After reading about the amazing Emma Taylor, co-founder of the European Disaster Volunteers in FastCompany today, we were smitten.
Emma’s tireless work to bring some semblance of normalcy to dozens of orphaned children in earthquake-ravaged Haiti –by providing them safety and security, as well as education and support– is so incredibly inspiring, we decided we’d donate the entire $2000 in cash (plus a few hundred more) we raised at our Big Summer Social Event at Stonebrook Court to help her reach her goal to fund the creation of a brand new orphanage and school for these poor kids who’ve lost everything. (We didn’t include this donation in our email yesterday because we were still uncertain how we were going to distribute these funds and deadlines were looming …)
We’re always thrilled to meet people who seek to change the world by helping those who are less fortunate than others. You can read more about EDV’s efforts here.
Although Emma is stationed down in Port Au Prince –with her sleeves rolled up and her infectious smile– she and her team at EDV have an open invitation to share their experiences with our community anytime they’re available. I know we can all learn something from their perseverance in the face of challenge.
We’re thrilled to report our donation will not only help EDV meet their fund-raising goal, it will help put 8 kids through school for a year!
Thank you Emma! And thank you to the SF New Tech Community!
There are also those who inspire the rest of us — like you.
To celebrate the spirit of attempting the impossible and breaking new ground to make a difference in this world, we’ll be gathering the innovators among us — the founders, the CEOs, the renegades and the revolutionaries — for SF New Tech’s Big (Endless) Summer Social.
This exclusive event is an homage to the relentless pursuit of forging new uncharted paths, building a brighter future, and finding (and catching) that oft elusive wave of success.
Please join us on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 4-9 pm as we raise a glass (or two) at the esteemed Stonebrook Court Estate in Los Altos Hills, CA.
Cold drinks and yummy food on the promenade, table-side demos of new tech in the grand ballroom, and many other great surprises await!
$25.00 from each ticket purchase will be set aside to help impact lives in a positive way thanks to citizeneffect.org.
Stonebrook Court is an architectural masterpiece that has played host to presidents and kings, movie stars, and celebrities.
Originally built in 1914, this magnificent home is one of the greatest estates in California. World renowned landscape architect Stephen Suzman designed the majestic garden, which includes follies, rolling lawns, a focal point of a grassy Tudor mount, knot garden, boxwood parterres, and long perennial borders filled with roses.
The pool features a stone fountain surmounted by an antique bronze statue of Neptune. The Grand Ballroom features 16th Century gilded Venetian ceiling paintings from the Palazzo Grimani.
Demos in The Grand Ballroom from
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Quantenna Communications, Inc. is a leading developer of Full-11n™ wireless networking solutions and the only one to deliver the entire complement of 802.11n Wi-Fi features for the highest possible quality and reliability in wireless home networking and digital entertainment.
OliveWoo is the first location based application for couples that analyzes your interests and mood to find the perfect date idea for you and your significant other.
The Big (Endless) Summer Social is sponsored by:
Woodside Capital Partners is a boutique investment bank providing M&A advisory services, capital raising and financial strategy for emerging growth companies in the digital media, semiconductor, life science, and alternative energy sectors.
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile.
Citi Private Bank. We create innovative strategies for the world’s wealthiest and most influential families, providing exclusive access to Citi’s global reach, extensive capabilities and the extraordinary depth and experience of our team.
Dorseyis a business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients’ needs.
ItiBitiis a white-labeled desktop content and communications app that drives greater engagement between brands and consumers.
CALinnovates.org is a statewide coalition focused on championing the conversation about the future of California’s critical technology sector, bringing together industry experts, thought leaders, tech innovators, policy makers and consumers in a non-partisan mission to promote innovation, create new jobs, spur investment and support tech-friendly policies.
We’re putting all the details together now for an awesome Summer Social party we’ve got planned for June 11th July 23rd at the magnificent Stonebrook Court Estate in Los Altos Hills, CA.
Stonebrook Court is an architectural masterpiece that has played host to presidents and kings, movie stars, and celebrities…. And maybe you!
(See photos from our Founder’s Feast there last fall: http://bit.ly/1KYnUn)
We’ve got room for about 6 companies to demo in the ballroom. Are you one of them? Want to apply to see if you can score a spot? Hit this now to apply!
We’re also now accepting inquiries from companies who wish to sponsor this event. Please email me myles at sfnewtech.com for more information.
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