Founder, Enterprise Strategy Group

DANVILLE, Calif.—May 10, 2005 - Trainer Communications, a leading provider of strategic communications and public relations services for emerging high-technology companies and start-up initiatives, announced its selection as the sole communications sponsor for TiEcon 2005 — the world’s largest conference for entrepreneurs. As part of the TiEcon initiative, Susan Trainer, the company’s founder and president, has joined TiEcon’s content board to help identify leading-edge content and speakers for this prestigious event. TiEcon 2005 takes place May 13-14, in Santa Clara, California. With more than 3,000 attendees expected, the event will bring together thought leaders, corporate executives, and successful veteran entrepreneurs for two days of learning, discussion, and networking.

Built on the theme, “Energizing the Global Entrepreneurial Spirit,” TiEcon 2005’s speaker lineup includes: Bruce Chizen, chief executive officer, Adobe Systems; Thomas L. Friedman, columnist, The New York Times; Vinod Khosla, general partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers; Daniel Rosensweig, chief operating officer, Yahoo!; and Dr. Eric Schmidt, chief executive officer, Google. For more information about TiEcon 2005, visit www.tiecon.org.

 “We are pleased to have Trainer Communications participate as a sponsor of TiEcon 2005,” said Manish Chandra, chair for TiEcon 2005. “With its proven track record of successfully launching dozens of emerging technology companies, Trainer Communications lives and breathes the entrepreneurial spirit embodied by TiE which makes for a very synergistic and mutually rewarding relationship.”

 “We are completely aligned with the values, goals, and benefits of TiE and are honored to play an integral role in promoting TiEcon 2005,” said Susan Trainer, president of Trainer Communications. “We look forward to deepening our partnership and providing continued support of TiE in the years to come.”

About TiEcon 2005

TiEcon, TiE Silicon Valley’s flagship annual event, is an extraordinary opportunity for entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, inspiration and an invaluable network of contacts. Participants at the conference include successful venture capitalists, investment bankers, policy makers, leading law firms, entrepreneurs and industry professionals from the information technology, life sciences, and communications industries across the U.S., South Asia and Europe. Last year, TiEcon attracted more than 100 expert speakers and panelists, 3000 delegates, and 100 exhibiting companies. 

Trainer Communications is the premier provider of integrated marketing and high-tech public relations services. Specializing in technology, the agency offers deep domain expertise across data infrastructure, information security, optical and wireless communications, enterprise software, networking, and consumer industries. Trainer represents emerging and high-growth technology companies that lack the market recognition and visibility needed to meet business objectives and is the only agency that guarantees quantifiable results with its Metrics Matter™ methodology. Established in 1995, Trainer has represented more than 200 companies including one-third that resulted in a positive liquidity event. Notable successes include Brocade, Cloudscape, CrossWorlds, G-Log, Itronix, ONStor, Oblix, Sygate, Trigo, Versata, and WhereNet. Based in Silicon Valley with nationwide coverage, the agency has received numerous awards, including: the 2008 Bulldog Award for PR Innovation of the Year, the 2008 Iron Sabre Certificate of Excellence for Product of the Year, the 2008 MarCom Gold Award for Best Publicity Campaign, and the 2007 PRSA Silver Anvil Award for Community Relations Campaign of the Year. For more information, visit www.trainercomm.com. All brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. www.trainercomm.com.