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April 2, 2013 |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Carnegie Mellon
Silicon Valley, NASA Research Park Bldg 23, Moffett Field, CA
Presented by Dr. Paul Hofmann, CTO, Saffron Technology
There is growing interest in brain-like computing, but can machines think
like humans? Associative memories learn by example like humans. We present
the world's fastest triple store -Saffron Memory Base- for just in time
machine learning. Saffron Memory Base uncovers connections, counts and
context in the raw data. It builds a semantic graph out of the box from
hybrid data sources. Saffron stores the graph and its statistics in
matrices that can be queried in real time even for Big Data.
Connecting the Dots. We demonstrate the power of entity rank for real time
search by the example of the London Bomber and Twitter sentiment analysis.
Illuminating the Dots. We show the power of Saffron's model-free approach
for pattern recognition and prediction on a couple of real world examples
like Boeing's use case of predictive maintenance for aircraft.
www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley
April 3, 2013 |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Pillsbury Law, 2550
Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA
The Elevator Pitch RoundtablePLUS is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs
to network with Investors and other CXOs, present their company and ideas,
receive valuable communication tips, and learn first-hand how to raise
early-stage capital in today's market. As a special bonus, during a
5:00-6:00pm pre-session, all registrants are invited to meet as a group
with a Pillsbury Law Partner to discuss pragmatic business legal matters
relevant to entrepreneurs (e.g., organizing the tech start-up & stock
options, the funding process & legal issues, IP, financing &
structuring alliances, and considerations for M&A or going public).
www.vctaskforce.com
| (650) 776-1040 | jhaasienda@aol.com
April 8, 2013 |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hanson Bridgett LLP,
425 Market Street, 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA
The Seed Stage Angel Elevator Pitch is a great opportunity for
entrepreneurs to network with Seed Stage Angels and other CXOs, present
their company and ideas and learn first-hand how to raise early-stage
capital in today's market.
Seed Stage Angel investors generally invest $100,000-$200,000 per person in
early stage technology companies as compared to traditional Angels who may
invest $25,000 to $50,000 in a deal.
Our lively panel discussion and Q&A will also provide critical insight
into what it takes to raise capital today.
www.vctaskforce.com
| (408) 505-1464 | vctregistrar@gmail.com
April 9, 2013 |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Carnegie Mellon
Silicon Valley, NASA Research Park Bldg 23, Moffett Field, CA
Presented by Scott Clark, Software Engineer, Yelp
I will introduce and explain the multi-armed bandit problem within an
intuitive and mathematical framework. I will explain why it is important to
Yelp and other web companies and explain how it can be used for more
effective and efficient A/B/N testing and site improvement. I will discuss
several strategies and compare their relative merits. Next I will show
results comparing several methods in situations likely to be encountered in
the real world. I will talk about extensions to standard algorithms that
allow for adaptation to specific problems and scenarios seen at Yelp and
other web-based companies and varying ways to attack these problems. I will
conclude with some real world examples of the algorithms and techniques
discussed, including some current and ongoing research.
I am going to be showing some cool machine learning tricks centered around
the multi-armed bandit problem. I will talk about how they work and show
some results. While there will be some math on the slides, I will explain
everything intuitively with many, many graphs and pictures. It should be
accessable to anyone with any math background (or lack thereof).
www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley
April 16, 2013 |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
SRI, 333 Ravenswood
Avenue, Menlo Park, CA
An ASP NorCal 10-year Anniversary Celebration! Join us for lunch or online
webinar to celebrate ASP NorCal's 10-year Anniversary--but first we'll hear
award-winning author Jim Kouzes' research-based findings on the key
strategy challenge leaders face every day: gaining and sustaining the level
of engagement necessary for effective and extraordinary action.
What organizes the effort and energy of people to get strategically
critical work done? And just how can leaders:
- Mobilize others to want to put in the discretionary effort needed to turn
grand plans into meaningful realities?
- Increase commitment, especially in uncertain times when there seems to be
one disruption after another?
www.strategyplus.org
| (408) 266-9658 x11 | aspnorcal@strategyplus.org
April 17, 2013 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilmer Hale, 950
Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA
Join this panel of distinguished experts who will share their experience
and insights about the future of social networks.
Topics:
Why do people join groups at all?
What should new social networks look like?
What are they good/not good for?
What is the one trust component needed for people to communicate with each
other openly, even in a medium that has the potential for huge user
numbers?
Why would you join/not join a certain social network?
How does the "secret handshake", the condition and ritual to
join, define the "us" inside vs. "them" on the outside?
Why do Silicon Valley born social networks often become global and acquire
non-US players - but never the other way around?
www.gaba-network.org
| (650) 386-5015 | info@gaba-network.org
April 17, 2013
New York
Where Content Meets Business – Rapidly evolving technology, new content
creators and distribution platforms have shifted the way media is created,
distributed and consumed. Join influential leaders from publishing,
advertising, media, finance and entertainment for a lively debate on where
the business of content is headed.
Don’t miss out – get $100 off here: http://bit.ly/VLVdUf
www.gigaom.com
April 18, 2013 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
AT&T McCarthy
Conference Center, 690 N McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA
As the M2M wave rushes on, and the Internet of Things moves towards the
vision of 50 billion devices by 2020, governments are incorporating this
vision with their planning for smart cities. Smart Cities are places where
sensors gather information, and that information is turned into knowledge,
and that knowledge is used to improve the efficiency of the city. Costs are
lowered, safety improved, conveniences rise.
