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Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley - the innovation capital of the world.
The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship.
Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time.
HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just an idea.
Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley and beyond. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".
We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, engineers, venture capitalists, angel investors, educators, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists.
Our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, guidance, tools, and connections they need to succeed. Our goal is to build a strong, vibrant, collaborative entrepreneurial community with deep, lasting business and social relationships throughout Silicon Valley and beyond.
One of the compelling features of our organization is our packed, busy calendar of informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations. Taking advantage of this vast array of relevant content will make you a better entrepreneur.
We believe in working together. We share resources, exchange ideas, and actively engage with each other -- on a personal level as well as on a business level. We participate in on-line as well as off-line events.
Our events feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, collaboration, community, and fellowship.
Many events on our calendar are in held in collaboration with other like-minded Silicon Valley organizations and institutions.
Our popular business and social networking mixers are festive occasions that allow you to meet new people from many different groups. We hold many social events to help members connect on a personal level and make friends.
Our network is expansive and global. We have members throughout the U.S. and around the world. We welcome international entrepreneurs from everywhere in the world to become part of our global community.
We are inclusive, not exclusive. : - )
We believe entrepreneurial educational opportunities should be accessible to anyone with a dream and ambition.
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•OnlineScaling smarter business decisions with SAS Decision Builder on Microsoft Fabric
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https://www.sas.com/en_us/webinars/turning-insight-into-impact.htmlAre your analytics insights leading to real-world results? For many businesses, the path from data to decision is filled with manual steps, delays and inconsistency. This creates a critical gap where value is lost.
This is where decision intelligence comes in. Join our webinar to explore SAS Decision Builder, now in public preview on Microsoft Fabric, and see how you can build automated, intelligent decisioning directly into your business processes. We’ll show you how to streamline complex decisions, ensuring speed and consistency in every action you take.In this session, we’ll cover:
- Why automated decisioning is the essential next step in your data journey
- The core components of a powerful and accessible decision management tool.
- A live demonstration of how to build a decision flow for a common business scenario.
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•OnlineSilicon Valley Business Networking (Online)
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-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:
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There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business networking.
Build your business network - face to face (online)!
Join a virtual gathering of professionals from all walks of life from all over the world!
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee or friend!
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers and influencers from all over the world - tech entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, attorneys, bloggers, academics, thought leaders, community organizers, artists, financiers, and investors!
Network, socialize and connect!
For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
www.idea-to-ipo.com (our main meetup group among 160 meetup groups globally)
https://www.youtube.com/@ideatoipo2 (videos of online events)
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•OnlineJob Search Chess: How Tech Workers Can Win More Interviews in 2026
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/job-search-chess-how-tech-workers-can-win-more-interviews-in-2026-tickets-1783241977759?aff=ideatoipo
Job searching is exactly like chess. Most people move pawns around randomly, sending countless applications and hoping for luck. But random moves never win games. You need a clear, proven strategy to secure interviews and land the roles you really want. And as we stand on the doorstep of 2026, it's even more important to have the right skills and strategies to stand out.
Join Albert’s List and Nader Mowlaee, the Job Search Chess Master, in an exclusive free webinar designed specifically for engineers and technologists ready to upgrade their job search game.
In this 60-Minute Live Session, You’ll Discover:- Opening Moves: How to quickly identify ideal target companies that align with your strengths.
- Precision Strategy: How to locate and engage the hiring managers who control the job offers.
- Checkmate Tactics: Proven messaging techniques that guarantee recruiter responses and get you in the interview room.
Stop playing checkers in a chess market.
Learn a smarter way to move from application to interview in record time.Seats are limited. Reserve your spot and start making strategic career moves!Meet Your Job Search Chess Master: Nader Mowlaee
Hi! I'm Nader, founder of The Job Search System®, a premium career coaching program that has helped over 1,000 growth-minded tech professionals land their ideal roles in as little as 21 days.As a former engineer and Silicon Valley recruiter, I’ve spent more than a decade reverse-engineering the exact moves that quickly lead to real job offers. My coaching is practical, precise, and structured—no guessing games, no ghosting.Why Play the Job Search Game with Me?
- 200+ verified client testimonials on LinkedIn.
- Proven results for over 1,000 tech professionals.
- Specialized expertise in engineering and technology hiring trends.
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•OnlineU.S. Visa Options for Int'l Tech Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Investors
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This workshop will cover various U.S. visa options for tech professionals, entrepreneurs and investors, including employment-based visas and the best visa options for starting your own company.
We will also discuss the different challenges to getting visas to the U.S. and strategies for successfully overcoming these obstacles.The speaker will go over:
- Visas for exploring business and employment opportunities in the United States
- Visas for employment and investment, such as the E, H-1B, L-1, and O-1 and the advantages and disadvantages of each
- An overview of the paths to permanent residence, including employment, family and investment
- Common obstacles to obtaining a visa and how to overcome these obstacles
- How to manage the changes taking place under the current administration and what that means for you and your visa options
and more!
Please come with your questions, concerns and scenarios.
About the Speaker:
Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law and has been recognized as a top 10 immigration attorney in the State of California. She is also the host of The Sophie Alcorn Podcast and author of the best-selling Ask Sophie: The Founder’s Guide to Visas & Green Cards.
Sophie attended Stanford University and received her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. She is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Sophie stays active in the Silicon Valley tech startup community, supporting founders, companies, investors, and professionals with their immigration needs.19 attendees
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