Harvard Club of Silicon Valley

Upcoming Events

HCSV Monthly Social: Come to learn about joining our board!
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010

Quarterly Meeting of the Harvard Angels
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010

Cultural Dialogues: Harvard Grad Sara Houghteling (AB '99), Author of Pictures At An Exhibition
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010

HCSV Presents The Bella Trio
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010

Naval War College National Symposium: "Surges and Strategy- What's Next?"
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010

Cultural Dialogues: Jeffrey Zaslow, Author of The Girls From Ames
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010

HCSV Annual Dinner, Featuring Tim O'Reilly
Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Welcome to the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley

Announcements

Save the Date: Annual Dinner on May 5, 2010
Mark your calendars because we've finalized the date for the HCSV Annual Dinner! Wednesday May 5, 6-9pm, with Guest Speaker: Tim O'Reilly (AB '75), founder of O'Reilly Media. Location: Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto Ticket Details TBA.

Featured Events

HCSV Monthly Social: Come to learn about joining our board!
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Our monthly social returns!

No speakers, no Q & A’s, and definitely no agenda. All Alums are welcome to come & enjoy connecting with fellow Harvard graduates.

This month, too, the HCSV Board will be on hand to answer any questions you have about getting involved and maybe even joining the board in the 2010-2011 Season.

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Quarterly Meeting of the Harvard Angels
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Harvard Angels Meet in the Peninsula for the first time!

Some terrific companies have been started – and outstanding investment opportunities found – even in challenging economic times. Come take a look at some promising ventures with your classmates as part of the "Harvard Angels".

The Harvard Angels will meet to hear presentations from 3 startups (with a preference for companies started by HBS and Harvard alumni entrepreneurs) that can benefit from our advice and/or investment as they seek early stage investors.

The format is simple: 15 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes Q&A, and 5 minutes of feedback for the entrepreneurs. Companies to be announced.

Note that to participate in a deal you must be an Accredited Investor. Attendees to the meeting are welcome to join whether or not they have made early stage investments previously.

For any questions, please contact Jeff Burkland at jburkland@sbcglobal.net or angelevents@hbsanc.org. If you're an entrepeneur, visit http://www.hbsanc.org/article.html?aid=328 to learn how you can send in an application.

Tickets Cost $50 at the door, so Buy Online Today!

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Cultural Dialogues: Harvard Grad Sara Houghteling (AB '99), Author of Pictures At An Exhibition
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Drawn from copious research on wartime France, the early 20th century Parisian art scene and looting by the Nazi party, Ms. Houghteling’s novel is luminous with historical detail. The New York Times Book Review gave it a glowing assessment. Ms. Houghteling is a Harvard graduate and was the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to Paris, a John Steinbeck Fellowship and first prize in the Hopwood Award for novels.

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HCSV Presents The Bella Trio
Sunday, Mar 21, 2010
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The HCSV is pleased to present the Bella Trio (http://www.bellatrio.org/bios/), performing and discussing works by Dvorak, Piazzolla and Debussy, at a Los Altos home designed by the noted modernist architect Richard Neutra.

Share the passion of these talented San Francisco-based musicians in the intimate setting of a House Concert, the traditional venue in which chamber music was meant to be performed and enjoyed.

Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please RSVP.

Suggested donation: $20.

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Naval War College National Symposium: "Surges and Strategy- What's Next?"
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Join us as the Naval War College Foundation presents presentations and dialog with Naval War College Faculty Members as they contemplate today's national security issues. Everyone with a sincere interest in an in-depth, insider look at national security issues – far beyond what you may learn from the NY Times or other media.

DATE & TIME: The Symposium runs both Saturday & Sunday, March 27-28, 2010: 7AM – 4:30PM each day. Continental Breakfast included . The program begins at 8:15AM.

SPEAKERS: Prof’s Dr. Tom Fedyszyn, Dr. Rick Norton, Dr. Al Shimkus and Colonel Doug Wadsworth, USMC.

