Silicon Valley Startup Founders & Investors Meetup

This event is in Cupertino:

Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014

Look for the MEETUP sign!

This event is organized in collaboration with many groups.

Come out and meet new people!

Network, socialize and connect!

This event is free to attend.

Please register here:

Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

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!

: -)

Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.

This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!

@ideatoipo

www.idea-to-ipo.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYga11avYH_CUpC0BSyDng

(videos of online events)

Look for the MEETUP sign!

Organizational Sponsor:

Startup House

Need a place to stay short term in Silicon Valley?

Stay at Startup House in Palo Alto - the heart of Silicon Valley - for as low as $50 a night!

-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
-Enjoy social events and startup and venture capital-related programming!
- Have access to world class amenities, iconic tech companies, top tier venture capital firms, Stanford University, etc. - all within walking or biking distance!

For more info, visit:
https://startuphouse.carrd.co/

This event is organized by Albert's List.

The event is online and FREE.

Attendees can attend from anywhere.

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-state-treasurer-fiona-ma-fireside-chat-on-the-2026-ca-economy-tickets-1790576886669?aff=ideatoipo
This event is organized by Albert's List.

The event is online and FREE.

Attendees can attend from anywhere.

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-state-treasurer-fiona-ma-fireside-chat-on-the-2026-ca-economy-tickets-1790576886669?aff=ideatoipo

Join Albert Qian of Albert's List for an exclusive fireside chat with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma as we explore the state of California’s economy heading into 2026. With Treasurer Ma running for Lieutenant Governor, this is a rare opportunity to hear her perspective on the state’s economic priorities, emerging job opportunities, and the policies she plans to champion to strengthen the workforce.
This conversation will provide job seekers and professionals with actionable insights on how to navigate California’s evolving economic landscape and position themselves for success in sectors supported by state policy.
Attendees will learn:

• Key economic trends in California and what they mean for job growth in 2026.
• State programs, incentives, and initiatives that create opportunities for workers and small businesses.
• Sectors likely to expand due to state investments — including infrastructure, clean energy, tech, and healthcare.
• How policy decisions and budget priorities may influence hiring and workforce development.
• Practical strategies for aligning career planning with emerging state priorities.
• Treasurer Ma’s vision for California’s economy and workforce, and how job seekers can be best prepared to thrive.
• And more!

Discover an insightful look on the year ahead and how job seekers and businesses can thrive.

About Fiona Ma, CPA
Fiona Ma, CPA is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was first elected on November 6, 2018, with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history and reelected on November 8, 2022. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fourth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Presently, her office processes about $3 trillion in banking transactions a year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds. Treasurer Ma oversees an investment portfolio that averages about $165 billion—a portion of which is beneficially owned by more than 2,300 local governments in California. She serves as agent of sale for all State bonds and is trustee of billions of dollars of state indebtedness.

About Albert Qian
Albert Qian founded Albert's List in 2013, a career enrichment organization focused on helping working professionals gain skills in job search, AI, and side hustles so they can become indispensable and resilient. Today it reaches over 50,000 San Francisco Bay Areans and beyond, helping them stay relevant and competitive in their careers. While working at Albert's List, he has also worked in Silicon Valley companies where he markets consequential technologies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytics.

This event is organized by Albert's List.

The event is online and FREE.

Attendees can attend from anywhere.

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-state-treasurer-fiona-ma-fireside-chat-on-the-2026-ca-economy-tickets-1790576886669?aff=ideatoipo
This event is organized by Albert's List.

The event is online and FREE.

Attendees can attend from anywhere.

RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-state-treasurer-fiona-ma-fireside-chat-on-the-2026-ca-economy-tickets-1790576886669?aff=ideatoipo

Join Albert Qian of Albert's List for an exclusive fireside chat with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma as we explore the state of California’s economy heading into 2026. With Treasurer Ma running for Lieutenant Governor, this is a rare opportunity to hear her perspective on the state’s economic priorities, emerging job opportunities, and the policies she plans to champion to strengthen the workforce.
This conversation will provide job seekers and professionals with actionable insights on how to navigate California’s evolving economic landscape and position themselves for success in sectors supported by state policy.
Attendees will learn:

• Key economic trends in California and what they mean for job growth in 2026.
• State programs, incentives, and initiatives that create opportunities for workers and small businesses.
• Sectors likely to expand due to state investments — including infrastructure, clean energy, tech, and healthcare.
• How policy decisions and budget priorities may influence hiring and workforce development.
• Practical strategies for aligning career planning with emerging state priorities.
• Treasurer Ma’s vision for California’s economy and workforce, and how job seekers can be best prepared to thrive.
• And more!

Discover an insightful look on the year ahead and how job seekers and businesses can thrive.

About Fiona Ma, CPA
Fiona Ma, CPA is California’s 34th State Treasurer. She was first elected on November 6, 2018, with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history and reelected on November 8, 2022. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to the position. The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fourth-largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state’s primary banker. Presently, her office processes about $3 trillion in banking transactions a year. She provides transparency and oversight for the government’s investment portfolio and accounts, as well as for the state’s surplus funds. Treasurer Ma oversees an investment portfolio that averages about $165 billion—a portion of which is beneficially owned by more than 2,300 local governments in California. She serves as agent of sale for all State bonds and is trustee of billions of dollars of state indebtedness.

About Albert Qian
Albert Qian founded Albert's List in 2013, a career enrichment organization focused on helping working professionals gain skills in job search, AI, and side hustles so they can become indispensable and resilient. Today it reaches over 50,000 San Francisco Bay Areans and beyond, helping them stay relevant and competitive in their careers. While working at Albert's List, he has also worked in Silicon Valley companies where he markets consequential technologies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytics.

This event is being promoted by many groups.

Our meetup group is participating by promoting this event.

This event is organized by Albert's List.

Our meetup group is collaborating by promoting this event.

This is an online event.

Attendees can be located anywhere in the world!

This event is FREE to attend!

In order to attend, please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tell-me-about-yourself-how-to-tell-your-story-stand-out-in-the-job-hunt-tickets-1975918634827?aff=ideatoipo

“Tell me about yourself” isn’t just an interview opener — it’s the most important question in your entire job search. Your answer determines whether people lean in… or tune out.

In this practical and energizing webinar, Albert Qian (Founder of Albert’s List, one of the largest job-seekers communities in the U.S.) teams up with Callings.ai to teach you how to craft a personal narrative that resonates everywhere: in networking, interviews, outreach messages, social posts, and even your resume.

You’ll learn the FIT Model — a surprisingly simple and powerful way to introduce yourself with Focus, Impact, and Trajectory — and use it to tell a memorable story that opens doors.

## What You’ll Learn

Attendees will learn how to:

• Properly introduce themselves with maximum impact — whether in interviews, networking events, or online
• Apply your “Tell me about yourself” story across all your career assets (LinkedIn, resume summary, networking outreach, interview answers, etc.)
• Use AI to generate custom outreach templates that help you connect with hiring managers, alumni, and warm contacts
• Identify the right — not just any — events to attend, so you meet the people who actually move your job hunt forward
• Build a cohesive narrative that ties together your skills, goals, and value
• …and much more!

This session will include live examples, story rewrites, and practical steps you can take immediately after the workshop.

## Who Should Attend

• Job seekers who struggle with self-intros
• Career changers who need a clear, cohesive story
• Professionals who want to make stronger networking impressions
• Anyone preparing for interviews, informational chats, or outreach sequences