This is awesome since we missed the deadline for the Berkeley career fair. I just wanted to ask how they got to the pricing model. I REALLY REALLY want to bring our startup to the Startup Fair, especially since I'm an '03 Cal alum, but the $2,000 fee is a bit steep for us. We're attending about 6-8 other career fairs around the US and we're more accustomed to paying $500 - $1,000 for a booth ($1k at the upper end @ MIT). I definitely know the demand for talent is there so don't take this as a criticism but as more of an inquiry. Thanks.

Thank you for your interest! We're really excited for this event, and we're sure that you will definitely gain much from attending. Last year we had some 45 companies attend, and that was after having to say no to many due to space constraints. They all came back with rave reviews. This year, we've moved to the marquee recruitment location on campus, and are looking to grow. Please email us at startup_fair_planning@lists.berkeley.edu, and I'm sure that we can help you out. Thanks again, and we look forward to seeing you there!