Founders' SeriesConsumer Based Marketplaces Mentorship from Jeff Jordan,Partner, Andreessen HorowitzWednesday, May 6, 20155:30 pm to 8:00 pm5:30 pm: Reception and networking6:30 pm: Fireside ChatSan Francisco(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)Jeff Jordan is a pioneer in transforming traditional marketplaces to e-commerce consumer based marketplaces and expanding business through product innovation. Join VLAB Founder Series, Wednesday, […]
Affective Computing The Power of Emotion AnalyticsThursday, May 21, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Affective Computing — technology that knows how you feel, can now read human emotion in real time. By combining sensor technology, big data and machine intelligence, Emotion Analytics engines will […]
AgTech Sand Hill Bets on Precision AgricultureTuesday, September 15, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Agriculture is now one of the hottest high-tech sectors. With Precision Agriculture, farmers can collect timely data about their crops at the plant level to optimize how they cultivate each […]
Drone Swarms The Buzz of the FutureThursday, October 15, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Imagine ubiquitous, intelligent robots collectively performing complex tasks. By combining intricate algorithms, defined rules, and continuous sensor data, swarm behavior can emerge. Entrepreneurs are using this collaborative intelligence to develop […]
Monetizing Mobile Deep Linking Who is Really Controlling the User?Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Many of us have experienced mobile deep linking, the ability to link to a specific page inside an app, without even realizing it. Google Maps, Uber, AirBnB, and […]
Young Entrepreneurs with Big Ideas Tuesday, January 26, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Millennials, the first generation of digital natives, have big ideas. They are spreading their wings, turning their ideas into reality, and changing the world. While many have already built successful, publicly-traded […]
Smart Buildings Silicon Valley Delivers Data-Driven Office SpaceTuesday, February 16, 2016 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Silicon Valley is driving how corporations operate and manage their commercial real estate more effectively using automation to make buildings smarter. As companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, and LinkedIn […]
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 […]