10:00AM San Jose - How to Start a Small Business
11:00AM San Francisco - UPWARDLY GLOBAL: Information Session
11:30AM Danville - eWOMENNET EBay/Oak: Accelerated Networking Luncheon
11:30AM Mt. View, CA - SVASE Event: 'CXO Leadership Forum: You Can Pay Me Now Or You Can Pay Me Later (and Much More) With
2:00PM Milpitas - How to Start a Successful Small Business
5:00PM Campbell - eWOMENNET-SJ: Jump Start 2007
5:30PM San Jose - Insider Scoop on Field Engagement From Senior Alliance Execs
6:00PM Pleasanton - How to Use Government Grant Money and Learn about Wholesale Resort Properties
6:00PM San Francisco - UPWARDLY GLOBAL: Information Session
6:30PM Cupertino - Professional Administration Career Event
6:30PM San Ramon - Real Estate Investors, this is a must attend event!
7:00PM Palo Alto - Shrinking the Meaningless Web: Semantic Technologies for 2007
| Event Name | BMA CAREER & PROJECT RT: Your Guide to Successful Interviewing--Part 2 | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 9:30AM to 11:00AM | |
| City | Palo Alto | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Business Marketing Association | |
| Description | In this Career Roundtable, we'll continue to delve into the specifics of interview preparation. What should you know about the company before you go in? How should you answer tricky questions, etc.? We'll also go in-depth on the dos and don'ts of interviewing and do some role playing that will help you get ready for that important hour or so that ultimately gets you the job ... or doesnt. Free to BMA Members, $15 for non-members, payable at the door RSVP: To help the restaurant hostess plan appropriate seating, please RSVP to Laurel Walsh no later than noon Monday, November 13th General Questions or Comments on the Program? Contact roundtables@norcalbma.org. | |
| Cost | RSVP BY 1/9: Members free, nonmembers $15 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.norcalbma.org | |
| Organization Description | Northern California Chapter of BMA is all about self-improvement, enhancing your knowledge, and expanding your network. The NorCal Chapter connects you with some of the hottest marketers in the Bay Area and helps you keep pace with the latest trends and issues affecting marketing. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned pro, BMA provides opportunities for networking with peers, professional development, education, professional recognition, career building and volunteering. | |
| Event Contact Info | Laurel Walsh, lwalsh@aquent.com | |
| Venue | Scott's Seafood Restaurant and Grill | |
| Venue Address | 855 El Camino Real (at Embarcadero) Palo Alto, CA, 94301 | |
| Event Name | How to Start a Small Business | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 10:00AM to 12:00PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | This is an excellent opportunity for those considering opening a business! Grow your knowledge of: business planning, small business financing, required legal forms of organization, licensing and permits, being an entrepreneur and the extended services provided by the Silicon Valley SBDC. Starting your business requires a strong foundation, and this training will empower entrepreneurs to move forward with confidence. Produced: SBDC / CITD. | |
| 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 | UPWARDLY GLOBAL: Information Session | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 11:00AM to 12:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Upwardly Global | |
| Description | FREE Information Session about Upwardly Global services for immigrant professionals. Please contact us at 415.834.9901 for more information on attending this workshop San Francisco 582 Market Street 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Cost: Free for UpGlo jobseekers/ $25 for others Registration: Registrations must be requested and approved by UpGlo staff on a space availability basis. To register, please follow the information on our home page and you will be contacted via e-mail as to whether or not you can attend. | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.upwardlyglobal.org | |
| Organization Description | Upwardly Global is a nonprofit organization with a dual mission: To increase economic opportunities for unemployed and underemployed refugees, asylees and immigrants. To decrease the discrimination against immigrants in the labor market. For more information please visit http://www.upwardlyglobal.org | |
| Event Contact Info | Camille Ramani, camille@upglo.org | |
| Venue | 582 Market Street (at 2nd St) | |
| Venue Address | Roo San Francisco, CA, 94104 | |
| Contact Phone | (415) 834-9901 | |
| Event Name | eWOMENNET EBay/Oak: Accelerated Networking Luncheon | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 11:30AM to 1:30PM | |
| City | Danville | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | eWomenNetwork East Bay | |
| Description | Experience the excitement and power of Accelerated Networking, a unique eWomenNetwork process that assures you have an opportunity to: - Promote who you are and what you do; - Ask for what you specifically need from others; - Develop new business alliances and friends; and - Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting your business and generating more revenue ~~~~~ A limited number of display tables are available to showcase or sell your products and services. On a first-come basis the fee is $95 for non-members and $65 for eWN members. | |
