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Annual Conference: Innovation & Leadership 2006

Sep 30: HYSTA presents:
“Annual Conference: Innovation & Leadership 2006″
11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
$10 day pass; $80 evening pass
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara
http://www.hysta.org/ac2006

The Art of Launching the ‘Next Big Thing’

Sep 29: PRSA-SV presents:
“The Art of Launching the ‘Next Big Thing’”
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
$50 members; $55 non-members; add $10 at the door
TechMart, 5201 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
http://www.siliconprsa.org

The Globalization of Venture Capital

Sep 28: GABA (German American Business Association) presents:
“The Globalization of Venture Capital”
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$15 members; $25 non-members; $30 at the door
Cooley Godward, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto
http://www.gaba-network.org/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=137&year=2006&month=09&day=28&Itemid=116

Leveraging Innovations Across The Pacific

Sep 28: Keizai Society presents:
“Leveraging Innovations Across The Pacific”
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$30 members; $40 guests; add $10 at the door
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati, 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto
http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=118526

Business Strategy and Intellectual Property: What is Intellectual Property Good For?

Sep 28: Stanford US-ATMC presents:
“Business Strategy and Intellectual Property: What is Intellectual
Property Good For?”
4:15 to 5:30 PM
FREE
Skilling Auditorium, Stanford University
http://asia.stanford.edu/

Biotechnology Symposium

Sep 28: City of Union City presents:
“Biotechnology Symposium”
12:00PM to 3:00PM
FREE
Civic Center Park, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City
More info: Christine Friday, cfriday@ci.union-city.ca.us

Global Alliances and Strategic Collaborations

Sep 28: VC Task Force presents:
“Global Alliances and Strategic Collaborations”
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
$35 members; $45 affiliates; $65 non-members
Heller Ehrman, 275 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park
http://www.vctaskforce.com/content/view/280/

Just Innovate! How Microsoft Drives Ad Market Opportunity

Sep 27: NorCal BMA presents:
“Just Innovate! How Microsoft Drives Ad Market Opportunity”
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
$35 members; $48 non-members
David’s Banquet Facility, 5151 Stars & Stripes Drive, Santa Clara
http://norcalbma.org/programs/meetingcurrent_html

Gallery of Newly Formed Funds

Sep 27: Right Hand Partners presents:
“Gallery of Newly Formed Funds”
8:30 AM to 11:10 AM
$30 entrepreneurs; $20 affiliates; $60 others
Fenwick & West, 801 California St., Mountain View
http://www.rhpartners.com/event_gallery_of_funds.html

Business Planning Seminar

Sep 26: SBA Cisco Systems San Jose Entrepreneur Center presents:
“Business Planning Seminar”
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$35 pre-registered; $40 at the door
San Jose Entreprenuer Center, 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100,
San Jose
http://www.acteva.com/go/ecenter


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Bookshelf


Currently Reading:
Recently Finished:
Founders at Work: Stories of Startups’ Early DaysFounders at Work: Stories of Startups’ Early Days
by Jessica Livingston

Fascinating stories of start-ups from ground zero - RJ

iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing ItiWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
by Steve Wozniak

Proof that the some of the worlds best innovations are designed by one person, with a love of technology. - RJ

Atlas ShruggedAtlas Shrugged
by Ayn Rand

A life changing study of philosophy, politics, business sex and power. The capitalists’ bible. - RJ

Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of FlyingStick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying
by Wolfgang Langewiesche

Must read if you want to grok how to control your airplane -RJ

Yahoo! HacksYahoo! Hacks
by Paul Bausch

Some useful tidbits if you want to create mashups using Yahoo! services -RJ

The Monk and the Riddle: The Art of Creating a Life While Making a LivingThe Monk and the Riddle: The Art of Creating a Life While Making a Living
by Randy Komisar

Entertaining and insghtful study of the reasons for starting a business -RJ

The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America’s Leading Design FirmThe Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America’s Leading Design Firm
by Tom Kelley

Insider’s view of a creative and fun organization - ideas you can replicate -RJ

The FountainheadThe Fountainhead
by Ayn Rand

Thought-provoking character study of selfishness vs selflessness, and the power of the individual -RJ


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