September Bay Area Startup Events

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$20 off, Apply to The Perfect Pitch 2010
Deadline Sept 2nd
PerfectBusiness is seeking the nation’s best business ideas for The Perfect Pitch 2010. If you have a great business idea (or a hot new business), submit your pitch. Over 100 venture capital and angel investors will review and select the top pitches to speak at the PerfectBusiness Summit 2010 in Las Vegas. For more information, go to http://www.PerfectBusiness.com/DISCOUNT20 and receive $20 off pitches

Women 2.0 Labs (Fall 2010)
True Ventures, San Francisco, CA
Application Deadline: September 4, 2010
Women 2.0 Labs is a 5-week pre-incubator for engineers, designers, business and marketing mavens to begin to develop high-growth technology ventures in San Francisco, CA. This Women 2.0 program is open to both women and men. Keep your day job, join us afterward! Participants will be joined weekly by industry leaders serving as visiting advisors, including Steve Blank (Customer Development), Eric Ries (Lean Startup), Hiten Shah (KISSMetrics), David Weekly (PBworks), and Sukhinder Cassidy Singh (Polyvore). For more info and to apply, visit http://www.women2.org/women-20-labs-new-class-this-fall-2010/

30% off – SF Beta 4.0.4
Sept 15th, 5:00 – 9:00p
111 Minna Gallery
SF Beta is one of San Francisco’s best and biggest startup mixers, attracting founders, innovators, investors, and executives from Silicon Valley and beyond. Our loosely structured event attracts over 350 people, and sometimes a whole lot more. We provide tasty gourmet appetizers and a full cash bar, along with live demos from startups throughout the night. September is a special month, as it marks our 4th year anniversary, along with producer Christian Perry’s birthday. Join us for an evening of celebration and merriment as we kick off another great year. Reserve a spot at http://sfbeta404.eventbrite.com/

10% off – Social Email Conference: Integrating Email Marketing & Social Media
Sept 17th, 9:00a – 5:30p
Hotel Nikko
Social:Email San Francisco will bring together marketing experts, email companies and brands to discuss integrated email and social media marketing campaigns. This one day conference offers expert-led guidance on how to engage with customers via email and social media, including tips on how to maximize the impact of your campaigns, insights into new tools and services, how to monitor and measure the results, and trends to watch out for. This is the ultimate event for anyone interested in combining email with social media marketing. Reserve your spot at http://socialmediamarketing.co.uk/socialemail with the code “webwallflower”

15% off – Think Mobile
Sept 23rd, All Day
UCSF Mission Bay
Think Mobile moves west! Join Mediabistro on September 23 at the first west coast Think Mobile event to learn how to reinvent your business with unique mobile offerings and understand key mobile metrics. The mobile industry is moving at a rapid pace, and a smart mobile strategy is essential for all organizations. At Think Mobile you’ll learn how to take advantage of the opportunities. Uncover revenue drivers: content, apps, advertising, and more. Learn how to make money from location services, targeted content, and augmented reality from our expert speakers’ case studies. Speakers include Starbucks CIO Stephen Gillett, Nielsen Global SVP Kanishka Agarwal, Microsoft Sr. Product Manager Anand Iyer, Evernote CEO Phil Libin, NPD Executive Director Ross Rubin, and more. For more information, check out http://www.mediabistro.com/thinkmobile/?c=tmbate and get 15% discount with code TMBATE!

$50 off – theCOREconference
Sept 23-25th
Richmond, CA
Are you a community leader, organizer, marketing executive, Executive Director, CEO or media maker? Join us at theCOREconference where community and technology leaders convene to exchange ideas, practices & strategies. Learn how to build, engage, lead, communicate and collaborate with your people from dynamic practitioners across many fields. Grow your social endeavors and understand the economy and ecology of communities. Subjects explored include: collective intelligence, crowd sourcing, alternative currencies, movement building, multi-stakeholder collaborations and the economics of community. Save $50 off w/ WebWallflower discount code: WALL at http://thecoreconference.com.

15% off – Smartphone Games Summit
Sept 24th, 9:00a – 5:00p
Hotel Nikko
The Smartphone Games Summit is a single day conference produced by Charles Hudson and Mediabistro focused on the emerging smartphone games space. The conference will bring together leading developers, investors, and executives from around the globe to share their collective wisdom on what’s working today and where this exciting industry is heading. The Smartphone Games Summit will touch on a number of key trends, including: International trends in smartphone games; Engaging smartphone game design; Lessons from leaders; Mobile social games; Keys to successful monetization; Building and executing a successful distribution strategy. Speakers represent Aurora Feint, Zong, ngmoco, Greystripe, PlayFirst, Tapjoy, Scoreloop, and more. More information at http://www.mediabistro.com/smartphonegamessummit/?c=spbate and get 15% discount with code SPBATE!

25% off – Web Expo New York
Sept 27th – 30th
New York, NY
Set in the East Coast’s thriving Internet hub, Web 2.0 Expo New York assembles top tech influencers for four days of intense talks, workshops, discussions, and networking events. Connect with other designers, developers, entrepreneurs, marketers, business strategists, and investors at one of the most vibrant events of the year. More information available at http://www.web2expo.com/webexny2010/ and be sure to claim your 25% off with the code “webny10bd6″

Women 2.0 Startup Competition

Application Deadline: October 1, 2010

The 4th Annual PITCH: Women 2.0 Startup Competition is open to early-stage ventures around the world, from high growth business ventures in web 2.0 to mobile, from enterprise web/mobile to consumer clean/biotech. Applying companies must be in beta stage and have not received significant funding. The winners will receive meetings with investors Esther Dyson (Principal, EDventure Holdings), Matt Murphy (Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers), Mike Maples (Managing Partner, FLOODGATE), and Naval Ravikant (Partner, AngelList). For more info and to apply, visit http://www.women2.org/pitch-competition-2010/

The Perfect Pitch Conference
October 7-8, 2010
Palms Casino, Las Vegas
Amazing Entrepreneur Conference. Over 100 venture capital and angel investors will review and select the top pitches to speak at the PerfectBusiness Summit 2010 in Las Vegas. Great networking opportunity. Both the speakers and attendees are a who’s who among big-time entrepreneurs and business leaders, including Tony Hsieh of Zappos, Aaron Patzer of Mint.com, David Hunke of USA TODAY, John Paul DeJoria of Patron Tequila, and thousands of others! Check it out at
http://www.PerfectBusiness.com/DISCOUNT20 and receive $20 off tickets

The Awesome Foundation
$1k Grants for Awesome Ideas
The SF Awesome Foundation provides $1,000 grants to people in the Bay Area who want to do a cool project and need a little cash to make it happen. There are no strings attached or fine print. We don’t want a stake in it. We just want to help you make it happen. The only thing we’ll ask is that you share your project with us and the community during a small party we’ll throw in your honor. Recently, we awarded $1k to the History of the Sky: a project to video tape the sky over the Exploratorium for an entire year… check it out: http://murphlab.com/hsky/ We especially like projects that are quirky and for the community’s benefit or enjoyment. It’s up to you, it just needs to be awesome. Apply now!

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

SF NewTech
Aug 31st, 5:30p – 11:30p
Mighty Bar
One of the best technology meetups in the bay area; I am a regular of this event and continue to love it. I make incredible connections, form great partnerships, and love the crowd – and tacos! This month the demo appbackr, iVdopia, Membase, Surfmark, 4delite, and more! Reserve a spot at http://aug31sfnewtech-rss.eventbrite.com/

Twitter Nation: Fireside Chat w/ Evan Williams
Sept 2nd, 7:00 – 10:00p
KickLabs
Engage with the man behind one of the hottest and fastest growing tech companies in existence. Learn more about the history of the company, how twitter was built, how they plan on making money, product development, and what’s next for the company. More information available at http://gitwitter.eventbrite.com/

dot429 Brunch
Sept 5th, 12:00 – 3:00p
Adagio Hotel Penthouse
Please join us for brunch and Bellinis at our next bi-monthly networking event. Meet new clients, potential investors, or your next business partner! Conversations to rival the spectacular off the penthouse terrace, plus bottomless bloody marys and bellinis. More information at http://dot429.com/events/brunch-san-francisco-2

Sidewalk Collectictive
Sept 7th, 7:00 – 10:00p
Parisoma Loft
At Postling, we believe in empowering small businesses so local communities can thrive in a world of big brands. That’s why we started Sidewalk Collective—neighborhood events where independently-owned businesses bring their social media stories, questions, and successes to an open forum. San Francisco businesses are invited to join us for an open discussion at pariSoma Innovation Loft. In addition to networking with other local business owners, you’ll walk away with tips and tricks for the latest social media tools, bright ideas for social media marketing, and solutions to problems you’re encountering. More information at http://sidewalksoma.eventbrite.com/.

Unleashed Culture Conference
Sept 10th, All Day
Intercontinental Hotel
This is a not-to-be-missed event for CEOs of leading venture-backed companies who are interested in building a world class place to work. We’ve brought together some of the leading thinkers, CEOs and practitioners in the area of culture-building including: Scott Weiss, Founder/CEO of IronPort Systems; Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue; Patty McCord, Chief of Talent at Netflix; Chip Conley, CEO of Joie De Vivre Hospitality; and Ann Rhoades, former Chief of People for Southwest Airlines. We’re focused on making sure that you walk away with practical tools and insights that you can immediately use to make a difference in your company’s culture and long-term success. It’ll be an outstanding event and an excellent opportunity to spend time doing so with the best CEOs in the Bay Area. To register, visit http://beunleashed.com

Teens in Tech MiniConference
Sept 11th, 9:00a – 4:00p
KickLabs, San Francisco
Teens in Tech miniConference is a miniature version of the Teens in Tech Conference held in San Francisco annually. The goal of the Teens in Tech miniConference is to bring a close group of individuals and have discussions and talks on subjects ranging from social media, web technologies, venture capital, green technology, and many more. For more information, check out http://teensintech.com/conference/

APPNATION Conference and Expo
Sept 13th – 14th
Moscone North
Join us in San Francisco on September 13-14 for the FIRST global conference and expo focusing exclusively on the monetization of the consumer apps market! Thousands of developers, marketers, advertisers, investors and analysts will assemble at the Moscone for dozens of exciting presentations from the industry’s brightest and boldest minds, exciting announcements, …meetings and networking events, and a never-before seen expo hall set up that will showcase the most innovative developers’ work in this burgeoning field! REGISTER TODAY AT www.appnationconference.com!

DEMO Fall
Sept 13 – 15, All Day
Hyatt Regency
Come to DEMO to preview new, carefully-vetted products and business plans from entrepreneurs eager to show you their innovations in one place at one time. It’s where entrepreneurs, investors, media and buyers will all converge to take the most promising products from concept to customers. You should be there to experience the future of innovation, find quality dealflow, and network with the people who are likely to change the face of technology in the years to come. All will converge at DEMO Fall 2010 in Silicon Valley, to see the latest innovations in key tech segments. For more information, check out http://www.demo.com/

Get Real: San Francisco
Sept 14th, 8:00 – 10:30a
Clift House
This breakfast meeting at the Clift Hotel will cover how to learn from leading brands to achieve ROI with online social influencers. Community managers and social media strategists will glean information from both case studies and a Q&A with expert speakers on social media and community-based support. Info and registration at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/786644876/

West Coast FoundersCard Networking Event
Sept 14th, 7:00 – 9:00p
Roe Lounge
We are pleased to announce our upcoming West Coast Fall Networking Event. Don’t miss this truly unique opportunity to network with other influential members. This will be a members-only event so please be sure to bring your membership card. We will be announcing fall events in other cities shortly. Enjoy the rest of the summer and hope to see you in San Francisco! This is a member’s only event, so be sure to sign up at http://founderscard.com/

Cocktails & Conversations: Exit Options for Founders and Early Shareholders
Sept 16th, 6:30 – 9:30p
Kicklabs, SF
SecondMarket is pleased to invite you to attend our inaugural, “Cocktails & Conversations” function in which a panel of industry professionals will discuss exit options for founders and early shareholders. Jonathan Abrams, CEO and Founder of Socializr and Friendster, and co-Founder of the Founder’s Den moderates an incredible panel including Jeremy Smith of SecondMarket, Michael Barton of Startup Exchange, George Zachary of CRV, Yokum Taku of Wilson Sonsini, and Elad Gil of Twitter. More information is available at http://cocktailsandconversations.eventbrite.com/

Hacks/Hackers presents: Ushahidi: Crowdsourcing crisis information in major disasters
Sept 16th, 6:30 – 9:30p
55 Taylor St
Ushahidi is an African non-profit tech company that develops free and open-source software for live mapping crowdsourced information. Patrick Meier, director of crisis mapping at Ushahidi, will highlight how the platform was used in response to the Haiti earthquake and the floods in Pakistan. How did Ushahidi volunteers pull this off and save hundreds of lives? How did they crowdsource tens of thousands of text messages directly from the disaster affected population? How did they translate, tag and geo-locate this information in near real-time? In sum, how can hacking save lives in major disasters? More information available at http://meetup.hackshackers.com/calendar/14594870/

20% off – BizTechDay
Sept 18, 24, & Oct 23
Seattle, New York, and SF
Imagine 1500 passionate and influential entrepreneurs and business leaders gathered together to strengthen their business and ventures. That’s BizTechDay, an intensive one-day conference where you meet, learn and be inspired by the most practical business ideas and technology strategies. At BizTechDay, you will listen to 10 practical business talks, watch 10 innovative technology demos and meet people who will change how your business work and turn your dreams into a reality. Get fired up by stories of some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in Seattle, New York and San Francisco. Registration for the BizTechDay 2010 is now live at http://www.biztechday.com/register, and receive your discount with code “WebWallFlower”

Quora Community Party
Sept 25th, 4:00p – 11:30p
San Francisco – Location TBD
This is just a laid back gathering of fans of Quora, interested parties, employees, founders, startups, tech community members, and pretty much anyone who just wants to get a drink with the industry. Watch their Facebook Page for updates.

Mobilize 2010
Sept 30th, 7:00a – 8:00p
Mission Bay Conference Center
Mobilize 2010 is a one-day conference that brings together the thought leaders and practitioners of the mobile web ecosystems for discussions, demonstrations and debate. The conjunction of mobile computing and cloud-based services will unleash an entire new wave of product and market growth. At this year’s conference, we’ll show you how cloud computing and mobile web will create the beginning of further opportunity. Join us as we look at emerging devices, from pads and tablets to smartphones and beyond. Details are available on the Mobilize 2010 website: http://mobilizeconf.com/

FailCon Launch Party
Oct 7th, 7:00 – 10:00p
The Parlor, SF
FailCon is right around the corner, and to kick it off, we’re hosting a night of networking, music, fun, and games at this beautiful bar, The Parlor. We’ll be featuring a few of our sponsors, meeting with the speakers, and sharing stories of failures passed. A FailCon ticket gets you in for free, otherwise it’s $15 online, $20 at the door. Hope to see you there! Check out http://prefailcon.mogotix.com/ for tickets or http://failcon2010.com for the conference!

SoCal Entrepreneur Conference
Oct 14, All Day
Concordia, University, Irvine

As many of you have heard by now, the SoCal Entrepreneur Conference ( http://www.SoCalEntrepreneur.com ) is back!

