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About MediaX
In a world where industry increasingly seeks inspiration from sources outside its own corporate walls, and modern research universities move toward the integration across disciplines of ideas borne out of basic research that have true impact in the world, Media X embodies a new model to facilitate these activities.
Media X builds bridges among the best faculty and student scholars at Stanford and thought leaders from influential companies to address questions of real importance within both academia and industry. Our activities are driven by a steadfast belief in the inspiration that emerges at the intersection of industry need and academic research; at theintersection of various disciplines addressing the same question; and at theintersection of people and technology.
Fundamental to our vision is the belief that we serve two customers: industry partners that affiliate with our program, and the research community within Stanford University. Media X puts in place the building blocks that make these interactions work and make possible new models of innovation.About Accel Partners
Founded in 1983, Accel Partners has a history of excellence and innovation in the venture capital business. The firm is dedicated to partnering with outstanding management teams to build world-class Internet, software and networking companies. With over $3 billion under management, Accel Partners has a long legacy of helping entrepreneurs build highly successful companies. Accel portfolio companies have completed IPOs that have created well over $100 billion in market capitalization. Accel has a history of backing category-defining companies, which include BitTorrent, Facebook, Glam Media, Macromedia, MetroPCS, Polycom/PictureTel, UUNET, Veritas, Real Networks and Riverbed. For more information, visit the Accel Partners web site at www.accel.com.