Silicon Valley Innovation and Startup Meetup

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The US economy is constantly evolving, influenced by employment numbers, the rise and fall of inflation, foreign policy, domestic economic agendas, and movement of citizens between different regions. As a job seekers, all of these effects working in tandem can impact the inner workings of a job search.

Join Colin Mo of Albert's List and Dr. Reilly White, Professor of Finance at the University of New Mexico for a monthly webinar where they'll discuss how these factors are impacting your career, particularly for those who work in tech and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. You'll learn about:

• The most recent month's jobs report, including its biggest takeaways, silver linings, and potential warning signs.
• The most recent month's CPI report and how the rising cost of goods and money are impacting the flow of investments or consumer spending.
• What to expect in the weeks and months ahead as economic conditions evolve.
• How the economic numbers are impacting those in the San Francisco Bay Area and the technology industry!
• How Trump's recent policies are affecting the job market and economy.
• Other notable trends moving the market, including bonds, housing prices, quit rates, and more!
• And much more!

Join us with your questions, comments, and concerns.

ABOUT DR. REILLY S. WHITE, PhD
Dr. White is the Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Finance with tenure at the University of New Mexico. Dr. White also serves on the board of the CFA Society of New Mexico, advisor for the $4.7 Million student-run UNM Regent’s Portfolio, and leads a series of financial literacy projects in the community. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. White worked as an analyst for a large Boston-based bank, where he learned a great deal about company analysis, funding, and maintaining ethical corporate leadership. He has consulted with investment managers and municipalities on maintaining optimal portfolio strategies, particularly in response to economic challenges. Dr. White was also awarded the 2022 Paul Bartlett Ré Emerging Promotor of Peace Award and serves on the of board Voz Collegiate Preparatory School.

In addition to his PhD from the University of Connecticut, Dr. White graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth with a degree in Finance. Dr. White has published nineteen articles in finance and financial technology in the last few years, including articles in Physica A, Journal of Corporate Finance, IEEE, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and the Journal of Banking and Finance. With his students, he co-authored Financial Literacy for Immigrants and Refugees, a free financial literacy handbook that has been translated into Spanish, Arabic, and Dari. Since 2020, Dr. White has been interviewed over 150 times by local and national media outlets on various economic and finance topics.

Visit his website at https://www.reillywhite.com/.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) may not take your job, but someone who knows AI will.

That's why it's important for all workers to learn AI. While tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Claude, and others have taken the market by storm, skills such as prompting, development, and quality assurance will be especially critical as companies look to right-size their workforce and compete in a transformed economy.

Join our webinar and discover how you can build AI skills for your career. In this demo, Albert will show you how to use AI for basic tasks, including:

• How to build a professional website for your job hunt
• How to use use AI as a basic agent to gather things like airline tickets
• How to set up your job search in under 15 minutes

You'll also learn:

• How AI is transforming the workforce and what steps employers are taking to get ready.
• What skills will be necessary in the era of AI, and how you can learn.
• What AI can create, and how you can learn—even if you don't have the skills.
• And so much more!

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Members of this Meetup Group get 25% off!
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Reserve your spot to experience Pho This Way, a Vietnamese restaurant founded by ex-techie Jason Hung Tran in the heart of Little Saigon. Network, socialize, and connect with other Silicon Valley professionals on their beautiful patio as you sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Join us for a summer networking event in the heart of Little Saigon, San Jose. We bring people together on a regular basis to meet face-to-face through regular mixers. Our events frequently bring 50-100 attendees who work at startups and companies including Salesforce, Amazon, Zillow, Rakuten, Google, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Airbnb, Charles Schwab, McKesson Corporation, Gap Inc., Walmart, Samsung, Dignity Health, Fitbit, Visa, Genentech, Levi Strauss & Co., Williams-Sonoma, Sephora, and Gilead Sciences.
Note: Your ticket includes catered Vietnamese food. Substitutions are available.
We’re Making Networking Easy
Get ready to connect with like-minded professionals, make valuable business connections, and potentially find your next great career opportunity!
Our main objective is to provide a unique setting for attendees to forge meaningful relationships, collaborate on innovative ideas, and share valuable knowledge. We remain committed to fostering high caliber connections and encouraging professional development. You will meet working professionals, innovators, startups, and business leaders who provide a golden opportunity to broaden your professional horizon and meet like-minded individuals who are shaping the future of work.
Who should attend: Working professionals with 2-10+ years of experience from all industries, including Tech, Finance, Biotech, Retail, Government, Professional Services, Arts and Culture, and Education, are welcome to attend. This event is ideal for individuals who are looking to meet like-minded professionals, share their experiences, gain valuable insights, collaborate and explore new opportunities.
This event represents a significant opportunity for dedicated networking. While some attending companies are actively hiring, it is critical to understand that this is not a conventional job fair or recruitment event. There will be no usual keynotes, panels, and presentations. Our primary objective is to facilitate the creation of impactful and enduring professional relationships.
Be sure to bring your LinkedIn QR code or Business Cards and be ready to introduce yourself and make awesome connections with people across all industries.