One of the hardest things about doing business overseas is creating the relationships that doing business relies on.

Because of that, I think the ANZA Technology Network people do some really good things for Aussie startups looking to build companies and relationships in the US.

Their next big event is the Gateway to US Summit, which will be held in Silicon Valley on October 20-22.

Included in the summit is a Pitch Day where a line up of Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs with innovations ranging from enterprise grade system performance, security and decision-making tools to cutting edge health and medical solutions to sophisticated web-based services and social networks will present their companies in a morning session.

Then, in the afternoon, Aussie and Kiwi companies will pit themselves against innovative startups from around the world including companies from Canada, Asia and Europe in a round of two-minute pitches before a panel of Silicon Valley tech experts.

Three companies will qualify for Best in Show prestige and will deliver exclusive 10-minute presentations to our audience of top-level execs, entrepreneurs and investors.

There will also be a panel session featuring some top notch people, many of whom have ties to Australia, including: -

• Jeremy Liew of Lightspeed Ventures
• John Scull and Larry Marshall of Southern Cross Venture Partners
• Jennifer Zanich of Xumii
• Ryan Junee of Omnisio

If you’re in the Valley or plan to be nearby around the 20th-22nd October, this sounds like a great event.

Prices start from $45 if you just want to go to the pitch day and are a member up to $3500 if you want to go through the business coaching days and present.

Details HERE