Collaborative Robots Living Amongst UsThursday, May 29, 2014 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)We are now standing at the dawn of a new robotic era. Robots are learning to perform complex tasks and to interact with humans in boundless environments. Naturally, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are […]
Algorithm Alchemy Turning Talent Search into GoldThursday, June 19, 2014 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Startups are turning the tables on recruiting with targeted prospecting algorithms. Applicant search is transformed into precise talent-matching through the collection and curation of data from numerous sources. The new platforms […]
Deep Learning Intelligence from Big DataTuesday, September 16, 2014 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)A machine learning approach inspired by the human brain, Deep Learning is taking many industries by storm. Empowered by the latest generation of commodity computing, Deep Learning begins to derive significant […]
Founders' SeriesBuilding Durable Startups for Lasting Impact Office Hours with John Lilly Moderated by Robert ScobleThursday, September 23, 20146:00 pm to 8:30 pm6:00 pm: Reception and networking7:00 pm: Fireside ChatMenlo Park, CA(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)Building a sustainable startup with lasting impact is not an easy endeavor. If you are a startup founder […]
Big Data from Space Actionable Intelligence on EarthWednesday, October 22, 2014 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Dramatic disruptions to Earth observation are being delivered by ambitious startups that are launching large fleets of small, interconnected satellites and developing cutting-edge analytics. The number of earth-gazing satellites […]
Human Augmentation Blurring the Line Between Biology & TechnologyThursday, November 20, 2014 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)The true age of the bionic man is upon us. Innovative new technologies are restoring and enhancing human sensory and motor functions like never before. Setting a new […]
Young Women Entrepreneurs Under 30Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)VLAB’s annual Young Entrepreneurs Event hosts a panel of women founders under 30. These extraordinary visionaries are impacting businesses, changing the perception of women. They will share their stories about building products, […]
Gut-Feeling Ventures into the MicrobiomeTuesday, February 17, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Is Bacteria Analytics the Key to Personalized Medicine? Bacteria are no longer the enemy. Scientists and entrepreneurs have entered a race to develop tools and datasets that uncover the role microbes play […]
Founders' SeriesThe Art of Relationship Building An Evening with Heidi RoizenThursday, March 12, 20156:00 pm to 8:30 pm6:00 pm: Reception and networking7:00 pm: Fireside ChatSan Francisco(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)Relationships are fundamental to every successful startup. Approaching business interactions with a relational perspective, rather than a transactional one, lays the groundwork for long-term […]
The Enterprise Strikes Back Disrupting Vendor CloudsTuesday, March 17, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)OpenStack is democratizing the data center. Up until now, only very large Internet players like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple could afford custom-built data centers that gave them a competitive […]
Fintech Silicon Valley Takes On Wall StreetTuesday, April 21, 2015 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm 6:00 pm: Reception and networking 7:00 pm: Panel discussion (with Q&A)Finance is no longer a game restricted to the professionals. Today’s lean, data-driven startups are moving financial services from Wall Street to Main Street. Using artificial intelligence and scalable web […]
Founders' SeriesConsumer Based Marketplaces Mentorship from Jeff Jordan,Partner, Andreessen HorowitzWednesday, May 6, 20155:30 pm to 8:00 pm5:30 pm: Reception and networking6:30 pm: Fireside ChatSan Francisco(Address will be sent to registered attendees.)Jeff Jordan is a pioneer in transforming traditional marketplaces to e-commerce consumer based marketplaces and expanding business through product innovation. Join VLAB Founder Series, Wednesday, […]