TOTAL ACCESS: Collaboratively Consuming, Sharing, and Growing
You’re invited to attend Orrick’s complimentary TOTAL ACCESS program focused on collaborative consumption. With companies such as Airbnb, Taskrabbit, and Uber becoming frequently mentioned players (if not already) in the industry, collaborative consumption startups will be some of the hottest companies to watch out for this year. Come join us for the inside scoop.
Topics:
- Why collaborative consumption now?
- How to establish trust in a collaborative consumption business?
- What are the biggest hurdles?
- What are the next big trends we should expect to see in the sharing economy?
Moderator:
Greg Heibel, Partner, Orrick
IPO Seminar for C-Level Execs
Surviving With or Without an IPO — Preparing for Windows of Opportunity
This is a great seminar for CEOs, CFOs and investors of companies contemplating an initial public offering.
http://www.marcumllp.com/emails/events/IPO-NanetteMiller/email
Featured Speakers:
Nanette Miller, Julia Vax, Mark Greenough and Matthew Veturi will provide expert advice to companies contemplating an IPO and will offer a comprehensive overview of the many practical gating items and pros and cons of making that decision.
DATE
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
TIME
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST
LOCATION
Hotel Sofitel
233 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
Best Business Simulation Games – Teaching Young Minds to Become Entrepreneurs
Naomi Kokubo
by Naomi Kokubo, Editor of Founders Space
If you’re thinking of getting a gift for your kids, nephews, nieces or friends, why not start them on the path to entrepreneurship. There’s nothing like experience to get a young (or old) mind thinking of starting their own company someday. Since most people aren’t about to found a real company, the next best thing is to start a virtual one in a simulated game world.
Geek Gear: XShot (perfect stocking stuffer)
Steve Hoffman
by Steven Hoffman, Publisher of Founders Space
Nothing is better for Xmas than an XShot — it makes the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone who wants to take photos over the holidays!
Check out the video below. This product is brilliant. And they have an iPhone case that works like a I charm with both the XShot and any tripod you may own. I know because I own them both!
As you can probably tell, I love the design. The product is also incredibly well made. It doesn’t feel cheap. It’s actually very sturdy. If you love gadgets, like we do, you will get a kick out this one!
Founders Spotlight: Kid IRA
Naomi Kokubo
by Naomi Kokubo, Editor of Founders Space
This week we’re shining the spotlight on founder Alexander Desuasido and his startup Kid IRA:
A Kid IRA® is the ideal investment vehicle that allows today’s students to raise and invest their money to grow faster than traditional savings accounts for college and beyond.
The Kidira Foundation provides students and parents with the necessary tools to educate and empower themselves. It’s a great idea, and I encourage you all to take a look!
Clean Technology Conference: Sustainability
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location:
SAP
3410 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Registration Link: http://www.svforum.org/clean-tech-conference
$10 off Registration to SVForum’s Clean Technology Conference: ENERGY
Description:
The domestic clean technology industry has faced political, financial, regulatory, and competitive challenges. However, venture capitalists continue to invest in the industry, as illustrated by the $891 million raised by 80 cleantech companies in the third quarter of 2011*. Come hear from key leaders and industry influencers about innovative business models and technologies that are addressing global concerns around sustainability and climate change.
Introductions Galore with Garage Ventures & Band of Angels
Topic: Introductions Galore: How to Get in the Door. Can you use tips on how to gracefully approach VCs, angels and other key members of the vibrant Silicon Valley startup community? Join us as we discuss how to widen your network of possibilities with introductions galore!
Presenters: Bill Reichert of Garage Technology Ventures and Bruce Schechter of Band of Angels.
Join us for the Founders Space Silicon Valley Roundtable, where founders gather to share knowledge and work together to solve problems. Roundtables are geared to founders and C-level executives of growth-oriented companies for exploring critical issues and business opportunities with peers and subject matter experts.
New Years Resolutions with Wavepoint Ventures & CalCEF Angel Fund
Topic: Top 10 New Years Resolutions for Founders. What do you need to focus on in 2012 to position your business for success? Where are the opportunities–what are the pitfalls? Can a few changes make a difference in your business? Get organized for the New Year with great ideas from Roundtable speakers and founders!