Full Agenda Available at: http://www.nwcfoundation.org/Files/Admin/Documents/NSDM%20Agenda.pdf

RECOMMENDED READING: “A Cooperative Strategy for 21st. Century Sea Power” at http://www.navy.mil/maritime/MaritimeStrategy.pdf

DIRECTIONS TO SAN MATEO THEATRE: Located just west of Hwy. 92, between US-101 and I-280. Take the West Hillsdale Blvd. exit and follow the signs. Visitor parking is free on weekends; go to “Beethoven #2” lot on Hillsdale Blvd. at the top of the hill. Building #3 is very close to this lot.

HOW TO SIGN UP: Please send checks made payable to Naval War College Symposium to Mr. David Hunter, 312 Woodland Park Land, Mountain View, CA 94043. Please include your name, phone number and email address (so that you may be notified if changes occur; all information will be held in privacy).

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Cultural Dialogues: Jeffrey Zaslow, Author of The Girls From Ames
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Spend a girls night out at the OFJCC!

From the co-author of The Last Lecture, this moving tribute to female friendships is the inspiring true story of 11 girls and the women they became. Meet the Ames Girls: childhood friends who formed a special bond growing up in Ames, Iowa. Now spread across the country, they share a sweeping and moving story that will resonate with every woman!

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HCSV Annual Dinner, Featuring Tim O'Reilly
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us as at our Annual Dinner, with Special Guest Speaker Tim O'Reilly

Harvard Bio:
Tim graduated from Harvard College in 1975 with a B.A. cum laude in Classics. His honors thesis explored the tension between mysticism and logic in Plato's dialogues.

Professional Bio:
Tim O'Reilly is the founder and CEO of O'Reilly Media, Inc., thought by many to be the best computer book publisher in the world. In addition to Foo Camps ("Friends of O'Reilly" Camps, which gave rise to the "un-conference" movement), O'Reilly Media also hosts conferences on technology topics, including the Web 2.0 Summit, the Web 2.0 Expo, the O'Reilly Open Source Convention, the Gov 2.0 Summit, and the Gov 2.0 Expo. Tim's blog, the O'Reilly Radar, "watches the alpha geeks" to determine emerging technology trends, and serves as a platform for advocacy about issues of importance to the technical community. Tim's long-term vision for his company is to change the world by spreading the knowledge of innovators. In addition to O'Reilly Media, Tim is a founder of Safari Books Online, a pioneering subscription service for accessing books online, and O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, an early-stage venture firm.

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Recent Events

Author Encounters: Noah Alper, Author of Business Mensch
Feb 25, 2010, Thursday, 7:00 PM

As a successful entrepreneur, seven years after its’ creation, Noah’s New York Bagels was sold for $100 million. Business Mensch offers seven accessible strategies to incorporate Judaism’s rich values into one’s life and career.

Come hear Noah Alper talk about the keys to achieving financial success while remaining loyal to timeless values.

Co-sponsored by the Commonwealth Club of California.

HCSF Cleantech Thought Leader Series Presents: "Is Nuclear Power Green Power?"
Jan 21, 2010, Thursday, 6:00 PM

The HCSV invites you to the next installment of the HCSF's Cleantech Thought Leader Series. Join us for an evening presentation and panel discussion with nuclear energy entrepreneurs and investors commercializing the next generation of nuclear-generated electricity with small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology.

Eric Wesoff, Senior Analyst at Greentech Media Research will present findings from his forthcoming report “Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: The Economies of Small” and will moderate the discussion and Q&A with industry leaders.

Confirmed panelists:

-Dr. Paul Lorenzini – Co-Founder & CEO of NuScale Power, an Oregon-based startup aiming to commercialize “small” 45 megawatt multi-application nuclear reactors based on a light water reactor (LWR) concept developed out of a DOE-sponsored research collaboration. NuScale aims to replace economy of scale with “economy of replication,” offering combinable, modular reactors that are completely factory fabricated.

-Michael Shepherd – VP Business Development – B&W Modular Nuclear Energy, LLC, The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W). B&W provides design, engineering, manufacturing, construction and facility management services to the nuclear, renewable and fossil power industries. B&W also makes the B&W mPowerTM, a scalable, modular 125–750 MWe reactor.

