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2011 TiE50 AWARDS WINNER NOTIFICATION  

Dear Scott,

I am pleased to inform you that your company AirXpanders Inc. has been recognized as a "Top 50 Startup" by the 2011 TiE50 Awards Program recognizing 50 most promising startups worldwide. There is no financial commitment or any other soft cost to your company for accepting this coveted recognition. Your company was one of the 1600+ technology startups that was nominated. Awards are given in the presence of over 3000 attendees at TiEcon 2011 to be held on May 13 & 14. TiEcon (www.tiecon.org) is the World's largest conference for technology entrepreneurs. It is held each year in the Silicon Valley, recognized as the epicenter for innovation and entrepreneurship.What's Next
As a winner, you are a privileged guest at TiEcon 2011. You, along with the other 49 winners will be received and recognized at the conference. You will receive one complimentary registration to attend the conference. Winners are requested to present about their company at the conference. All winners' presentations are for 6 minutes and the primary focus of the presentation would be to talk about your company and your entrepreneurial experiences. We suggest that the presentation be general with emphasis on the business proposition and not technical. A separate email will follow with a press release template if you wish to publicize your award.
 
About TiE50 Awards
TiE50 is TiE Silicon Valley’s premier annual awards program keenly contested by technology startups worldwide. TiE50 track record since inception in May 2009 shows that 94% of the winners and finalists have been funded, attracting over $20 Billion in investments! 42 companies have been acquired, merged or went public. Participating technology startups benefit from a vast ecosystem of venture capitalists, angels, and entrepreneurs. Other participant privileges include significant investor exposure, online virtual showcasing and technology and business partnering/networking. For more information visit www.tie50.net. Your company's public profile and winner status is recognized on this website. 
 
About TiE
TiE50 is a premier program of TiE a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship across its international network.   Sponsored by top venture capital firms and Fortune 500 corporations, TiE’s network has grown across 56 chapters in 13 countries comprising of 13,000+ entrepreneurs and business executives. www.tie.org.  
 
Once again, let me congratulate AirXpanders Inc. for being a 2011 TiE50 Winner! Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
 
 
Best regards,
Ram K. Reddy
Chair, TiE50 Awards Program
2903 Bunker Hill Lane, Santa Clara, CA 95054
TiE50 Hotline: 408-409-7190
ram.reddy@sv.tie.org