Silicon Valley Startup: Idea to IPO

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley -- the innovation capital of the world. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing".

We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial professionals, business writers, venture capitalists, investors, attorneys, consultants, and corporate executives.

We meet regularly to share resources, exchange ideas, and network. We both on-line and off-line events.

Our events feature expert speakers, networking opportunities, collaboration, community, and fellowship.

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Past events

  • Session #47 - A Tour of the Legal Landscape - Part III

    Wed, 10 Oct 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #46 - A Tour of the Legal Landscape - Part II

    Wed, 3 Oct 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session # 39 - Asset Protection Part III

    Wed, 8 Aug 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session # 38 - Asset Protection Part II

    Wed, 1 Aug 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session # 35 - Issues Entrepreneurs Face In Today's Political Climate

    Wed, 25 Jul 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session # 35 - Issues Entrepreneurs Face In Today's Political Climate Part III

    Wed, 18 Jul 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session # 32 - Winning Your Lawsuit: Arbitration and Mediation Part III

    Wed, 11 Jul 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session # 32 - Winning Your Lawsuit: Arbitration and Mediation Part III

    Wed, 27 Jun 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Communicating in an Increasingly Virtual Work World

    Thu, 21 Jun 2012, 18:00 - 21:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    This webinar is produced and hosted by Monster.To participate, you must register here:https://register.monster.com/Event/June21?WT.mc_n=B2BUS000484&eventDateID=BjykfD4zm9w%3dEffective communications is the crux of many work challenges, especially in today?s virtual work world. Email messages are often written quickly and can be misinterpreted.Ever get caught trying to read between the lines to find the ?real? message? And those conference calls seem to stretch on forever.

  • Freemium Business Model: Gaston Labs, CloudAmp, AVG

    Fri, 15 Jun 2012, 01:00 - 04:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    The Freemium business model is a common marketing and revenue model for many startups as well as many large, established companies in Silicon Valley and beyond.Is this a universally successful model for startups to use - or not?  What are the pros and cons?  Are there major pitfalls to avoid when implementing the freemium business model? goal of this event is to expand, illuminate, educate and foster relationships in the freemium marketing arena.

  • Session # 31 - Winning Your Lawsuit: Arbitration and Mediation Part II

    Wed, 13 Jun 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session # 30 - Winning Your Lawsuit: Arbitration and Mediation

    Wed, 6 Jun 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #28 - What Every Entrepreneur (And Dreamer) Must Know!

    Wed, 6 Jun 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #26 - What Every Successful Entrepreneur Needs to Know -Part III

    Wed, 23 May 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Big Brands, Big Solutions, Big Results: B2C Search and Social Strategies

    Thu, 17 May 2012, 17:00 - 20:00 in Palo Alto, United States

    You must register here in order to attend this webinar:https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=455840&sessionid=1&key=4F47081762D2A276A45147E2122EFBC6&partnerref=covario-rbutton&sourcepage=registerBig brands face a big challenge in differentiating themselves and their messaging to reach consumers through a sea of competitors, all vying for their attention on the same search and social media platforms.

  • Session #25 - What Every Successful Entrepreneur Needs to Know

    Wed, 16 May 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #26 - What Every Successful Entrepreneur Needs to Know -Part II

    Wed, 16 May 2012, 02:15 - 05:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #24 - Attaining Your Dreams - Part III

    Wed, 9 May 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #23 - Attaining Your Dreams - Part II

    Wed, 25 Apr 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #22 - Attaining Your Dreams

    Wed, 18 Apr 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #20 - Founders and Co-Founders: Opportunities and Pitfalls

    Wed, 11 Apr 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #21 - Roadblocks to Accomplishment

    Wed, 11 Apr 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #18 - Asset Protection (And Finding) Strategies – More!

    Wed, 28 Mar 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #19 - Corporations and Other Legal Entities for your Startup

    Wed, 28 Mar 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Palo Alto, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

  • Session #17 - Asset Protection (And Finding) Strategies – More!

    Wed, 14 Mar 2012, 02:15 - 04:15 in Cupertino, United States

    The entrepreneurial culture of Silicon Valley attracts  dreamers and doers.  Many come to the Valley and eagerly take the plunge: they quit their jobs and launch a start up.Some start ups succeed.  Many start ups fail. Most start ups face an array of legal, financial and operational challenges.Our speaker will address some of the  issues entrepreneurs face  when conceptualizing, establishing, financing and then scaling their businesses.Please bring your questions and scenarios.

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