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Showcasing the latest technologies in billing, payments and POS systems.
The world of payments is very active and new technologies are constantly being developed (ApplePay, tokenization, EMV, etc.). This group will invite engineers to talk about the challenges they are facing and solutions they come up to.
Come if you are interested in billing and payment engineering. Feel free to contact us if you want to propose, host and/or sponsor a talk.
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See all- Venture Capital Panel: What's Hot, What's Not! #14 (In-Person)5 Palo Alto Square, Palo Alto, CA
This event is organized in collaboration with many groups.
This is an in-person event.
There is a cover charge for this event.
A "YES" RSVP on our meetup site does not confirm your reservation.
In order to attend, please register and pay here:
Take advantage of early responder pricing!
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Venue:
Snell and Wilmer
5 Palo Alto Square
(Ground Floor Event Center)
3000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306A distinguished panel of venture capitalists will discuss what's hot and what's not in the Silicon Valley venture capital and tech startup ecosystem!
Please come with your questions and comments.
(This is not a pitch event. Startups will not be pitching to the panel.)
Dinner will be provided.
Agenda
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Check In, Food, Networking
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Program
8:30 pm to 9:00 pm Networking
After Party
Panelists:
(More panelists TBA.)
Joe Jasin, Managing Director, DNA Partners
Giulianna Crivello, Founding Partner, Draper Startup House
Peter Olcott, Principal, Spark Ventures
Terry Li, Investor, Lam Research Capital
Ephraim Lindenbaum, Managing Director, Advance Ventures
Moderator:
Roger Rappoport, Partner, Snell and Wilmer
If you would like a startup demo table or sponsor marketing table, send an email message to:
pitchanddemo@gmail.com
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This event is being promoted by many groups.
This is an online event.
Attendees can be located anywhere in the world!
This event is FREE to attend!
In order to participate, please register here:
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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. - Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking!Panera Bread, Cupertino, CA
This event is in Cupertino:
Panera Bread
20807 Stevens Creek Blvd. #100
Cupertino, CA 95014Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
Please register here:
Meet New People! Saturday Night Networking Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.
Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)
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You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!
Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!
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Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!
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Look for the MEETUP sign!
Organizational Sponsor:
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-Network, socialize and connect with entrepreneurs all over the world!
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- 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:
https://startuphouse.carrd.co/ - Meet New People! Sunday Night Networking (In-Person)Panera Bread, Santa Clara, CA
Look for the MEETUP sign!
Come out and meet new people!
Network, socialize and connect!
This event is free to attend.
Please register here:
Meet New People! Sunday Night Networking / Games! Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Attendees must purchase their own liquid refreshments and food.
There's no content or speaker at this event -- just business and social networking.
Build your business and social network - face to face! (in-person)
Come out and enjoy a great evening of good food, liquid refreshments, and connecting.
You may meet your next business collaborator, client, employer, employee, friend, or tennis partner!
Getting away from a screen for a few hours will do you some good!
: -)
Meet Silicon Valley movers and shakers - Internet entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, mobile app coders, attorneys, bloggers, academics, financiers, marketing professionals, community organizers and investors.
This event is organized in collaboration with other groups!
@ideatoipo
www.idea-to-ipo.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjYga11avYH_CUpC0BSyDng
(videos of online events)
Look for the MEETUP sign!