The conference will be held at Concordia University with an anticipated attendance of 500. The purpose of the SoCal Entrepreneur Conference is to provide an environment for start-up and emerging growth companies to draw investors through pitch pit areas, allow for robust, vibrant networking between entrepreneurs and investors, present access to capital and information on funding strategies, educate participants on cutting edge business practices through professional seminars. For more information, check out http://www.SoCalEntrepreneur.com

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BAY AREA EVENTS:

SDForum Workshop – Mentoring: Your Secret Weapon
August 31, 2010 from 7:30-10am
White & Lee, 541 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City
What Makes a Mentor? All the professionals in your organization need mentoring customized to their individual needs, especially when assignment-based learning opportunities are limited. Last but not least, leaders of teams need to recognize that mentoring is a two-way street: Not only must partners mentor associates, but associates need to mentor one another. This session will cover the ten marks of a great mentor and the five things a mentor will look for in you. Whether you are within a corporation, in transition, in a start-up or on your own, you, your organization and your community will greatly benefit from developing a mentoring plan that works. More information at http://www.sdforum.org/mentor

How to Create a $100M Business
Sept 1, 6:30 – 9:00p
Network Meeting Center at the TechMart, Santa Clara
Most of product management concerns itself with incremental innovation, creating new or improved products for existing markets. We are taught to identify problems in the marketplace and work with our engineering team to develop solutions. But what do we do when the problem is not fully known? How do we innovate when we have only a vague idea of who our customer is or might be? Come hear Steve Blank share his insights for capitalizing on disruptive innovations! More information available at SVASE.

Mid-Peninsular Business Networking Mixer
Sept 2nd, 6:00 – 9:00p
Bistro 412, Palo Alto
The best business is personal business… BayArea.com events are unique – Experience the difference! Meet your next clients here! Create Alliances, Leverage Your Business, Generate Revenues, Connect with 100s of Executives and Decision-Makers (B2B & B2C) in a very unique, upscale, approachable, professional, and fun environment, with a twist of friendly hospitality…Enjoy fine art, gourmet appetizers, live music, and win prizes too! Reserve a slot at http://2010sep2bistro412.eventbrite.com

Scrappy Startup Happy Hour
Sept 8th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Kaama Lounge, San Jose

4 startups showcase their various products at this event while networking and happy hour bubbles with excitement. URL for more information http://www.meetup.com/scrappystartup/calendar/14445376/

Girls in Tech – Facebook Developers Garage
Sept 11 – 12th, 12:00n – 12:00n
Palo Alto, CA
Head over to Facebook headquarters for this overnight developer Garage to collaborate and build something awesome. Free entry if you submit a hackathon idea prior to registering, or just gain entry with a $20 donation to Girls in Tech. Info and registration at http://facebookdevgarage-git.eventbrite.com/

Women and Technology Summit
Sept 12th – 14th
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose
Top technology leaders from Clean Tech, Mobile, Search, Cloud, Social Media, and Business teach WITI Summit attendees how to capture and target more customers, build stronger relationships with existing customers and take advantage of the applications and tools to build a stronger web presence, increase revenue and streamline costs for their companies. WITI represents the ideal market for business Networking – CIO’s, executive women and men as well as leaders in technology from around the world converge at WITI’s Annual Women and Technology Summit to discuss and collaborate on innovative solutions to common business challenges, and explore new business opportunities. More information is up at http://www.witi.com/center/conferences/2010/summit/

Tech Talk: “10 Things” with the Lead Design for Mint.com
Sept 15th, 7:00 – 9:30p
Hacker Dojo, Mountain View
Design is more than pretty pictures. It’s about combining different aspects of intelligence – rationality, creativity and empathy – to meet your users’ needs and drive business success. It’s about crafting the user e…xperience, which is how the thing you’re designing works in the real world and how your users feel about it. Free dinner & refreshments will served! More information on their Facebook Page.

Startup Fair
Sept 23rd, 4:00 – 9:00p
Hacker Dojo, Mountain View
Startup Fair at Hacker Dojo is an event for entrepreneurs and early-stage startup companies to demo their products to angel investors and other entrepreneurs for valuable feedback, customer development, and possible investment opportunities. You must have a demo-able product by the event date. Info at http://events.hackerdojo.com/event/199002-startup-fair-2010

SV B2B Networking Expo & Trade Show
Sept 23rd, 6:00 – 9:00p
Reid-Hillview Airport, San Jose
The best business is personal business… BayArea.com events are unique – Experience the difference! Meet your next clients here! Create Alliances, Leverage Your Business, Generate Revenues, Connect with 100s of Executives and Decision-Makers (B2B & B2C) in a very unique, upscale, approachable, professional, and fun environment, with a twist of friendly hospitality…Fly in a Cessna, check out antique airplanes and luxury cars, enjoy many gourmet appetizers, spirits tasting, live music and entertainment, win prizes, and celebrate our 12 years in business too! More info available at http://2010sep23siliconvalleybizexpo8.eventbrite.com/

The Private Company Stock Conference
Sept 27th, 8:30a – 5:00p
Four Seasons SV, East Palo Alto
Decreased activity in the IPO and M&A markets has left many private company stakeholders without a path to liquidity. This demand for liquidity has resulted in a growing secondary market for private company stock. In addition to providing an exit, the private stock market is an attractive investment option. This conference explores the legal, strategic and investment considerations from the various seller and buyer perspectives. Speakers include: Jeff Thomas, SecondMarket; Shaival Shah, Hunch; Ken Sawyer, Saints Venture Capital; Ross Barrett, VC Experts; Matthew Brady, Barclays Wealth; William Davisson, Goodwin Proctor; Owen Thomas, VentureBeat; Laurence Allen, NYPPEX. For more information please visit: www.dealflow.com/privatestock. To register, call (516) 876-8006, Regular Admission is $995 Information is up at http://www.dealflowmedia.com/

PlugandPlay TechCenter Events
Daily!
So PlugandPlay TechCenter has a ton of awesome events, and it would take an entire newsletter just to share them all. Skim their calendar regularly to see what they have to offer. http://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/calendar/

SVASE Series
Weekly
SVASE, the Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs, is the largest and fastest growing nonprofit association in Northern California dedicated exclusively to helping early stage tech entrepreneurs. They hold events regularly in the peninsula, and occasionally the city itself. There are too many to name in my brief email, but be sure to check them out for advice on investment, team development, financing, corporate leadership, and much more: http://www.svase.org/

SDforum
Weekly Not to add another list of events to my list, but SDforum also has something every other day. Essentially “SDForum is the leading Silicon Valley not-for-profit organization providing an unbiased source of information and insight to the technology community. SDForum provides a venue for engineers, executives, researchers, technology leaders, and venture capitalists to exchange information on emerging technologies and best practices.” Info on their events at www.sdforum.com.

Founders Space
Founders Space brings together founders, angels, VCs, attorneys, CFOs and other experts to answer the questions all founders have. We’re focused on developing new ways to connect founders, advisors and investors around the world. Our vision is to build a global platform, where startups and advisors work as virtual teams to enter and grow new markets, and where investors can efficiently discover the best matches for their investment goals. So join us in this grand adventure, and let’s build something truly great!

August Startup Events pt 2

As I mentioned last week, FailCon has been developing incredibly well! Ticket sales are double where they were last year, and the speaker line-up looks wonderful. Ticket prices increase tonight, so be sure to pick up a pass now, while prices are still low.

The 4th FailChat is also tonight, and I hope for another sold out show! Join us to hear if and how startups can survive without funding. We’ll be joined by 3 founders who have tried it and an outside adviser/investor who’s seen both sides of the coin. Be sure to reserve you spot at http://failchat4.mogotix.com

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FailChat #4: How to Survive Without Funding
August 17, 6:30 – 9:30
Parisoma: 1436 Howard St. SF
Many companies today don’t get funded. Considering that, how does a startup survive tough competition, company growth, and unpredictable markets with virtually zero capital? To address these questions and concerns, we’ve compiled a panel of founders who’ve been there and investors who’ve seen it happen. We’ll be discussing whether its possible to get by without funding, how to balance the budget if you try, and what problems you are likely to encounter. We’ll also be getting into what tools to use, how to stay lean, stories of what hasn’t worked, and other fundamentals of the self-funded process. Each FailChat attracts an intimate and targeted group of early-stage founders and entrepreneurs to discuss the common mistakes and missteps that startups and small businesses take. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers are provided throughout the seminar. Panelists currently include: Christine Herron from First Round Capital, Pat Diven from AddToAny, Gregarious Narain from Lil Grams, and Lyn Williams from MySoiree, with more TBA. Buy Tickets At: http://failchat4.mogotix.com

Usability Bootcamp SF
August 19 & 20th, 2010
Cooper, 100 First Street, San Francisco
A hands-on workshop taught by well-known usability consultant Christine Perfetti. Over two full days, learn how to run regular usability tests to: uncover your users’ latent needs, refine features/requirements, test the depth of interactions, refine design, and much more. Walk away with end-to-end knowledge on how to take advantage of testing to build world-class products. You’ll also learn how to apply these techniques in different environments, from engineering-driven agile shops to large enterprises. For subscribers of this email, enter the promo code ‘webwallflower’ by Friday, July 30th to sign up for $795 – a savings of $300 off the final registration price. http://www.perfettimedia.com/workshops/usability_bootcamp/san-francisco.html

5% off – Mess At The Mansions
September 15 – 19, 2010
Las Vegas Mini Castles Mansion Complex, Las Vegas NV
The Mess at the Mansions is a five day retreat that mixes business with pleasure, created in an idyllic situation to foster real business results, developing the intimate business relationships we all need to grow. Inside three large Mansions, just miles from the Las Vegas strip, a business retreat of epic proportions is being held for 20 guests living side by side for five days with some of Americas greatest entrepreneurs. These leaders have mentored some of the foremost business successes in America. Their brains are yours for five exquisite days and night in some of the most enjoyable atmosphere ever offered. Join us in fabulous Las Vegas. We’ve coordinated some of the most exclusive accommodations, greatest food, and finest wines, in a well appointed mansion, with first class service from the time you land until the moment you return to the airport. What if you could get all this plus the greatest business experience of your life? For more information, check out http://themessbeforesuccess.com/sign_up_mess_at_the_mansions.html and to register with your exclusive FailCon 5% discount, enter the code FC201 into the discount code field.

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

Social Media Club Meetup
Aug 18th, 6:00 – 8:30p
Supper Club
Our friend David Merman Scott is coming to San Francisco in support of his latest book, and we thought it would be great to bring the Social Media Club community together to welcome him while sharing a cocktail or two as well. The Supper Club has graciously opened their doors for us and is offering two killer deals for your tasting pleasure: In exchange for your business card, your first drink is free! (signature cocktail of their choosing) Reduced drink prices on white/red wine, beer and a signature cocktail (their choosing) Once we get that nice warm feeling in our belly, and David has had all the hugs he can stand, join us as we make our way over to the SES IM Charity Party taking place at Roe. $40 open bar, and all proceeds go to charity. See http://www.imcharityparty.com/ for more details.

140Conf: Exploring the State of Now
Aug 19th, All Day
Moscone Center
The #140conf events provide a platform for the worldwide twitter community to: listen, connect, share and engage with each other, while collectively exploring the effects of the emerging real-time internet on business. Our schedule will be unique and fast paced. It is our intention to provide a platform for as many people as possible to share their thoughts and engage in conversation with the attending delegates. You will find individual talks set to: 10 minutes; “Featured talks” 15 and the various panel discussions are set for 15 and 20 minutes. More information available at http://sf.140conf.com/

Zindagi organic wine tasting
Aug 19th, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Hub SoMa (5th and mission)
Come join us for a lively evening of networking and wine tasting at one of the hippest spaces in San Francisco. This is a great event for people to learn how technological innovation is being used to change society. The event will also feature organic and sustainably produced wine from local, family-owned vineyards. Zindagi literally means “Life” in Hindi, and we are your hosts for the evening. Our goal is to use technology to educate a new generation of financially capable Americans who are empowered to achieve their life goals. More info at http://zindagi.eventbrite.com/

The State of Mobile
Aug 19th, 6:30 – 9:00p
Kicklabs, SF
Please join us for the first event with MITCNC’s Startup Engine Series. This ongoing series will focus on specific and actionable advice in a variety of spaces. This particular panel will focus on mobile applications and will discuss recent changes in the mobile application market, speculate about the next 3-6 months, and advise how attendees can/should get involved. For more information, check out http://mitcnc.org

Chomp Tastemaker Party
Aug 24th, 7:00 – 10:00p
Sloane (1525 Mission St.)
Chomp is excited to host the last big tech bash of the summer. On August 24 join us for drinks (open bar 7-8:30p) , music, and the company of many of Chomp’s tastemakers including Kevin Rose and Robert Scoble. Register now because space is limited and the guest list is filling up fast: http://chomp.eventbrite.com/

UX Week
August 24-27
San Francisco
Adaptive Path’s UX Week is the premier user experience conference. With a mix of inspiring talks from recognized thought leaders and hands-on workshops delivering takeaway skills, this event delivers for user experience professionals at all levels — directors, managers, and practitioners. Join us for the seventh UX Week. It just keeps getting better and better! http://uxweek2010.eventbrite.com

Data Center Social Club
Aug 25th, 5:00 – 7:00p
111 Minna Gallery
Come out and have a cocktail with some of the region’s most influential professionals in the data center industry. This monthly event will be held at 111 Minna, just off 2^nd Street in San Francisco. No need to RSVP just show up, from 5 to 7pm. No selling please.

SFAMA Presents – The Old Spice Phenomenon
Aug 25th, 6:00 – 8:30p
Bars + Tone (1550 Bryant Street, Suite 1000)
Old Spice has gone through an incredible transformation in rebranding themselves. For two years, they stayed silent. No advertising, no promotion. The goal was to reposition themselves to an entirely different target market. With guidance from advertising pioneers Weiden + Kennedy, Old Spice succeeded and took the world by storm. From clever commercials to perfectly executed viral ad campaigns, Old Spic…e has redefined advertising. How will this affect the future of marketing? What will we see in the months to come? Who will succeed, and who will be perceived as a rip-off? Join Jim Nichols and our panel of social media experts for an in-depth conversation on the Old Spice phenomenon. RSVP at http://sfama.org/?p=1271

The App Faceoff
Aug 25th, 6:30 – 9:30p
Parisoma Loft
We have thousands of dollars in prizes for the top apps, as named by the judges, and some great schwag to give out to attendees. Prizes include mobile ad network credit, targeted survey taking, and more. Drinks (beer and pariSoma’s famous sangria), snacks, and networking will happen between 6:30 and 7:30. At 7:30, we’ll have developers present, judges judge, and prizes given. Following the formal event we’ll have more drinks, snacks, and great networking. Currently, we are looking for developers who want to pitch their app! Fill out the form here to be considered. Sign up to attend at http://appfaceoff.eventbrite.com/

Digital Summer 2010
Aug 25th, 8:00p – 11:30p
Temple (540 Howard)
On August 25th, Ubergizmo will host Digital Summer, an event that brings together the most international, professional, and glamorous crowd in San Francisco to celebrate photography, fashion, art, and technology. Among the unique features of this one-of-a-kind event is a live runway fashion show. Invitees will also have a chance to enjoy a professional photo-shoot and lots of time to socialize. RSVP at http://digitalsummer2010.eventbrite.com/

Startup Waffles
Aug 26th, 8:00a- 10:00a
Twilio HQ, 501 Folsom
Are you a founder of or an investor in a cool startup? Do you like free all you can eat yummy waffles? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then come hang out with the Startup Digest co-founders, hackers, and founders for some breakfast between 8am-10am at Twilio HQ. Info up at Plancast!

