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Hackfit San Francisco 2014

From the organizers: “Hackfit will now be taking its adrenalized hackathon across the nation. On January 1st, the health-and-fitness-powered hackathon will be releasing tickets and details for its first four events of 2014 taking place in San Francisco, New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston. Hackfit is not your typical Hackathon. Dispelling the stereotype that most … Continue reading “Hackfit San Francisco 2014”

Computerworld Open Business Conference

From the organizers: Open Business Conference offers the chance to connect with developers, users and companies behind significant open-source, mobile and cloud technologies. These technologies include HTML5 frameworks like jQuery and SproutCore, NoSQL databases like Mongo, Big Data technologies like Hadoop and Cassandra, and cloud platforms like OpenStack and Cloud Foundry. Attend Open Business 2014 … Continue reading “Computerworld Open Business Conference”

UW Presidential Entrepreneurial Faculty Fellows Lecture: Marsha Linehan

Marsha Linehan, a University of Washington professor of psychology, adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and director of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, speaks on the topic “Avoiding pitfalls and correcting missteps: How to manage a 2nd full-time job by starting a company at UW.” More information and registration is available here.

WCTA: Controversy Over Coal Terminals: Should the Northwest Export Coal?

The Washington Clean Technology Alliance will host a debate over the issue of coal exports from Northwest ports at its March breakfast meeting. Representing the anti-coal position will be Jan Hasselman, an attorney in the Northwest office of Earthjustice. The pro-coal side will be argued by a representative from the Alliance for Northwest Jobs and … Continue reading “WCTA: Controversy Over Coal Terminals: Should the Northwest Export Coal?”

Meet the Fledglings

Fledge, the “conscious company” incubator, introduces its Spring 2014 companies, which will begin a 10-week program culminating with a Demo Day on May 7. For more information on the introductory event and to register, click here.

LearnLaunch 2014 Annual Conference

Across Boundaries: How Can Edtech Scale Student Success? Information and registration here. Join entrepreneurs, educators, investors, students, and other industry experts to discuss the most challenging questions facing the edtech industry today. We’ll examine the potential of technology to improve K-20 education in the United States and the impact of digital learning, as well as … Continue reading “LearnLaunch 2014 Annual Conference”

AARP Life@50+

The 2014 Life@50+ National Event & Expo in Boston will be three fun-filled days of volunteering, exhibits, world-class entertainment, and wide-ranging information sessions on topics including travel, health and wellness, personal finance, caregiving and more. Information and registration here.

Celebration Soup

Kiva Detroit, D:Hive, and Detroit Soup are teaming up to host this event, where entrepreneurs will pitch their startup ideas. Attendees will then have a chance to vote on the winner. In addition, Kiva Detroit will be giving all finalists an opportunity to apply for a microloan of up to $5,000. For details, click here.

Data Privacy Legal Hackathon

Legal Hackers sponsors a weekend hackathon devoted to solving issues with personal data privacy protection on the Web. The organizers say: “Come join developers, lawyers, policymakers, and academics as we collaborate to build technology solutions to challenging legal and policy issues. $1,000 prize for the best privacy hack at NYC, London, and San Francisco locations. Entrepreneurs, … Continue reading “Data Privacy Legal Hackathon”

Tech Search Party

From the organizers: Tech Search Party, San Francisco’s geekiest scavenger hunt, returns for its fifth annual event on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Tech Search Party is sponsored by Google, Element Public Relations, Kumon Math and Reading Center, RobotsLAB, Rocket Science Consulting, Umpqua Bank, and UrbanSitter. Tech Search Party assembles teams to scurry throughout Noe Valley … Continue reading “Tech Search Party”

Data Science at the University of Washington – A Campus Conversation

University of Washington leaders including President Michael Young and Provost Ana Mari Cauce headline an afternoon of talks on a range of data science initiatives taking shape across the campus. These include a major grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to unite scientists and computer scientists to … Continue reading “Data Science at the University of Washington – A Campus Conversation”

StartOut Networking & Pitch Event

StartOut, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating great business leaders by fostering Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) entrepreneurs, offers an evening startup pitch event. From the event site: “Join StartOut for our first San Francisco event of 2014 at Swig, one of the City’s quintessential modern classic bars. Set on two levels, the … Continue reading “StartOut Networking & Pitch Event”

JETRO Silicon Valley Innovation Program Pitch Event

The Japan External Trade Organization, a non-profit government-related organization that helps U.S. companies establish a Japan office, find Japanese business partners, connects U.S. investors with Japanese ventures and promotes Japanese goods, will sponsor a pitch event in Silicon Valley for startups from Japan. From the event site: “Please come join us at the JETRO Silicon … Continue reading “JETRO Silicon Valley Innovation Program Pitch Event”

Venture Summit West

From the event site: “The first annual Venture Summit West, presented by youngStartup Ventures, is the premier industry gathering connecting venture capitalists, corporate VCs, angel investors, technology transfer professionals, senior executives of early stage and emerging growth companies, university researchers, incubators and premier service providers. Whether you are an investor seeking access to new early … Continue reading “Venture Summit West”

Targeting Investments in Biotech and Medtech

The UCSF Entrepreneurship Center presents an evening with Darren Carroll, Vice President, Corporate Business Development, Eli Lilly. Darren is in charge of Lilly Ventures, Lilly’s corporate venture capital fund and Lilly Asia Ventures, a fund that invests mainly in China, as well as business development, licensing, alliance management and private equity investments. He will speak about Lilly’s investment … Continue reading “Targeting Investments in Biotech and Medtech”

OptiCon 2014

It’s the first-ever conference for users of online A/B testing service Optimizely. From the conference site: “We are thrilled to bring together customers, partners, testing evangelists, and web design experts under one roof for OptiCon. Discussion topics will run the gamut from building and expanding testing cultures within organizations, making marketing data accessible and actionable, and … Continue reading “OptiCon 2014”