NOTE: The venue is a secure building–all reservations must be made by 4:00 p.m. on 07 December.
Startup Monthly Socials, Party, and Cool Events
- Pitching Practice: Preparations for Monthly Demo day in front of pitch mentors - http://www.meetup.com/StartupMonthly/events/40350662/ – Mon Nov 28, 5pm-9pm, AOL 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Startup Monthly Ventures November 2011 Demo Day - http://www.meetup.com/StartupMonthly/events/40028462/ – Wed Nov 30, 4:30pm-8pm, Computer History Museum 1401 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, CA
- Startup Monthly Socials Party November 2011 - http://www.meetup.com/StartupMonthly/events/41839312/ – Wed Nov 30, 7pm-1am – British Bankers Club1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA
Geek Gear: FitDesk is a Geek’s Dream
Imagine answering email, tweeting, checking Facebook, and updating your website, all while bicycling! Sound crazy? Not really, I’m doing it right now as I write this article. And I’m losing weight with each sentence typed. The folks at FitDesk have come up with this cool bike that any geek, like me, would lust over.
AngelHack Launches Hackathon with almost $60k in prizes
Angel Hack announces inaugural Bay Area hackathon to churn out investment grade start-ups in 24 hours.
November 13, 2011 — San Francisco — New hackathon platform, AngelHack, is announcing it’s Dec 3-4 event which will bring together Silicon Valley’s top talent and freshest ideas to compete for almost $60k in prizes such as seed capital investments, co-work space, and tech goodies.
On December 3rd, a room full of 150 entrepreneurs will gather to network and brainstorm before an epic 24hr hackathon. On their journey they will have mentorship from engineers, designers, pitch experts, and product people. The hackathon goes from 5pm Dec 3 – 5pm Dec 4, where after teams will have the opportunity to present their products to a panel of Angel Investors.
Join Founders Space at APPNATION III
Founders Space is excited to be a partner of APPNATION III, the event where the world’s leading app visionaries and emerging players join together to discuss, debate and define this rapidly growing market. Join us there and get 30% off your registration with code “FOUNDERSSPACE”.
Sign up: http://appnationconference.com/appnation3/
Did you know that:
· A typical US mobile device contains 18 apps.
· 10% of adult cell phone users have downloaded an app within the past week
· 20% of those under age 30.
· 8 in 10 Americans own two or more mobile devices
Founders Spotlight: Playkast
This month’s Founders Spotlight features Playkast. Playkast’s Interactive Video Platform let’s anyone take their website’s video content and turn it into an interactive experience. Playkast is powering the online auditions for the TV show Family Feud. Playkast also enables online video contests, conversations, collections & challenges.
TOTAL ACCESS Panel Event: Cleantech Market Update
You’re invited to attend Orrick’s complimentary TOTAL ACCESS program focused on the current trends and issues in clean technology.
Topics Include:
- Latest Ernst & Young Clean Technology Statistics
- Overview of the Current Fundraising and Investment Environment
- Other Issues in the Current Environment
Moderator:
Don Keller, Partner, Orrick
Panelists:
Michelle Cheung, Vice President, Natural Resources Group, Goldman Sachs
Nat Kreamer, CEO, Clean Power Finance
Matthew Sapp, Assurance Partner, West Region Cleantech Leader, Ernst & Young
Gary Vollen, Managing Director, Head of Clean Technology Group, Baird
Please accept or decline by Monday, November 14, 2011.
VC Funding vs. Strategic Acquisition: Opportunities & Pitfalls (Silicon Valley Roundtable)
Founders Space Roundtable – Silicon Valley
Presenters: Todd Kimmel of Mayfield Fund, Pete Sinclair of Leapfrog Ventures, and John Giddings angel investor.
Todd Kimmel of Mayfield Fund, Pete Sinclair of Leapfrog Ventures, and angel investor John Giddings answer your questions.