SF Beta 4.0.4
Sept 15th, 5:00 – 9:00p
111 Minna Gallery
SF Beta is one of San Francisco’s best and biggest startup mixers, attracting founders, innovators, investors, and executives from Silicon Valley and beyond. Our loosely structured event attracts over 350 people, and sometimes a whole lot more. We provide tasty gourmet appetizers and a full cash bar, along with live demos from startups throughout the night. September is a special month, as it marks our 4th year anniversary, along with producer Christian Perry’s birthday. Join us for an evening of celebration and merriment as we kick off another great year. Reserve a spot at http://sfbeta404.eventbrite.com/

Think Mobile
Sept 23rd, All Day
UCSF Mission Bay
Think Mobile moves west! Join us on September 23 at our first west coast Think Mobile event, a conference that explores the broadening mobile ecosystem, the application marketplace, and the innovation that drives the industry. The mobile industry is moving at a rapid pace, and a smart mobile strategy is essential for all organizations. How can you take advantage of the opportunities? Uncover revenue drivers: content, apps, advertising, and more. Learn how to develop and monetize location services, targeted content, and augmented reality. Learn from mobile marketing case studies. Analyze the value of mobile video. For more information, check out http://www.mediabistro.com/thinkmobile/

Smartphone Games Summit
Sept 24th, 9:00a – 5:00p
Hotel Nikko
The Smartphone Games Summit is a single day conference focused on the emerging smartphone games space. The conference will bring together leading developers, investors, and executives from around the globe to share their collective wisdom on what’s working today and where this exciting industry is heading. The Smartphone Games Summit will touch on a number of key trends, including: International trends in smartphone games; Engaging smartphone game design; Lessons from leaders; Mobile social games; Keys to successful monetization; Building and executing a successful distribution strategy. More information at http://www.mediabistro.com/smartphonegamessummit/

Fleet Week Social
Oct 7th, 7:00 – 10:00p
The Parlor, SF
So it’s a little earlier to be including this, but I’m co-producing this incredible fundraiser, and would love for you to reserve a ticket now. To celebrate the arrival of Fleet Week, Events for Nerds will be hosting Fleet Week Social. Demoing some of the best start-ups in Silicon Valley, and donating a potion of the proceeds back to the Fleet Week Association to help keep the Blue Angels in the Sky and the fun on the ground! There will be over 100 social media influencers, entrepreneurs, leading founders, investors, and companies will be coming together at this kick-off celebration, taking place at the beautiful Parlor SF bar near Fishermans Wharf. Sign up at http://fleetweeksocial.mogotix.com/

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BAY AREA EVENTS:

The Founder Conference
Aug 17th, 1:00 – 8:00p
Microsoft Campus, Mountain View
The ultimate training ground for founders, this one-day conference will cover all the tips and tricks of the startup jungle. Hear from founders of successful startups like Mint.com and Dropbox, as well as VCs and and other startup addicts, or even pitch your own startup to get feedback from the group! Information is available http://founderconference.eventbrite.com/

Silicon Valley Tweetup
Aug 18th, 6:00 – 9:00p
Kaama Lounge, San Jose
What’s a better way to spend a hot August night than to have some cool drinks and networking with friends? We’ll do just that at Kaama Lounge in San Jose. Our August event is sponsored by Cisco and Tungle . Because of their generous sponsorships, we’re able to donate all of the door donations to our charity of choice: Help A Lost Child. For more information on the event, contact Michael Brito (@britopian), Jennifer Leggio (@mediaphyter) or Gabriel Carrejo (@gabrielcarrejo) or check out their Facebook Page.

Business Networking Mixer
Aug 18th, 6:00 – 9:00p
Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara
The best business is personal business… BayArea.com events are unique – Experience the difference! Meet your next clients here! Create Alliances, Leverage Your Business, Generate Revenues, Connect with 100s of Executives and Decision-Makers (B2B & B2C) in a very unique, upscale, approachable, professional, and fun environment, with a twist of friendly hospitality…Enjoy fine art, gourmet appetizers, live music, and win prizes too! Reserve a slot at http://2010aug18tritonmuseumofart.eventbrite.com

Show Me The Money Luncheon
Aug 19th, 11:30a – 1:00p
955 Benecia, Sunnyvale, CA
Discover how to transform your ideas into profitable businesses (and get the money to do it!) Join Kevin Reeth – co-founder and CEO of Outright.com and Eric Ly – co-founder of LinkedIn and now partner at Willington, as we discuss the ins and outs of raising capital and reaching success. More information and registration available at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/775328027

AUGUST COOLNESS (Entrepreneur Round Table)
August 19, 6-9:00pm
Pillsbury Law Firm, 2475 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA
Dialogue, not monologue. True sharing, not bragging. Come hang with fellow founders/entrepreneurs/geeks to exchange experiences and learn from each other. Demo/Talk by John Schmitt of www.goPhoto.com (how 3 founders built it in 4 months), Pascal-Louis Perez of www.KaChing.com (how they use “Continuous Deployment” engineering process to reiterate speedy releases to beat the competitions). More information is up at their Meetup Group.

iOS DevCamp 2010
Aug 20th – 22nd
2161 N 1st Street, San Jose
Inspired by BarCamp & DevHouse, iOS bring people together to develop Cocoa Touch and Web-based applications for Apple’s iOS. Attendees will include iOS developers, web developers, UI designers, entrepreneurs and testers, all working together over the weekend. Development projects will include both solo and team efforts. While some attendees will wish to work solo during the event, we encourage attendees to team up, based on expertise, to work in ad-hoc project development teams. All attendees should be prepared to work on a development project during the event. For additional information, check out http://iosdevcamp.eventbrite.com/

Scrappy Startup Lunch
August 24, 12:00 – 2:00pm
Rose Market (Castro Street), Mountain View

Here is where conversations circle around bootstrapped entrepreneurs, debates on venture funding, leanstartup concepts, and much more. around good food, of course.

For more information check out http://www.meetup.com/scrappystartup/calendar/14414356/

Online Influence: Defining, Measuring, and Applying
Aug 24th, 6:30 – 8:30p
1077 Independence Ave, Mountain View
Influence, online influence – popular phrases these days. With this super panel we’ll discuss all the major aspects of this topic: what is online influence, does it makes sense for marketers to reach out to those “influencers”? Are there any tools that can determine real influence, etc. More information on speakers and registration is available at their meetup group.

WITI’s Red Hot Summer Mixer
Aug 26th, 6:00 – 8:30pm
Fahrenheit Restaurant, San Jose
Join us for WITI’s Red Hot Summer Mixer~Silicon Valley! Make some new contacts, re-connect with former colleagues, celebrate with clients. You’ll have rare access to a highly diverse group of professionals. Men and women are encouraged to attend this smashing seasonal event! Please join us for one festive networking evening. Information at http://www.witi.com/siliconvalley/meeting.php?id=2446

Hackers & Founders
Aug 26th, 6:00 – 9:00p
Hacker Dojo
It’s about hanging out, having a beverage and talking about: shiny technologies we’re playing with; Startups we founded or are thinking about; Stuff we read about on Hacker News; The latest startup news…among other things. It’s all pretty low key and casual with no scheduled presentations. For updates, head over and join their Meetup group!

Eat Real Fest Foodspotting Dishcrawl
Aug 28, 1:00-3:00pm
Jack London Square, Oakland

Yes, sometimes I include non-tech events in here if I feel like a lot of awesome folk from the industry will still be there. This is the case here. Are you coming to the Eat Real Fest (http://eatrealfest.com/) at Jack London Square, Oakland? Join dishcrawl & Foodspotting for a Foodspotting Dishcrawl Scavenger Hunt. More information is available at http://dishcrawl.com/eat

Scrappy Startup Happy Hour
Sept 8th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Kaama Lounge, San Jose

4 startups showcase their various products at this event while networking and happy hour bubbles with excitement. URL for more information http://www.meetup.com/scrappystartup/calendar/14445376/

Top August Startup Events

Have you heard about the Zivity Striptease party for Charity this Friday? This sounds like one of the most fun fundraisers I’ve been invited to in ages! Most of the tickets are gone but if hurry you can still get tickets HERE. It’s a benefit for Kiva, American Cancer Society, Youth Speaks and Steven’s Hope, so come down for a good cause – and it definitely won’t be like any other tech party you’ve been to. Celebrate with Zivity and watch their models strip off their clothes to the highest bidders for their favorite charities.

We’re also back with our 4th FailChat, and hope for another sold out show! Join us August 17th to hear if and how startups can survive without funding. We’ll be joined by 3 founders who have tried it and an outside adviser/investor who’s seen both sides of the coin. Be sure to reserve you spot at http://failchat4.mogotix.com

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20% – BlogHer ’10
August 6-7
The Hilton, New York City
Building on the momentum of five consecutive sold-out annual conferences, BlogHer ’10 will bring bloggers from every corner of the blogosphere together for hands-on learning, rich discussions, opportunities to meet with the brands that support them and plentiful networking opportunities. BlogHer ’10 will be at the The Hilton New York from August 6 – 7, 2010. We will kick off on Thursday August 5 with our fourth annual BlogHer Business Conference, a “crash course” on best practices for reaching the most influential and powerful consumers — women online — in the quickly evolving social media world. And Girls in Tech attendees can receive 20% off BlogHer Business registration by using the discount code GIT.

Year-Up Submission Deadline
August 13
Year Up is as a one-year intensive Information Technology (IT) education and internship program for low-income young adults, ages 18 to 24. The Year Up program combines classroom education, professional internships, educational stipends, college credit and personal support to enable low-income young adults from the Bay Area to secure livable wage jobs and pursue higher education. Year Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. We also serve employers by introducing them to pre-screened, pre-trained, diverse entry-level talent. To apply to the program applicants must have a high school diploma or GED (applicants in process of completing high school or earning their GED are encouraged to apply). For more information, check out http://yearup.org or email sfbayadmissions@yearup.org

15% off – Social DevCamp Chicago
Aug 14 – 15
McCormick Tribune, Chicago
SocialDevCamp Chicago is two days of developer-centric sessions about making the most of the social web. It’s the unconference for social application and platform developers, mobile social developers, evangelists, and enthusiasts. At SocialDevCamp you’ll join hundreds of passionate developers and creators for a weekend of robust talks on social applications, platforms, APIs, mobile applications, identity management, and new media. True to WebWallflower form, we’ve twisted the arms of the SocialDevCamp Chicago organizers to get you the best deal on their $30.00 weekend even we can possibly get. Our hard-nosed negotiating tactics got them to knock $5.00 off the price so you can get one extra latte without all the guilt while you’re in the Windy City. Registration is at http://socialdevcampchicago.com/register/ with the code “webwallflower-blowout-sale”

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

Mobile Mixer
Aug 4th, 6:30 – 8:30p
pariSoma Loft
pariSoma will be hosting a Mobile Mixer for startups in the mobile industry. Startups will be demoing at tables throughout the space and will include a mix of apps, hardware, and accessories. If you are creating mobile tech, we want to see it! Attendees will mix with hot bay area startups while enjoying sangria, beer, and snacks. Info at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141500829211185

Zivity Presents: Charity Fashion Show
Aug 6th, 6:00pm – 1:00am
RF80
Come celebrate Zivity’s birthday, re-launch of the website and enjoy watching amazing runway models strip off their clothes to the highest bidders for their favorite charities, including Kiva, Youth Speaks, Americn Cancer Society, and Steven’s Hope. Tickets at http://striptease.eventbrite.com/

Girls in Tech Presents: The Fast Track with Mariam Naficy
Aug 9th, 6:00 – 8:30p
Nextspace.us (28 2nd Street)
erial entrepreneur Mariam Naficy shares with us her rapid rise to success fresh out of business school as co-founder and co-CEO of Eve.com. She raised $26 million for her start up venture and sold it for $100 million in her late 20′s. Mariam is now pioneering the area of crowd-sourcing design with her new venture, Minted.com, the online retailer of stationery, invitations, and photo cards. She will talk about what she attributes her early success to and what other young (and any age!) women can do to harness their entrepreneurial potential. Reserve a space at
http://mariamnaficyfasttrack.eventbrite.com/

Make your Website a Client Magnet
Aug 10th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hotel Diva
There’s no need to be intimidated by technology: The ladies of PowWow Network get guests oriented with the basics of growing your business with Google, Facebook, LinkedIn and more, while you grow your network with other small business owners (guys are invited, too). Information available at http://powwow081010.eventbrite.com/

How To Grow Your Online Games
Aug 10th, 7:00p – 9:30p
Art Institute, 10 UN Civic Center Plaza
We have all heard the less than optimistic coverage on games growth. Overall casual and console game sales dropped by 26% in April. Even social games, a major growth area over the last few years, are not as easy with Facebook virality changes and the rise of game companies with massive user bases and large marketing muscle. Feeling frustrated? Well don’t. Instead come join us July 28th at 7pm to hear Joe Dunn and Josh Rose tell you how to beat the pessimistic forecasts by combining creative design, new technology, and platform agnostic virality to create game experiences players crave, share, and keep coming back for. There will be a brief interactive Q&A; between each speaker; so designers and developers can get a chance to get some direct opinions or strategies on some of their own games and businesses. And of course–come party with us after the event to brainstorm, chill, or simply share a beer with awesome fellow game developers. More information and tickets at http://bayareavideogamedevelopermeetup.eventbrite.com/

Search Engine Strategies
Aug 16th – 20th, 8:30a – 6:00p
Moscone West
Now in its 12th year, SES is organized and programmed by the SES Advisory Board and SearchEngineWatch.com, the leading authority on Search Engine Marketing (SEM), including SEO and PPC. The event is packed with sessions covering PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization, site optimization and usability, while offering high-level strategy, keynotes, an expo floor with 100+ companies, networking events, parties and more! Information at http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/

FailChat #4: How to Survive Without Funding
August 17, 6:30 – 9:30
Parisoma: 1436 Howard St. SF
Many companies today don’t get funded. Considering that, how does a startup survive tough competition, company growth, and unpredictable markets with virtually zero capital? To address these questions and concerns, we’ve compiled a panel of founders who’ve been there and investors who’ve seen it happen. We’ll be discussing whether its possible to get by without funding, how to balance the budget if you try, and what problems you are likely to encounter. We’ll also be getting into what tools to use, how to stay lean, stories of what hasn’t worked, and other fundamentals of the self-funded process. Each FailChat attracts an intimate and targeted group of early-stage founders and entrepreneurs to discuss the common mistakes and missteps that startups and small businesses take. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers are provided throughout the seminar. Panelists currently include: Pat Diven from AddToAny, Gregarious Narain from Lil Grams, and Lyn Williams from MySoiree, with more TBA. Buy Tickets At: http://failchat4.mogotix.com

Teens in Tech MiniConference
Sept 11th, 9:00a – 5:00p
KickLabs, San Francisco
Teens in Tech miniConference is a miniature version of the Teens in Tech Conference held in San Francisco annually. The goal of the Teens in Tech miniConference is to bring a close group of individuals and have discussions and talks on subjects ranging from social media, web technologies, venture capital, green technology, and many more. For more information, check out http://teensintech.com/conference/

Social Email Conference: Integrating Email Marketing & Social Media
Sept 17th, 9:00a – 5:30p
Hotel Nikko
Social:Email San Francisco will bring together marketing experts, email companies and brands to discuss integrated email and social media marketing campaigns. This one day conference offers expert-led guidance on how to engage with customers via email and social media, including tips on how to maximize the impact of your campaigns, insights into new tools and services, how to monitor and measure the results, and trends to watch out for. This is the ultimate event for anyone interested in combining email with social media marketing. Reserve your spot at http://socialmediamarketing.co.uk/socialemail

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BAY AREA EVENTS:

15% off – Founders Showcase
Aug 3rd, 4:00p – 10:00p
Microsoft Campus, Mountain View
See Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and Jason Calacanis, CEO of Mahalo.com, speak at the The Founder Showcase on August 3rd in Silicon Valley. This quarterly start-up pitch and networking event brings together over 275 investors, founders, and members of the press to hear talks from leading CEOs, and pitches from 10 hot technology start-ups in an open Pitch Competition. A panel of investors will provide critical feedback of the pitches, and the two best companies will face off in a “Showcase Showdown” lightning round to determine the Grand Prize Winner. There is also a networking and table area where investors and start-ups will convene with food and drinks. Tickets start at just $40, but there is a very limited number available. WebWallflower readers get a 15% discount by using the code web_wallflower. For more information or to apply to the Pitch Competition, go to www.FounderShowcase.com.