| Cost | BY 1/5: Members $35, Nonmembers $45 AFTER: $55 all | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.ewomennetwork.com/event/registrati on/localEvents.phtml?aid=57 | |
| Organization Description | Women conecting women in business. At eWomen Network we wnat to knonw about you and your business. | |
| Event Contact Info | Claire Sheperdson, clairesheperdson@eWomenNetwork.com | |
| Venue | Crow Canyon Country Club | |
| Venue Address | 711 Silver Lake Drive Danville, CA, 94526 | |
| Contact Phone | (925) 648-3105 | |
| Event Name | SVASE Event: 'CXO Leadership Forum: You Can Pay Me Now Or You Can Pay Me Later (and Much More) With | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 11:30AM to 1:30PM | |
| City | Mt. View, CA | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Entrepreneurship | |
| Hosted By | Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs | |
| Description | Event: 'CXO Leadership Forum: You Can Pay Me Now Or You Can Pay Me Later (and Much More) With Rich Brenner, CEO Of The Brenner Group' Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 At 11:30 Duration: 2 Hours Contact Info: Location: Fenwick & West LLP, 801 California St., Mt. View, CA 94041, Contact Name: Jim Connor, Contact No: 510 655-0900 x202 Email: jconnor@sympro.com URL: www.svase.org/index.php? option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=678 Guest speaker Rich Brenner, CEO, The Brenner Group will discuss Governances and Corporate Officer Responsibilities. Startups (non public companies) are not subject to Sarbanes Oxley, but managing the corporate and fiduciary responsibilities and operating within stated governances reduces liabilities, reduces risk, reduces risk of a lawsuit and is a key issue to investors as well any liquidity event. This event is a collegial luncheon designed to foster discussion in a confidential format among founders, officers and managers (CEO, CFO, CTO, CMO) of startup technology companies. We request that participants be involved in the management of a technology company. Advance registration only, limited to 25 registrants, no walk- ins admitted. Cost: $20 SVASE members $119.00 New SVASE Membership, this event and lunch $29 Affiliates who promote this event $49 Non-members This event is co-sponsored by Fenwick & West LLP, www.fenwick.com. Speaker Bio: Rich Brenner, CEO, The Brenner Group Rich has more than thirty years of experience in general and financial management and has assisted many high-growth companies in the roles of President, General Manager, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Rich's contributions have centered on helping companies establish the infrastructure to manage growth, raise capital, and grow through acquisition. His accomplishments include: establishing the operational controls to support annual revenue growth from zero to more than $60 million in less than two years; negotiating mergers and acquisitions worth more than $75 million; managing international marketing and distribution subsidiaries; and driving successful public and private debt and equity placements. Prior to founding The Brenner Group, Rich held executive level positions at Formaster Corporation (now TRACE Products), Corvus Systems Inc., US Leasing International Inc., ITEL Corporation, National BankAmericard (now VISA) and Autographic Business Forms Inc. He also served as venture capital consultant to Hillman Ventures. Rich holds a B.S. degree in Accounting with a minor in Management Information Systems from Fairleigh Dickinson University. | |
| Cost | $20 SVASE members, $119.00 New SVASE Membership, this event and lunch | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.svase.org/index.php?option=com_ext calendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=678 | |
| 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 | Fenwick & West LLP | |
| Venue Address | 801 California St., Mt. View, CA, CA, 94041 | |
| Contact Phone | (650) 585-9577 | |
| Event Name | How to Start a Successful Small Business | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 2:00PM to 4:00PM | |
| City | Milpitas | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | Entrepreneurs wishing to start a business can now register for the How to Start a Successful Small Business workshop at the Milpitas Community Center . This is an excellent opportunity for those considering opening a business! Grow your knowledge of business planning, small business financing, required legal forms of organization, licensing and permits, being an entrepreneur and the extended services provided by the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Starting your business requires a strong foundation, and this training will empower entrepreneurs to move forward with confidence. Confidential one-on-one business counseling is also available to help guide your business towards continued success, identify opportunities and address issues related with growing your business. This service, which is available by appointment only, is free to existing business owners and entrepreneurs who are actively launching their business. For one-on-one business counseling at the Milpitas Community Center , contact the Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center (SV-SBDC) at 408.494.0240 for an appointment. | |
