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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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Product-market fit is one of the most important Lean Startup concepts, yet it is also one of the least well defined.
Join us for a FREE online masterclass, where Nelly Yusupova, CTO with 18 years experience, Startup Tech Advisor, and creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, will share what is product market fit and the importance of reaching product market fit quickly.
You will learn:
- What is Product Market Fit (PMF)
- Product Market Fit metrics
- A method of reaching PMF quickly
- How to define your MVP properly to reduce the cost and time of development
- A framework for releasing code more often so you can learn faster
- A tactic you can use to improve your product
And more!
About the Speaker
Nelly Yusupova is a CTO, with over 18 years experience, leading companies to technical excellence. She is a start-up tech advisor, outsourced CTO, and the creator of TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs.
Nelly is on a mission to help entrepreneurs minimize technology mistakes and through her online masterclass TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs, she provides the roadmap to successfully manage technology teams and projects.
Just recently included in Fast Company’s, “League of Extraordinary Women”, Nelly has been at the forefront of the women’ s movement online since 1999 and is a Wall Street Journal’s “Woman on the IT Fast Track”.
Nelly is a speaker and presenter for many organizations and major industries events including: Women’s Enterprise Center, NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, Small Business Summit, BlogHer, Social Media Jungle, Mom 2.0, BlogWorld, and has been featured in INC Magazine, NBC Today Show, Fast Company Magazine, NewsDay.com, O’Reilly, SmartMoney, SmallBiz, TechRepublic, Women’s Radio.
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Your Next Chapter: Transitioning from Public Service to New Career Opportunities
Recent layoffs and budget cuts have forced many public sector workers to rethink their career paths. If you’re a government employee impacted by recent workforce reductions in agencies like the IRS, Department of Education, USAID, and beyond, now is the time to explore new opportunities in the private sector, nonprofits, and emerging industries.
While transitioning from public service can feel overwhelming, your experience is more valuable than you think**.** Skills in project management, compliance, operations, and leadership are in high demand—but navigating this shift requires strategy and the right approach.
In this career transition webinar, we’ll guide you through how to pivot successfully into new career paths. Whether you’re actively job hunting or just considering your options, this session will provide practical insights, industry trends, and resources to help you land your next role.He'll discuss:
- Which industries are actively hiring former government employees
- How to translate public sector experience into private sector success
- The role of AI and technology in today’s job market—and how to stay competitive
- Networking strategies to accelerate your career shift
- Key resume and interview tactics for public sector professionals moving to new industries
- Upcoming events and opportunities to support your job search
Your skills are in demand! Strike while the iron is hot and adopt strategies that will get you off the sidelines.
ABOUT ALBERT QIAN
Albert is the founder of Albert's List, a job search and side hustle community with over 50,000 members focused on building career skills. He founded the community in 2013 after struggling to start his career and others do the same. In addition to running Albert's List, Albert is a product marketing manager and real estate investor. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertqian. - How to Get Grants and Provisional Patents for Your Startup! (Online)Link visible for attendees
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Presentation #1: Patent Smart, Not Expensive: A Startup Guide to Provisional Patent (30 minutes)
Speaker: Peter Kramer, U.S. Patent Agent, Ingenium PatentsSecuring your startup’s intellectual property doesn’t have to cost a fortune—or require a team of high-priced patent attorneys. Provisional patents give you a powerful, low-cost way to protect your innovation early and build real leverage while you focus on product and fundraising.This session is designed for founders who are moving fast and need smart, strategic IP coverage without slowing down. We’ll walk you through how to file provisionals that actually hold up, how they fit into your fundraising narrative, and how to avoid common missteps that could cost you down the line.
You’ll learn:- Key elements of a well-structured provisional patent: what to include (and what not to leave out)
- How to describe your invention in a way that preserves broad claim scope later
- Understanding the 12-month clock: timing your provisional strategically for product and funding milestones
- Techniques to update and layer provisionals as your technology evolves
- How provisional filings interact with public disclosures, fundraising, and international patent rights
If you’re building something defensible, this session will help you protect it early—on your terms and your budget.
Presentation #2 Accelerate your Tech Startup with Grants (30 minutes)
Speaker: Jurgen Zach, Startup Funding Coordinator, Ekvacio Venture ServicesWhat if you could land up to $3 million in funding without giving up a single share of equity? Game-changing companies like Qualcomm and Amgen did just that, thanks to non-dilutive grants. If you're building something bold, technical, or “too risky” for early investors, this session is your shortcut to smart, strategic funding. We’ll cut through the confusion of grant programs, decode the “unwritten rules” agencies don’t publish, and show you how to position your startup for funding success—*without burning months writing proposals that go nowhere.*Let us do the heavy lifting.
You’ll learn:- How to tap SBA grants (SBIR/STTR) for zero-equity funding up to $3M
- What makes a startup “grantable” and how to structure your team
- Insider tips on winning with NSF (for deep tech/AI) and NIH (yes, even without clinical trials)
- How federal priorities are shifting—and what it means for you
- Global and alternative funding options beyond the U.S.
If you're serious about scaling your startup without diluting ownership, this is the session you can't afford to miss.
Agenda
(Pacific Time)6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Speaker #1
6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Speaker #2
7:00 PM to 8:00 Audience Q & A (Joint) - 60 minutesAbout the Speakers:
Dr. Peter R. Kramer is an experienced patent practitioner and research professional with over three decades of expertise in intellectual property, scientific analysis, and academic research. Since founding Ingenium Patents in 2008, he has been helping technology startups across diverse technology sectors ranging from biomedical devices to energy, where he specializes in IP strategy consulting, patent prosecution, strategic patent searching, and information brokering. Peter is based out of his adopted home in the Philippines, where he combines Ingenium’s US patent practice with a solid network across all major markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to founding Ingenium, Peter spent 14 years at the renowned IP Analytics firm Nerac, where he developed scientifically sound workflows to ensure patentability, freedom to operate, and validity with a focus on clients in the pharma, biotech, chemical, and medical device industries. Peter’s second career in intellectual property is based on a successful prior academic career in biochemistry and biophysics, where he held professorships at institutions including the University of Tennessee, Livingston University, and St. Joseph College, and a Research Fellowship at Notre Dame University. Dr. Kramer holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the Medical College of Wisconsin and a B.S. in Biology from St. Edward’s University.
Jurgen Zach is a technologist and entrepreneur who wants to raise awareness and recruit new applicants for this important, merit-based funding opportunity that is oftentimes overlooked in Silicon Valley and other startup ecosystems. Dr. Zach has over twenty years of experience in R&D across energy, sensor technology, and medical devices, and has consulted with many startups in technical projects, grant applications, and as a fractional CTO and business development officer. He has a PhD and MA in physics, is a serial inventor holding over 30 granted or pending patents and has a publication record with dozens of publications across multiple disciplines.
Inspiralia USA is a new product development company headquartered in Miami, Florida. The mission of Inspiralia since 2005 has been to secure funding and develop new products together with our clients, improve their sustainability and heighten their profitability. One of Inspiralia’s principal lines of business is helping our customers secure funding through the SBIR/STTR program. We have an extensive network of consultants, including with PhD-level technical expertise in many fields, and oftentimes with extensive experience in the funding agencies. Inspiralia USA has helped our customers raise over $520 Million, which funded a total of about 1,000 projects (and counting).For more info on Idea to IPO events, visit:
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