SV NewTech
Aug 3rd, 7:00 – 10:00p
DLA Piper, Palo Alto
Learn about hot new web technologies and mingle with 200 fellow entrepreneurs, investors, bloggers, and tech enthusiasts. This meetup fills up quick, so be sure to RSVP 2 weeks early each month. The Lineup is announced day of, we always feature 4 interesting companies. The first hour of the meetup will be demos (actual demos, no power point slides The 2nd hour is for networking and taking to the presenters. The event is free – pizza, beer, and wine will be provided. Check out their Meetup Group for more info.

Yahoo! Girl Geek Dinner
Aug 3rd, 5:30 – 8:30pm
Yahoo! headquarters, URL’s Cafe in Building C, Sunnyvale
Bay Area Girl Geek Dinner is a night of technology, great food/drink and conversation at Yahoo’s Sunnyvale headquarters! Learn about what’s going on at Yahoo! and network with other girl geeks, including those responsible for designing and building cool Yahoo! products. Share drink and food with your friends and hear presentations from Yahoo! innovators. Hilary Schneider (Yahoo! Americas EVP) will be the keynote speaker, and presentations on Yahoo Query Language (YQL), YUI, web performance, innovation at scale, infinite browse system, and accessibility will be delivered by Yahoo! girl geeks throughout the evening. All registered attendees will receive a free Yahoo! “Code like a Girl” shirt and sticker. For more info and to register: http://girlgeekdinner.pathable.com/

SV Innovation Society
Aug 4th, 6:00 – 9:00p
Bay Care & Restaurant, Palo Alto
SVII’s August 4th Society dinner will feature Chris Miller, co-founder of LifePlays—a company “created to bring the transformative skills of connective, embodied Improv to communities and innovative workplaces.” LifePlays’ corporate improv workshops have fostered creativity, innovation, team development, and leadership at many companies, including Google, Microsoft, Genetech, and Whole Foods Markets. More information available at http://svii.net/events/?event_id=18

Collabopreneur
Aug 5th, 6:30 – 10:30pm
Fenwick & West LLP, 801 California Street, Room 101, Mountain View
Have a startup idea? Come to find partners to bootstrap it! Don’t have a startup ideas yet? Will will co-design one! Come, join experts and wannabe entrepreneurs to collaboratively start up new ventures. Let’s generate new ideas for profitable ventures, discuss alternative / new approaches to funding our prototypes, finished products, and marketing. Let’s experiment with venture development framework by co-founding new ventures t…hat combines in creative ways existing assets of group members. Lt’s explore innovative funding solutions developers, content creators, and entrepreneurs can use. RSVP here at their Meetup group.

Raising Capital for Early Stage Entrepreneurs
Aug 5th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Cooley LLP, 3175 Hanover, Palo Alto
With the cost for developing anything software related continuing to decline, technology startups need far less cash than they did even a few years ago. However, most startups that want to grow fast still do need some venture capital, so where should you now go to raise that first round beyond friends & family? Do you just need to be one of the pack to get portfolio strategy angels like Ron Conway to throw you a few crumbs? Or, do you need to look bigger than you are to attract the attention of Mike Maples with his “Thunder lizard” approach? What about more conventional angel groups such as the Band of Angels, Sand Hill Angels, and Angels’ Forum? What sort of deals are they looking for? What about individual angels such as those featured on the Venture Hacks Angels List? And, what about the new smaller VC funds? These questions and more to be addressed at this SVASE event.

TEDxBayArea
Aug 10th, 6:30 – 8:30p
Tied House & Brewery, Mountain View
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is probably already on your radar as a massive and incredibly cool nonprofit conference for idea sharing, but if you haven’t been to a TED event yet, here’s your chance. You might even get a cameo in the background of a famous TED Talk video—who knows? More information on speakers and agenda at http://tedxbayareaaug2010.eventbrite.com/

Hackers & Founders
Aug 11th, 6:00 – 9:00p
California Billiards, Mountain View
Hackers in the Bay Area interested in founding startups. We get together every two or three weeks and talk about shiny new technologies that get us excited and/or companies that we’re working on. It’s very low key and casual. A lot of us read Hacker News http://news.ycombinator.com. If that’s the kind of stuff that you like to read, you’ll probably fit right in at our meetup. More information available at http://www.meetup.com/Hackers-and-Founders/

iPhone Play
Aug 12th, 5:00 – 7:30p
Plug & Play, Sunnyvale
Head over to the Plug and Play Tech Center to check out four product demonstrations of the latest iPhone apps. Business owners and developers: Make sure to bring your resume to take advantage of several networking opportunities. Oh, and naturally there will be pizza and beer! RSVP at http://pnpiphoneplay.eventbrite.com/

GTUG Campout
Aug 13th – 14th
Googleplex, Mountain View
At this weekend-long hackathon at the Googleplex in Mountain View, you’ll have the opportunity to design, develop, and demo a complete application over the course of three days. Just puttin’ it out there: We’d love to see some teleporters. What’s that you say? You need an extra day? More information available at http://gtug-campout-2010.eventbrite.com/

Craigslist Foundation BootCamp
Aug 14th, 7:30a – 5:30p
Berkeley, CA
Imagine 1,500 passionate people gathered together to strengthen their communities and neighborhoods. That’s Boot Camp a fun, intensive one-day conference where you will learn to bring your ideas for empowered — communities into reality. At Boot Camp, you will participate in interactive workshops, meet people who can turn dreams into action, receive expert coaching, and get fired up by stories of successful community transformations. Registration for the 7th Annual Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp is now live: http://www.craigslistfoundation.org/boot-camp

SV iPhone iPad Developer’s Demo Night
Aug 16th, 7:00 – 9:30pm
951 Benecia, Sunnyvale
We get together monthly to share projects, opportunities, and how-tos related to developing for the iPhone. Experienced developers, newcomers, and people with ideas are all welcome. We’ve enjoyed presentations from investors, entrepreneurs, and experts in all sorts of relevant topics from user interface design to programming. Each meeting usually contains a couple of fast-paced but deep talks and several demos. We don’t do a lot of detailed programming instruction (there are lots of other resources for that), but instead focus on getting iPhone developers and entrepreneurs together with each other and with the resources they need to succeed. Got an iPhone project? Come join us! Information at http://www.meetup.com/sviphone/

Top July Startup Events pt 2

Don’t forget, tonight is our 3rd FailChat, featuring Hiten Shah of KISSmetrics, June Dershewitz of Semphonic, Mark Schulze of Quantcast, and David Rogers of ConvertClick. Cathy Brooks will be moderating a discussion on what metrics are important to startups, how to measure and interpret them, and how to apply them to a growing company. Many startups seem unsure of just how many resources or allocate for this, and what to do with the data when it has been collected. Don’t let this be you! Reserve a slot for tonight’s chat at http://failchat3.mogotix.com!

And as you saw last week, we have officially launched FailCon 2010! We’ve just posted a rough agenda online, so be sure to check out the incredible speaker and topic line-up for this year, and reserve one of our limited $99 tickets before they’re gone!

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FailChat #3: Metrics for Success
July 20th, 6:30p – 9:30p
PariSoma Loft, SF
Even the simplest of companies can be bombarded with metrics: Cost-Per-User, Clickthrough Rates, Page Views, A/B Test Results, Time on Site, User Tracking, Referral Sites, and so much more. There are too many start-ups that either ignore these metrics entirely, are unsure how to interpret them, or delve into them too deeply and lose precious resources in the process. So we’ve compiled a panel of experts to discuss which metrics are most important for a startup to measure. We’ll also explore what tools to use, when to build your own, and how best to apply the data you gather successfully. Each FailChat attracts an intimate and targeted group of early-stage founders and entrepreneurs to discuss the common mistakes and missteps that startups and small businesses take. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers are provided throughout the seminar. Register at http://failchat3.mogotix.com/

20% off – PR Summit BootCamp
July 22, All Day
LGBT Community Center
The PR Summit Boot Camp is a one day conference focused on providing up-to-date tools for professionals working in media. Conference attendee’s will have the opportunity to listen, connect and follow the insights and conversation of media experts in a wide variety of vertical markets and industries. The PR Summit Boot Camp Conference addresses the changing media & public relations landscape. Industry professionals in a variety of vertical markets and industries will provide attendees with latest case-studies, insights, fresh ideas, tools, and best success practices that can be applied can be applied to a person’s skills set. Information and a 20% discount at http://prconferencebootcamp-sf.eventbrite.com/ (PS: I’m speaking so check it out!)

30% off – Cleantech Entrepreneurship
July 22, All Day
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose
Join us at the nation’s inaugural cleantech conference that will focus on spurring jobs in this crucial sector. The Cleantech Open National Conference will assemble the brightest and most talented minds to debate if cleantech entrepreneurship can power our economy back to life. Together, we’ll tackle urgent issues: How can we accelerate the cleantech revolution? Which technologies hold the most promise—short-term and long-term? What does it take to spur cleantech entrepreneurship? How can we integrate cleantech into our economic policy? What are the best models to integrate public and private sectors? For more information and for 20% off, sign up at http://cleantechopen.com

$150 off – LeadsCon East 2010
July 26 – 27, All Day
Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York City
LeadsCon brings together the top people and companies in online customer acquisition. Sessions span advances in both online and offline acquisition marketing and include a display media showdown, search retargeting explained, a presentation by the Director of Northeast Regional Office for FTC, the future of search engine arbitrage, and more. All of this plus top notch networking from a show known for its high caliber attendees and quality over quantity approach. Visit www.leadscon.com for more information. Save $150 off the $695 price here!

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

Geo-Loco Conference
July 21, All Day
Mission Bay at UCSF
Geo-Loco is the next big thing in advertising, social media and discovery. On Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, in San Francisco, investors, brands and technology providers will gather to explore what the new breed of Geo-Location-enabled services and applications is doing for brands, for businesses and for consumers. Information at http://geoloco.tv/

Leadership In Action
July 21st, 6:00 – 8:00pm
3 Embarcadero Center, 28 FL
In “Leadership in Action: Your Role in Building a Great Place to Work,” you will learn what distinctive qualities separate great leaders from the rest while examining your own strengths and weaknesses. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about these leaders, the roles they play, and create your own action plan for change. Speaker Hal Adler: Prior to founding Leadership LandingTM, Hal was President of Great Place to Work. For more information, check out http://www.nchra.com

StartOut Presents: Top 10 Entrepreneurship List
July 21st, 6:00 – 9:00p
Pillsbury Winthrop, SF
Move over, David Letterman! As part of our StartOut University Series, StartOut SF Presents “The Entrepreneur’s ‘Top 10′ List”. Come hear a panel of attorneys with collective decades of experience working with entrepreneurs share their top 10 lists for entrepreneurs, as well as “…war stories” from the legal front, and legal issues specific to LGBT entrepreneurs. This will be a fantastic event with a stellar panel. You must register here to attend: http://startoutlegal101-fb.eventbrite.com

Lean Startup Pitfalls Uncovered
July 21, 6:30p – 9:30p
KickLabs
IMVU is the original Lean Startup. Eric Ries’ techniques started IMVU on its path to hockey stick growth before unforeseen pitfalls slowed things down. Brett Durrett, VP of engineering at IMVU will reveal the details about happened and what it took to get things back on track. Stay afterwards for drinks and get face time with Brett and other top startup founders. More information and tickets at their Meetup Group.

Social Gaming Happy Hour
July 23rd, 6:30 – 9:30p
5a5 Steak Lounge
Join some of the leaders in the gaming industry for this casual cash bar networking break at one of the best happy hour bars in town. Not much else to say here aside from it’s looking to be a great crowd. Check it out on their Facebook Page!

Startup Weekend SF
July 23rd – 25th
KickLabs, San Francisco
That’s it we are back for a very special Startup Weekend! This Startup Weekend is going to be focus on Mobile (any mobile you can go crazy!!) For the ones who don’t know Startup Weeekend, this is a chance for you to go from idea to business in a weekend! For the ones who has been to a Startup Weekend , this is a good way to experiment new things to be a better entrepreneur (Learning by Doing!) Information posted regularly at http://bayarea.startupweekend.org/

Social App Workshop
July 24, 9:30a – 6:00p
Heroku (321 11th Street)
This is a hacker event for developers working on facebook, twitter, or other social applications. The event includes: training, hacking, demo’s and talks from these speakers: Matt Harris (Twitter), Matt Kelly (Facebook), Abraham Williams (abrah.am), Jeff Lawson (Twilio), Oren Teich (Heroku), and Sam Ramji (Apigee). Be sure to RSVP at http://socialappworkshop.eventbrite.com/

Facebook and the News: Making Journalism Social
July 26th, 6:30 – 8:30p
KickLabs, SF
Hacks/Hackers, an organization for journalists and technologists, is hosting a panel discussion with the head of Facebook’s media and content partnerships and a top developer from the company to talk about how publishers can leverage the Facebook platform to make their sites more social. The event is $15 and you can reserve a spot at http://meetup.hackshackers.com/calendar/14082467/

Thread July Happy Hour
July 27, 6:00 – 8:30p
Taverna Aventine
Summertime’s the right time for another rocking Thread happy hour. THREAD.COM is a new site where you can meet friends of friends. BRING FRIENDS and make friends. Enjoy Aventine’s swanky space, artful cocktails, and happy hour specials. RSVP NOW on their Facebook Page. Only people on the Yes or Maybe list will get in.

Hackers & Founders
July 29, 6:00p – 9:00p
Dogpatch Labs, Pier 38
It’s about hanging out, having a beverage and talking about: Shiny technologies we’re playing with; Startups we founded or are thinking about; Stuff we read about on Hacker News; The latest geek and startup news; And generally enjoying the company of peers and colleagues. It’s all pretty low key and casual with no scheduled presentations. Information is up on the Meetup Page.

