About SVASE:
The Source for Early Stage Entrepreneurs The Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE) is the largest and fastest growing nonprofit association in Northern California dedicated exclusively to helping technology entrepreneurs – from the garage through IPO – build and grow successful businesses. Mission: accelerating the formation, growth and success of high growth, technology based companies, in the Silicon Valley region. Founded 1995; 501c(6) Nonprofit California Corporation 10-15 events per month, averaging 500 attendees per month Approximately 700 current members, growing 30%/year o 60% Tech Entrepreneurs o 15% Finance (VCs, Angels, Lenders) o 25% Other (Consultants, Corp Execs) Eighty + Sponsors 12,000 person weekly emailing… one of the largest, most focused Lists in the Valley Online RESOURCE CENTER, ENTREPRENEURS’ WORKBOOK and 24 HOUR NETWORKING New SVASE International Division 300 active Volunteers
SVASE encourages cooperation among organizations serving the entrepreneurial community: current partners include SDForum, FWE, TEN, AeA, Churchill Club, IAI, TiE, AAMA and many others with which SVASE co-promotes events and shares membership discounts.
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About Our Programs
THE MAIN EVENT: The Main Event, held quarterly at the TechMart in Santa Clara, from 6-9 pm, brings together 200400 entrepreneurs, VCs and service providers. Examples: Emerging Company Job Fair Nanotechnology Today Money from Asia Famous Entrepreneurs: Distribution Wizards THE VC BREAKFAST CLUB, where VCs and Entrepreneurs meet: The VC Breakfast Club each Thursday morning (SF, Silicon Valley or the East Bay) provides an intimate setting (1 VC firm and up to 10 entrepreneurs) for effective mentoring and relationship development. Hundreds of VCs have participated including: John Hummer, Hummer Winblad Ted Schlein, Kleiner Perkins Eric Straser, Mohr-Davidow David Ladd, Mayfield Fund East Bay Series: BUILDING GREAT COMPANIES The 3rd Wednesday evening of each month, BUILDING GREAT COMPANIES reaches East Bay entrepreneurs with top notch speakers and a roundtable discussion format: Bootstrapping your Business Cost Effective Outsourcing of Services Building your IP Fortress Powerhouse Sales & Marketing Teams PEER-2-PEER: Informal Networking, Discussion and Learning SVASE Peer-2-Peer informal lunchtime networking meetings are held in 6 locations each month, from San Rafael to San Ramon to San Jose, sometimes with featured speakers. SVASE@School: University Outreach SVASE partners with all interested universities and colleges to support their entrepreneurial programs and clubs with event speakers, promotion and other support. “Learn from a Legend” Unique “dinner of a lifetime” for 6 entrepreneurs with a famous CEO, such as: T.J. Rogers (Cypress Semiconductor) Ray Lane (Oracle) Donna Dubinsky (Palm) Steve Wozniak (Apple) 24 HOUR NETWORKING Any SVASE member can send an inquiry email any time, to the rest of the membership. THE ENTREPRENEURS’ WORKBOOK A unique “how to” reference guide, online and in print, available to members of SVASE, Affiliates and Sponsors with secure intranets. SVASE International An online portal and selected events to help Silicon Valley entrepreneurs connect with global resources and vice versa.
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About Management
The Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs (SVASE) is managed by a small paid staff, a large group of dedicated volunteers who manage and implement programs, a Board of Directors and an Advisory Board.