The Black Art of Learning from the Competition – Founders Space Roundtable (San Francisco)
Founders Space Roundtable — San Francisco
Presenters: Ryan Spoon of Polaris Venture Partners, Carol Sands of The Angels’ Forum, and Curtis Mo of DLA Piper.
Ryan Spoon of Polaris Venture Partners, Carol Sands of The Angels’ Forum, and Curtis Mo of DLA Piper answer your questions.
Solar Energy: Competition from China and the Solyndra Aftermath
Tuesday, December 6th
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
Nixon Peabody
One Embarcadero Center, 18th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Registration Link: http://www.svforum.org/cleanseries
5% Discount Code: CLEAN05
Description:
As the world competes for market share in the solar production industry, China leads the competition with Chinese solar companies now controlling two thirds of the $39 billion photovoltaic (PV) solar production global market. If the United States is to vie for greater market share, then there are a multitude of factors that must be considered, such as the connection between innovation and both domestic and foreign markets, as well as the role of financing. Since many solar companies struggle to gain enough scale in order to become a viable competitor, subsidies, partnerships, and legislation play a significant part in the debate. How can American companies compete with China? How has the Solyndra bankruptcy affected the industry?
Rainmakers 3: To Product/Market Fit and Beyond
When: Friday, Nov 11, 2011 from 6.30 PM – 9.00 PM (PDT)
Where: Aol Building, 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto
In this miniconference, we will look at how the seed funding landscape has evolved over the last two years, with the entrance of super angels, AngelList as well as incubators and accelerators backed by venture funds. We will examine the differences and benefits of these various sources of early stage funding and what entrepreneurs should consider when making their decision. Come join us as we learn from the best people at Andreessen Horowitz, Astia, K9 Ventures, Greylock Partners and WebFWD. Get your tickets at http://rainmakers3.eventbrite.com/ and enjoy a 30% off with the discount code “FSvip“.
Calling Top Mobile Innovators : Apply by November 9th
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Geo-Loco: the Future of Tech, Brands and Advertisers in the Loco Revolution
Geo Loco
Date: November 3, 2011
Where: San Francisco, Mission Bay Conference Center
Website: www.geoloco.tv
25% off Geo-Loco: http://geoloco-sf.eventbrite.com/?discount=founders-space25
Geo-Loco will dive into brand, advertiser and the location convergence in the context of the Social, Local and Mobile (SoLoMo) marketplace — and explore what it means for big brands, consumers, SMBs and the location industry. Learn from real-world successes in mobile-loco advertising, location platforms and more. Executives from Starbucks, Google, Waze, Facebook, Foursquare and leading investors will address these topics in a highly interactive setting.
Keynotes:
Legal Dynamics Between Co-Founders (NY Roundtable)
Sign up for the NY Founders Space Roundtable
Topic: Effective Team and Legal Dynamics Between Co-Founders
Presenters: Natalie Sulimani of Sulimani Law Firm, P.C., additional panelists TBD.
Event Host: Freeman White of Launcht
Registration: Please note–to attend you must be registered for building security purposes.
Founders Space / Orrick TOTAL ACCESS Survey
Hosted by Orrick, TOTAL ACCESS is a complimentary program exclusively for entrepreneurs, startup company executives, and the investment community in the Silicon Valley. In order for us to better serve entrepreneurs, we are polling the general entrepreneurial community to see what draws your attention. We would really appreciate it if you would take a moment to complete our short survey. Participants will have the opportunity to win a $100 gift card for Amazon.com. To take the survey, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2NNYFPC
For more information about Orrick’s TOTAL ACCESS, please visit www.orrick.com/totalaccess
San Francisco Video Creators Meetup – Launch Party
Playkast has launched a Meetup focusing on video content creation and monetization, called the San Francisco Video Creators Meetup, and I’d love for you all to join up and come to the launch party next week.
This group is great resource for anyone interested in online video, media, blogging, and vlogging.
We’ll have complimentary wine and pizza. It will be in the foyer of the Playkast building:
I hope to see you there!
- Wednesday Oct 26, 2011
- 330 Townsend St.
