Silicon Valley Innovation and Startup Meetup

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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.
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:

1. Opening Moves: How to quickly identify ideal target companies that align with your strengths.
2. Precision Strategy: How to locate and engage the hiring managers who control the job offers.
3. 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!

In order to attend, please register here:
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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!
• Other notable trends moving the market, including bonds, housing prices, quit rates, and more!
• How the third month of the Trump administration has gone, and how this will be influential for the months to come, including tariffs, deportations, and geopolitical approaches.
• 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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READ BELOW IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO PITCH TO OUR PANEL OF STARTUP INVESTORS!
Most founders need to raise money to fund their startup. But many founders fail to raise funds because they either:

• Can't get investors to respond to their outreach, and/or
• Their pitch fails to tell a story about a de-risked startup.

Many founders resort to a "spray and pray" approach to reach out to investors. But spamming lots of investors rarely works. Instead, learn how to align your outreach with the Startup Investor Pitch Lifecycle. We'll quickly show how to connect with an investor, nurture a relationship, and make the right type of ask at the right time to maximize the chances of a response.

And once an investor responds, founders need to deliver a story about a de-risked startup that is:

• Clear
• Concise
• Comprehensive
• Catchy
• Compelling

Join us for this live, in-person training class and investor pitch event. Network with other founders while enjoying a light dinner. Meet startup advisors and investors. Watch other founders pitch a panel of investors and learn from the feedback given.

If you want to APPLY TO BE ONE OF THE THREE finalists who will be selected to pitch our panel of investors, note the following process and timelines:

• By Thursday, May 8 at 11:59pm PT, send a copy of your pitch deck to swong@fundablestartups.com
• By Saturday, May 10 at 5pm PT, if we believe your startup may be a strong candidate to pitch, we'll contact you via email and ask that you submit a video recording of you delivering your pitch
• By Monday, May 12 at 5pm PT, send a video recording of you delivering your pitch to swong@fundablestartups.com. Maximum length of the video recording is 5 minutes.
• By Tuesday, May 13 at 5pm PT, we will select 3 finalists to pitch at the live event on May 20.
• Remember to purchase a general admission ticket to attend the event.

Note: Founders selected to pitch the investors must do so in person.

>>THIS IS A PAID EVENT – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<<

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In today’s rapidly shifting job market, connections matter more than ever. But what if the traditional way you’ve been taught to network is actually holding you back?

Join us for an insightful and inspiring fireside chat with Mark E. Sackett, a globally recognized branding expert, entrepreneur, and creator of The Art of Active Networking. Mark has built his career on the belief that “Networking is about giving first” (MyGive4)—and in this exclusive conversation, he’ll show you how to flip the script and make networking actually work for you.

Whether you're navigating layoffs, pivoting careers, or launching a side hustle, this webinar will help you tap into the power of intentional, purpose-driven connection.

Whether you are employed and looking for a new role, or out of work and looking, this webinar will have resources and ideas you can use to create a meaningful job hunt in the weeks ahead.
What we'll discuss:

1. How to network with authenticity in a time of uncertainty
2. The difference between traditional and active networking—and why it matters
3. Mindset shifts to help you open doors without "asking for a job"
4. How to build meaningful relationships that lead to opportunity
5. Practical tips to expand your network even if you're an introvert

Join us and learn how you can be a more effective networker, and for those in the San Francisco Bay Area, an opportunity to attend Mark's The Art of Active Networking.

ABOUT MARK SACKETT
Mark E. Sackett is a multifaceted entrepreneur and creative professional with over 38 years of experience spanning graphic design, art direction, film and music production, event production, and public speaking. He is the owner of 13 interconnected businesses, including Reflectur, a branding and design agency, and The Box SF, a historic venue in San Francisco that hosts events, meetings, and houses a unique mercantile.
As the founder of Brainfood Creative Programs, Mark leads seminars and trainings aimed at fostering "Left of Center Thinking," encouraging individuals and teams to embrace creativity in their personal and professional lives. He also created "The Art of Active Networking," a global initiative designed to help people build deeper, more meaningful connections through the philosophy of giving first.

Mark is a sought-after public speaker, known for his engaging talks on creativity, branding, and the power of authentic networking. His TEDx talk on "The Art of Active Networking" exemplifies his commitment to transforming the way individuals connect and collaborate.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Mark is passionate about giving back to the community. He serves on multiple non-profit boards and has launched initiatives like 24x24.org, aimed at creating innovative models for charitable giving.

Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markesackett and sign up for The Art of Active Networking at https://www.theartofactivenetworking.com/.