Staff……………………. Executive Management………. Chris Gill, Learn from a Legend Jennifer Schellenberg, Affiliates Rich Moore, SVASE@ School Charlie Wasser, Membership Kevin Matsushita, East Bay Series Jai Kumar, VC Breakfast Club Todd Parker, Peer 2 Peer Girish Bhat, Main Event Board of Directors…….. Laura Roden, Chair Jim Chapman, Silicon Valley Law Group Richard Elkus, Jr., KLA Tencor Rosemary Remacle, Sevin Rosen Funds Joe Becker, Dolphin Ventures Ken Brenner, Bridge Bank Chris Gill, President & CEO Laura Weigant, Program Coordinator Abhijit Basu, Main Event Bala Musrif, Web Services Paul LeBoffe, The Forum Greg Howard, East Bay Series Dana Shultz, East Bay Series Sandra Ohlson, Volunteers Esther Nguyen, SVASE International
Casey McGlynn, Wilson Sonsini, Secretary John Metz, Credit Suisse First Boston Rick Fezell, Ernst & Young Sally Pera, PRConnect Stephane Dupont, Silicon Valley Bank Philip Wickham, Copan Ventures
Advisory Board……….. Mark Addison, Rocket Science Mark Bernstein, Xerox PARC Jonathan Abrams, Friendster Lauren Doliva, PhD, Heidrick & Struggles Nat Goldhaber, Cyberbuck.com Dr. Sam Haddad, SVEC Guy Kawasaki, Garage Tech. Ventures Larry Marcus, Walden VC Randy Williams, Keiretsu Forum Carol Sands, The Angels Forum Ed Van Deman, Financial Navigator Gil Forer, Ernst & Young Martha Josephson, Egon Zehnder Mike McNeilly, TwinStar Systems Anand Ramanathan, Webex
John Sternfield, Ross Road Partners Dr. Dave Conrath, San Jose State University Jorge DelCalvo, Pillsbury Winthrop John Gale, Taligo Dr. Frank Greene, NewVista Capital Steve Newcomb, Nekei Stephen Key, InventRight Dr. Charles Hsu, Ventiva Ventures Zack Rinat, Model N Jennifer Fonstad, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Bob LoPresto, Ruscher Loscavio LoPresto Francisco Terrizzano, Bank of Walnut Creek Sriram Vishwanathan, Intel Capital Mark Klopp, Eastman Ventures
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About Membership
SVASE currently numbers around 700 and is growing 30% per year. Annual membership dues are priced low to enable all entrepreneurs to participate. Members receive a package with an estimated annual value of up to $5,000:
Discounted admission to every Main Event, VC Breakfast Club, Building Great Companies series, Forums, and Learn from a Legend dinners. Unlimited attendance at SVASE Peer-2-Peer meetings. Discounts to events promoted through SVASE by other leading organizations such as AAMA, FWE, TiE, the Churchill Club, SEMI, CTIA and many more. “30 Seconds of Fame”: the opportunity to make a promotional announcement to the entire audience during the Main Event. Eligibility to purchase an Exhibit Table at the monthly Main Event “24 Hour Networking:” access to email a business query to all SVASE members, any time. Linking in the SVASE Resource Network Free online access to the Entrepreneurs’ Workbook and discount off print version. CORPORATE MEMBERS also receive: o o o Ability to post Special Offers on website Listing and link in website “SVASE Yellow Pages” Unlimited event attendance by employees at membership rate
Membership pricing is as follows:
Individual Entrepreneur Corporate Membership $125/year $500/year For individuals, students and small technology startups. For service providers, investors, and larger technology companies. For successful serial entrepreneurs, VCs, Angels and senior Executives of Public and Private companies. Invitation only. For individuals, students and technology startups physically located outside the United States.
Charter Membership
$200 initiation, $1,000/year No Charge
International
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About Sponsorship
Every company that seeks customers, clients or visibility among technology entrepreneurs should be an SVASE sponsor. The key is picking the programs that best suit your message.
CORE SPONSORSHIPS:
SPONSOR: SILVER Corporate Membership 24 Hour Networking Entrepreneurs’ Workbook Access 30 Seconds of Fame at the Main Event Meeting & Service discounts: ALL EMPLOYEES 3 Free Pass to every Main Event Main Event “Podium Display” Name & Link in Every Calendar Emailing (12,000 execs every 2 weeks) Affiliate Event Posting privileges Free Exhibit at Main Event (3rd priority) Yellow Pages Listing & Link Priority Speaker Choice #3 for MAIN EVENT SVASE Website Sponsor page Listing & Link SPONSOR: GOLD Corporate Membership 24 Hour Networking Entrepreneurs’ Workbook Access 30 Seconds of Fame at the Main Event Meeting & Service discounts: ALL EMPLOYEES 3 Free Pass to every Main Event Main Event “Podium Display” Name & Link in Every Calendar Emailing (12,000 execs every 2 weeks) Affiliate Event Posting privileges Free Exhibit at Main Event (2nd Priority) Yellow Pages Listing & Link Priority Speaker Choice #2 for MAIN EVENT Logo & Link on SVASE Event Calendar and Sponsor page Every Client Entrepreneur eligible for Discount SVASE Membership SPONSOR: PLATINUM Corporate Membership 24 Hour Networking Entrepreneurs’ Workbook Access 30 Seconds of Fame at the Main Event Meeting & Service discounts: ALL EMPLOYEES 3 Free Pass to every Main Event Main Event “Podium Display” Name & Link in Every Calendar Emailing (12,000 execs every 2 weeks) Affiliate Event Posting privileges Free Exhibit at Main Event (1st Priority) Yellow Pages Listing & Link Priority Speaker Choice #1 for MAIN EVENT Logo & Link on SVASE Home Page, Event Calendar and Sponsor page Every Client Entrepreneur eligible for Discount SVASE Membership Special opportunities for custom visibility $10,000/year/company
$3000/year/company
$5000/year/company
EVENT-SPECIFIC SPONSORSHIPS (see event descriptions for details): The Main Event: $15,000/event or $1000 for Exhibit Table ($500 for members) The Forum (CEO, CFO, CTO, VC Associate, VP Sales/Bus Dev): $3,000/event or $1500 per copsonsor The VC Breakfast Club: $500/event ($1,500/month in Silicon Valley; $500/month in SF and East Bay), three month minimum East Bay Series: $1000/event or $5000/year The Entrepreneurs’ Workbook: $1000/topic/year, $10,000 unlimited topics Learn from a Legend: $15,000/year ($7500 per co-sponsor) P2P: $250/event or food/facility; 6 month minimum commitment.
