On Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 15.00-16.15 American Library, in cooperation with CRDF Global in Ukraine, will be holding a web-conference “GIST TechConnect: Attracting Media Attention for Your Venture” with live broadcast from the U.S. Department of State, Washington D.C. 

 

GIST TechConnect is a series of interactive video-conferences that brings together great entrepreneurial minds to spark the creation of new technology ventures that address specific societal problems and market opportunities. This edition of GIST TechConnect , titled “Attracting Media Attention for Your Venture” will teach to  think like a journalist and attract media attention, learn to use social media to promote your venture.

The GIST initiative builds entrepreneurial ecosystems in 54 countries across the Middle East, Turkey, Asia and Africa by identifying, coaching, and funding the most promising technology entrepreneurs through its flagship competitions, startup acceleration services, online social media platform and interactive mentorship programs. GIST forges partnerships, locally and globally, among technology entrepreneurs, angel investors, mentors and experts, to foster human progress and prosperity. 

The GIST Initiative is a partnership led by the U.S. Department of State and CRDF Global.

 

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