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| Event Name | Business Networking Breakfast | |
| Date | Thursday December 7, 2006 | |
| Time | 7:00AM to 8:30AM | |
| City | Mountain View | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Silicon Valley BNI | |
| Description | We are an active business referral group who meet every week. We have over 25 members and generate hundreds of thousands of dollars of business for each other every year ($20,000 per member per year on average). We are actively looking to recruit more members. Here's who we are looking for. You are welcome to join us as a visitor to see how it works. | |
| Cost | 10 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.siliconvalleybni.com | |
| Organization Description | We are an active business referral group who meet every week. We have over 30 members and generate hundreds of thousands of dollars of business for each other every year. | |
| Event Contact Info | Philippe Alexis, info@siliconvalleybni.com | |
| Venue | Chevy's | |
| Venue Address | 2116 W. El Camino Real Mountain View, CA, 94040 | |
| Contact Phone | 650-858-0118 | |
| Venue Directions | http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=maps&q=2116+W+ El+Camino+Real,+Mountain+View,+CA | |
| Event Name | SJBizJournal: Corporate Philanthropy Awards | |
| Date | Thursday December 7, 2006 | |
| Time | 7:30AM to 9:00AM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Business Journal | |
| Description | Structures 2006 The future of Silicon Valley depends on talent. Are we educating our students to meet the challenges of the 21st Century? Join us for a breakfast panel discussion as we discuss the importance of education and development in Silicon Valley. An awards ceremony will salute those corporations who have helped in the success of our community. To Register, click on the Registration link at | |
| Cost | Individuals $50 or $80; Tables of 10 $450 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/event/ | |
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| Event Contact Info | - -, cspiller@bizjournals.com | |
| Venue | San Jose Marriott Hotel | |
| Venue Address | 301 South Market Street San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 299-1871 | |
| Event Name | Professional Women Networking | |
| Date | Thursday December 7, 2006 | |
| Time | 12:00PM to 1:15PM | |
| City | Campbell | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | San Jose Leads Club | |
| Description | Meetings that are held every week so you can give and receive more timely referrals. Meetings that are run by and for the members with the only purpose being networking for referrals. Membership is limited to only one person per business category in a Chapter. There is no competition for referrals in your business unlike large groups such as business or professional associations. Memberships are limited to 30 per Chapter so you can really get to know the name behind the business card and feel comfortable making referrals. | |
| Cost | $5 + cost of lunch | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.sanjoseleadsclub.com/ | |
| Organization Description | Welcome! Founded in 1978 Leads Club is the oldest and most respected networking organization in the world. Leads Club is open to business owners, professionals, sales people and managers seeking to begin or expand a business. The San Jose Women's Leads Club is open to business owners, executives, managers and sales people who want to increase their business through networking with other professionals. Business owners, managers, sales people, independent professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to expand their businesses through professional networking. | |
| Event Contact Info | Dr. Paula Strauss, dr@backcare.net | |
| Venue | Hobees at the Pruneyard | |
| Venue Address | 1875 S, Bascom Campbell, CA, 95008 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 866-8820 | |
| Event Name | Marketing for Pennies | |
| Date | Thursday December 7, 2006 | |
| Time | 1:00PM to 4:00PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | You will learn some of the creative and inexpensive marketing methods for gaining visibility with your prospective target market. Topics include learning how to identify your prospects decision-making process, strategizing how to best deliver information, offline and online tactical marketing activity examples, and common marketing and promotion mistakes. Presented by the Silicon Valley SBDC. | |
| Cost | $25.00 online/$30.00 at the door. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/svsbdcdafh | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.siliconvalley-sbdc.org | |
| Organization Description | The SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center is a unique partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Cisco Systems and the City of San Jose to provide entrepreneurs with all of the resources they need to be successful in their business endeavors including counseling, training, financing and technology. Please visit us at www.ecenteronline.org. | |
