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AT&T MarketLink
May 25, 2010 - May 26, 2010
MarketLink a.k.a. High-Tech Speed Dating:
CommNexus San Diego would like to invite you to apply to meet with AT&T through MarketLink™. 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 visiting corporations in a personalized 1-on-1 session. <more>
Who AT&T is:
AT&T is bringing it all together for our customers, from the revolutionary iPhone 3GS to next-generation TV services and sophisticated solutions for multi-national businesses.
For more than a century, we have consistently provided innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services and excellent customer care. Today, our mission is to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else. We’re fulfilling this vision by creating new solutions for consumers and businesses and by driving innovation in the communications and entertainment industry.
We’re recognized as one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businesses. We also have the nation’s fastest 3G network and the largest international coverage of any U.S. wireless carrier, offering the most phones that work in the most countries; the largest Wi-Fi network in the United States; and the largest number of high speed Internet access subscribers in the United States.
And we’re making huge advances in the entertainment and communications industry. For example, we’ve expanded our video offerings to include next-generation television services such as AT&T U-verseSM TV and AT&T | DIRECTVSM. It’s part of our “three-screen” integration strategy to deliver services across the three screens people rely on most — the mobile device, the PC and the TV.
As we continue to break new ground and deliver new solutions, we’re focused on delivering the high-quality customer service that is our heritage.
What AT&T is Looking For:
Software and hardware developers working on devices and applications to connect to AT&T’s mobility network including:
- Automotive
- Smart Energy
- Tracking
- Medical
- Computing
- Navigation
- Video
- eReaders
- Music
- Entertainment
- Photos
The AT&T team attending:
Betsy Francis, AVP Business Development
Betsy Francis is Area Vice President-Business Development with AT&T’s Emerging Devices Organization. In her role, Betsy leads the Emerging Devices Business Development team responsible for proactively targeting, identifying and managing strategic partners within the consumer electronics segment. Previously, Betsy was Executive Director, National Channel Marketing for AT&T Mobility. In this role, Betsy was responsible for setting strategic marketing direction for the National Distribution Channels, and implementing and executing national marketing promotions. She also led the marketing initiatives for the Apple partnership. With over 14 years in the wireless industry, Betsy has held a number of positions that have allowed her to demonstrate her skills across a broad range of the Mobility business including company store sales management, regional management and regional sales operations management. She is an expert in providing hands-on leadership in sales and marketing, performance management, cost management and strategic development. She is adept at developing business relationships at the highest levels and has experience dealing with complex partnerships. Betsy is recognized by senior management and her peers as a management professional with proven business and leadership skills. Betsy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts & Communications from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Betsy currently resides in Atlanta, GA.Smart Energy
Mindy Herndon, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Applications
Mindy Herndon is Senior Product Marketing Manager in AT&T’s Premium Content Organization. Mindy partners with content providers to bring their apps onboard AppCenter, AT&T’s storefront for downloadable premium content. Mindy has been with AT&T (formerly Cingular) for nine years. For the first eight years, she worked in Advertising and in Marketing Communications. In October 2009, Mindy moved to the Premium Content team. Mindy is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she double-majored in Advertising and English. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.
Automotive/Tracking/Navigation
Win Williams, AVP Business Development
Win is Area Vice President for Emerging Devices with AT&T. Win leads the business development team for the healthcare segment and has been a member of the Emerging Device team since its inception. Win has 20 years of wireless experience, was involved in the launch of 3 markets and has worked at BellSouth, Cingular and now AT&T. Win has been in a headquarters role for the last 10 years. Win is a graduate of Baylor University.
mHealth
Mindy Herndon, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Applications
Win Williams, AVP Business Development
Event Host
12531 High Bluff Drive
San Diego, CA 92130-3014
Date
Event Date
May , 25 – 26, 2010