About the Entrepreneur Forum: Our Entrepreneur Forum meetings gather 40+
innovation-focused professionals to network, discuss, and learn about
issues affecting them and their businesses.
www.telecomcouncil.com
| (408) 834-7933 | council@telecomcouncil.com
April 24, 2013 |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wilson, Sonsini,
Goodrich & Rosati, 650 Page Mill Road (Main Entrance), Palo Alto, CA
Software patents and patent litigation are increasingly of concern to
companies, investors, and service providers. Amazon, Apple, Google, IBM,
Microsoft and Samsung, are engaged in gigantic software patent battles for
tablets, smart phones, cloud computing and more.
All of this turmoil raises important questions. Will there be major changes
in rules for patent litigation and at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?
What is the bottom-line impact on the state of software innovation and the
business of new software startups? What is the difference between using
copyright and patents for protecting software IP?
www.vctaskforce.com
| (650) 687-4116 | rose@yespartners.com
May 1, 2013 |
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hewlett Packard
Global Headquarters, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA
The changing face of innovation makes global interactions essential to
business. Cyber communications deliver instant global access, making national
borders less relevant. The increasingly open, international and
collaborative character of the innovation process is putting new demands on
global IP rights. Understanding this global IP landscape is critical to
every company’s R&D, intellectual property, innovation and business
strategy. Join us to interact with International Experts and
Representatives as we examine the Global IP and Innovation Landscape and
the impacts and benefits to Silicon Valley Business.
Churchill Club Affiliate Pre-Registered Rate: $90
www.les-svc.org
| (408) 834-6434 | siliconvalleywriting@gmail.com
May 2, 2013 |
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
TIE, 2903 Bunker
Hill Lane, Suite 150, Santa Clara, CA
This Mobile Forum meeting will start with an analyst update to give us the
state of the sector, then we'll learn from solution providers on the
various use cases for M2M. We invite you to join 100 of your telecom
colleagues to examine a case study on using M2M for operational
efficiencies, hear from two panels of experts, and an exciting rapid fire
session where you'll see some of the best innovators in the space.
Mobile Forum meetings are free for Telecom Council members or $200 for
non-members. Meeting sponsored by Qualcomm and InterDigital.
www.telecomcouncil.com
| (408) 834-7933 | council@telecomcouncil.com
May 14-15, 2013
College of San
Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA
Join MAKE magazine for its second annual Hardware Innovation Workshop. This
award-winning business event shines the spotlight on the most interesting
and innovative tools and technology, platforms and projects, and devices
and designs based on open source hardware. The 1-1/2 day event kicks-off
with Pitch Your Prototype and the Innovation Showcase Tuesday afternoon and
evening, a unique opportunity to casually engage with over two dozen makers
who have their cutting-edge products and devices on display. Creating an
almost magical atmosphere where hardware innovation and creative genius
generates spirited ideation, the Innovation Showcase is not to be missed.
Wednesday is an all-star lineup with over 30 speakers representing leading
entrepreneurs and thought leaders at the forefront of the maker movement
including Chris Anderson, founder and CEO of 3D Robotics, Massimo Banzi,
co-founder of Arduino and Eben Upton, founder of Raspberry Pi. Investors,
industrial designers, product development teams—anyone looking for insight
into the early stage companies with the potential to change the global
business landscape—should attend. Register today for early bird prices.
Early Bird Pricing $100 Off, expires 4/15/13
Hardware
Innovation Workshop | (707) 450-1183 | workshop@makermedia.com
June 19, 2013 |
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Espacio Riesco,
Santiago de Chile
The Latin American market is booming. Everyone's talking about. Are you
part of the conversation? CHILE DIGITAL brings together over 5000 of the
leading technology and digital marketing professionals from around Latin
America and the world to Santiago de Chile to take part in our 4 events:
International Seminar: Keynote talks by luminary thought leaders,
including Eric Qualman, author of Socialnomics
Venture Capital Forum: Visionary investors + high-growth potential
start-ups = MAGIC
Digital Expo: The cutting edge companies in internet, e-commerce,
Saas, and digital marketing from around the world exhibiting for you
Business Meeting Sessions: Connecting with key professionals from
your industry. Making business. Closing deals.
Don't be left out of the conversation. Find out more: Chile
Digital Congress.pdf ( 3 MB Download)
www.chile-digital.com
| +562 265-0130 | info@chile-digital.com
June 24-26, 2013
| 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Palace San
Francisco, 2 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA
Mobile Commerce World is the event for retail and enterprise executives
charged with developing their organization's mobile commerce strategy. Over
three days, the industry’s top innovators, thought-leaders and
decision-makers will convene in San Francisco to explore the latest technologies
and trends shaping the mobile marketplace. Join over 150 world-class
experts from companies such as 1-800-FLOWERS, StubHub and MasterCard in 50+
sessions at Mobile Commerce World .
Churchill Club Affiliate Rate: $200 Off (CODE WEMCW13104)
Mobile
Commerce World | (415) 947-6959 | Info@mcommworld.com
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