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  16 February 2009
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• Table of contents:

  1. ** Welcome to E-Week! **
  2. Member Updates
  3. Coming Up in BASES
  4. Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford Presents
  5. Featured BASES Events
  6. Featured Bay Area Events
  7. Acknowledgements & Event Submission

• 1. ** Welcome to E-Week! **

  It's finally here! The biggest entrepreneurial celebration Stanford has to offer finally kicks off this Wednesday.
  
  Schedule Overview (further details below):
  
  Wednesday
  > EWeek Kickoff: Stanford President, John Hennessy on Entrepreneurial Leadership
  
  Thursday
  > Panel Discussion: Careers in Product Creation & Manufacturing
  
  Friday
  > Venture Capital Speed Dating
  
  Saturday
  > Pitching and Presenting Workshop: Make Your Story Compelling
  > "Bring Your Product to Life" Workshop
  
  Sunday
  > Social Enterprises Panel and Showcase
  
  Monday
  > "Solving the Global Leadership and Talent Equation" Eric Benhamou, David Chao, Kyung
  
  Yoon, Michael Zhao. Panel and Reception
  
  Tuesday
  > "Startup 101" Job Fair
  > Entrepreneurship Mixer
  > Creativity Challenge: James Bond Casino Caper
  
  Wednesday
  > GSB Entrepreneurship Conference
  > "The Next Big Thing": Tim Draper, Tony Perkins & Michael Moe
  > Networking Reception and Showcase
  
  Further details and more can be found at the E-Week website
  
  (http://eweek.stanford.edu/2009/)
  

• 2. Member Updates

  ** First round submissions for Social E / E-Challenge are due this Tuesday, February 17th!
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  ** Still looking for partners for Social E / E-Challenge, don't sweat! Head over to http://bases.stanford.edu/forum to post projects or see what others are up to
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  ** Interested in non-profits? How about CS? Then you should definitely check out the Social
  Profit Foundation which sponsors the Peter Thiel Fellowship Program. The program hopes to create the world's most relevant network of engineers creating social value on amassive scale.
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  ** Be sure to check out Highland Capitall's summer entreprenneurship program for students and recent graduates who want to gain the opportunity to work on their start-up under the incredible supervision of Highland's seasoned management team. Check out
  
  http://www.hcp.com/summer for more information!
  

• 3. Coming Up in BASES

  Tuesday, February 17th:
  > VLAB Event - Young Entrepreneurs: The Next Wave of Innovation
  > UC BERKELEY-HAAS: Entrepreneurial Best Practices Series
  
  Wednesday, February 18th:
  > E-Week Kickoff: President Hennessy on Entrepreneurial Leadership
  
  Thursday, February 19th:
  > Panel Discussion: Careers in Product Creation & Manufacturing
  > SVASE BIG EVENT: Digital Media Startups - Expectations and How to Achieve Them in the
  
  Current Market
  
  Friday, February 20th:
  > Venture Capital Speed Dating
  
  Saturday, February 21st:
  > Pitching and Presenting Workshop: Make Your Story Compelling
  > "Bring Your Product to Life" Workshop
  
  Sunday, February 22nd:
  > Social Enterprises Panel and Showcase
  
  Monday, February 23rd:
  > "Solving the Global Leadership and Talent Equation" Eric Benhamou, David Chao, Kyung
  
  Yoon, Michael Zhao. Panel and Reception
  
  Tuesday, February 24th:
  > "Startup 101" Job Fair
  > Entrepreneurship Mixer
  > Creativity Challenge: James Bond Casino Caper
  
  Wednesday, February 25th:
  > GSB Entrepreneurship Conference
  > "The Next Big Thing": Tim Draper, Tony Perkins & Michael Moe
  > Networking Reception and Showcase
  > The Delta Conference: The Impact of 2008's Dramatic Events
  on the World of Digital Media and Technology
  > Pitch Clinic with Christine Comaford - Former Google Angel
  
  Friday, February 27th:
  > Coaches-On-Call: Lafe Vittitoe - Silicon Valley Bank

• 4. Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford Presents

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  Wednesday, February 18
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  E-Week Kickoff: President Hennessy on Entrepreneurial Leadership
  4:30PM to 6:30PM ~ Kresge Auditorium
  Stanford University
  
  Featured Speaker: John Hennessy Join us for a thought-provoking, inspirational talk about entrepreneurial leadership by Stanford President, John Hennessy. His insights come from leading Stanford University as well as his prior experiences as a successful entrepreneur
  and his current role as a board member for several high technology ventures, including
  Google, Cisco Systems, and Atheros Communications. As part of the festivities, we will
  launch Entrepreneurship Week at Stanford and give out audience prizes.
  
