Why Techcrunch 50 must go global

As a finalist last year and a huge supporter of techcrunch50 I wanted to give Mike, Jason and Heather a few thoughts.
Firstly great idea to clash with DEMO, kill your opposition.
Second great idea to move, The Palace just wasn’t suitable.

Now for the final touch

Turn him
mike Arrington
into him
simoncowell

No seriously guys, you need to hit the road, Ireland, UK, Europe, Israel, run a series of qualifying events, get a company from each country to sponsor the local winners travel and accommodation to the event. I will kick it off by agreeing that MAXroam will sponsor the Irish winner and the heat.
I seriously think this would really turn the event global guys and I just cant wait to see Mike in his Simon Cowell role.

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9 comments...What do you think?

  1. Posted by Conor O'Neill 3rd April, 2008 at 10:32 am

    Absolutely brilliant idea Pat, particularly with both TC UK and TC France over this side of the pond.

    TC40 was a fantastic experience. If an Irish start-up can get on the stage this year and own the audience the way Cubic did at TC40, there’ll be no stopping them!

  2. Posted by elly parker 3rd April, 2008 at 2:08 pm

    Bloody brilliant idea Pat!

  3. Posted by Roald Cyberath 3rd April, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Brilliant idea.
    There are many bright companies in Europe that would deserve to play on a more level ground with US-based ones.

    Roald Cyberath
    Editor, Europe 2.0
    http://www.europe20.com

  4. Posted by Evert Bopp 3rd April, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Couldn’t agree more Pat.
    I will take care (sponsor) the wifi if it goes ahead.

  5. Posted by Pat Phelan 3rd April, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    Very cool Evert, well done
    Just need a comment from Mike, Jason or Heather now

  6. Posted by johnyzar 3rd April, 2008 at 4:36 pm

    Awesome idea!I ld love to see such a conference in Europe!

  7. Posted by jimmy 3rd April, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    bring it to dublin, we break all the best events this side of the pond

  8. Posted by jimmy 3rd April, 2008 at 5:52 pm

    you going to techludd later pat?

  9. Posted by Jackie Danicki 3rd April, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Awesome idea, Mr Phelan! I think I’d hop over from the US for that, you know. Also agree re Mike as Cowell. He’s funny enough to carry it off with ease.

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