No, it’s not the Big One, not even an earthquake… for three days next week, Startup Epicenter by SF Bay Ventures becomes the place to be in Mountain View.  

It’s a 3-day intensive workshop and startup demo event, opened by VC Legend Vinod Khosla’s keynote on The Killer App vs. The Killer Capability, followed by workshops, panel discussions - see the agenda here.

Each day concludes by a VC/Angel panel judging the pre-approved startup company presentations.  To be selected to present, you’ll need at least 3 of the following:

• 1-2 page executive summary
• web page - secure view acceptable
• link to product demo
• blog link
• video on YouTube,etc.
• Customer Referral/Testimonial
• 1-2 paragraph description (your 30-45 sec. pitch)
• Financial Estimates
• powerpoint funding pitch presentation

…but not a Business plan! 

Presenting startups receive e-mail consultation prior to and after the event.

The first day, March 27th will be a very full day; the 28th and 29th are afternoon sessions.  Participants can pick and chose or attend the full program.  Register here.

Update (3/24): Check out Stowe Boyd’s interview with Scott Lane, Event Organizer.