  Hosts: Stanford Entrepreneurship Network (SEN), Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP), and Business Association of Entrepreneurial Students (BASES)
  
  http://eweek.stanford.edu/2009/0218.html
  
  
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  Thursday, February 19
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  Careers in Product Creation and Manufacturing for New Graduates
  6:00PM to 8:00PM ~ Hartley Conference Center, Mitchell Building, School of Earth Sciences
  Stanford University
  
  Itching to invent new products and be an innovator after graduation? Enjoy a light dinner while learning about career opportunities with established manufacturing companies looking for entrepreneurial talent. Stanford alumni and other representatives from blue-chip companies will talk about how manufacturing companies can offer all of the excitement of a start-up without all of the risk. Representatives from the Career Development Center will also be on hand to share resources and offer career planning advice. This will be a highly interactive session, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions of the panelists. (This session is open to Stanford students only. Space is limited. First come, first served)
  
  
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  Friday, February 20
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  Pitchfest: Venture Capital Speed Dating
  1:30PM to 5:00PM ~ Wallenberg Learning Theater, Building 160
  Stanford University
  
  Stanford students: Pitch your business ideas to Silicon Valley venture capitalists (VCs). Apply in advance for 3-4 opportunities to give three-minute pitches to VC pairs and
  receive three minutes of feedback. This portion of the event is restricted to pre-registered students and VCs.At 4:00, the event opens to the public for a networking mixer. Come join us to meet entrepreneurial students and VCs.
  
  Register: http://ases.stanford.edu/vc3/
  
  
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  Saturday, February 21
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  Pitching and Presenting Workshop: How to Make Your Story Compelling
  10:00PM to 12:00PM ~ Hasso Plattner Institute of Design ("d.school"), Building 52
  Stanford University
  
  Learn how to tell your story in a way that will hold your audience captive, whether you're pitching ideas, products, your company, or yourself. You'll find out how to structure your message, make it irresistible, and WOW them with visuals. Apply these principles and tips to pitches of any length and to any audience, whether it be investors, customers, partners, employees, employers, the media or others. This hands-on workshop will be led by marketing expert, Theresa Lina Stevens, and design guru, Forrest Glick, both of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. A complimentary light brunch will be served. Space is limited to the first 30 people. Arrive early.
  
  
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  Saturday, February 21
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  "Bring Your Product to Life" Workshop
  1:00PM to 3:00PM ~ Hartley Conference Center, Mitchell Building, School of Earth Sciences
  Stanford University
  
  Ideas to prototype to market - Entrepreneurs are those that can successfully navigate this path. Bringing Products to Life is about taking the necessary steps so that products can scale in the market, sustainably. Led by Marc Theeuwes, Consulting Associate Professor, Stanford's Mechanical Engineering Design Division, this is an interactive workshop with a world class panel that brings practical insights from over 100 years of collective experience with leading products and services. Entrepreneurs, bring your product ideas to this workshop and learn from the experts.
  
  
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  Sunday, February 22
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  Starting & Growing a Social Enterprise: Panel and Showcase
  3:00PM to 5:00PM ~ Wallenberg Hall Learning Theater, Building 160
  Stanford University
  
  Join us for a lively panel discussion with local social entrepreneurs at an event sponsored by the Center for Social Innovation. The panel - which includes Jane Leu, founder and executive director of Upwardly Global, Chuck Slaughter, founder and president of LivingGoods; and Morgan Simon, cofounder and executive director of the Responsible Endowments Coalition - will talk from 3-4 pm about key success factors for starting and growing a social enterprise. Regina Starr Ridley, publishing director of the Stanford Social Innovation Review, will moderate. Afterwards, mingle with entrepreneurs at a fair showcasing their intriguing early-stage social ventures, sponsored by the Stanford Media X Program.
  
  
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  Monday, February 23
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  "Solving the Global Leadership and Talent Equation" Eric Benhamou, David Chao, Kyung Yoon, Michael Zhao. Panel and Reception
  4:00PM to 6:00PM ~ Bechtel Conference Center, Encina Hall
  Stanford University
  
  Come hear four successful entrepreneurial leaders share insights about the crucial element of talent for start-ups in a global environment: how to build a team, recruit the best people, and manage across borders. Draw on their wealth of experiences: they have founded, funded and led many firms, pioneered technologies and business practices, led start-ups and Fortune 500 firms, and recruited and mentored scores of company leaders. The discussion will be followed by Q&A and a networking reception over appetizers.
  
  Eric Benhamou, Chairman and CEO, Benhamou Global Ventures
  David Chao, Co-Founder and General Partner, DCM
  Kyung Yoon, CEO, Talent Age Associates
  Michael Zhao, CEO and President, Array Networks
  
  
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  Tuesday, February 24
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  "Startup 101" Job Fair
  12:00PM to 4:00PM ~ Tresidder Union
  Stanford University
  
  Explore job opportunities with startups and larger companies looking for entrepreneurial talent. Employers represent a wide range of industries, from Web 2.0 to cleantech, medical devices, and biotech. Raffle prizes will be given away throughout the event.
  
