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ChaiONE, iPhone App Development Agency Sponsors Entrepreneur Camp
Houston user-generated community event
08.21.2009 – Entrepreneur Camp was a barcamp, or community-driven event in which the user-generated conference's attendees chose what and how content would be presented. The event was held at the Houston Technology Center on Friday, August 7th. Its purpose was to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, VC's, business leaders, and individuals interested in starting a business to network, share ideas, and explore opportunities. The Business Makers radio crew came to oversee the elevator pitch segment of the camp as 11 start ups competed for a chance to receive a free consulting session from a panel of experts (as well as a giftcard for office supplies). The event was sponsored by several Houston area companies including ChaiONE, a digital agency providing Strategy, Web, iPhone and Social Media development services. The company was founded in 2005 and has quickly become a leading development firm in Houston with clients such as Microsoft, Intel, Hearst, Nestle and many more. This type of event signifies yet another step in the user-generated movement sweeping America. Twitter Pitch
Entrepreneur Camp brought together individuals to network, share ideas, and explore opportunities
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Entrepreneur Camp Houston brought together individuals to network, share ideas, and explore opportunities. A variety of companies sponsored the event, including ChaiONE. 11 start ups competed for a chance to receive a free consulting session from a panel of experts. The ChaiONE session focused on extending brands through mobile
ChaiONE's CEO, Gaurav Khandelwal and Marketing Manager, Chris Pitre, held an information session on iphone and Facebook app development to help entrepreneurs interested in extending their brands through mobile technology and social media tools. Questions asked during the session included:
technology and social media tools. The most valuable insight; the importance of relationships.
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What is the process flow of building an app? It involves work flow screens,
approval, coding and then submission.
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Can you target your audience via an app? Yes. The audience can be educated via
the website and app store description sections to attract the core users .
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How long is the approval process of an app at Apple? Currently the timeframe is
about 3 weeks.
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Can Facebook app be designed to generate biz? Yes. 1800 Flowers is a great
example that is now selling their entire inventory on the app.
The quality and amount of information shared at the event was astounding. Among the valuable lessons encrypted into my memory were:
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How to be a millionaire: How to build an iphone app and publish it to the Apple
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Everything you need to know about intellectual property: Incorporating laws and
ideas.
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Sales: is not just a profession, it is a skill set. You have to develop your ability to
influence and persuade.
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Speed dating 101: You must be able to describe what you do and engage others
in three minutes.
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The art of pitching: You must be able to present your company's value in less
than three minutes in a way that is simple enough for the audience to embrace and understand.
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Relationships are key: the importance of relationships over technology.
Start ups from a variety of industries attended, as well as a dynamic group of people from all ethnicities and ages. The most valuable insight reinforced was the importance of relationships. Tech fads come and go, but their innovators do not. People want to work with others who listen, understand and care. Your ability to communicate with others will undoubtedly determine the success of your business.
If you are a Houston area business professional or recent grad interested in innovation and connecting with top notch professionals, we encourage you to attend barcamp-style community gatherings--this is your opportunity to network with brilliant minds and sharpen your ideas.
Short URL: http://pitch.pe/22836 About ChaiONE Inc. ChaiONE is a development agency in Houston, Texas, focusing on iPhone app, Facebook, and custom web development. Founded in 2005, ChaiONE has quickly become a leading development firm in Houston with such clients as Microsoft, Intel, Hearst, New Balance, and many more. Working with large and small companies, ChaiONE has the expertise and capabilities to handle custom development work ranging in complexity. Contacting ChaiONE Inc. ChaiONE Inc. 12 Greenway Plaza Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77098 866-327-2291 Website: http://www.chaione.com Press Contact Chris Pitre Email: chris@chaione.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/chrispitre Interview Request Chris Pitre Email: chris@chaione.com Product Sample Request Raunak Khandelwal Office: 832-335-4768 Email: raunak@chaione.com
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