Xconomy Forum: Mobile Madness 2014—The Next Disruptors

Mobile software and hardware have changed the game for many industries. From telecom to photo sharing to hailing a cab, and from traditional retail to health and fitness, online travel, and home automation, apps and devices have opened up worlds of opportunity for entrepreneurs, consumers, and businesses. In short, mobile is taking over. But which … Continue reading “Xconomy Forum: Mobile Madness 2014—The Next Disruptors”

The Coming Crowdfunding Revolution

OurCrowd is an Israeli-based crowdfunding platform for accredited investors who want to invest in Israeli and global technology companies. CEO Jonathan Medved, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, will explain how OurCrowd selects opportunities, invests its own capital, and brings these startups to its membership. OurCrowd investors must meet stringent investor criteria and invest a … Continue reading “The Coming Crowdfunding Revolution”

Ultra Light Startups Investor Feedback Forum

Ultra Light Startups brings together the world’s most innovative technology entrepreneurs, in monthly events and accompanying online communities. Events feature pitching, networking and interactive, moderated panel discussions with leading industry experts. Topics to be covered include design, technology, marketing and finance. February’s Investor Panelists: David Aronoff, General Partner at Flybridge Capital Partners Brian Cohen, Chairman at … Continue reading “Ultra Light Startups Investor Feedback Forum”

2014 Madison Startup Fair

From the event organizer, Capital Entrepreneurs: “The 2014 Madison Startup Fair features successful startups from the Madison area. Students interested in technology and entrepreneurship can talk one-on-one in an informal environment with startup founders and employees about their experiences. Find out more about the burgeoning Madison startup scene and the opportunities startups have to offer, … Continue reading “2014 Madison Startup Fair”

Xconomy Xchange: New York’s Life Science Disruptors

Virtually every life sciences startup, investor, or research effort aims to challenge the status quo. But in New York, this unfolding story of disruption might be unparalleled. Perhaps nowhere in the country are scientists, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and investors doing more to not only shake up their fields, but also band together to build the city’s … Continue reading “Xconomy Xchange: New York’s Life Science Disruptors”

The Road to the Biologic IND: Best Practices When Filing Biologic Investigational New Drug Applications

Janssen Labs, the Johnson & Johnson California Innovation Center and the Janssen Biotechnology Center of Excellence invite you to an in-depth look into the process of filing a biologic Investigational New Drug (IND) application and the procedures necessary for advancing your company’s early-stage drug development program. Whether your goal is to develop a pipeline through … Continue reading “The Road to the Biologic IND: Best Practices When Filing Biologic Investigational New Drug Applications”

Leadership Summit: Building a New Michigan

Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) is hosting its second annual leadership summit. BLM will will unveil a report detailing the progress made on the Michigan Turnaround Plan’s New Michigan strategy, which calls for growing six distinctive areas to broaden Michigan’s economy: logistics, mobility, higher education, engineering, life sciences, and natural resources. The summit is free and open … Continue reading “Leadership Summit: Building a New Michigan”

Bootstrappers Breakfast

Calling all hungry entrepreneurs who want to compare notes, exchange ideas, find partners, and learn from others’ mistakes: The Bootstrappers Breakfast is a chance for founders of early stage tech startups to chew the fat with other people who are serious about building a business. For more information, click here.

TechTown Fall 2013 Labs Venture Accelerator Showcase

For the past 12 weeks, TechTown’s startup teams have been working hard to develop their innovative business ideas and plans. At this showcase event, they’ll pitch their companies to a panel of industry experts who will give each team feedback and advice. For details and registration, click here.

Women 2.0 Founder Friday Detroit

Both women and men are invited to attend this monthly shindig to promote the creation of new networks among aspiring entrepreneurs, current entrepreneurs, and investors in innovative cities around the world. This month’s speaker will be Molly McFarland, who founded AdAdapted. To register, click here.

GiT MKE Storytellers Series: Corleen Heidgerken

Girls in Tech Milwaukee is kicking off its “Storytellers Series” with a talk by Corleen Heidgerken, the application development manager at Robert W. Baird and the founder and editor of Barely Practical Fashion Blog. For more information and to register, click here.

MIT Technology Review Digital Summit

From the organizers: “The MIT Technology Review Digital Summit examines tomorrow’s digital technologies and explains their global impact on both business and society. You’ll get insider access to the innovative people and companies at the heart of the next wave of the digital revolution. Our dynamic lineup of speakers will examine: The Internet of Things With the rise of … Continue reading “MIT Technology Review Digital Summit”

Macworld / iWorld 2014

From the event organizers: “Macworld/iWorld is the world’s ultimate fan event for those who use, create, and love Apple products. Attendees will encounter a unique celebration of Apple technology-infused art, music, and film, as well as learning opportunities, and a shopping mecca in our exhibit hall filled with products and services for Apple users of … Continue reading “Macworld / iWorld 2014”

CodeDay Seattle—StudentRND

A coding event gives high school and college students the chance to pitch ideas, form teams, build their products all night, and pitch them to judges in a 24-hour sprint. It costs $20 plus a fee and includes food to fuel the frenzy. The event is run by StudentRND. More information is here. Register here.

DEMO Enterprise

From the organizers: “Each year thousands of people attend DEMO conferences around the world to discover innovation at its birth. At each DEMO event a hand- selected class of new products are introduced for the first time. These are real products solving big problems, not vaporware. These are the products that will change the world, … Continue reading “DEMO Enterprise”

Startup Career Fair

Startup Career Fair at Rice University, featuring a keynote by Allison Lami Sawyer, CEO of cleantech startup, Rebellion Photonics. For more information, click here.