What we’re about
Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.
Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big and change the world in a relatively short period of time.
Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".
We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists.
One of the compelling features of our meetup group is our packed, busy calendar full of informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations.
We meet regularly to share resources, exchange ideas, and network. We participate in on-line as well as off-line events.
Our events feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, collaboration, community, and fellowship.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Decoding the AI Funding Ecosystem: Insights for Startup EntrepreneursProcopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP, Palo Alto, CA
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Don’t miss Vijay “Unleashed!”
Are you ready to delve into the world of entrepreneurship and venture capital?
Access Silicon Valley and U First Capital invite you to join us, for an EXCLUSIVE one-night only discussion with Vijay Reddy, a partner at the Mayfield Fund, one of the hottest, most innovative, and respected venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, who have recently closed on the $250 million AI start fund, focusing on early stage AI companies (investing $500K to $5 million). Mayfield has raised more than 20 U.S. funds, has more than 120 IPOs, 225 M & A exits, $3 billion under management and made more than 550 investments in startups.
In this unleashed event (we call it "unleashed" because this event will be interactive and audience driven), Vijay will delve into the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship and venture capital and the rapidly changing world related to AI and AI investments. Vijay has a unique experience to share—he co-founded his first startup after dropping out of his PhD program, and held several senior business development and product development roles at Broadcom and Intel. He has over a decade of inception and early-stage investing experience in AI and deeptech, from Clear Ventures, Intel Capital and Mayfield. Vijay has invested across the AI stack from silicon, systems, infrastructure software, data, middleware & tools and applications.
AGENDA
6:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner, Refreshments and Networking
7:00pm - 8:00pm Conversation with Vijay
8:00 pm -8:30 pm Audience Q& A
8:30pm - 9:00pm NetworkingABOUT U FIRST CAPITAL, EKTA DANG AND SANJIT DANG
U First Capital is a prominent venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments and dedicated to supporting innovative startups. With a rich history and a strong track record, U First Capital has been at the forefront of fostering entrepreneurship and driving technological advancements.
**Dr. Ekta Dang **Dr. Ekta Dang is the Co-Founder and CEO of U First Capital and drove venture capital investments at Intel prior to that. She has an excellent track record of achieving at least 1 Exit every year: Pensando (Acquired by AMD in 2022), Nextdoor (IPO 2021), Palantir (IPO 2020), Orb Intelligence (Acquired by Dun and Bradstreet in 2020), Pinterest (IPO 2019), Docusign (IPO 2018), etc. She has invested in category-leading companies such as SpaceX, Uniphore, Pensando, and DevRev.
Dr. Sanjit Dang has been a successful Venture Capitalist, Corporate Executive, Board Member, Speaker and Writer in Silicon Valley for almost two decades. He is currently the Co-Founder and Chairman of U First Capital.
UPCOMING ACCESS SILICON VALLEY EVENTS:
- Telling Your Story with Numbers: Building a Fundable Financial Model.
- Startup Fundamentals #3: “Understanding and Negotiating the Terms in Term Sheets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-fundamentals-33-understanding-the-terms-in-term-sheets-tickets-803496779497?aff=IDEATOIPO
- Data Monetization and Valuation in the Age of AI. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-monetization-and-valuation-in-the-age-of-ai-tickets-840862320837?aff=Idea2IPO
- Rodin Collection at the Cantor Arts Center and Social Networking-StanfordCantor Arts Center at Stanford University, Stanford, CA
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups.
This event is FREE to attend.
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This event is FREE to attend.
Agenda
10:45 AM Meet in front of the Cantor Arts Center
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Meet and greet!
Network, socialize and connect!
11:30 AM Group tour of the Rodin collection
12:30 PM Roam the exhibits or have lunch in the cafe at the Cantor Arts Center
OPTIONAL: 1:30 PM Group tour of the Stanford campus
(Attendees will purchase their own food and beverages.)
Please review this link for info on the Cantor Cantor Arts Center, directions and parking info.
https://museum.stanford.edu/visit
Please review this link for info on the Rodin collection.
https://museum.stanford.edu/exhibitions/rodin-shock-modern-body
Please register here for admission to the Cantor Arts Center.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cantor-arts-center-reservations-tickets-159897258003
(Admission is free but registration is required.)
- Sunday Night NetworkingPanera Bread, Santa Clara, CA
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Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
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Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.
Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)
Come out and enjoy a great evening of good food, liquid refreshments, and connecting.
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!
Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!
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Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.
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