Captain Hoff reveals the secrets of Silicon Valley's top startups and how their CEOs overcome obstacles and beat the odds.
• What does it take to launch a successful startup?
• Why are some startups able to quickly close funding while others struggle?
• What mistakes do most startups make when launching?
Easy Parking!
We're right near the CalTrain station and BART. Also, the parking is easy around Founders Space, and most of it is free at night:
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Agenda
• 6:30 pm Doors Open
• 6:45 pm Introduction
• 7:00 pm Startup Secrets - Why Some CEOs Breakout, Raise Capital & Rise to the Top
• 8:30 pm Q&A
• 9:00 pm Networking, Snacks & Drinks
• 9:30 pm Event Ends
Volunteers
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About Us
Steve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is an angel investor, partner at FOUNDERS.VC, limited partner at August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of the book Make Elephants Fly. Hoffman is also the Captain & CEO of Founders Space, one of the world's leading incubators and accelerators, with over 50 partners in 22 countries.
The Book Hardcover | Ebook | Audiobook
Make Elephants Fly reveals the process of radical innovation. Drawing on case studies from the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley, this step-by-step guide shows you how to develop, validate and launch your next huge idea.
Why It’s Important
In today’s world, everyone will need to innovate to stay competitive. It doesn’t matter if you’re a startup founder, corporate executive, small business owner, freelancer or professional, there’s a technology out there that’s going to upend your industry. And if you aren’t able to harness it to your advantage, someone else will. Innovation is no longer an option–-it’s the price of admission into the business world.
What You’ll Learn
The book is designed to help you implement the same innovation methodologies and processes as Silicon Valley startups. It will teach you exactly how startups come up with breakthrough products and services. What are the methods entrepreneurs use to innovate? How do you structure innovation teams? What are the best ways to identify and vet new ideas? What does it take to foster a culture of innovation? And how can you put in place a process of innovation throughout your organization?
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