MarketLink Presents...
An Opportunity to Present Your Technology to
LG MobileComm USA & LG Electronics
September 16-17, 2008
Application Deadline Extended - Applications Due August 29, 2008
MarketLink a.k.a. High-Tech Speed Dating:
Marketlink is a FREE program that pairs local companies with multinational corporations hoping to identify and license new technologies. MarketLink brings parties of mutual interest together by orchestrating an event that will offer selected companies the opportunity to present to technology executives from a visiting MarketLink partner corporation in a personalized 1-on-1 session. There are no barriers to entry - anyone can apply - and no bias - the MarketLink partner corporation will directly review and judge your application. <more>
Who LG is:
Established in 1958, LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technological innovator of consumer electronics, home appliances, and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people in over 110 operations, including 81 subsidiaries around the world. <more>
What LG is Looking For:
- Location-Based Services
Technologies and applications that enhance mobile experience beyond turn-by-turn directions (social networking, etc) - User Experience
User Interface technologies including input methods, device navigation & control, etc.
Technologies and applications that enhance the web experience
Technologies & applications that increase the game experience on a handset (similar to PSP, etc) - Handset Design & Materials
Innovative solutions for unique form factors
Innovative materials and finishes for handset production - Power
Power management solutions/Battery technologies to increase usage time
Photovoltaic and related alternate energy solutions - Storage
Personal storage solutions - Connected Home
Home networking for automation and control
In-home, high-speed, wireless networking solutions - Application Development tools
- Applications
Social Networking
Video
Productivity
Convenience
Health and Wellness
Life Management
Shopping
Messaging - Social Networking
Unique social networking solutions to enhance the way people collect, share content/information and communicate
Social Networking Services and Features - Video
Video conferencing and Video share functionality - Health and Wellness
Home networking as it relates to mobile devices
Personal Healthcare and tele-monitoring - Shopping
Mobile Wallet solutions - Sync
Easy PIM sync solutions
Advanced music management / sync capabilities
Solutions for accessing your content & information from anywhere
Who Will Be Attending From LG:
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M. Ehtisham Rabbani VP, Product Strategy & Marketing LG MobileComm USA Ehtisham Rabbani joined the LG family as vice president of product strategy and marketing for LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. in 2007. Rabbani has responsibility for the overall mobile phone brand strategy. He leads the consumer and trade marketing, consumer understanding, upstream product development and product strategy teams. Rabbani also serves as a corporate spokesperson. With over 20 years of global brand management and leadership experience, Rabbani is helping foster LG’s position at the top of the U.S. CDMA market and extend the company’s presence in the GSM space. Rabbani’s marketing track record spans a wide range of industries including consumer goods, electronic entertainment and healthcare. Rabbani began his career at Procter & Gamble where he spent 12 years in multiple marketing positioning managing top brands such as Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Always, Luvs and Tide. Most recently, Rabbani led marketing and brand development departments at Mars, Inc., and Activision, delivering record sales volume and profit for brands under his purview. Rabbani received a bachelor’s of science degree in Computer Science from the University of Iowa and Master of Business Administration from The Anderson School at UCLA.
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Jeff (Won Joon) Suh Sr. Director Product Strategy LG MobileComm USA Bio Coming Soon. |
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Warren Naugler Leader Market Intelligence and Strategy LG MobileComm USA Warren Naugler joined LG’s handset division in 2004 and currently leads its Market Intelligence and Strategy efforts for the U.S. Market. With over 18 years in the wireless industry, he brings a wide array of experiences to his current position. Warren spent 11 years with AirTouch Cellular/Verizon Wireless in areas of increasing scope and responsibility including Business Operations, Customer Service, Marketing, Business Development, Market Research and Product Development. Warren also spent over 4 years in Investment Banking working on M&A activity within the wireless sector as Director of Business Planning for Sterling Business Group, a boutique investment banking firm. Warren received a bachelor’s of arts degree in Business Administration/Marketing from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego.
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Ann Cole Director, Business Development LG MobileComm USA Bio coming soon.
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Donyun Kim (PhD) Advanced Technilogical Planning Team - R&D LG Electronics Bio coming soon.
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Wooram Lee (PhD) Advanced Product Planning Team LG Electronics Bio coming soon.
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Event Host:
11988 El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92130
Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a first come first serve basis, so apply early. There are up to 16 spots and 4 standby spots available for 45 minute presentation meetings with LG MobileComm USA & LG Electronics. Applicants will be notified on a rolling basis if accepted, with the deadline for final notification of acceptance on September 2, 2008.
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IS:
5:00PM PST on August 29, 2008
Date:
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - Wednesday, September 17, 2008Add to Calendar
