Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs & Startups - SVE

Kick off the holidays with fresh air, sweeping views, and a brand-new community of outdoor enthusiasts! Explore Local Nature and MyTrailPals are teaming up for a special "Holiday Winter Cheer" hike at the beautiful Windy Hill Preserve. Come on out to unplug and recharge with us!

Why is this event listed in Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Meetup? Local nature tech! Explore Local Nature founder, Mike Kahn, (who now also leads Entrepreneur Hikes in this Meetup) met MyTrailPals founder, Gunjan Utreja, on his first Entrepreneur Hike. Both companies launched products this summer and were inspired to collaborate.

Important Note: To officially register for this hike and get all the details you must download the MyTrailPals app (https://link.mytrailpals.com/explore/event/1fdf1040-f992-4d03-b6ed-f10251bb2b77/474fd39a-47f7-4657-9340-c3d5040b6d4f/details) and click Request to sign up for this event. You can also learn more about the event here (https://explorelocalnature.com/events/778).

This isn’t just a hike; it’s a celebration of wellness and connection. We are bringing together the best of San Mateo County’s local explorers with the "Meetup reimagined" community of MyTrailPals. Whether you are looking to find new hiking buddies, discover a new trail, or simply escape the holiday hustle, this moderate 2.5–3.5 hour trek is the perfect reset button.

Expect a guided experience led by Mike, Gunjan, and Madhavi, featuring a gratitude circle, plenty of photo ops, and a supportive "adults only" group atmosphere. Let’s close out the year on a high note—literally!

What to expect:

• 🌲 The Vibe: Energetic, welcoming, and festive.
• 🥾 The Trail: Windy Hill (Lost Trail), offering stunning bay views.
• 🤝 The Connection: Meet members from both the ELN and MTP communities.

Join this social hiking event with SVE (Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs). It's an ideal way to practice your pitch, make new connections and get some fresh air. We'll hike approximately 4 miles round trip.

This meetup is organized by Mike Kahn, founder of Explore Local Nature.
Here's our agenda:

8:45 AM - Arrive
9:00 AM - Introductions
9:15 AM - Start hiking
10:00 AM - Pitching
11:30 AM - End hiking

This hiking is not for people who rarely exercise - it's medium difficulty. Hike at your own risk.

Release of Liability:

In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, on behalf of yourself and your next of kin, heirs and representatives, you release SVE and its organizers and volunteers from all liability and promise not to sue its hosts and participants from any and all claims resulting in any physical or psychological injury, illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss you may suffer because of your participation in this activity.

Join this social hiking event with SVE (Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs). It's an ideal way to practice your pitch, make new connections and get some fresh air. We'll hike approximately 4 miles round trip.

This meetup is organized by Mike Kahn, founder of Explore Local Nature.
Here's our agenda:

8:45 AM - Arrive
9:00 AM - Introductions
9:15 AM - Start hiking
10:00 AM - Pitching
11:30 AM - End hiking

This hiking is not for people who rarely exercise - it's medium difficulty. Hike at your own risk.

Release of Liability:

In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, on behalf of yourself and your next of kin, heirs and representatives, you release SVE and its organizers and volunteers from all liability and promise not to sue its hosts and participants from any and all claims resulting in any physical or psychological injury, illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss you may suffer because of your participation in this activity.

Join this social hiking event with SVE (Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs). It's an ideal way to practice your pitch, make new connections and get some fresh air. We'll hike approximately 4 miles round trip.

This meetup is organized by Mike Kahn, founder of Explore Local Nature.
Here's our agenda:

8:45 AM - Arrive
9:00 AM - Introductions
9:15 AM - Start hiking
10:00 AM - Pitching
11:30 AM - End hiking

This hiking is not for people who rarely exercise - it's medium difficulty. Hike at your own risk.

Release of Liability:

In consideration for being allowed to participate in this activity, on behalf of yourself and your next of kin, heirs and representatives, you release SVE and its organizers and volunteers from all liability and promise not to sue its hosts and participants from any and all claims resulting in any physical or psychological injury, illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss you may suffer because of your participation in this activity.