| 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 | Milpitas Community Center | |
| Venue Address | 457 E. Calaveras Boulevard Milpitas, CA, 95035 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-494-0240 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/citydept/planni ng/recreation/parkfacilityreservation.htm#map | |
| Event Name | eWOMENNET-SJ: Jump Start 2007 | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 5:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Campbell | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | eWomenNetwork.com | |
| Description | Jump Start 2007 Our first meeting of 2007 is designed to super charge your business and your year. Learn the secrets for Creating Stellar Beginnings(TM) that will jet propel your business and create opportunities that can catalyze your life. Get proven success tools to: - Create first impressions that attract new business, new colleagues and new opportunities - Make Memories that put you in charge of what others value about you - Develop a Witness Web(TM)---leaders, mentors, and influencers committed to providing the resources to help you and your business grow Fran Zone is the creator of The Zone Method(TM)---a proven formula for success utilized by entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders all-over the country. An award-winning communication and leadership expert, Fran is a sought-after speaker nationally and an invitee of Fortune Magazine's exclusive "Most Powerful Women in Business" Summit. Fran knows what works and will share how you can make it work for you. Fran's clients include NBC Olympics, Genentech, People Magazine, entrepreneurs and newsmakers. Don't miss your chance to Get Zoned(TM)! ---------- A limited number of display tables are available to showcase or sell your products and services. On a first-come basis, the fee is $95.00 for non-members and $75.00 for eWN members. About eWomenNetwork: Are you looking for more business and leads? Are you looking for ways to expand your career opportunities? Are you looking for investors or alliance partners? Are you looking for new resources, ideas and strategies? Join the excitement and serious "revenue generating" networking at an eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" event in San Jose. What's an eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" event? It's a focused networking process eWomenNetwork developed that assures every woman has an opportunity to: 1. Promote who she is and what she does in a dynamic business environment; 2. Ask for what she specifically needs from others; 3. Develop new business alliances and friends; and, 4. Learn new ideas and strategies for promoting her business and generating more revenue. These events are high energy and very exciting! | |
| Cost | BY 1/6: $45 members, $55 nonmembers. AFTER: $65 all | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.ewomennetwork.com | |
| Organization Description | eWomenNetwork.com is a dedicated community of female business owners and professionals who are committed to supporting and doing business with other success-minded women. With 75 chapters and growing all over North America we are the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses. We are businesswomen who believe in "giving first" to others. Just wait until you see our web site at www.eWomenNetwork.com! | |
| Event Contact Info | Kristy Rogers, kristyrogers@ewomennetwork.com | |
| Venue | Villa Ragusa | |
| Venue Address | 35 S. Second St. Campbell, CA, 95008 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 288-8484 | |
| Event Name | Insider Scoop on Field Engagement From Senior Alliance Execs | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 5:30PM to 8:30PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals-Silicon Valley Chapter | |
| Description | ASAP Silicon Valley Chapter Presents Insider Scoop on Alliance Field Engagement by Sr. Alliance Execs This moderated panel discussion will include four of Silicon Valley's leading alliance executives including: **Don Fitzpatrick, IBM, Vice President, Global Cisco Alliance **Keith Dyer, Cisco, (executive responsible for global field partner engagements with IBM) **Scott Allen, Intel, Industry Segments Program Director (Intel's field engagement manager for SAP) **Brad Berkey, SAP, Americas Alliance Manager (field engagement manager for Intel) Content will be focused on issues that go to the heart of engaging sales teams in successful corporate alliances, such as: challenges for alliance executives and managers in producing coordinated field action and building trust between two sales teams so they begin sharing sensitive account information that leads to collaborative selling. To register, visit http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm? bevaid=123061 The registration deadline is January 9, 2007 at 12 pm PST. UPCOMING EVENTS ASAP Presents ALLIANCE SUMMIT 2007--"STRATEGIC ALLIANCES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY", Feb 7-9, 2007, Westin-San Francisco Hotel, Burlingame, CA (To register: http://www.strategic-alliances.org/events/summit- 2007) MANY THANKS TO OUR CHAPTER SPONSORS BEA BMC Software Hyperion Symantec Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=129891 | |