| Event Contact Info | Client Services Coordinator, clientservices@siliconvalley-sbdc.org | |
| Venue | San Jose Entreprenuer Center | |
| Venue Address | 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-494-0240 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ecenteronline.org/contact.htm | |
| Event Name | Operating a Small Business | |
| Date | Thursday December 7, 2006 | |
| Time | 5:00PM to 8:00PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | Operating a business, regardless of size, requires discipline and some fundamental business knowledge. The necessary knowledge required includes knowing the difference between sales and marketing how to manage both disciplines. It also includes understanding basic financial reports and how to use them. Successful businesses also need to know how to manage risks and how to get the most from their employees. Presented by SCORE. | |
| Cost | Fee: $35.00 online; $40.00 at door. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/ecenter | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.svscore.org | |
| Organization Description | The SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center is a unique partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Cisco Systems and the City of San Jose to provide entrepreneurs with all of the resources they need to be successful in their business endeavors including counseling, training, financing and technology. Please visit us at www.ecenteronline.org. | |
| Event Contact Info | Emily Navarra, emily.navarra@sba.gov | |
| Venue | San Jose Entreprenuer Center | |
| Venue Address | 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-494-0216 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ecenteronline.org/contact.htm | |
| Event Name | SVASE Event: 'MAIN EVENT: Alternative Exits For Technology Startups' | |
| Date | Thursday December 7, 2006 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 8:30PM | |
| City | Palo Alto | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Entrepreneurship | |
| Hosted By | Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs | |
| Description | Event: 'MAIN EVENT: Alternative Exits For Technology Startups' Date: Thursday, December 07, 2006 At 06:00 Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Contact Info: Location: Wison Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 950 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 Contact: Laura Weigant Email: Info@svase.org URL:www.svase.org/index.php? option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=590 In the good old days, the exit of choice was the IPO on Nasdaq or an M&A. With a lackluster public market in the USA, plus the added cost to a company of complying with SOX ($2M & counting) are other exit options looking more attractive? Creative Exits What are the answers? Option 1 - Get bought by Google/Yahoo/AOL/eBay or some other megastar. Option 2 - Head to Canada, Europe, India or Hong Kong & launch an IPO there. Option 3 - Take the company public through the reverse takeover of an "over the counter" shell company. Option 4 - Accept major funding from a hedge fund, which promises to take the company public within 6 months. Option 5 - Buyout by partner in business. Option 6 - Franchise the business. Option 7 - Position for acquisition by an industry leader. " What are the megastars really looking for, how much are they paying and what really are your chances? " Are foreign IPOs viable, what are the costs & risks involved, what types of companies are doing this today? " Is a reverse takeover a smart thing to do, what are the costs and risks involved? " Acquisitions are by far the most common exit, what is the feeling about this now? The Panel: " Peter Rip, Managing Director, Leapfrog Ventures " Robert Simon, Director, Alta Partners " Ungad Chadda, Director, Listings, TSX Venture Exchange " Neil Weintraut, Partner, Palo Alto Venture Partners Moderator: Stephane Dupont, Executive Vice President, National Venture Capital Association Thursday, Dec 7 6.00-7.00 pm: Networking and Hors Doeuvres 7.00-8:30 pm: Panel discussion and Q/A Location: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR Campus), 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 PRE-REGISTERED RATES (All Rates Include Hors Doeuvres) Members - $20; Affiliates who advertise this event - $29; General Public - $49 WALK-IN RATES: Add $10.00 to the listed price Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended to avoid disappointment on the day. To reserve an Exhibit Table Contact Info@svase.org, $500 Members, $1,000 Non-members. Speaker Bios: Stephane Dupont, National Venture Capital Association Stephane joined the NVCA in May 2006. His primary responsibilities include senior representation and member services on the West Coast, coordination of regional outreach initiatives, industry focus initiatives, international and LP liaison. Prior to the NVCA, Stephane