-Maurice Gunderson – Venture capitalist with CMEA Capital and Senior Partner in the firm’s Energy & Materials group where he specializes in thermodynamics and energy technologies. Maurice also sits on the board of NuScale Power. Prior to joining CMEA, Maurice co-founded Nth Power, one of the country’s first VC firms devoted to energy technology.

-Jeff Hamel – Senior Project Manager in the Advanced Nuclear Technology Program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Jeff overseas research on deployment of advanced light water reactor (LWR) nuclear plants, development of the Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP) GEN IV technology, and technical and commercial support for integrated spent fuel management strategy.

Meet with the pioneers and learn how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are making nuclear-generated electricity safe and affordable.

Online registration through Wednesday 1/20/2010: Members: $25 | Non-Members: $45 | Walk-ins: $65

Registration includes dinner.

HCSV & The Commonwealth Club Presents: Neuroscientist, Jonah Lehrer, Author of 'How We Decide'
Jan 05, 2010, Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Critically acclaimed science writer Jonah Lehrer explains how the latest research on the brain not only helps us better understand the decisions we make, but helps us make better decisions.

This Columbia University grad and Rhodes Scholar has worked in the lab of Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Eric Kandel and written for The New Yorker, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. How We Decide makes the seemingly abstract subject of the brain relevant and exciting.

Reserve tickets with code 'HCSV' to receive the member discount.

Harvard Men's Basketball vs. Santa Clara
Jan 04, 2010, Monday, 7:00 PM

Please welcome Harvard to Silicon Valley, and cheer them on as they play against the Santa Clara Broncos.

Harvard Men's Basketball is off to a great start to the season. After losing a close battle to top ranked UConn (#13) by six points, Harvard outplayed and upset the B.C. Eagles 74-67. These games highlight Harvard's ability to play with the best in the NCAA. Crimson hopes to continue the level of play going as they start competing in the Ivy League come January. Let's help keep their confidence alive with a win in our backyard. Go Crimson!

TICKET INFORMATION:

Premium Seats: $20
General Admission: $10

-Call 408-554-4660 or purchase online
-Tickets in section 104-105 are behind Harvard's benches

We look forward to cheering on Harvard Men's Basketball with all of you!

Harvard-Yale Game Day
Nov 21, 2009, Saturday, 8:30 AM

Continuing our annual tradition, we'll be joining our area Yale Club for a friendly H-Y Game Day.

Join us at First and Main in Los Altos to watch our Crimson whoop those Bulldogs! Breakfast starts at 8:30 am and the game starts at 9:00 am.

Admission is free & remember to wear your Harvard gear.

Let's go Crimson!

Identifying & Seizing Opportunity in the Emerging Recovery
Nov 18, 2009, Wednesday, 6:00 PM

**EVENT CHANGE: EVERY TICKET SOLD EARNS 1 FREE GUEST TICKET... BUY TODAY AND YOUR GUEST COMES FOR FREE**

Speaker Panel Co-Sponsored by the Palo Alto Area Bar Association.

Reception: 6:00pm, Event: 7-8:30pm

Join a distinguished panel as they discuss and debate scenarios and strategic options for successfully navigating an economic recovery. The discussion will focus on:
-- Gauging the potential timing and shape of a post-recession economic recovery
-- Identifying strategic options in the emerging recovery
-- Identifying options for organic growth and acquisition-led growth
-- Identifying acquisition and exit opportunities for investors and companies

The panel will provide perspectives from various vantage points:
-- Senior executive management
-- Management consulting (strategy, M&A, operations focus)
-- Law (M&A / transactions focus)
-- Investors (VC)

Moderator: John Mack, Independent Management Consultant (formerly with Accenture, Deloitte, and Parthenon Group)

Panelists:
Jennifer Fonner DiNucci, Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Carey Lai, Vice President, Institutional Venture Partners
Krishna Anne, Senior Director, Strategy and Marketing, Advanced Micro Devices
Douglas Park, President, DYP Advisors, Inc.

