• Eliminating Passwords: Does Abolishing the Password Create Stronger Security?

    Online Event

    Eliminating Passwords Does Abolishing the Password Create Stronger Security?Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmPasswords are a source of endless frustration — for both users and organizations. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigation Report, 81% of data breaches are caused by compromised, weak, and reused passwords. They often lead to employee downtime and […]

  • Founders’ Series: Raising Capital During the Pandemic

    Online Event

    Founders’ SeriesRaising Capital During the PandemicWednesday, March 24, 2021Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on the virtual stage.The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced an extraordinary set of new challenges for both startups […]

  • Indoor AgTech: Planting the Seeds of a Better Food Supply

    Online Event

    Indoor AgTech Planting the Seeds of a Better Food Supply Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmThe indoor AgTech market is poised to revolutionize the food supply system, disrupting conventional “open field” and greenhouse growers. As population growth, urbanization, and climate change reshape the farming landscape — both figuratively and literally — traditional […]

  • Robotic Process Automation: A “Magic Switch” for Enterprises?

    Online Event

    Robotic Process Automation A “Magic Switch” for Enterprises?Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmThe digital transformation of enterprises across the globe has been a key driver of innovation in recent years, fundamentally changing the way a company operates and delivers value to its customers. As enterprises continue to explore new ways to integrate […]

  • Founders’ Series: The Great SPAC Explosion of the 2020s

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    Founders’ SeriesThe Great SPAC Explosion of the 2020s Are SPACs Better than IPOs or Acquisitions?Tuesday, November 9, 2021 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Pacific time)The popularity of using a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public has exploded, and SPACS have significantly disrupted the path to liquidity for a growing number of startups. In 2020, […]

  • Founders’ Series: Investing in the Next Wave of NFTs

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    Founders’ SeriesInvesting in the Next Wave of NFTs Unique Opportunities or Just Another Asset Class?Thursday, April 28, 2022 Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on the virtual stage.The evolution of blockchain-based […]

  • Accelerating through the Turn: Which Electric Cars Will Get the Checkered Flag?

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    Accelerating through the Turn Which Electric Cars Will Get the Checkered Flag?Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Pacific time)It is no secret that the global automotive landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to engines using alternative, carbon-friendly fuel sources. Perhaps the most well-known of these new automobile […]

  • Founders’ Series: A New Model for Startup Success

    San Francisco, CA

    Founders’ SeriesA New Model for Startup Success Navigating Funding Challenges in 2023Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on stage.Following a similar pattern in past economic downturns, changing […]

  • Founders’ Series: Investment Landscape and Opportunities in Generative AI

    San Francisco, CA

    Founders' SeriesInvestment Landscape and Opportunities in Generative AI Just the Tip of the Iceberg?Thursday, August 24, 2023 Fireside Chat: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm "Hot Seat" Startups: 6:30 pm - 6:50 pm * Q&A: 6:50 - 7:00 pm * 3-4 selected founders from audience will be featured on stage.Limited SeatingAs companies continue to seek innovative […]

  • Fully Homomorphic Encryption: Is FHE the Holy Grail for Security?

    Los Altos Community Center 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA, United States

    Fully Homomorphic Encryption Is FHE the Holy Grail for Security?Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), widely recognized as one the most secure encryption methods in cryptography, has recently seen major breakthroughs that could unlock FHE’s true potential. FHE […]

  • The Future of Drug Discovery: Is Generative AI the Next Breakthrough in Drug Design?

    SVB Experience Center 532 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Future of Drug Discovery Is Generative AI the Next Breakthrough in Drug Design? to : Reception and networking : Panel discussion (with Q&A) Buy Tickets on EventbritePurchase Tickets var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '1237850838179', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-1237850838179', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });Buy Tickets on EventbritePurchase Tickets var exampleCallback […]

  • Monthly Planning Meeting

    Sheppard Mullin 1540 El Camino Real, Suite 120, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    Monthly Planning Meeting Open to Anyone with a Passion for Emerging Businesses and Technologies to You are warmly invited to join us for our monthly planning meetings. At these meetings, we interactively discuss and plan for upcoming events and brainstorm about the types of new cutting-edge technologies, trends, and emerging companies on the horizon. Hear […]