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“Learn from a Legend”
… the dinner of a lifetime
o o One or two Legend dinners each month Dinner includes 1 Legend (famous company CEO or Founder), 4 to 6 CEOs (entrepreneurs), SVASE program coordinator and Sponsor
FEATURED LEGENDS 2002-2004
Ray Lane, former President of Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) Steve Wozniak, Cofounder of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Dan Warmenhoven, CEO of Network Appliance (NASDAQ: NTAP) Phil Schlein, former CEO of Macy's West Bill Campbell, Chairman of Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) Patricia House, CoFounder of Siebel Systems (NASDAQ: SBL) TJ Rodgers, President, and CEO of Cypress Corporations.(NASDAQ: CY) Jonathan Lee, Founder of Corio (NASDAQ: CRIO) Donna Dubinsky, CoFounder/CEO of Palm and Handspring (NASDAQ: PLMO) Robin Abrams, Former President of Palm Computing (NASDAQ: PALM) and Apple Computer of America (NASDAQ: AAPL) Peter Thiel, Founder of PayPal (NASDAQ: EBAY) Mihir Parikh, Founder of Asyst Technology (NASDAQ: ASYT) Kumar Malavalli, Founder of Brocade Communications Systems (NASDAQ: BRCD) Richard Elkus, Director, KLA-Tencor, (NASDAQ: KLAC) Ken Coleman, CEO, ITM Software, former top exec of SGI, Acclaim, MIPS and more Erika Williams, CEO of Resilience Corp, Atesto Technologies, Force Computers & Cincinnati Microwave Jonathan Abrams, Founder & CEO of Friendster Mike Boich, Founder of Radius Computing, Rendition & Eazel Kamran Elahian, CoFounder of Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS), NeoMagic & Centillium George Kadifa, CEO of Corio (NASDAQ: CRIO) Mike McNeilly, Founder & Former CEO of Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) Dave Orton, President of ATI Technologies (NASDAQ: ATYT) Ann Winblad, Cofounder of Open Systems and Hummer Winblad Bill Coleman, Former CEO of BEA Systems (NASDAQ: BEAS) Wu Fu Chen, Founder of Cascade Communications, Arris Networks, Ardent Communications, and Shasta Networks (NYSE: NT) Don Valentine, Founder, Sequoia Capital Bob Lorenzini, Founder Siltec, Elmat and Sunpower Peter Redford, CEO, Interactive TV, Power Systems, Astrid Computers, Astrix Computers David Wright, CEO , Legato Software Bill Reichert, President, Garage Technology Ventures Eric Benhamou, Chair, PalmSource (NASDAQ: PSRC), PalmOne NASDAQ: (PLMO)
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About the Forum
The SVASE Forum luncheons provide participants a unique, private opportunity to network among colleagues within functional sub sectors of the entrepreneurial community, and to discuss needs and issues currently relevant to a particular function within organizations. They also provide an exclusive sponsor with personal introductions to new customers in their specific target market.
Format Each group consists of 20-25 invited participants from the functional specialty plus 1 moderator and 2 sponsor representatives. Each meeting has “focal topics”, chosen for their high relevance to the particular group. Lunches are generally held at the Silicon Valley Capital Club or sponsor’s offices. Each Forum is held 2-4 times per year (different attendees at each meeting): The Forum for VC Associates The Forum for Founder-CEOs The Forum for CIOs and CTOs The Forum for Startup CFOs The Forum for CMOs
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About the
The Entrepreneurs' Workbook
The Entrepreneurs’ Workbook is an exclusive publication of SVASE which is available online to members of SVASE, TEN (The Entrepreneurs Network), FWE (the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs) and selected sponsor intranets (Deloitte Accelerator, Sevin Rosen Funds) as well as in print for sale to the public. The Workbook provides a unique, concise how-to manual for startup executives, including succinct articles (keyword searchable online) on over 100 topics within the sections of:
Business Operations Accounting Insurance Financing Legal Human Resources Technology International Business
Example Workbook page from the SVASE web site:
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