Leadership Network H2 Opens Applications for its Global Advisor Platform at 2nd Annual Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- At its second annual H2O Global Innovation Leadership Summit in San Francisco, H2 (h2.co), the premier leadership network for the digital industry, announced it has opened applications for H2 Insights (h2.co/insights), featuring a unique global advisor platform to match startups with top industry executives from H2's 300+ strong member network residing across top technology industry markets around the world.  Announced in May 2014, H2 Insights is an industry level initiative for startups and corporates, designed to drive the growth of next generation products and services in the digital domain.

"Access to the right industry advisors and expertise is a key factor for successful startup growth -- but sourcing and managing those relationships remains a challenge," said Reshma Sohoni, founding partner at Seedcamp. "By providing ready access to a qualified community of leaders at a global level, the H2 Insights advisor platform is well positioned to aid startups across growth cycles."

Startup companies participating in H2 Insights will get access to platform services via H2's website and H2 Connect mobile application. At launch, features for startups include its advisor platform, company profile pages, a program directory, and introduction requests to other member companies on the platform. To ensure the best matches with the right advisors, startups will be able to identify key growth-related advisory areas (e.g. international markets, product strategy, user growth, monetization, partnerships, fundraising) against which advisor matches will be made. Candidate startup companies will be referred into the platform via various channels including H2 Insights program partners as well as direct inquiries through its website.  

"With the continued development of our H2 Insights platform and annual H2O Global Summit, we're excited to continue hitting key milestones in line with our mission," said Nayan Patel, founder and CEO of H2. "With a great set of industry topics and speakers, our second annual Global Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley this week has drawn H2 members from around the world."

Taking place October 8-9, 2014 in San Francisco, the H2O Summit (h2.co/h2o) utilizes a session-based format for analyzing some of the most dynamic industry sectors and pressing startup playbook themes of the year. 2014 sessions include: Delivery Services, Education, Corporate Development, Talent, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Monetization, and Funding. Featured speakers this year include startup leaders from App Annie, Facebook, Google, Houzz, JUST EAT, Movile, Postmates, and Udemy; and investors from Homebrew, Seedcamp, SoftTech, and Accel Partners.

About H2 / h2.co

H2 is the premier global leadership network for the digital industry. Its mission is to support  and develop the next generation of global leaders in the digital domain. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Silicon Valley with chapters globally, its membership consists of senior executives, entrepreneurs, and domain experts at leading startups and top global firms situated in key digital hubs worldwide. Through its unique global network, programs, and content, H2 creates valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange throughout the year in support of its mission.  

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