  
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  Tuesday, February 24
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  Entrepreneurship Mixer
  5:00PM to 7:00PM ~ Graduate School of Business (GSB), South Building, Lower Arbuckle Lounge
  Stanford University
  
  Network with students, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and other members of the entrepreneurship community, while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages. This loosely structured event will help ensure that you get an opportunity to talk toothers in your field of interest.
  
  
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  Tuesday, February 24
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  Creativity Challenge: James Bond Casino Caper
  7:30PM to 9:30PM ~ Top Secret Location (see overview)
  Stanford University
  
  Dress as your favorite James Bond character and join us for a glamorous evening at a top secret location on campus. After enjoying dessert and "champagne" punch, your entrepreneurial spirit will be put to the test. Come armed with your creativity and sense of adventure.
  
  There are only 35 spots for this experience. To be considered for a spot, please hand-deliver your request, describing why you should be invited to participate. Your pitch must include your name, academic major and year, and your email address. Deliver materials to the box in front of Terman 411 by Friday, Feb 20 at 5:00 p.m. We will email you by Sunday, Feb 22 to let you know whether you are invited and to provide you with all the details. You will need to confirm your participation at that time. You are also encouraged to come to the Entrepreneurship Week kickoff event on Wed, Feb 18, for more details.
  
  
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  Wednesday, February 25
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  GSB Entrepreneur Conference
  11:00AM to 4:00PM ~ Graduate School of Business
  Stanford University
  
  This intensive session addresses practical issues associated with creating sustainable businesses. It features speakers and panels for aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs. There is a fee for this event, and registration is required.
  
  http://www.econference.org/
  
  
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  Wednesday, February 25
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  "The Next Big Thing": A special presentation of the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
  
  Lecture Series
  4:30PM to 6:00PM ~ Kresge Auditorium
  Stanford University
  
  Featured Speakers:
  
  * Tim Draper, Founder and a Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson
  * Tony Perkins, CEO, AlwaysOn
  * Michael Moe, Founding Partner, ThinkPanmure, and Author (Finding the Next Starbucks:
  
  How to Identify and Invest in the Hot Stocks of Tomorrow)As part of the Entrepreneurship Week closing finale, find out what the hot entrepreneurial opportunities are today and tomorrow, as three of the most forward-looking and insightful thought leaders in Silicon Valley weigh in. They'll debate, argue and discuss their way through an analysis of where technology is going and where to start placing your bets. An audience Q&A will follow. We'll also announce the winners of the 2008 Bike Safety Invention Challenge and feature special highlights from throughout Entrepreneurship Week.
  
  
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  Wednesday, February 25
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  Networking Reception and SEN Fair
  6:30PM to 7:30PM ~ Kresge Lobby
  Stanford University
  
  Immediately following the "Next Big Thing" presentation, enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages, while networking with entrepreneurial students, alumni and others in the Stanford community. Also enjoy a tradeshow-style showcase to learn about entrepreneurship groups on campus. You can view winning entries from the 2008 Bike Safety Invention Challenge and talk to the inventors. Everyone is welcome.

• 5. Featured BASES Events

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  Tuesday, February 17
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  VLAB EVENT - Young Entrepreneurs: The Next Wave of Innovation
  6:00PM to 8:30PM ~ Stanford Business School
  Stanford University
  
  Each iteration of the Silicon Valley cycle begets a new generation of ideas and challenges. How are today's youngest entrepreneurs thinking about the current environment and where are they focusing their talents? Join us for a discussion with some of the youngest and most promising minds to reveal their perspectives on the latest technology trends, building startups in the economic downturn, and the challenges and opportunities associated with being a young entrepreneur. Other questions we'll explore include:
  
  * What are the next big opportunities and where are they?
  * How has growing up through the last boom affected their attitude on entrepreneurship?
  * How can youth and "inexperience" be turned from a liability into an asset?
  
  
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  Wednesday, February 25
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  The Delta Conference: The Impact of 2008's Dramatic Events
  on the World of Digital Media and Technology
  7:30AM to 4:00PM ~ Arrillaga Alumni Center
  Stanford University
  
  Stanford's MediaX and Accel Partners have organized this 15th Symposium to explore and highlight the impact of 2008's dramatic events on the world of digital media and technology. This Symposium brings together the Stanford research community, high-technology business leaders, and entrepreneurs who are collectively driving developments in this rapidly changing arena.
  
  http://www.accel.com/symposium/index.html
  
  
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  Friday, February 27
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  Coaches-On-Call: Lafe Vittitoe - Silicon Valley Bank
  6:00PM to 8:30PM ~ Stanford Business School
  Stanford University
  
  Lafe focuses on very early stage companies in the clean tech sector; helping them to refine their business plan, develop partnerships, and raise venture capital. Prior to joining SVB Capital he was a lender with Square 1 Bank. While at Square 1 Lafea's primary focus was on arranging debt financings for Series A and Series B companies in the software and internet spaces. Prior to Square I lafe spent several years in a variety of technology and venture capital focused lending positions at Comerica Bank. Coaches-On-Call is a service where industry professionals hold "office hours," where students can gather advice and industry will have access to Stanford students. Please email Belen Torres-Gil (belen at stanford.edu) with a short bio to sign up.