| Cost | $20 Members; $30 Affiliate Partner Members; $40 Non-members. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=1230 61 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=1230 61 | |
| Organization Description | Strategic alliances are an essential component of doing businessin the 21st century. Building and managing alliances, channels and partner organizations is about creating mutually successful relationships and programs. The Silicon Valley/Northern California Chapter of the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (A.S.A.P.) is dedicated to providing you with the most current information on industry best practices, case studies and marketing techniques to support and grow your business and professional skills. | |
| Event Contact Info | Angi Roberts, ASAP-SiliconValley@att.net | |
| Venue | IBM North San Jose | |
| Venue Address | 4400 N 1st St San Jose, CA, 95134 | |
| Contact Phone | 877-426-8501 | |
| Event Name | How to Use Government Grant Money and Learn about Wholesale Resort Properties | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Pleasanton | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | National Real Estate Investment Club | |
| Description | Educational Presentation: "How to Use Government Grant Money to Buy Real Estate or Fund Your Non-Profit" Sherry Watson will share with you the secrets she uses daily that allow her to get Millions of Dollars in Grant Money with little or no time on her part. Her precise, step-by-step strategies make getting Grant Money no longer the daunting or tedious task as you once thought. Register for the event at a chapter below Jan. 9th in Santa Clara | Jan. 10th in Pleasanton | Jan. 11th in San Francisco PLUS: Investment Opportunity: "Resort Properties at Wholesale Prices" Learn how to invest in resort properties and buy at wholesale prices and get 10 - 20% equity at closing! PLUS Discover how you can get 15% of the total purchase price given back to you at closing and a 2 year guaranteed lease back. Register for the event at a chapter below Jan. 9th in Santa Clara | Jan. 10th in Pleasanton | Jan. 11th in San Francisco For more information and to register please visit www.nreiclub.com, give us a call at 925-846-CLUB (2582), or email us at info@nreiclub.com. | |
| Cost | $25 Per Person | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.nreiclub.com/ | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.nreiclub.com/ | |
| Organization Description | National Real Estate Investment Club is an education/networking based real estate investment club. Our mission is to make our members and clients more successful. | |
| Event Contact Info | Monica Zook, monica@nreiclub.com | |
| Venue | Four Points Pleasanton | |
| Venue Address | 5115 Hopyard Road Pleasanton, CA, 94588 | |
| Contact Phone | 925-846-2582 | |
| Event Name | UPWARDLY GLOBAL: Information Session | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 7:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Upwardly Global | |
| Description | FREE Information Session about Upwardly Global services for immigrant professionals. Please contact us at 415.834.9901 for more information on attending this workshop San Francisco 582 Market Street 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Cost: Free for UpGlo jobseekers/ $25 for others Registration: Registrations must be requested and approved by UpGlo staff on a space availability basis. To register, please follow the information on our home page and you will be contacted via e-mail as to whether or not you can attend. | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.upwardlyglobal.org | |
| Organization Description | Upwardly Global is a nonprofit organization with a dual mission: To increase economic opportunities for unemployed and underemployed refugees, asylees and immigrants. To decrease the discrimination against immigrants in the labor market. For more information please visit http://www.upwardlyglobal.org | |
| Event Contact Info | Camille Ramani, camille@upglo.org | |
| Venue | 582 Market Street (at 2nd St) | |
| Venue Address | Room 1207 San Francisco, CA, 94104 | |
| Contact Phone | (415) 834-9901 | |
| Event Name | Professional Administration Career Event | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:30PM to 8:30PM | |
| City | Cupertino | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Career / Job Fair | |
| Hosted By | University of California Extension, Santa Cruz | |
| Description | UCSC Extension is pleased to announce its Professional Administration program. The courses in this program include guest lecturers to further enhance learning with immediate, practical day-to-day applications. These guest lecturers are CEO and senior executive assistants. The evening event will present a panel of well-known executive assistants from a few of Silicon Valley's leading corporations who will personally answer questions about the field and its growing opportunities. | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.ucsc-extension.edu | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.ucsc-extension.edu/ucsc/email/mark eting/careerEvents.html | |
