Africa Rising: Entrepreneurship & Investment Networks Propelling the Continent

Zambrano Hall 641 Knight Way, Stanford, CA, United States

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 Series: Raise Capital NOW with Equity Crowdfunding

Palo Alto, CA

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 Back

SRI International Conference Center 333 Ravenswood Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United States

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’ Series: Incubate or Accelerate?

San Francisco, CA

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 Converge

SRI International Conference Center 333 Ravenswood Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United States

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?

SRI International Conference Center 333 Ravenswood Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United States

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 […]

Young Investors: Venture Capital Millennial-Style

SRI International Conference Center 333 Ravenswood Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United States

Young Investors Venture Capital Millennial-StyleTuesday, January 17, 2017 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)The accelerated pace of product development is giving rise to young investors, who are shaping the technological landscape by providing venture capital in Millennial-style. With the average app startup moving from ideation […]

Founders’ Series: The Funding Pitfalls and Windfalls for 2017

San Francisco, CA

Founders' SeriesThe Funding Pitfalls and Windfalls for 2017 Office Hours with Tim Chang, Partner, Mayfield Fund Moderated by Tomio Geron, Reporter, The Wall Street JournalWednesday, February 1, 20176:00 pm to 8:30 pm6:00 pm: Reception and networking7:00 pm: Fireside ChatSan Francisco(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)The funding landscape is changing, so are trending technologies. Are we […]

IoT Security: High Stakes for Billions of Devices

SRI International Conference Center 333 Ravenswood Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United States

IoT Security High Stakes for Billions of DevicesTuesday, February 21, 2017 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)The speed of Internet of Things (IoT) adoption is creating opportunities for startups developing IoT security solutions. Many industries such as healthcare, energy, automotive, and consumer products are being […]

Immunotherapy: Hacking How the Body Fights Disease

Immunotherapy Hacking How the Body Fights DiseaseTuesday, March 21, 2017 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Immunotherapy researchers are applying new insights into how the immune system works to unleash its power on cancer and fight autoimmune diseases like diabetes, MS and rheumatoid arthritis. Private investors, […]

Next-Generation Networking: Disaggregating the Data Center

SRI International Conference Center 333 Ravenswood Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United States

Next-Generation Networking Disaggregating the Data CenterTuesday, April 25, 2017 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Data centers, the last bastions of proprietary Internet infrastructure solutions, are facing a new challenger, one that promises to break down walls by providing standardization, flexibility, and increased control over data […]

Debate Series: Exit Strategies Debated

Quadrus Conference Center 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA, United States

Debate SeriesExit Strategies DebatedThursday, May 11, 2017 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmOxford style debate: Exit by acquisition is new norm, plan for it. We're launching VLAB’s Debate Series, a lively Oxford style debate, sponsored by PwC. To weigh the costs and consequences for you, your employees, and your current investors, out team of our world-class investing firms, and a […]