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EvoNexus Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of MarketLink Program

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MarketLink, a pioneering program of EvoNexus, has revolutionized the way emerging technology companies access the global value chain of multinationals worldwide. Over the past decade, MarketLink has facilitated 51 programs, hosted over 3,000 applications from global startups, and introduced companies to top-level executives from tech giants like Samsung, LG, ZTE, Sony, and Verizon. This program has made significant inroads in connecting startups with multinational corporations, resulting in follow-up meetings and partnerships. The MarketLink Committee, led by Mario Diez, has demonstrated its ability to provide access to the global value chain at the highest levels of decision-making executives.

Key Takeaways:

  • MarketLink has received over 3,000 applications from emerging technology companies worldwide since its inception.
  • The program has organized and managed 51 MarketLink programs with multinational corporations such as Samsung, LG, ZTE, Sony, Huawei, T-Mobile, AT&T, Nokia/Microsoft, Ericsson, Vodafone, and Verizon.
  • More than half of the one-on-one meetings between multinational corporations and emerging technology startups result in follow-up meetings.
  • MarketLink has facilitated partnerships and deals between startups and multinational corporations, including Rock MyRun and ZTE, Independa and LG, and Antengo and Verizon.
  • The MarketLink Committee, led by Mario Diez, has carefully selected multinational participants, including executives from Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola, Silicon Valley Bank, Cricket, HP, and Qualcomm.
  • MarketLink programs occur 6-8 times a year, connecting startups with top-level executives from multinational corporations.

Statistics:

  • Over 3,000 applications from emerging technology companies worldwide since MarketLink's inception.
  • 51 MarketLink programs hosted with multinational corporations.
  • 6-8 MarketLink programs occur every year.
  • Half of the one-on-one meetings between multinational corporations and emerging technology startups result in follow-up meetings.
  • $400,000 invested in Antengo by Verizon in 2011 and 2013.

Sources:

  • EvoNexus's MarketLink program celebrates 10-year anniversary
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  • SOURCE EvoNexus

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