- San Francisco, CA 94107
- 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Startup Monthly 3.0 San Francisco Iteration Kick-Off Party!
Startup Monthly 3.0 San Francisco Iteration Kick-Off Party!
Sign up: http://www.meetup.com/StartupMonthly/events/34640582/
When: Wed, Oct 26, 7-12 pm
Where: DNA Lounge, 375 11th (Eleventh) St., San Francisco
Agenda:
7pm-8pm Free food, First drink free, Networking – Chillout/Ambient music
8pm-8:15pm Intro to San Francisco Idea Accelerator 3.0 that starts on Nov 20th.
8:15pm-12pm Party/Disco Happy House/House/Dance/Pop music
Join San Francisco & Silicon Valley entrepreneurs community for a *SUPER* happy hour, mingle with Startup Monthly participants and team while enjoying included appetizers, first free drink + more and more drinks at the bar and….music, mixed for you (and other guests 
by our professional friends DJs!
App Developers Conference
App Developers Conference
App Developers Conference (ADC) - http://AppDevConf.com/ – taking place October 26-27, 2011 in Santa Clara, CA. addresses key components of app development, discovery and revenue. Coverage focuses on apps for mobile devices and tablets. More than 50 speakers from Pandora, Walmart, Smule, Samsung, AT&T, Churn Labs, Netflix, Nissan, Nielson, BMW, Pulse, Microsoft, OpenFeint, Qualcomm, Intel Capital, lolapps and dozens of others are participating. Three tracks cover: Monetization and Business Strategy, Programming and Design and Emerging Platforms.
Keynotes:
Join us at FailCon 2011!
FailCon is a one-day conference for technology entrepreneurs, investors, developers and designers to study their own and others’ failures and prepare for success. As an entrepreneur, you will inevitably encounter failures; you reflect your abilities not be denying their existence but by overcoming them.
At FailCon, we help you do just that. Join founders from Color, Cuil, Airbnb, PBworks, as well as investors, developers, designers, press and more on October 24th as we delve into this tricky subject. More information at http://thefailcon.com
Use the code “foundersspace” and get a special discount!
How to Build a Company Poised to Pivot – San Francisco Roundtable
Presenters: Neal Hansch of Rustic Canyon Partners, Jay Parkhill of Virtual Law Partners and Sam Kingsland of Granite Ventures.
Location: Consulate General of the Netherlands. NOTE: THIS IS A SECURE BUILDING – YOU MUST BE ON THE SIGNUP LIST TO GAIN ENTRY. Sign up for this event!
Neal Hansch of Rustic Canyon Partners, Jay Parkhill of Virtual Law Partners and Sam Kingsland of Granite Ventures answer your questions.
Education & Technology – The New Wave
Friday, October 21, 2011
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
$10 Discount Code: EDU10
Location: PARC (Palo Alto Research Center)
3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Registration Link: http://www.svforum.org/edutech
Description:
This event will feature key leaders and influencers taking a critical look at how technology and business model-innovation are changing education as we know it. Innovative technologies are spreading quickly across the globe to respond to the thirst for education. Companies have taken this opportunity to shape the future of learning and investors are searching for the future winners in the field. Who are the emerging leaders and how will the education technology sector be transformed?
How to Show Investors Your Winning Ways – Silicon Valley Roundtable
Presenters: Noah Doyle of Javelin Venture Partners, Ron Weissman of Band of Angels, and Eric Hall of FLG Partners.
Noah Doyle of Javelin Venture Partners, Ron Weissman of Band of Angels, and Eric Hall of FLG Partners answer your questions.
Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference
On October 25-26, 2011 and with the sponsorship of Google, Facebook, Skype, Mozilla, Yahoo! and others, our friends at Access (a global movement premised on the belief that political participation and the realization of human rights in the 21st century is increasingly dependent on access to the internet and other forms of technology http://accessnow.org) are proud to present The Silicon Valley Human Rights Conference at the Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco.
FoundersSpace is happy to be able to provide our readers with a 20% discount to this amazing conference. Register with with the code ”FS-VIP” @ https://www.rightscon.org/register
Here’s more information …