Zivity Presents: Charity Fashion Show
Aug 6th, 6:00pm – 1:00am
RF80
Celebrate Zivity’s birthday, re-launch of the website and enjoy watching amazing runway models strip off their designer clothes to the highest bidders for their favorite charities. Get your tickets today at http://striptease.eventbrite.com/ (21+ only)

How To Grow Your Online Games
Aug 11th, 7:00p – 9:30p
Art Institute, 10 UN Civic Center Plaza
We have all heard the less than optimistic coverage on games growth. Overall casual and console game sales dropped by 26% in April. Even social games, a major growth area over the last few years, are not as easy with Facebook virality changes and the rise of game companies with massive user bases and large marketing muscle. Feeling frustrated? Well don’t. Instead come join us July 28th at 7pm to hear Joe Dunn and Josh Rose tell you how to beat the pessimistic forecasts by combining creative design, new technology, and platform agnostic virality to create game experiences players crave, share, and keep coming back for. There will be a brief interactive Q&A; between each speaker; so designers and developers can get a chance to get some direct opinions or strategies on some of their own games and businesses. And of course–come party with us after the event to brainstorm, chill, or simply share a beer with awesome fellow game developers. More information and tickets at http://bayareavideogamedevelopermeetup.eventbrite.com/

Search Engine Strategies
Aug 13th, 8:30a – 6:00p
Moscone West
Now in its 12th year, SES is organized and programmed by the SES Advisory Board and SearchEngineWatch.com, the leading authority on Search Engine Marketing (SEM), including SEO and PPC. The event is packed with sessions covering PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization, site optimization and usability, while offering high-level strategy, keynotes, an expo floor with 100+ companies, networking events, parties and more! Information at http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/

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SV Tweetup
July 21st, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Farenheit Restaurant & Lounge, San Jose
Please join us to share stories of tweet-ups past, to support a good cause, and to engage in some great networking. We are partnering with the PR…SA Silicon Valley! As usual, we’ll ask for $10 at the door from each attendee, all of which will go to our charity of choice. This month we are supporting FAIR Fund (http://www.fairfund.org/), a D.C.-based international nonprofit organization, works to prevent human trafficking and sexual violence in the lives of youth, especially girls, around the world. Information is up at their Facebook Page.

Startup Waffles
July 22, 8:00a – 10:00a
Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Park
Come hang out at LSVP with the StartupDigest crew for some tasty waffles, coffee, and orange juice in the morning! This monthly(ish) meetup generally bring over 100 founders, hackers, and University students together to share stories, meet new people, and touch base with friends. Information at their Meetup Page.

Cleantech Entrepreneurship: Can it get the nation back to work?
July 22, 8:30a – 5:00p
DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose
Amidst the recovery from the recent recession, seeds of a brighter future are being developed by entrepreneurs with “game changing” clean technologies. This innovation is not unprecedented, but what is different this time? We are competing on a global scale against corporations and governments that have a multi-year head start, while struggling to finance our major infrastructure projects with venture capital investment or capital markets. Faced with these challenges, we bring the brightest and most engaging minds together to discuss how we can ensure that cleantech leads the economic recovery, and that our most innovative entrepreneurs receive the support they need. Info and registration at http://cleantechopen.org

Summit at Stanford
July 27 – 29
Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford
The 8th AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford is a two-and-a-half-day executive gathering that highlights the significant economic, political and commercial trends affecting the global technology industries. The AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford features the most innovative companies, eminent technologists, influential investors and journalists in keynote presentations, panel debates and private company CEO showcases. The AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford’s goal is to identify the most promising entrepreneurial opportunities and investments in the global tech industry. Information at http://www.aonetwork.com/AOEvents/2010/Summit-Stanford-2010-0

The Mentorship Mixer
July 29th, 6:45 – 9:15p
Palo Alto, CA
You don’t need funding as much as you need a mentor. In a new twist to an old theme, the #ReverseVC concept at this event only is mentor focused. Remember, mentors can be bought with froyo and a thank you card but VCs take a bit more…Be sure to reserve a slot at http://thementorshipmixer.eventbrite.com/

Social Currency CrunchUp
July 30th, 9:00a – 10:00p
Arrillaga Alumni Center
Social currency is where the web meets real world commerce. CrunchUps are highly participatory one-day conferences hosted by TechCrunch where we focus in on important “now” themes in non-traditional formats. Join us for the day to help shape the future of geo-location platforms and services. Then, join the fun and networking at August Capital for a beautiful evening on the best deck of all of Sand Hill Road. Information and registration at: http://techcrunchsocialcurrencycrunchuandaugustcapitparty.eventbrite.com/

15% off – Founders Showcase
Aug 3rd, 4:00p – 10:00p
Microsoft Campus, Mountain View
See Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and Jason Calacanis, CEO of Mahalo.com, speak at the The Founder Showcase on August 3rd in Silicon Valley. This quarterly start-up pitch and networking event brings together over 275 investors, founders, and members of the press to hear talks from leading CEOs, and pitches from 10 hot technology start-ups in an open Pitch Competition. A panel of investors will provide critical feedback of the pitches, and the two best companies will face off in a “Showcase Showdown” lightning round to determine the Grand Prize Winner. There is also a networking and table area where investors and start-ups will convene with food and drinks. Tickets start at just $40, but there is a very limited number available. WebWallflower readers get a 15% discount by using the code web_wallflower. For more information or to apply to the Pitch Competition, go to www.FounderShowcase.com.

Top July Startup Events

Have you had a chance to check out FoundersCard yet? I was sent an invite earlier this month and am impressed with the service: discounts on AT&T bills, Zipcars, hotels around the country, and this is just a few months after launch! I’m excited to see what new partners they get. They also host regular mixers and cocktail hours for their members: a great way to meet some of the top founders in the industry.

We’re also launching our 3rd FailChat on July 20th! This time around, we are discussing startup metrics: what to spend time measuring, what tools to use, and how to interpret and apply the data without wasting resources. These continue to attract 60+ founders and developers each night, and are a great way to meet the industry, share a drink, and learn how to avoid the common mistakes new companies make.

And don’t forget we now have a public Bay Area Startup Events Calendar; subscribe today!

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25% off – SF Beta 4.3
July 13th, 5:30 – 9:30p
111 Minna Gallery
SF Beta is San Francisco’s largest and longest-running startup mixer. Hundreds of founders, developers, investors, and geeks are joining us. Will you? Our loosely structured event attracts over 350 people from across Silicon Valley. We provide tasty gourmet appetizers and a full cash bar, along with live demos from startups throughout the night. 25% off Registration at: http://sfbeta4p03.eventbrite.com/?discount=wallflower

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Social Media Marketing 2010
July 8th, 8:00a – 6:00p
Hotel Nikko
Social Media Marketing 2010 San Fransisco will bring together leading brands and marketing experts to explore the viral power of social networks. During this one-day event, a team of renowned marketing experts will provide guidance on how to effectively engage with customers via social media, give tips on how to maximize the impact of your campaigns and offer insights into new services to try and trends to watch out for. This is the ultimate event for anyone involved in social media or digital marketing. Info at http://socialmediamarketing.co.uk/sanfrancisco

Boing Boing Picnic
July 10th, 11:00a – 2:00p
Golden Gate Park
The weather is beautiful, so who needs to go to stuffy network-y events in doors! Come relax with friends, colleagues, family, and team from Boing Boing! Check it out at http://bit.ly/bbqpicnic

MobileBeat 2010
July 12th – 13th
The Palace Hotel
The Age of the Superphone has begun, and three camps—carriers, device makers, and software developers—are all vying for dominion over consumers’ pocketbooks. The powers are redrawing their boundaries, rewriting the treaties, and preparing to wage battle onstage and in backroom dealmaking this July 12-13 at MobileBeat 2010. Info at http://events.venturebeat.com/mobilebeat2010/

Bestselling Entrepreneurial Hosts Free High-Octane Mastermind Gathering
July 13, 7:00 – 8:30p
Roe Nightclub
This will be an intimate get together where Bestselling Author and Life and Business Strategist Allison Maslan will personally brainstorm with attendees on how to find their passion and turn it into a successful business. And for those who already have a business, there will be brainstorming on how to take it to the next level. Attendees also will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs. Allison’s book, Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan to Launch Your Dreams Into Reality hit No. 1 on Amazon in the US and Canada, and also made the bestseller list in the UK, on its release this year. Allison has been an entrepreneur for many years and has built 9 of her own successful businesses. As a life and business strategist and homeopathic physician, she has guided thousands to turn their passions into a profitable business and launch to a happier, healthier and more prosperous way of living. Information at http://www.myblastoff.com/rockettour/

Girls in Tech: Click
July 14th, 6:00 – 8:00p
TBD, San Francisco
Why do we click with some people, and not with others? Join Co-Author of “Click” as we look at the research accross psychology, behavioral economics, neuroscience and sociology to unravel this mystery at the heart of romantic, business, and friendly relationships. Secure a slot for yourself at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/731351492

Mashable Summer Tour
July 14th, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Grand Hyatt Hotel
It’s only fitting that our West Coast homebase will be the largest event on the SummerMash tour. Join us in San Francisco for food, drinks, and great people from all over the Bay area. Team Mashable will be in full force with Pete Cashmore, Adam Hirsch, Ben Parr, Barb Dybwad, Karen Hartline, Brett Petersel, Jolie O’Dell and Jenn Van Grove. Hope to see you there! Register at http://summermashsf.eventbrite.com/

NetShelter’s Most Influential: Mobile
July 15th, 7:00 – 10:00p
Roe Nightclub
Connect with other heavy hitters. Amplify your own influence in the mobile tech space. NetShelter and publishers PhoneDog, IntoMobile and VentureBeat invite you for an evening of insights, merriment, mingling. Join us in defining who and what matters in the mobile space. Information at Tickets at http://netsheltermixermobile.eventbrite.com/

Startup Job Demo
July 17th, 10:00a – 2:00p
Citizen Space
Instead of lurking around and begging for attention, be inspired by the cool projects startups are working on and find the right fit. 30 hiring companies will present Ignite style for 5 minutes each on what they are working on & the culture of their company. If you like what they are about, you can interview with them in real-time during a 10 minute interview slot directly after their talk. For more information check out http://startup-job-demo-1-fb.eventbrite.com/

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SV NewTech Meetup
July 6, 7:00 – 10:00p
DLA Piper, Palo Alto
Learn about hot new web technologies and mingle with 200 fellow entrepreneurs, investors, bloggers, and tech enthusiasts. This meetup fills up quick, so be sure to RSVP 2 weeks early each month. Check out their Meetup page for more information!

Salesforce Developer Meeetup
July 12, 6:00 – 8:00p
PayPal, San Jose
Join Salesforce and PayPal for a developer meetup at the PayPal Headquarters in San Jose, California, on July 12, starting at 6:00 p.m. This event lets you learn and explore the Force.com platform and teaches you how to build e-commerce apps using the PayPal X toolkit for Force.com. Meet our evangelists and tech experts who will host code consultations as well as Force.com demos. For more information and to sign-up, visit http://bit.ly/SFmeetup.

Consumer Internet: Pillsbury and PricewaterhouseCoopers
July 13th, 8:00 – 10:00am
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Palo Alto
For many years, VCs shied away from consumer deals…too hard to predict consumer whims…big marketing budgets usually required…hard to build a brand. With the wild success of some consumer plays (e.g. Amazon, eBay, Google), now many VCs do consumer plays and some even focus on them. Now there are thousands of consumer plays, angling for a bigger share of eyeballs, wallets, and advertising revenues. Are there still big consumer plays or is the field already saturated? Who will be the winners and losers? Come hear our panelists answer these questions and more as they discuss the consumer landscape and how they expect their companies and others to navigate it. Information at http://www.sdforum.org/venturebreakfast

EnShePreneur
July 15. 6:00 – 9:00p
HackerDojo, MountainView
This will be an interactive workshop and Tim Young, General Counsel, Fortis LLC, (http://www.fortisgc.com/tim_young.html) We will guide you through our Startup Workshop. We will focus on legal issues in the early stage of forming your start-up. Topics include: choice of business entity and jurisdiction, initial capital structure and founders’ equity, initial IP protection and more. Please register on Eventbrite http://apwtstartupworkshop1.eventbrite.com/

Upcoming Summer Startup Events

Were you able to make it to E3 or see the coverage? It’s definitely generating a lot of buzz in the gaming industry. If you’ve got a game, app, or site that could be could be monetized with virtual goods and brand partnerships, but you have no clue how to get the advertiser’s attention, be sure to check out gWallet. Taking a consumer-friendly approach to monetization, gWallet provides publishers with custom sponsorships, product placement and offers (including videos, movie trailers, and virtual goods) – all from Fortune 500 brands! Best Buy, Microsoft, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Macy’s, and Toyota are just a few of gWallet’s many clients. Shoot a note out to Rebecca Watson at partner@gwallet.com to learn more about the revenue possibilities.

You’ve have asked for it, and we’ve got it! Announcing our public Bay Area Startup Events Calendar; subscribe today!

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50% off – Partners for Growth & Innovation Tuscany 2010 Conference
June 27 – 30
Viareggio, Italy
A unique opportunity for international Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Techs and VCs to meet, share and build successful bridges. A high profile global conference, including a start-up school, a cloud camp, panels on hot topics like Social Gaming with US Digg Brian Wong and French Kobojo Vincent Vergonjeanne, vibrant keynotes by VC Mounia Rkha or Social Media favorite Adventure Girl and many more (http://www.pgi.vc/speakers/)!
Join us in this inspiring environment where generating in-depth business rhymes with enjoying local life.
Enter GEEKS while registering to get a 40% discount! http://pgi.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

$350 off – iPad Summit
June 28th, All Day
South San Francisco Conference Center
Perfect your Apple mobile device strategy. The iPad Summit is the only event of it’s type, providing you the detailed insight you need to create not just your iPad strategy but your entire Apple mobile device strategy (iPad, iPhone and iTouch). You’ll get market insight from Flurry Analytics, M2 Research, Interpret LLC, Chitika, AdMob and Aurora Feint and others. You can’t get this much market research and data anywhere else- – so don’t miss out. The summit takes place June 28, 2010, and conveniently located at the South San Francisco Conference. Register now for just $350 using the “fail-vip” discount code. Details are available here: http://www.ipadsummit.com

15% off – Social Developer Summit
June 29th, 8:30a – 6:00p
The Palace Hotel
Whether it’s social games, social news, social discovery, social search, or other forms of social solutions, developers today are facing new hurdles in building instantly scalable products. As new technologies emerge to address the challenges faced by social application developers, it’s increasingly important to come together for knowledge sharing purposes. The first Social Developer Summit will bring together social application developers to discuss the challenges, solutions, and best practices for building applications in the rapidly expanding social web economy. At the Social Developer Summit, industry experts will share tips and case studies for building high performance social web products. More info and 15% off at: http://www.mediabistro.com/socialdevelopersummit/?c=sdsbate with the code SDSBATE

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

Lunch 2.0 at Xobni
June 22nd, 12:00n – 2:00p
Xobni (539 Bryant St)
Xobni is hosting us for the first summer Lunch 2.0 of 2010 next Tuesday! Come on out and mingle with the tech community in their cool loft space and learn about their developer platform (http://www.xobni.com/developer/). SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE RSVP ON UPCOMING http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/6553674/CA/San-Francisco/Lunch-20-xobni/Xobni/

Social Drinks & Pitches
June 22nd, 6:00 – 9:00p
Citizen Space
A lot of the great entrepreneurs are new to the area (or you are not new, but want to meet even more great people) and you are looking to expand your network in order to: Find potential business partners and advisors to start cool companies; Find potential investors for your awesome ideas; Find potential employers and employees to make amazing stuff happen. This will be an event for you to pitch. We will bring together super talented entrepreneurs, developers, investors with different backgrounds and skill sets. You will have 45 seconds. Tell us: Who are you? What’s your venture? And what you are looking for? Information at their Facebook event.

b2b Search Marketing Summit
June 23rd, 8:00a – 7:00p
InterContinental
Struggling to get your B2B Search Marketing campaigns to turn a profit? Do you need a better strategy to fill your pipeline with more qualified leads using Search Marketing and Social Media? The B2B Search Strategy Summit is designed by B2B Search Engine Marketers for B2B Search Engine Marketers to provide strategic and tactical b2b Marketing knowledge and bring together the best minds in b2b search engine marketing to share leading-edge information and experience. Information at http://www.b2bsearchstrategy.com/

Tech Night Double Feature
June 23rd, 6:00p – 9:00p
Commonwealth Club
Kick back for the insider’s scoop on Facebook, then find out what the Internet is doing to our brains, for better or worse. Start the evening with David Kirkpatrick, Author of The Facebook Effect being interviewed by Michael Arrington, and round it off with Nicholas Carr author of The Shallows talking with Peter Norvig, the director of research at Google. This definitely an incredible night of talks not to be missed by anyone involved in the web and social media. Information at tickets at the Commonwealth Club site.

