Southern California High Tech Event Calendar
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How Entrepreneurs and Investors Can Make a Difference with a Board |
Location:Santa Barbara |
The Board Game: How Entrepreneurs and Investors Can Make a Difference with a Board. MIT Enterprise Forum of the Central Coast. Building a great board is a critical component for success for any innovative company. The experience, contacts and governance of the right board can make all the difference and give the entrepreneurial venture a significant competitive edge. Our area is a hot bed of innovation and is also the home of many current and former business leaders who can offer an enormous amount to young companies. See http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6d5pyx72022cd6a&llr=5qwevocab | Download to Calendar |
Going Global: Cross Border Acquisitions and Investment Strategies |
Location:San Diego |
Going Global: Cross Border Acquisitions and Investment Strategies for Successful International Operations. CONNECT. 40% of U.S. CEOs say they plan to complete at least one cross-border deal by the end of the year, compared to 25% last year. Recent years were about cost cutting and restructuring but now the focus is shifting. At this invite-only event you will hear from a panel of industry experts from Europe, Latin America, Asia and India who will provide local insights to navigate your global acquisition, operational and investment opportunities and strategies for 2012 and beyond. Email kelly.barba@klgates.com | Download to Calendar |
Creating Your Own Big Bang: How Three CEOs Are Doing It |
Location:San Diego |
Creating Your Own Big Bang: How Three CEOs Are Doing It. Medipacs, Freedom Meditech, Organovo. San Diego MIT Enterprise FOrum. Have you experienced your “Big Bang” moment – that bright idea that promises to change lives? Meet three CEOs in the medical device industry whose “Big Bang” ideas launched companies and accelerated some of the hottest new technologies available today. In a new interview discussion format - based on the success of such programs as Tech Fiesta - discover unique approaches to funding, learn about obstacles in the medical industry, and discover what’s on the horizon for these CEOs, their emerging companies, and their life changing technologies. Presenters: Mark McWilliams - CEO, Medipacs; Craig Misrach - Chairman & CEO, Freedom Meditech; Keith Murphy - CEO & President, Organovo; Gail Naughton - Chairman & CEO, Histogen, Inc.(interviewer); Manuel Jaime - Managing Director, Senoma Group; Daniel Kosoy - Partner, Athenian Venture Partners; Jay Kunin - San Diego Tech Coast Angels. See http://www.sdmitforum.org | Download to Calendar |
Social Media |
Location:Irvine |
TechBiz Connection Presents. Social Media. Does social media marketing work? Hear real life success stories and lessons learned. Tired of hearing you have to use Social Media?Is it all just a waste of time or is there a breakthrough waiting to be leveraged? Join TechBiz Connection to hear real life people, who use social media to grow theirbrand awareness and in their businesses. You will learn: Real life examples of social media success stories; How to define ROI for Social Media; Lessons learned and how to avoid the pitfalls; What is coming up that you must prepare for now. Moderator: Barry Lieberman, President, Advantage Plus Marketing Group; Panelists: Cara Stewart, Founder, Remarx Media; Morgan Brown, Director of Marketing, TopFloor. Tanya Salcido, Social Media Manager, GigaSavvy; Dimple Thakkar, CEO & Impresario, Synhergy Marketing. See http://techbizconnection.org/ | Download to Calendar |
Protecting Your Brand in Today's Online Environment |
Location:Costa Mesa |
Protecting Your Brand in Today's Online Environment. OCAMA. David Duckwitz, CEO, CitizenHawk. OC AMA is excited to present a great speaker on this timely, relevant topic! Join us to: Learn about challenges today online when it comes to protecting your brand; Get expert advice on how you can defend yourself and your brand against online threats; Mix and mingle with other top marketers in Orange County. See http://www.orangecountyama.org/marketing-event-orange-county | Download to Calendar |
Startup Business Development - A Four Hour Hands on Workshop |
Location:Santa Monica |
Startup Business Development - A Four Hour Hands on Workshop. Coloft Academy. You’re a founder who wants to learn more about growing your venture via partnerships and alliances? Or you hold or are interested in a job in Business Development at a Tech or Internet company. In this small 12 person workshop you will not only deepen your understanding of business development but through hands-on exercises you’ll learn practical methods that help maximize your efforts and produce real results. See http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4456892686 | Download to Calendar |
LAVA at the Beach |
Location:Santa Monica |
LAVA at the Beach. Please join LAVA and its friends for the fourth annual LAVA at the Beach networking event at the Marion Davies House - Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. This networking event is for the Venture community in Southern California. In attendance will be Venture Capital Partners and Angel Investors for over 20 firms. Also mix and mingle with Entrepreneurs and Start-up company representatives from over 100 companies. See http://www.lava.org | Download to Calendar |
Poly Founders Hosts Hypemarks @ Cal Poly Pomona |
Location:Pomona |
Poly Founders Hosts Hypemarks @ Cal Poly Pomona. Join Poly Founders as we host Tim Sae Koo, the founder and CEO of Hypemarks for a night of stories, questions, and networking. Hypemarks is a social way to share and find content on the web. They were graduates of Start Engine's first batch and now reside at Idea Lab in Pasadena, CA after receiving 350k in seed funding. http://polyfounders-hypemarks-eorg.eventbrite.com/ | Download to Calendar |
Mark Suster, GRP Partners |
Location:Los Angeles |
Paley Center For Media. Speaker: Mark Suster, GRP Partners. See http://www.paleycenter.org/mc-breakfast-marksuster-oct-17 | Download to Calendar |
MacTech Conference |
Location:Los Angeles |
MacTech Conference. MacTech Conference is a 3-day, immersive, technical conference specifically designed for Apple developers, IT Pros, and Enterprise.MacTech Conference will have two separate tracks: one focused on programming / development, and the other on IT/Enterprise and consulting. Sessions will focus on both desktop and mobile, as well as OS X and iOS. See http://www.mactech.com/conference/about | Download to Calendar |