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Archive for February, 2008

Legal & Tax Planning for Start-up Entrepreneurs

Feb 29: SVIBA presents:
“Legal & Tax Planning for Start-up Entrepreneurs”
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Free if pre-registered; $10 at the door
The Beverly Heritage Hotel, 1820 Barber Lane, Milpitas
http://sviba0229.eventbrite.com

Innovation Tournament Showcase and Closing Ceremony

Feb 29: Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford presents:
“Innovation Tournament Showcase and Closing Ceremony”
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Free; no registration required; open to the public
Stanford University, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, McCaw Hall,
326 Galvez St, Stanford
http://eweek.stanford.edu/2008/0229b.html

Venture Capital Speed Dating Mixer

Feb 29: Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford presents:
“Venture Capital Speed Dating Mixer”
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Free; registration required for pitches; no registration for mixer
Stanford University, Wallenberg Hall, 450 Serra Mall, Bldg. 160,
Stanford
http://eweek.stanford.edu/2008/0229a.html

Why Only Nintendo?

Feb 29: SPRIE presents:
“Why Only Nintendo?”
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
FREE
Philippines Conference Room, Encina Hall - Third Floor - Central Wing,
616 Serra Street, Stanford University
http://sprie.stanford.edu/events/5225

Green and Clean Dinner Series

Feb 28: SDForum presents:
“Green and Clean Dinner Series”
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$20 members; $30 non-members
NetApp Founders Theater and EBC Cafe, Building 1 (headquarters),
495 E. Java Drive, Sunnyvale
http://www.sdforum.org/greencleanseries

Entrepreneurial Opportunities Enabled by Open Innovation

Feb 28: UC Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum presents:
“Entrepreneurial Opportunities Enabled by Open Innovation”
6:30 PM to 8:45 PM
$35
Haas School of Business, Arthur Andersen Auditorium, UC Berkeley
http://entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu/forum.asp

Structure of the New Startup

Feb 28: Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley presents:
“Structure of the New Startup”
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$30 members; $50 non-members
Michael’s at Shoreline, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/calendar/

Beyond Borders: Global Entrepreneurship Panel and Reception

Feb 28: Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford presents:
“Beyond Borders: Global Entrepreneurship Panel and Reception”
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Free; no registration required; open to the public
Stanford University, Bechtel International Center, Encina Hall,
584 Capistrano Way, Stanford
http://eweek.stanford.edu/2008/0228b.html

Curt Cotner, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer for DatabaseServers, IBM

Feb 28: San Jose State University presents:
“Curt Cotner, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer for Database
Servers, IBM”
12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
FREE
San Jose State University, One Washington Square, Engineering room 189
San Jose
http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/about/svls

‘Startup 101′ Job Fair

Feb 28: Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford presents:
“‘Startup 101′ Job Fair”
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Free; no registration required; open to the public
Stanford University, Tresidder Union, 459 Lagunita Dr, Stanford
http://eweek.stanford.edu/2008/0228a.html


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Currently Reading:
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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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