was Managing Director with the Private Equity Group at Silicon Valley Bank. At SVB, Stephane created and ran the Venture Exchange program, which helped early stage VC source deals from the Banks portfolio of client companies. Over a two year period, Stephane sourced and helped close 24 early stage transactions totaling more than $100M. Prior to joining SVB, Stephane was director of the Venture Capital Advisory Group for Ernst & Young in Palo Alto, California. During his five years with E&Y, Stephane coordinated the calling activities of Ernst & Young on Sand Hill Road. As such, he led a number of sales and business initiatives that increased E&Ys portfolio market share of the most promising and best-funded venturebacked companies. Stephane earned a bachelors degree in administration from the HEC - University of Montreal in 1990 and an MBA from the University of British Colombia in 1991. Stephane is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. Robert Simon, Alta Partners Robert joined Alta in 2000. Robert has 17 years experience working with and founding software development and Internet companies. Prior to joining Alta, Robert was a Venture Partner with Sierra Ventures, investing in data storage and enterprise software companies. In 1999, he founded and was President of DotBank.com, which was acquired by Yahoo! in February 2000. Before joining Sierra, Robert was co-founder and Executive Vice President of Navitel Communications. Prior to Navitel, Robert was the founder and President of Virgil Corporation, which developed and marketed software for retrieving financial information from the Internet and online services. From 1989 to 1992, Robert was a Director for Lotus Development Corporation at their Lotus West offices. Prior to that, he was the President and Founder of PS Publishing. Robert started his career in 1983 as General Manager and co-founder of T/Maker Graphics. Robert holds Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University. Ungad Chadda, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Group Inc. Ungad Chadda is responsible for managing and growing TSX Venture Exchanges listings business. Ungad is responsible for building and maintaining an ecosystem of stakeholder relationships in the Public Venture Capital arena. These stakeholders include the Toronto Stock Exchange, listed companies of TSX Venture and Toronto Stock Exchange, prospective customers, investment banks, angels, venture capital, corporate finance professionals, individual investors and applicable securities commissions. Ungad regularly conducts speaking engagements on behalf of the Exchange to promote the Public Venture Capital market and ensure that potential customers understand how to effectively structure "going public" transactions on the Exchange and are aware of the Capital Pool Company program to take small and medium size companies public. Ungad also sits on the Small Business Advisory Committee of the Ontario Securities Commission in order to provide input on behalf on TSX Venture Exchange, its stakeholders and Public Venture Capital in general. A Chartered Accountant, Ungad previously worked with Ernst and Young in their Entrepreneurial Services Group before joining TSX Venture Exchange. Neil Weintraut, Palo Alto Venture Partners Neil has worked in the information technology industry since 1983. Prior to co-founding Palo Alto Venture Partners in 1996, Neil created and led the Enterprise Software Practice and the Internet Practice at technology investment bank, Hambrecht & Quist starting in 1987. Prior to H&Q, Neil worked as a design engineer at Daisy Systems (a venture-backed startup) and IBM. Neil is currently on the board of directors of Nextance, an enterprise contract management software company, and has served on the board of both publicly-traded companies and private companies, including AdForce, CareerBuilder, and More.com. Neil is on the advisory board of the MIT/Stanford Venture Lab, and has been a judge at U.C. Berkeley, Stanford, and Harvard business plan competitions. Neil holds an MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and a BSEE from Drexel University. | |
| Cost | Members - $20; Affiliates who advertise this event - $29; General Publ | |
| Other ticket Information | www.svase.org/index.php?option=com_extcalenda r&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=590 | |
| Organization Description | The Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE); is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs within and beyond Silicon Valley to bring their ides to life. SVASE provides entrepreneurs with real-world business knowledge, contacts in the investment community and network of service providers to launch and manage successful start-ups. | |
| Event Contact Info | Laura Weigant, Info@svase.org | |
| Venue | : Wison Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | |
| Venue Address | 950 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA, 94304 | |
| Contact Phone | (650) 585-9577 | |
