustin, CEO, SugarCRM, Inc.
-Satish Dharmaraj, Partner, Redpoint Ventures
-Russell Fradin, President, Adify
-John Gilmore, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Sling Media
-Omar Hamoui, Founder & CEO, AdMob
-Scott L. Kauffman, President & CEO, SourceForge, Inc.
-Mark Pincus, Founder & CEO, Zynga
-Shervin Pishevar, Co-founder & CEO, SGN
-Phil Sanderson, Managing Director, IDG Ventures
-Anu Shukla, Founder & CEO, Offerpal Media
-Nirav Tolia, Co-founder & CEO, Fanbase
-Jennifer Zeszut, CEO, Scout Labs

3. Entrepreneurs Succeed in Raising Capital in a Downturn

On Monday, Sept. 21, we’ve organized a special networking dinner for investors, corporate buyers and CEO’s from the demonstrating companies. DEMO Co-Executive Producer, Matt Marshall and Mark Heesen, President of the NVCA will lead a panel, “The good, bad and ugly of raising venture capital in the downturn.” Shanna Tellerman, Chief Executive of Sim Ops Studios (DEMO class of 2008) and Mike Olson, a veteran entrepreneur and CEO of Cloudera share their recent successes in raising capital.

4. DEMO Jam Session is Back!

The ever-popular DEMO Jam Session returns to DEMOfall! Bring your instrument,vocal talent or even just your dancing shoes. Barry Rosenbaum from Bluenote Capital and his band will take the stage and all are welcome to join in! The Jam Session is sponsored by DEMO alum, Cc: Betty, Inc (DEMOSpring class of 2009) and CEO Michael Cerda who will play bass.

5. This is the last DEMO event for Chris Shipley, our esteemed executive producer for the past 13 years… join us while we toast her years of success and honor the achievements of some of the top companies she has chosen to launch on the DEMO stage.

Beyond the incredible group of innovators you will meet throughout the 2 1/2 days at DEMOfall, this event offers you tremendous networking opportunities with corporate buyers, investors and the press. Extend your network, source new deals and meet new partners when you attend DEMOfall 09.

Be part of the exclusive unveiling of the most promising new products and prototypes of 2009. DEMOfall 09 provides a window into technology’s future and introduces you to the people and companies who are paving the way.

The DEMO Team

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Only 4 weeks until DEMOfall 09

Nathan Gold — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:26:14 +0000

With only 4 weeks between now and DEMOfall 09, there is still available help out there for you while preparing for your 6 minutes on stage or for your 90 second Alpha talk. If you missed the page in the handbook that details the programs that The Demo Coach offers, it’s all right here or at http://democoach.com/demofall-09/.

There are still openings available in the DEMOFall Boot Camp coming up this Wednesday. It’s a 90 minute webinar that will give you the tools and knowledge to make DEMOfall 09 a peak experience for your company. It is free. Sign up here or at http://democoach.com/demofall-09/.

In addition, Nathan Gold has graciously offered a script and plan review session for anyone presenting on stage or at the microphone. This speed review session is being provided at no charge and with no obligations. To schedule your time with a 2-time DEMOgod Award winner, go here or http://my.timedriver.com/XYWQK.

DEMOfall 09 Coaching Programs and Services

Nathan Gold — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:06:32 +0000

Claudio and I are all geared up and ready to accept new clients for DEMOfall 09. We have expanded our offerings this year in anticipation of a sold out show! If you are one of the fortunate companies to be invited to demo on stage in San Diego in September, you might want to take a moment and read over the various programs, workshops, webinars, and other coaching help we can give you. Seating and registrations are limited in all cases to give attendees personal attention. Here is a complete list of programs and services for DEMOfall 09.

DEMO 09 was an excellent show!

Nathan Gold — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:07:01 +0000

After many weeks of preparation, all of the companies who presented on stage at DEMO 09 are now either celebrating their success or licking their wounds. Fortunately, only one or two demos did not go well on stage. It is a heart breaker to see people go down in flames. But in all cases, it could have been prevented or dealt with easily by having a backup plan.

Speaking of having a backup plan…It is vital that you plan for the unexpected whether you have 6 minutes on stage or when you are in a typical demo that you give everyday. Without a backup plan, you run the risk of looking unprepared and failing in the eyes of your audience whether it is 1 person or 1,000.

So, when we coach people in their demos, we ALWAYS make sure they have a backup plan in case something does not go right. Not only that, you must practice the backup plan in case you actually need it. If you have a back up plan, you are half way there. Make sure you practice the back up plan a few times before you need it.

DEMOfall 09 promises to be an amazing show. It’s Chris Shipley’s last for DEMO and IMHO I predict that not only will there be a full compliment of stage demos, the audience will be packed. If you are a company with a new product or service and you want the world to see it in one fell swoop, go to DEMOfall 09 in beautiful San Diego, California and be sure to get coaching before you go on stage! This opportunity is not like any other in the world.

Emergency Demo Coaching for DEMO 09

Nathan Gold — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:21:16 +0000

I have heard from several companies invited to present at DEMO 09 who have the same challenges that most other businesses are having these days. They are cutting corners and trying to reserve cash to make it through the coming times. I appreciate that and want to offer a helping hand.

With less than 3 weeks remaining before you go on stage, you are probably feeling the pressure that comes with a high profile, high stakes event like DEMO. Don’t worry. It’s natural and you should feel pressure and nerves at this moment in time. If not, you probably won’t do very well on stage.

Getting help from The Demo Coach right now will give you an extra edge on stage and help you prepare for the most important demo of your company’s life!

Since there is not enough time to sign up for the Silver, Gold, or Gold+ programs offered at The Demo Coach, we are now offering Emergency Demo Coaching for DEMO 09. This coaching is designed to help you at whatever stage you are at right now. We will fast track you to the finish line in Palm Desert by offering a 4 session program. Each session runs about 90 minutes on the phone or in person.

Please call today to talk to us about how we can help you do better than your best at DEMO 09. Our phone number is (800) 221-0782 or international (510) 400-7917.