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| Software Development
Forum - 1998 |
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|  Formed
in 1998 through the merger of the Software Forum (formerly the Software
Entrepreneur's Forum) and the Center for Software Development, the Software
Development Forum is a unique Silicon Valley organization, providing
software professionals with a one-stop shop for information, connection
and education. With more than 1,200 members and 20-30 events each month,
SDF is the premier software organization in the Bay Area, offering:
- Monthly dinner meetings and 13 special interest groups (SIGs)
- Venture capital one-on-one meetings, where entrepreneurs meet with
VCs for advice & funding
- Entrepreneurial business seminars on how to start, fund and grow a
technology venture
- A self-service, multi-vendor testing and porting lab with PC, Mac
and UNIX systems
- Major networking events and more!
SDF is a private, not-for-profit organization funded through a combination
of corporate sponsorship, user fees and financial support from the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of San Jose. |
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| National Venture Capital
Association (NVCA) - 1998 |
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| The
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) represents approximately
280 venture capital and private equity firms who manage over $70 billion.
The NVCA was established in 1973 to foster a better understanding of the
important impact venture capital has on the U.S. economy and to stimulate
the flow of private risk equity capital to developing companies. Today,
the NVCA is the venture community's leading source of advocacy, professional
development and information.
NVCA's affiliate, the American Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth (AEEG),
is the largest nationwide network of emerging growth companies focusing
on public policy affecting fast growth enterprises. AEEG represents approximately
10,000 CEO's of emerging growth companies who employ well over 1.25 million
Americans. |
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| Semiconductor Industry
Association (SIA) |
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Since 1977, the Semiconductor
Industry Association (SIA) has represented U.S.-based semiconductor
manufacturers, an industry whose sales exceeded $70 billion in 1997. SIA
member companies comprise 90 percent of U.S. semiconductor production and
employ more than 150,000 Americans. SIA activities cover a broad range of
industry issues that affect U.S. semiconductor competitiveness, including
international trade; technology development; occupational safety and health;
environment; industry statistics, government semiconductor procurement;
and workforce development and education. |
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| SVASE, the Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs |
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SVASE, the Silicon Valley Association
of Startup Entrepreneurs, is the largest and fastest growing Non-Profit
association in Northern California offers events and services to help technology
entrepreneurs raise money, network, and build successful companies. |
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| ZDNet, Where Technology Means Business |
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| ZDNet is a comprehensive
guide for decision makers building shortlists for their IT priorities. Business
professionals in charge of technology rely on ZDNet to deliver deep insight
into IT planning, vendor consideration, and product selection. The site
offers daily news, white papers, Webcasts, editorial analysis, peer feedback,
and ongoing research. |
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| ALWAYSON, the Insider Network |
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ALWAYSON is transforming
the communication business with its online blogging network, establishing
it as a leader in the Open Media revolution. Borrowing from the underground
blogging and social networking traditions, ALWAYSON was launched in 2003.
Today, the annual ALWAYSON STANFORD SUMMIT, ONHOLLYWOOD and ONMEDIA events,
quarterly print “blogozine” and online services encourage direct
collaboration between the global thought leaders and technology insiders.
No other media brand has dared allow such openness amongst its readers and
event participants. |
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