Founders' SeriesOvercoming Barriers to Entry Wednesday, February 24, 20166:00 pm to 8:30 pm6:00 pm: Reception and networking7:00 pm: Fireside ChatSan Francisco(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)Join special guest Anne DeGheest, Managing Partner at HealthTech Capital, and moderator Lisa Suennen, Managing Partner of Venture Valkyrie, for an exclusive event open to founders of startups only. […]
Blockchain Transforming the Future of Global BusinessTuesday, March 15, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)We are on the verge a massive, global change, much like the early days of the Internet. Blockchain technology, extremely secure distributed ledgers, will soon displace legacy databases and their […]
Founders' SeriesDisruptive Business Models in Enterprise Software A Fireside Chat with Ann WinbladThursday, April 14, 20166:00 pm to 8:30 pm6:00 pm: Reception and networking7:00 pm: Fireside ChatSan Francisco(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)Ann Winblad, Founding Partner, Hummer Winblad Ventures Lars Leckie, Managing Director, Hummer Winblad Ventures (moderator) The success of a new venture is often […]
Rewriting DNA Big Returns from Gene EditingTuesday, April 19, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Imagine cutting and pasting genes in DNA, just like editing words in a document on a computer. CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology does just that, making it possible to replace genetic […]
The Next Wave of Online Commerce Tuesday, May 17, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)A new wave in e-commerce is picking up energy and is about to hit shore. Powered by Millennials’ preferences for unique products and mobile technology, startups and established businesses alike […]
Launching Longevity Funding the Fountain of YouthTuesday, June 21, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Can technology make human longevity a reality? As the pace of discovery accelerates, scientists and entrepreneurs are closing in on the Fountain of Youth. Disrupting the aging process by hacking […]
Africa Rising Entrepreneurship & Investment Networks Propelling the Continent A Global Entrepreneurship Summit and Stanford SEED Partner EventThursday, June 23, 2016 6:00 pm to 7:00 pmThis event has been built to bring Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) Entrepreneurs together with Bay Area investors, entrepreneurs, and students interested in engaging with and learning about companies on the African […]
Founders' SeriesRaise Capital NOW with Equity CrowdfundingTuesday, June 28, 20166:00 pm to 8:30 pm6:00 pm: Reception and networking7:00 pm: Fireside ChatPalo Alto, CA(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)Startup founders know that obtaining working capital is critical for building a successful company, but navigating the world of venture capital can be tricky and time-consuming. With […]
Chatbots The Machines Are Talking BackTuesday, September 20, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Advances in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning are disrupting business processes and the way that companies interact with their customers. New platforms and applications are entering the workforce — […]
Founders' SeriesIncubate or Accelerate? Choosing the Best Path to Startup SuccessTuesday, October 11, 20166:00 pm to 8:30 pm6:00 pm: Reception and networking7:00 pm: Fireside ChatSan Francisco(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)What do Dropbox, Airbnb, and Stripe all have in common? They all participated in Y-Combinator’s program as they built their business. For any new […]
AR/VR Where Virtual and Physical Worlds ConvergeTuesday, October 18, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Augmented and virtual reality are bringing people together to share incredible experiences, even when spread across vast geographic distances. Imagine strolling through a museum, visiting the courts of kings and […]
The Future of Transportation Freeways or Flyways?Tuesday, November 15, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Each day more and more commuters are affected by traffic jams in major metropolitan areas. Aging infrastructure, population increases, and demand for space on the road are all having a […]