Structure 2010
June 23rd – 24th
Mission Bay Conference Center
Cloud computing has caught the technology world’s imagination. At Structure 2010, we celebrate cloud computing and recognize that it is just one part of the fabric that makes up the global compute infrastructure we rely on daily. From broadband to hardware and software, we look at the whole picture and predict the directions the industry will take. Whether you’re in a corporation looking to learn about infrastructure best practices or an entrepreneur looking for your next venture, Structure 2010 is a must-attend event that can provide you with the best ideas, contacts and thinkers. More details are available on the Structure 2010 website – www.StructureConf.com

Mogotix Launch Party
June 24th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Roe Lounge
Come celebrate the MogoTix launch with Plancast, UserVoice, Recurly, and imhello at ROE Lounge in San Francisco! The party starts at 6:00 pm. Free food, awesome people. If you like free drinks, you know which ticket to buy. If you don’t—hey, you’re still welcome, but you might get thirsty. Info and registration at http://mogotixlaunchparty.mogotix.com/

Rev3 Fifth Anniversary Party
June 25th, 8:00pm – 2:00am
Mezzanine
Revision3 is celebrating its 5 Year Anniversary and we want YOU to join us in San Francisco with the best party we could put together. We’ve got Brian Brushwood of Scam School and Alex Koll of ROFL performing LIVE as well as the first LIVE Diggnation in San Francisco in over 2 years! Doors open at Mezzanine in SF at 8 PM, but you’ll want to get in line early as this one is going to be packed! The party is 21 and over (don’t blame us – this is due to San Francisco City age restrictions at venues). More information up at their Facebook Event!

Social Media ROI
June 29th, 6:30 – 9:30p
Sandbox Suites
Our June speaker is a true evil genius when it comes to converting visitors to customers using social media. His latest startup, Flowtown, has gained more than 10,000 customers and grew its Facebook page from 0 to almost 3,000 fans in a matter of months. Discover which of your customers are using social media. Demystify the world of social media in 3 simple steps. Learn Tips & Tricks around Blogging, Facebook and Twitter. Convert visits into customers from your social profiles. Information at http://flowtown-efbevent.eventbrite.com/

Opinno Open Office
July 1st, 12:00n
Opinno, Pier 38
Join Opinno this summer to work in downtown San Francisco, right in the heart of the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem. From July through September, we will be hosting entrepreneurs from all over the world, including from the United States, in our incubator on Pier 38, home to more than 100 entrepreneurs and investors. Each week, you will be able to attend networking events, tour startups, meet investors, and experience life in San Francisco, a city renowned for its entrepreneurship, culture and natural beauty. Information at http://www.opinno.com/openoffice/ and Eventbrite.

Social Media Marketing 2010
July 8th, 8:00a – 6:00p
Hotel Nikko
Social Media Marketing 2010 San Fransisco will bring together leading brands and marketing experts to explore the viral power of social networks. During this one-day event, a team of renowned marketing experts will provide guidance on how to effectively engage with customers via social media, give tips on how to maximize the impact of your campaigns and offer insights into new services to try and trends to watch out for. This is the ultimate event for anyone involved in social media or digital marketing. Info at http://socialmediamarketing.co.uk/sanfrancisco

SF Beta 4.3
July 13th, 5:30 – 9:30p
111 Minna Gallery
SF Beta is San Francisco’s largest and longest-running startup mixer. Hundreds of founders, developers, investors, and geeks are joining us. Will you? Our loosely structured event attracts over 350 people from across Silicon Valley. We provide tasty gourmet appetizers and a full cash bar, along with live demos from startups throughout the night. Registration: http://sfbeta4p03.eventbrite.com/

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CloudForce 2010
June 22nd, 8:30a – 6:00p
San Jose Convention Center
The next wave of cloud computing is here, and it’s changing everything! Find out how—at this landmark industry event with the cloud leaders whose mobile, collaborative, and social innovations are driving the Cloud 2 revolution. Join salesforce.com Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff, industry luminaries from CA, VMware, and BMC, and thousands of your peers to see how the next generation of cloud computing can transform your entire business. Choose from 18 targeted breakout sessions for sales, customer service, developers, IT executives, ISVs, and entrepreneurs. And test drive 50+ live demos of cutting-edge apps. Lunch is included. And you can cap off your day by networking1:1 networking industry’s top cloud computing experts, salesforce.com customers, and partners in our Cloud Expo. Space is limited and there’s only a week to go, so register now for this free event.

Silicon Valley Tweet-up & Young Professionals Meetup
June 22nd, 6:00 – 8:30p
SV Capital Club
Please join us for the summer kick-off event for Silicon Valley Tweet-Up, which we’re hosting in conjunction with Silicon Valley Young Professionals. We’re also moving to a new great location for this event — the Silicon Valley Capital Club in downtown San Jose. With this event we will raise money for Hope Services, a nonprofit agency that provides programs that assist children, adults and seniors with developmental disabilities to become valued and participating members of their communities. The cost to attend the tweet-up is $10 at the door, and all proceeds go to Hope Services. Attendees get food and drink tickets. Information on Plancast.

TEDsalon
June 23rd, 6:30 – 8:30p
Samovar Conference Hall, Mountain View
TED (short for Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a U.S. private non-profit foundation[1] that is best known for its conferences, now held in Europe and Asia as well as the U.S., devoted to what it calls “ideas worth spreading”. A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase their knowledge of the participants through conversation. What happens when TED meets Salon? Find out! On June 23 inspirational group of authors, technologists, artists will meet at the informal gathering in Mountain View. Information at http://tedsalonjune2010.eventbrite.com/

Startup Waffles
June 24, 8:00a – 11:00a
776 University Ave, Palo Alto
Startup Waffles provides founders and hackers with free waffles (and coffee and OJ) and a place to mingle, network, and get your day started right. Check out their Meetup page for more information.

EventTech
June 25th, 8:30a – 6:00p
Microsoft, Mountain View
Shai Goldman & Dave Nielsen are working together to create an event industry conference to highlight new technologies, formats & business models used to create todays most popular events. We’ve invited the upstart innovators & Rock Stars of the event industry to share their stories and lessons so that our events may benefit from their experience. Info and tickets at http://eventtech2010.eventbrite.com/

JobNob Happy Hour
June 29th, 4:30 – 7:30p
Illusions Supper Club, Palo Alto
Come “Jobnob” with cool new startups and talented job seekers at this information networking happy hour where you can find startup jobs. Be flexible on commitment and compensation – bootstrapped startups may be offering *alternative compensation: reduced rates, equity, internships, part-time, etc. Get in on the ground floor with these great startups and meet cool tech companies! Funded and larger tech companies should be offering traditional compensation. Registration required: http://www.jobnob.com/happy-hour/PaloAlto-jun-29-2010

June Bay Area Tech Events

With the launch of this year’s FailCon coming up, I haven’t had a lot of time to keep up on much else. However, conference season is still in full swing, and that means after-parties galore! Skim the list below to get a start on your calendar planning this month.

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25% off – JetLag 2
June 11th, 9:00p – 2:00a
Atrium
The long awaited 2^nd edition of JETLAG, social club for trendsetters and world travelers, has arrived. The launch of JETLAG on April 30 was a smashing success. For JETLAG-2 we are inviting you to a unique private venue in the heart of San Francisco. Prepare for take-off! Celebrate the World Cup opening with style while enjoying the “Around the World” multimedia show and Fashion Show “Lionyze” and sipping champagne in the company of other classy international socialites and jet-setters. 25% off All Night Speed Line tickets at http://jetlag2.eventbrite.com/?discount=webwallflower

$10 off – ToolBox
June 12th, 8:00a – 4:45p
DLA Piper Rudnick, Palo Alto
An intimate, hands-on workshop focusing on product management, design, and marketing for Bay Area startups. Throughout the day you will learn best practices in product management, interaction design, and marketing communication. In the morning, each speaker will provide an overview of their area of expertise. The afternoon workshops give you the opportunity to interact 1-on-1 with each speaker to ask detailed questions, share and discuss real-world examples, network with other attendees, and get firsthand advice to help you solve the questions you face with your product and your company. More information and a $10 discount at http://toolbox.eventbrite.com/?discount=cass

Women 2.0 Labs
App Deadline June 20th
Women 2.0 Labs is a new 5-week program (July 6 – August 5, 2010) for engineers, developers, biz dev folks, and marketing mavens to develop high-growth technology ventures in San Francisco, CA. This Women 2.0 program is open to both women and men. Keep your day job, join us afterward! Over the course of five weeks, selected participants will moonlight in teams at the Women 2.0 Labs co-working space — and every Thursday night, demo the latest startup prototype. Participants will be joined by industry leaders who will serve as visiting advisors. For more information, check out http://www.women2.org/

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

SF NewTech
June 8th, 5:30 – 11:00pm
Mighty Bar
This time around, it’s the best of the French Tech Tour as selected by SF New Tech! Come join hundreds of entrepreneurs, developers, investors and more for a night of drinks, demos, and debauchery…well, maybe not THAT extreme, but I can’t avoid alliteration where applicable. This is one of my favorite tech events in the city, so be sure to check it out at http://june8sfnewtech.eventbrite.com/

Apple WWDC
June 9th – 11th, All Day
Moscone West
“The premier technical conference where advanced concepts for creating innovative applications for iPhone OS and Mac OS X. Over 100 in-depth technical sessions and hands-on labs that are pressented and staffed by Apple engineers.” You guys know this event, what more can I say! Info at http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/

Facebook Developers Meetup – Mobile Edition
June 9th, 5:00 – 7:30pm
Roe Lounge
Join members of the Facebook mobile and engineering teams for a night of drinks and mingling after the WWDC conference. Learn about the latest Facebook mobile technologies from the engineers who built them, or just come to meet other developers like you. Space is limited, so RSVP soon to save your spot on Facebook.

iNSpired Tour and Launch Party for the WWDC
June 9th, 7:00 – 9:30pm
Mezzanine
Lovers of all things Apple Unite! During the WWDC, don’t miss the community Meet-up sponsored by BoxTone. Come along and: Tour working apple tech from an original working Apple 1 to the iPad; Share your apple stories with other apple fans; and Win apple goodies including an Ipad! The first 100 attendees get a free t-shirt, and everyone can enjoy DJed music, Open bar and apps! Register at http://inspiredparty-wwdc.eventbrite.com/

TechKaraoke SF
June 9th, 9:00p – 2:00a
The Parlor
This time join us for singing, dancing, and drinks back at The Parlor! This place has the regular Wednesday night karaoke so TKSF June Edition is crashing the party! The Parlor has been newly remodeled as some of you may remember it back in the day when it was The Dirty Martini. So come check out the newly remodeled space and sing a song or two? No cover charge and I hear there will be $2 drink specials available for all! Check here for details: http://www.theparlorsf.com/

Cocktails and Crafts with Etsy
June 10th, 7:00p – 11:00p
Pier 38
Etsy is opening a new engineering office in San Francisco (interested?), and we want to get to know our neighbors. We don’t have office space locked down just yet, but thanks to our friends at Covered Communications and Pier 38 we’re not letting that slow us down! The women from Women 2.0 will also be on hand, raising money for Women 2.0 Labs, a summer entrepreneurial incubation program. More information at their Facebook Event.

SF App Pitch
June 10th, 6:00 – 9:00p
PariSoma Loft
With the Apple WWDC Conference going on, PariSoma is organizing an App Pitch with prices, Beer, and Sangria. There are 4 judges (Tony Mak, Eddie Marks, Anthony Ha, and Ashwani Kumar). If you have an iPhone/iPad app, this could be a good opportunity for exposure. For more information, check out http://sfapppitchwwdc.eventbrite.com

TechCrunch 5th Anniversary Meetup
June 11th, 8:00p – 11:00p
Location TBD
Celebrate five incredible years in tech with TechCrunch Meetups Everywhere! Come have a coffee or grab a beer with other people who are passionate about technology at a face-to-face Meetup in your neighborhood. Get on board for one happening near you, or start a Meetup of your own! TechCrunch Meetups are free to attend, and not for profit. Information at http://www.meetup.com/TechCrunch/598/

Everything You Need to Know About Founders Stock
June 16th, 7pm – 8:30pm
pariSoma Innovation Loft
Larry Albukerk, of EB Exchange Funds, will provide practical behind-the-scenes insight into the world of venture financing and deal-making and the information he shares will be critical for you before you sign that term sheet with the investor. Larry’s topics will discuss: Capital structure for venture backed companies, How much of the company a founder typically owns at various stages of a start-up and most importantly upon exit, How to manage dilution and keeping your eye on the prize, Founder’s stock vs. investors and why it matters, What terms matter and what they mean, what you can negotiate and what you can’t, How the money flows upon exit, How VCs make money and why you should care, etc. Info at http://foundersstock.eventbrite.com/

Smart Hiring, Smart Firing
June 16, 2010, 7:30 – 9 a.m
Bullivant Offices; 650 California St.
Please join Bullivant Houser Bailey on June 16 for the next installment of their Emerging Business Breakfast Seminar Series. This month’s presentation will discuss good practices for ramping up the startup team – smart hiring/safe firing, and negotiating key executive employment agreements. One of BHB’s own employment lawyers, Krista Dunzweiler, will offer tips and best practice advice on implementing employee documents and employment agreements and documenting termination. They will be joined by two guest speakers, an executive recruiter and an employment consultant, who will talk about market conditions for executive recruiting and compensation terms. Information at http://www.bullivant.com/Session-7-SFO-EB-Seminar

Reverse VC Pitch Event
June 16th, Evening
TBD
Looks like Larry Chiang is up to another Reverse VC Pitch Event, as seen on Plancast. I don’t have many details yet, but be sure to keep an eye on it!

Girls in Tech: Success, the Pause that Empowers
June 17th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
365 Brannan St.
Healthy curiosity is essential to excel in Silicon Valley’s innovative environment. By taking a “pause” to investigate and set goals, we empower ourselves. This seminar is for motivated girls in tech to explore their potential for success using deep questioning. Participants will leave energized and inspired, following sincere reflection and sharing with other women. No one will hear a one-size-fits-all spiel; instead, we’ll focus on questioning, along with a brainstorming method that’s the secret sauce behind deep insight. This is a chance to connect with other powerful women — and yourself! Information available at their Facebook page.