| Organization Description | University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, is the premier provider of continuing education programs in Silicon Valley. We provide training for individuals, groups and corporations. Our courses are designed to improve professionals' careers and productivity through knowledge of technologies and business practices employed in today's workplace, and to enhance their creativity through personal enrichment courses. | |
| Event Contact Info | David Fastenau, dfastenau@ucsc-extension.edu | |
| Venue | UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley | |
| Venue Address | 10420 Bubb Road Cupertino, CA, 95014 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 861-3844 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ucsc-extension.edu/ucsc/generalInf o/maps/index.jsp | |
| Event Name | Real Estate Investors, this is a must attend event! | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:30PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | San Ramon | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | Real Wealth Network | |
| Description | Today, foreclosures are on the rise at an alarming rate. Learn how to profit from the upcoming real estate cycle from a seasoned foreclosure expert and familiar face at the courthouse steps. Find out how the business really works without all the hype. When: January 9, 2007 6:30 PM Registration, 7-9 PM. Doubletree Hotel, 2001 Pointe West Wy, Sacramento When: January 10, 2007 6:30 PM Registration, 7-9 PM Mason- McDuffie, 2000 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon Cost: $20 in advance (register online), $30 at the door Registration: http://www.realwealthnetwork.com/real-estate- events.htm, or call (877)700-WEALTH for more information Stuart Worral has been working in foreclosures since 1986. He has personally bought and sold well over $250 million worth of property in the Bay area for himself and his clients. Stuart is also a sought-out resource for many of the largest lenders in California to help them move their REO's. Stuart has taught foreclosure classes for several years and brings his wealth of practical hands-on experience and overall problem solving skills to help others understand and profit from the foreclosure market. | |
| Cost | $20 online advanced, $30 at the door | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.realwealthnetwork.com/real-estate- events.htm | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.RealWealthNetwork.com | |
| Organization Description | The Real Wealth Network offers many different services for the Real Estate Investor including education, networking, and buying opportunities. Go to www.RealWealthNetwork.com for an updated schedule of events, classes, and opportunities! | |
| Event Contact Info | Scott Fuller, scott@realwealthnetwork.com | |
| Venue | Mason-McDuffie Mortgage Corporation | |
| Venue Address | 2000 Crow Canyon Pl. Ste. 400 San Ramon, CA, 94583 | |
| Contact Phone | (925)567-6720 | |
| Event Name | Shrinking the Meaningless Web: Semantic Technologies for 2007 | |
| Date | Wednesday January 10, 2007 | |
| Time | 7:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Palo Alto | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Internet / Publishing / Content | |
| Hosted By | Software Dev Forum | |
| Description | The semantic web has always been about delivering more knowledge, not more information. While some proponents are fighting standards wars, others are just getting on with new applications. Peter Rip, a General Partner at Crosslink Capital, will share his view on investing in the emerging semantic web. Peter brings over 25 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, venture investor, and institutional investor. He has focused exclusively on early stage technology companies. Nova Spivack, CEO of Radar Networks, will talk about commercial opportunities. Nova Spivack is a technology visionary and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in pioneering ventures. Dr. Giovanni Tummarello, Chief Architect for Dbin & CEO, Sensible Logic, will present his open source project that applies semantic web technologies to community building. DBin is the first, general purpose, complete Semantic Web Application and it has been a source of innovative ideas and concepts. After their short presentations, the panel will take on your questions. Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=130965 | |
| Cost | No charge for SDForum members; $15 for non-members. | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/Cale ndarEvent.aspx?CID=2086 | |
| Organization Description | SDForum is the leading Silicon Valley not-for- profit organization providing an unbiased source of information, insight, and expertise to the technology community for the past 20 years. Each month SDForum reaches 1200 software professionals through more than 20 events that promote new technologies, businesses and practices that advance the industry. For more information on SDForum's memberships and programs, check out our website at www.sdforum.org. | |
| Event Contact Info | SDForum Offices, sdforum_emergingtech@yahoogroups.com | |
| Venue | Cubberly Community Center, Room H-1 | |
| Venue Address | 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA, 94303 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-414-5950 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/Leve l1.aspx?pid=324&sid=6 | |