• 6. Featured Bay Area Events

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  Tuesday, February 17
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  UC BERKELEY-HAAS: Entrepreneurial Best Practices Series
  6:30PM to 8:30PM ~ Haas School of Business, Stanley Auditorium
  Berkeley, CA, 94705
  
  Topic: "Financial Modeling & Management"
  
  The Best Practices Series brings to UC Berkeley and the Haas
  School the best practitioners from the Berkeley and Silicon
  Valley community to speak about the practical aspects of
  entrepreneurial activity. The series is timed to match the
  academic year and also the business plan competition season,
  particularly the Berkeley Business Plan Competition and the
  Global Social Venture Competition.
  
  Entrepreneurs from the Berkeley campus and the community in
  general are encouraged to come to each of the sessions.
  
  Each session will start with light refreshments and networking.
  Please check the Lester Center's email for exact starting times,
  speaker bios and mailing list.
  
  
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  Thursday, February 19
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  SVASE BIG EVENT: Digital Media Startups - Expectations and How to Achieve Them in the
  
  Current Market
  6:00PM to 8:30PM ~ Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
  950 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA, 94304
  
  With market conditions severely challenged, VCs are expecting
  more from their investments, and consumers are expecting more
  from their purchases. It is not enough just to claim traction
  or the prospect of a business model in these conditions.
  Businesses have to work.
  
  On the upside, down markets have historically been a great time
  to start a business because there is less competition; more
  talent available, and a tighter focus on dispensing with the
  frivolous and focusing on the core elements required to create
  a successful product.
  
  Please join our experienced and opinionated panel for a lively
  and informative discussion that will probe the following issues:
  - So what exactly are VCs willing to fund in Digital Media?
  - What are the benchmarks for a fundable company?
  - How does an entrepreneur effectively bootstrap his/her way to
  those milestones?
  - What resources are available for cost effectively developing
  your web & digital media applications?
  - What market evaluations, consumer marketing & PR coverage can
  you get for next to nothing?
  - How can you best size your company to achieve your targets
  with limited funds?
  
  The panel will engage in a discussion of these questions - and
  more! - all focused on helping entrepreneurs get to success
  under tough conditions.
  
  The Panel:
  - Andrew Chen, Futuristic Play
  - Ajay Chopra, General Partner, Trinity Ventures
  
  
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  Wednesday, February 25
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  Pitch Clinic with Christine Comaford - Former Google Angel
  6:15PM to 9:00PM ~ See Meetup for Details
  Westin Market Street, 50 3rd St., San Francisco
  
  Do you have your business pitch perfect?
  Are you ready to win the Big Success Business Pitch Contest and be on prime time TV?
  Do you want someone who really knows where you’re coming from and can help get you there, for FREE? Christine Comaford, business accelerator, bestselling author,former Google Angel and VC has the answer for you. 5 BigSuccess Contestants will be randomly selected and be invited to pitch and coached live by Christine! Christine will provide her critique and get you ready for Big Success! Christine will show you the ins and outs of a successful business pitch. Regardless of your education, regardless of your past experience or your know how, these are insider tips that no entrepreneurs can afford to ignore…It’s time to distill and articulate what is compelling about your company, and a successful business pitch will help you whip a financier, strategic partner, potential advisor, team member or the press into a drooling frenzy. Your company is awesome. Now make sure everyone else knows it too. WORK IT, baby!
  
  http://www.meetup.com/changemakers/calendar/9605730/

• 7. Acknowledgements & Event Submission

  Have an event you'd like us to include in our next Digest? Please use our simple online form located at http://bases.stanford.edu/about-us/digest/submit-event/. Please note that we reserve the right to publish only events we feel will best benefit our entrepreneurial community. Thank you!
  
  BASES is made possible through the generous sponsorship of leading venture capitalists, law firms, banks and corporations. BASES Platinum Sponsor: Lightspeed Venture Partners. Gold Sponsors: Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, New Enterprise Associates. Silver Sponsors: Mohr Davidow Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank and PlugandPlay TechCenter. The grand prize sponsor for the E-Challenge business plan competition is Morgenthaler Ventures.

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