Sony Dash Tweetup with Social Media Club
June 17th, 6:00 – 8:00p
Sony Kiosk in Westfield Mall
Join members of the Sony Social Media team and Social Media Club San Francisco / Silicon Valley for this special Tweetup at Westfield San Francisco Center. In addition to free drinks, appetizers and social networking with the San Francisco Twitterati, you will also have a chance to win your very own Sony Dash. Near the Sony Dash kiosk on the 3rd floor, you can stop by to socialize and maybe even shop for a last minute Father’s Day gift. We will be hanging out until 8pm, talking about living la vida social and all the apps that make us more connected to our families and friends. While the event is free, please RSVP to http://smcdash.eventbrite.com/

10 Million Stumblers Party
June 17th, 8:00p – 2:00a
111 Minna Gallery
MEET other Stumblers and the SU Team! WIN one of the 5 iPads being raffled! SNAP photos in the Glass Coat Photobooth – http://www.glasscoatphotobooth.com/! WATCH Sirron Norris do a live painting – http://www.sirronnorris.com/! SIP StumbleUpon signature cocktails! GET SU schwag – http://www.zazzle.com/stumbleupon! No RSVP Necessary, just show up!

GenJuice San Francisco: Unconference and Tweetup
June 19th 11:00am-3:00pm
Justin.tv: 36 Clyde St
GenJuice San Francisco is an Unconference and Tweetup for Gen Y innovators and trendsetters from all industries to connect and collaborate. For more info, check out http://genjuice.com, and to buy tickets visit: http://genjuicesanfrancisco.eventbrite.com.

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BAY AREA EVENTS:

Future of Social Gaming
June 9th, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Olympus Mons, Mountain View
Google and Peanut Labs are co-hosting a panel discussion on the direction of social gaming with industry thought leaders weighing in on the big questions facing the ecosystem. We’ll kick off the panel with opening comments on new developments from Google’s Chrome Web Store and Peanut Labs. Each panelist will share their top predictions on changes to the social gaming universe, with a Q&A session and drinks/pizza to follow after the panel. Information at their Facebook Event.

Girl Geek Dinner
June 17th, 6:00 – 9:00p
Computer History Museum, Mountain View
Meaningful product innovation is being applied to redefine the consumer experience for browsing, discovering and shopping on the Internet for the first time. In a panel discussion moderated by Polvore CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, we will discuss the intersection of technology and style with a handful of women technologists and leaders driving Commerce 3.0 innovation. Event is FREE for all girl geeks. Are you a guy geek who wants to attend this event? Have a girl geek register you as her guest. YOU MUST RSVP HERE –http://bayareagirlgeekdinner6.eventbrite.com/

Top June Bay Area Startup Events

I wanted to remind you that this Thursday is the last day to apply to The Retreat…it’s like The Lobby, except you might have a shot at getting in. Essentially, from June 16th – 18th, the creators of Twiistup are co-hosting, along with Andy Sack of The Founder’s Co-op, David Cohen of TechStars and David Hornik of August Capital, The Retreat. The weekend schedules no formal speakers or sessions, but instead brings together some of the brightest and most successful members of the Startup Technology ecosystem for conversation and recreation. Held at one of America’s finest resorts, attendees to The Retreat are treated to catered meals, complimentary golf, sailing and activities designed to encourage discussion about new ideas in a group no larger than 85 people. You can apply for entry at www.twiistup.com

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25% off – SF AppShow
May 25th, 5:30 – 9:00pm
2nd Street Gallery
The SF AppShow is the premier App event — We discover and break the hottest apps. Past presenters have been featured in the New York Times, BBC, network television and elsewhere after appearing in the SF AppShow! See newsworthy new apps, get insight from app developers, find unrecognized app gems. Space is limited, seats available on a first come basis. Information available at http://sfappshow.com. Use code “WEBWALLFLOWER” to receive 25% off tickets.

$50 off – Charity Auction for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Ends May 25th / Live Auction May 26th
A fantastic committee that is bringing the city of San Francisco together to raise $1M for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the Woman of the Year Campaign for Yuliya Singo has put together an amazing online auction and live auction. The following will be auctioned on ebay through ebay seller http://myworld.ebay.com/celebrityexperienceforlls from May 15-May 25. Lunch with Frank Caufield & John Hummer, power lunch with Tim Draper, lunch with Willie Brown, joint lunch with Jeff Jordon (Open Table CEO) and John Donahue (EBAY CEO), an afternoon with Sammy Hagar. A live auction of these experiences and more happens on May 26th at the Bentley Reserve where tickets are available at http://llsgala.eventbrite.com/?discount=LLS and for your readers discount code LLS saves them $50 on the ticket.

The Retreat
App Due May 27th / Event June 16th – 18th
The creators of Twiistup are co-hosting, along with Andy Sack of The Founder’s Co-op, David Cohen of TechStars and David Hornik of August Capital, The Retreat. The weekend schedules no formal speakers or sessions, but instead brings together some of the brightest and most successful members of the Startup Technology ecosystem for conversation and recreation. Held at one of America’s finest resorts, attendees to The Retreat are treated to catered meals, complimentary golf, sailing and activities designed to encourage discussion about new ideas in a group no larger than 85 people. You can apply for entry at www.twiistup.com

FounderDating App Due
June 8th / Event June 22nd
FounderDating brings together super talented entrepreneurs with different backgrounds and skill sets to start innovative, new companies together. Our events and community are invite-only so the caliber of people and conversation are of the highest quality. You don’t need to have an idea to benefit, just be ready to start your own company. This is for Founders ONLY, not a CXO search. Apply at http://founderdating.com/

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YPulse Youth Marketing Mashup
May 24th – 25th
TBD, San Francisco
The 2010 national Ypulse Youth Marketing Mashup (http://mashup.ypulse.com) is where today’s top brand, corporate and social marketers, media professionals, educators and non-profit organizations gather to share best practices, research and latest strategies on marketing to youth with technology. Use the code FB when registering for an extra 10 percent off! This is the event where you’ll find out what leading-edge technologies youth are using today – and will be using tomorrow. You’ll also get an insider’s view into youth-focused tech and media startups and learn how to leverage social media, gaming, virtual worlds, mobile and more to authentically reach youth.

Gaming & Mobile Entrepreneurship Part
May 25th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Horatius 350
It is time for another Gaming & Mobile Entrepreneurship (GAME) get-together, the 2nd one in San Francisco! The idea is simple: get together on a regular basis people who are interested in gaming, mobile and entrepreneurship. The event is open so feel free to pass around. The last events saw over 500 people from: A Bit Lucky, Blizzard, Nexon, Swoopo, Booyah, PlaySpan, Red Octane, Activision, Zynga, Apple, Unity, Neowiz, EA, Trion, Xfire, Virtuoz, PlayCrafter, Sifteo, Raptr, Playdom, Playspan, PlayFirst, PlayXpert, Palm, TwoFish, SpeakWithMe, Wikia, Outspark, Dyyno, Mastiff, Metaboli/GameTap, Nokia, Amazon… plus quite a few VC’s and angel investors. More information at their Facebook Event page.

DS2 Sneak Peak Party
May 26th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Sports Basement
Free drinks, free food, and a first hand look at a brand new mobile games platform that’s sure to change how people play with their cell phones – and each other! We’ll also be having a “Break the Code” contest for people with iPhones. In addition, the Sports Basement will provide a 20% discount on anything bought by D2S Games players during the party! Register to attend this fun free event at http://d2sgames.eventbrite.com

INFORUM Happy Hour
May 27th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cigar Bar & Grill
INFORUM, the ‘hip, young division’ of The Commonwealth Club is throwing yet another stand-up happy hour event. The Cigar Bar and Grill at 850 Montgomery Street will be opening its ‘humi-doors’ for this special gathering on Wednesday. This is just the excuse you were looking for to justify your mid-week cruisin’ for a bruisin’. Stop in for a smoke and spirits, stay for the INFORUM style meet, greet and mingle. Information at their Facebook page.

Snaptic Developer Conference
May 27th, 11:00a – 7:00p
Mighty Bar
We asked ourselves, what kind of un-conference would we want as developers and entrepreneurs? What wouldn’t bore us to tears, what would be helpful, and what would help move our ideas forward? Join us for a day of talks covering code, ideas, Android, and more. Interactive sessions with amazing speakers. Android: Intents, tools, stats, users, tips and happiness. Hands-on help from the Snaptic Team and other experts. Meet innovators in tech and cool developers like you! Information at http://snaptic.com/events

ChicMeetsGeek
June 3rd, 5:30 – 10:30pm
Automattic Lounge
ChicMeetsGeek is back and bigger than before! This time around, we’re breaking all the rules and barriers. We have speakers that are considered as geeky women and chic men. Curious? We are, too. We invite you to join us at the ultra-chic geek Automattic Lounge at Pier 38 to discover the answer. This ChicMeetsGeek™ event is to benefit the Glide Foundation, a nonprofit that provides support services to San Francisco’s poor and marginalized populations to overcome the barriers of poverty, violence, addiction, dependency and low self-worth and provides a spiritual home for all people through lively Sunday celebrations. REGISTER @ http://chicmeetsgeek3.eventbrite.com

Freelance Camp PRO
June 5th, 8:00a – 6:00p
NextSpace CoWorking
Freelance Camp PRO is a new twist on the established series of BarCamps for freelancers and independent contractors. If you are or plan on being a PRO at running your business, this event is for you. Trade notes and network with your peers, learn how to run your business better, and get cool free stuff. And, it’s right downtown at the brand-spanking new NextSpace SF on 2nd and Market. For more information, check out http://freelancecamppro2010sf.eventbrite.com/

Startup Roots summer program for Student Interns
Weds, Jun 9 – Sep 4, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Dog Patch
Do you have an internship over summer in the Bay Area? Or are you a Bay Area startup that has summer interns this year? The Startup Roots speaker series aims to complete your internship experience. Startup Roots has an awesome lineup of speaker CEOs, VCs, and movers and shakers in Silicon Valley such as Robert Scoble, Steve Blank, Jeff Clavier, Hiten Shah, and Ann Miura Ko. The full list is here. Join the movement and support interns in the Startup and Entrepreneurship ecosystem. We have a set of 10 weekly events through the summer; a perfect compliment to any startup’s summer internship program. More information at http://startuproots.eventbrite.com

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BAY AREA EVENTS:

Startup U: Building Your Board
May 25th, 11:30a – 5:30p
Mintz Levin, Palo Alto
Join us as our distinguished panel will discuss how entrepreneurs can jumpstart the success of their companies by choosing their board members well. They will explore questions such as: Why you should build a board; What kind of expertise do your board members need to bring to the table; How do you balance the board, i.e. with financial, operational or industry expertise; What are some of the (legal) implications for board members to join; Should you compensate your board members and if so, how. For more information, check out their Svase page.

CoFounder’s MeetUp
May 26th, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Hacker Dojo, Mountain View
Looking for a co-founder for your startup? Attend the Co-Founders MeetUp, where 10 founders will pitch their ideas in front of 100+ people. Networking and good food included before and after the presentations. This month, we are adding a new twist, with a short panel on how to convince a technical co-founder to join your startup. More information on their Meetup Page.

SV NewTech Meetup
June 1st, 7:00 – 10:00pm
DLA Piper, Palo Alto
Learn about hot new web technologies and mingle with 200 fellow entrepreneurs, investors, bloggers, and tech enthusiasts. This meetup fills up quick, so be sure to RSVP 2 weeks early each month. The Lineup is announced day of, we always feature 4 interesting companies. The first hour of the meetup will be demos (actual demos, no power point slides The 2nd hour is for networking and taking to the presenters. The event is free – pizza, beer, and wine will be provided. Info at http://www.meetup.com/svnewtech/

Social Gaming 101
June 1st, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Pillsbury Office, Palo Alto
Join Pillsbury for an evening with social game entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and legal analysts. This event will cover a number of recent trends and changes in social gaming business models. We will also discuss the current venture climate, what VCs are looking for in a social gaming company and ways to position emerging companies for investment. Finally, we will discuss the key legal issues associated with this emerging industry and review the key intellectual property due diligence factors that are critical to current and future financing. Information at their Facebook Page.

Beyond Launch: Reaching critical milestones
June 3, 6:60-8:30 PM
Hacker Dojo, Mountain View
http://hackerdojobrv.eventbrite.com/
As a developer, you have been smart, scrappy and resourceful in getting your product out the door….now what? Today’s competitive environment can no longer rely on a “build it and they will come” approach? Come hear seasoned entrepreneur and former Microsoft executive, Jay Jamison, talk about how he launched his mobile app SmackDaddy using 20% of his time, a shoestring budget, and great creative thinking to launch SmackDaddy into into one of the top sports apps in the Apple App Store. BlueRun Ventures’ Partner, Jonathan Ebinger, will also share what he sees young startups are doing right and wrong in this environment and what he looks for in making early stage investments. Don’t miss this great opportunity to discuss and learn how to take your idea to the next milestone!

Understanding Analytics in a Data Driven World
June 3, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Santa Monica Library
Join us for the 7th installment of Santa Monica’s Professional Seminar Series: Understanding Analytics in a Data Driven World: Best Practives and Applications Across Industry. The evening features speakers from Omniture, IBM, comScore, and Emanio and will be full of insight for novices and experts alike. RSVP at http://understandinganalytics.eventbrite.com

OPEN FORUM 2010
June 5th, 8:30a – 6:00p
Computer History Museum, Mountain View
This year, much like in the past, OPEN Forum will attract hundreds of professionals and Entrepreneurs from top technology companies, exciting start-ups, global service providers and leading venture firms. These attendees range from seasoned CEOs to first- time entreprenuers to financial market experts and government policy makers. As the economy finds its footing and starts to recover, we are on the cusp of the next wave of innovation & opportunities coming our way. Our theme for this year’s Annual Forum, “Catch the Wave” captures this sense of optimism & provides an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs & professionals who seek to position themselves to capitalize on this momentum. Information available at http://www.opensvforum.org/index.html

Launch: Silicon Valley
June 7th – 8th
Microsoft, Mountain View
Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in Information Technology, Mobility, Digital Media, Next Generation Internet, Life Sciences and Clean Energy. As in previous years, Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 will feature new companies that are ready for launch, but are not yet well known. These are companies that have a product or service available (as of June 8, 2010), but have not been out in the marketplace for more than a few months. More information is available at http://launchsiliconvalley.org/

ToolBox
June 12th, 8:00a – 4:45p
DLA Piper Rudnick, Palo Alto
An intimate, hands-on workshop focusing on product management, design, and marketing for Bay Area startups. Throughout the day you will learn best practices in product management, interaction design, and marketing communication. In the morning, each speaker will provide an overview of their area of expertise. The afternoon workshops give you the opportunity to interact 1-on-1 with each speaker to ask detailed questions, share and discuss real-world examples, network with other attendees, and get firsthand advice to help you solve the questions you face with your product and your company. More information at http://toolboxevent.com

Top Upcoming Bay Area Startup Events

So will you be at the FailChat tomorrow night, at PariSoma in San Francisco, at 6:30pm? It’s our 2nd chat in the series, and features an absolutely amazing line-up! Featuring Jonathan Abrams of Friendster/Socializr, Adeo Ressi of TheFunded.com, and Jamie Siminoff of DiTech Networks – we are meeting to discuss the tricky subject of startup power and control: how do you share with co-founders, VCs, and early employees, how and when do you properly step down as CEO, and how do you relieve disagreements and tension on this tricky subject. Seating is limited and we sold-out last time, so reserve a slot at http://startupcontrol.eventbrite.com

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FailChat #2: Start-Up Power and Control
May 11th, 6:30 – 9:30pm
PariSoma Loft
Featuring Jonathan Abrams of Friendster/Socializr, Adeo Ressi of TheFunded.com, and Jamie Siminoff of DiTech Networks – we are meeting to discuss the tricky subject of startup power and control: how do you share with co-founders, VCs, and early employees, how and when do you properly step down as CEO, and how do you relieve disagreements and tension on this tricky subject. Seating is limited and we sold-out last time, so reserve a slot at http://startupcontrol.eventbrite.com

20% off – Vator Splash Pitch Event
May 13th, 4:30 – Midnight
Cafe du Nord, SF
Vator Splash II will be held on the evening of May 13, 2010 at Cafe du Nord in San Francisco and will showcase 10 up-and-coming startups across the high-tech industry, as well as Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, serial entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal (founder of ClickAgents, Blue Lithium and gWallet), Founders Fund VC Dave McClure, August Capital VC Howard Hartenbaum, Mayfield VC Raj Kappor and many more. Once again, Robert Scoble will be on hand to emcee the presentations. About 400 people, consisting of industry peers, investors and media are expected to attend. Get your discounted ticket at http://vatorsplashmay.eventbrite.com/ with code “VatorGirls”

$125 off – TiEcon 2010
May 14th – 15th,2010,
Santa Clara Convention Center
Join over 3,000 participants for the largest conference in the world for entrepreneurs. For 16 years TiEcons have nurtured the magical ecosystem of entrepreneurs, advisors, investors and customers that has launched hundreds of startups. There is more than 50 sessions on BioSciences, Cleantech, Wireless, Software, Internet and Business topics,8 dazzling keynotes , For complete information visit www.tiecon.org and use code “tieent” for $125 off!

10% off – SF MusicTech Summit
May 17th, 2010
Hotel Kabuki, San Francisco
The SF MusicTech Summit brings together the thought leaders at the convergence of music and online technology to the region which leads the way in the evolving music/technology ecosystem. Entrepreneurs from companies large and small, developers, musicians, managers, lawyers, labels, service providers, press, investors, academics, authors, broadcasters, political representatives, and leading thought leaders from all the areas where music and technology converge, come together in person, at the intersection of culture and commerce. We gather to connect and do business, to share what we are doing and to spot future trends, to see old friends, and meet new ones, to build our community, and raise each other up. For more information, check out http://sfmusictech.com and secure your exclusive 10% off WebWallflower ticket!

25% off – SF Beta 4.0.2
May 18th. 5:00 – 9:00pm
111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco
SF Beta is San Francisco’s largest and longest-running mixer for the startup and emerging technology community. Join hundreds of founders, developers, investors, bloggers, and other key influencers for an evening of conversation, demos, drinks, and endless opportunities for new connections. Our loosely structured event attracts over 350 people from across Silicon Valley. We provide tasty gourmet appetizers and a full cash bar, along with live demos from startups throughout the night. Get 25% off your ticket at http://sfbeta4p02.eventbrite.com/?discount=webwallflower

15% Off The Founder Showcase
May 18th, 5:30pm – 11:00pm
Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View, CA
The Founder Showcase, by TheFunded.com, is a quarterly startup pitch and networking event that highlights the newest cutting-edge businesses and helps innovators gain traction among the Silicon Valley elite. At the event, twelve of the most promising early-stage technology companies, as selected by over 14,000 registered CEO Members of TheFunded.com, will present to an audience of over 250 investors, founders, and members of the press. A panel of investors will provide critical feedback of the pitches, and the two best companies will face off in a “Showcase Showdown” lightning round to determine the Grand Prize Winner – who will get a number of prizes, including $2500 in cash and an Alpha Pitch slot at the DEMO Fall 2010 conference ($5000 value). Guests will also convene in a Pitch Table area to learn about other launching companies, be treated to a light dinner and drinks, and hear informative talks by Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote, and Bubba Murarka of Facebook. Web Wallflower readers get a 15% discount by using the code web_wallflower. For more information, go to www.FounderShowcase.com.

Cleantech Open Competition Deadline Announcement
May 22th, 11:59pm
Need a leg up in starting your cleantech business? Enter the 2010 Cleantech Open Business Competition. Just $249 gets you $50,000 in training, mentoring, investor feedback and national press. Compete for the chance to win $1 million in prizes to launch your startup. Information at www.CleantechOpen.com/Business/Enter

Founders Space
Every founder has a million questions they need answered, but most founders don’t have the money to hire top consultants to answer each one. That’s where we come in. We help answer founders’ questions through collaboration and resource pooling. Here’s how it works: founders can post questions they have to Founders Space, and we will match the questions with industry professionals. Then the questions and answers, as well as input from other founders, will be shared with all the founders in our program. Founders from all over the world can benefit by tapping into other founders and working together to solve the hard problems inherent in any startup. Our goal is to provide a simple, yet powerful, way to access information and each other. More information is up at http://foundersspace.com

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

Learn About HTML5 and The Future of the Web
May 11th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Microsoft at the Westfield
After more than five years in development, HTML5 has finally reached “Draft Standard” status, and with everyone hyping it as the driver of the next-gen web UIs, it may be prudent that we learn more about it. Full information on the talk and their speakers is up at their Meetup Page.

SMASH Summit
May 12th, All Day
Intercontinental Hotel
The SMASH Summit is an exploration of social media marketing strategies, tactics, tools, & campaigns used by successful online companies to acquire and retain customers on search, social, and mobile. More information can be found at http://smashsummit.com/

SaaS Offerings: How to Develop, Price, Operate, and Succeed in San Francisco
May 13, 2010 8:30am-4:30pm
Donatello Hotel , San Francisco
One Day SaaS Executive Workshop Covering Technical and Business Topics. Executives responsible for succeeding in the SaaS market need to make a series of critical choices in developing, packaging and selling their offerings. This one day workshop provides the insights and tools needed to make the right choices and is presented by Software Pricing Partners and Scio Consulting. This workshop is the first to integrate pricing and business models with development and deployment and It will be held the day after the OpSource and SIIA event SaaS Summit: All About the Cloud. Which companies can benefit by attending this workshop: A new venture or and ISV,A service company, An existing SaaS Provider, A SaaS entrepreneur. More info and discounts: http://blog.sciodev.com/

Pitch, Package, Partner: How to Land Deals with Big Brands
Thurs May 13; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
First Round Capital; San Francisco
Landing a deal with a big name brand could mean instant-fame for your startup. From massive distribution opportunities, to boosting your credibility and cool-factor, inking a deal with a successful brand is on many startups’ wish lists. On the plus side, innovative startups can bring a lot to the table when it comes to helping brands increase consumer reach and engagement in our increasingly digital world. Many consumer brands have experimental marketing budgets to try their hands at virtual goods, casual gaming, social media promotions, interactive advertising, and more; and you could get your hands on a slice of that pie. But how do you get your foot in the door, what are brands looking for, and what does a ‘good’ deal look like? Apply to attend at http://www.dealmakermedia.com/strategy_series.html

Bay2Breakers
May 16th, All Day
2nd and Howard – Ocean Beach
This is just a polite reminder that those of you looking to join the largest SF Party through the streets should mark your calendars and start preparing your costumes and livers – if you havent already. And those of you who don’t enjoy drunken – generally friendly – chaos should stay in doors today. Info at http://www.ingbaytobreakers.com/

SF NewTech: The Belgians Are Back
May 18th, 5:30 – 11:00pm
Mighty Bar
The SF New Tech Meetup is a series of regular events for VCs, journalists, hackers, techies, recruiters, CEOs—and you. It’s for people who want to see the latest and greatest new technology in their own backyard. We’re over 2500 strong—and we don’t bite. This time, join Belgian startups WooRank, Beebole, Knowledge Plaza, Raz*War, Tweetwall Pro, and MuseScore. Info at http://sfnewtech.com

Budget Brand Building 101: How to Plan a Successful IP Protection Strategy
May 19, 2010, 7:30 – 9 am
Bullivant Offices
Please join Bullivant Houser Bailey on May 19 for the next installment of their Emerging Business Breakfast Seminar Series. This month’s presentation will focus on brand strategy and trademark protection – with a focus on effective brand and mark selection and protection amid the increasingly complex competition between domain names and trademarks online. Speakers will include BHB trademark attorney Diane Mason, who will offer tips and strategies in implementing and growing a trademark protection plan, including fighting off competing domain names and cybersquatters and effectively heading off claims to a business’s online territory. Guest speakers will include brand professionals from a leading SF brand strategy firm, providing their insight on how to launch new businesses and product identities in the online arena, and how to be proactive in protecting your brand’s online turf. Info at http://www.bullivant.com/Session-6-SFO-EB-Seminar

Google I/O
May 19th – 2oth
Moscone Center
Join us for two days of deep technical content featuring Android, Google Chrome, Google APIs, GWT, App Engine, open web technologies, and more. Google I/O features 80 sessions, more than 3,000 developers, and over 100 demonstrations from developers showcasing their technologies. Talk shop with engineers building the next generation of web, mobile, and enterprise applications. Follow @googleio for the latest updates on I/O.

Spring Fling with Girls in Tech
May 20th, 6:00 – 8:30pm
Taverna Aventina
Come join us for our Spring Mixer to celebrate the extra hours of daylight and mingle with other Girls in Tech members, fans and supporters! Feel free to bring friends, and no one needs to be a Girls in Tech member in order to attend this event. We are excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Pinchd! Join the member-ship only GIT San Francisco group on http://pinchd.com/girls-in-tech. More information on the event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=120512511307753

TEDxSoMa
May 21st, 9:00a – 1:00p
PariSoma Loft
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx , a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxSoMa , where x=independently organized TED event. At our TEDxSoMa events, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. For information on how to attend this event, check out www.tedxsoma.com

Ruby Workshop for Women
May 21st & 22nd
Pivotal Labs
Come learn Ruby from some of the best developers in the area! This two day session continues to teach everyone from beginners to professionals new tricks of the trade. Please only register if you can attend both sessions! You will need to get an installation sticker Friday night to take the workshop on Saturday. The workshop will be held at the Pivotal Labs offices at 731 Market Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA. It’s on Market between 3rd and 4th streets, close to the Powell and Montgomery BART stations. To register, go here: http://www.meetup.com/sfruby/calendar/13358016/

Hacks/Hackers Unite: Build the killer media app for the iPad
May 21-23
KQED, 2601 Mariposa St. San Francisco
The killer media app for the iPad hasn’t been invented yet. This is your chance to build it. Hacks/Hackers, a group of journalists and technologists, is teaming up with KQED and NPR for a hacking/storytelling weekend to build the killer media app for the iPad. Teams of at least one journalist and technologist each will collaborate to build media applications that embrace the multimedia capabilities of the iPad. Advisers and experts will be on hand to discuss iPad and HTML5 development issues. Judges for the final demos include Harjeet Taggar of Y Combinator and David Weekly of Hacker Dojo and PBworks. http://unite.hackshackers.com

SF AppShow
May 25th, 5:30 – 9:00pm
2nd Street Gallery
The SF AppShow is the premier App event — We discover and break the hottest apps. Past presenters have been featured in the New York Times, BBC, network television and elsewhere after appearing in the SF AppShow! See newsworthy new apps, get insight from app developers, find unrecognized app gems. Space is limited, seats available on a first come basis. Information available at http://sfappshow.com

Apple WWDC
June 9th, All Day
Moscone West
“The premier technical conference where advanced concepts for creating innovative applications for iPhone OS and Mac OS X. Over 100 in-depth technical sessions and hands-on labs that are pressented and staffed by Apple engineers.” You guys know this event, what more can I say! Info at http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/

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BAY AREA EVENTS:

SandBox Suites Berkeley Opening
May 13th, 6:00 – 9:00p
1900 Addison St, – Berkeley
Come check out East Bay’s newest coworking space, located just two blocks away from Downtown Berkeley BARTin thehistoric Framas Lodge. Enjoy drinks andhors d’ouvres. Meet inspiring entrepreneurs and freelancers. Win one month full-time membership worth $395! RSVP: at http://sandboxberkeley.eventbrite.com

Bay Area Game Jam 2010 – 24 hours of Game Development Madness!
May 15th-16th, 2010
Microsoft Campus Silicon Valley
Join us for this FREE event! Spend the weekend immersed in creativity and game innovation with the opportunity to walk away with $3000 for your game prototype! The game jam is a two-day live event where small teams of 1-5 compete to create the best game within 24 hours. All games are developed on the Wild Pockets platform a free browser-based 3D game engine, monetization solution and game developer community. The Game Jam is brought to you by Wild Pockets and Microsoft – enjoy a full weekend of game making, fun, and food on us! More information is available at http://www.wildpockets.com/gamejam

Startup2Startup: Platform Smackdown
May 20th, 6:00 – 9:00p
Garden Court Hotel, Palo Alto
Startup2Startup is a group of Silicon Valley geeks, entrepreneurs, & investors dedicated to educating and helping the next generation of internet startups. We meet monthly over dinner to discuss relevant topics in technology & entrepreneurship, connect with new people & companies, and share our knowledge & experience. Invitation requests and information at http://startup2startup.com

eBay DevCon
June 8th – 10th
Fairmont Hotel, San Jose
The 9th annual eBay DevCon brings together hundreds of leaders in the industry for 3 days of amazing panels, keynotes, networking, and more: Over 40 sessions: Hands on workshops, one-on-one sessions and best practices. Get a sneak peek on what’s coming up in the near future. Expand your knowledge even more at our Pre-conference Workshop sessions – Learn from the pros! Hobnob with the eBay Developer Community at fun networking events like our annual Beer Bash! More information at http://www.ebaydevcon.com/

San Francisco Startup Events of the Week (5/3)

So although two shows are done, I’m pretty heads-down on SF MusicTech Summit and the upcoming FailChat on May 11th. This is going to be one of the best panel discussions I have ever been a part of, so I hope you can come by!

This week, however, is incredibly packed with amazing gatherings. I’ll be at about 4 of the shows below, so get out of your hidey-hole and you will be sure to see me!

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Monday, May 3rd

Ignite Web 2.0
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Mezzannine (444 Jessie Street)
This is an open event; first come first serve, with preference to Web 2.0 badge carrying folk. Its a great event with a huge variety of talks from interesting people: feel smarter in 5mins.

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Tuesday, May 4th

20% off – Web 2.0
May 4th – 6th
Moscone Center
Use the code “websf10wwf” when registering to get an exclusive WebWallflower 20% off!

Bing / TechKaraoke
6:30 – 9:30pm
Jillians
http://techkaraoke.eventbrite.com
Lots of nerds geeking out to amazing tunes. I am so there!

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Wednesday, May 5th

SF New Tech: Mobile!
5:30pm – 11:00pm
Mighty Bar
http://sfnewtech.com
Free Tacos. Great Guests. And some of the best networking in town. I continue to find clients and sell tickets at this show, so I know this an event worth everyone’s time!

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Thursday, May 6th

15% off – Social Gaming Summit
9:00am – 6:00pm
Marriott Marquis
http://www.mediabistro.com/socialgamingsummit/?c=sgsbate
One of the first conferences social games ever produced, and getting better every year. And this link gets ya 15% off! What more could you ask?

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Friday, May 7th

Dude, go enjoy a post-Cindo de Mayo celebration!

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