Los Gatos Second Saturdays Winetasting at James Randall
Nov 14, 2009, Saturday, 12:00 AM

Join us as we celebrate Second Saturdays in Los Gatos with a winetasting and food pairing at Restaurant James Randall.

We'll meet at noon to enjoy tastings of 12 different wines, food from Executive Chefs Ross Hanson and Chris Schloss, a take-home Riedel Wine Glass and a $5 off coupon on any bottle to take home.

The rest of Los Gatos comes alive with food, music and other goodies so be sure to bring the whole family!

Learn more about Second Saturdays at: http://www.losgatoschamber.com/SecondSaturdays.html#discovery

HCSV Monthly Social
Nov 11, 2009, Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Please join the HCSV as we host our monthly HCSV Social at Scotty's in Palo Alto. No speakers, no Q & A’s, and definitely no agenda. Just enjoy an evening of unadulterated networking where you can connect with fellow Harvard graduates.

You don't want to miss it!

"Minds For Sale" Co Sponsored Event with The Commonwealth Club Feat. Jonathon Zittrain
Nov 04, 2009, Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Co-Sponsored Event with The Commonwealth Club, feat. Jonathan Zittrain, Author of "The Future of the Internet - and How to Stop It."

Cloud computing is not just for computers anymore. You can now find as much mindshare as you can afford out in the cloud too - new projects are making the application of human brainpower as purchasable and fungible as additional server rackspace.

What are some of the issues arising as armies of thinkers are recruited by the thousands and millions? Zittrain offers a fascinating (and non-scare-mongering) view of a future in which nearly any mental act can be bought and sold.

Tickets can be bought at the door or reserved ahead of time by calling (408) 280-5530, Code: "Harvard Club."

Martin Fletcher in Conversation with Michael Krasny of NPR’s Forum
Nov 02, 2009, Monday, 7:00 PM

Presented by Oshman Family Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto

Co-sponsored by the Israel Center of the Jewish Community Federation, The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region, and the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley

Martin Fletcher has covered every event of consequence in the Middle East and Africa for the past 30 years. He has received 4 Emmys, an Overseas Press Club award, and the DuPont award. He is currently the NBC News Bureau Chief in Tel Aviv, and he covers the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from Gaza. Join the Palo Alto JCC as it hosts Fletcher in conversation with Michael Krasny of NPR’s Forum.

“Fletcher's new book, Breaking News: A Stunning and Memorable Account of Reporting from Some of the Most Dangerous Places in the World, is a real life adventure story, told by a man who has spent his life bearing witness to the good, the bad and the brutal.” ~Anderson Cooper, CNN

Buy tickets in advance- $25 at the door.

HCSV Volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House of Palo Alto
Oct 26, 2009, Monday, 5:00 PM

Join us as we make dinner for the families and kids staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Palo Alto. Whether you've got a passion for spaghetti & meatballs or want to meet local alums while giving time to a good cause, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

We only have room for a limited number of volunteers, so email president@hcsv.net ASAP to reserve your spot!

Picnic In The Park
Sep 13, 2009, Sunday, 5:00 PM

Bring your kids, pets and a picnic as we enjoy the closing days of summer in one of the South Bay's best parks.

We'll provide tunes and toys for kids & adults alike... come and join the fun!

HCSV Hike at Rancho San Antonio Park
Aug 23, 2009, Sunday, 8:00 AM

Join fellow Harvard hiking enthusiasts on a moderate hike through Rancho San Antonio County Park, located in the foothills below Skyline Ridge.

We'll meet at the Equestrian Parking Lot at 8am. The park gets very busy, so be sure to get there early and try to carpool if possible. Please bring sun protection, water, and any necessary hiking gear.

Directions: From Highway 85, north or south, take the Interstate 280 exit to San Francisco. From Interstate 280, north or south, take the Foothill Boulevard exit and proceed south on Foothill Boulevard approximately .2 miles to Cristo Rey Drive. Turn right on Cristo Rey Drive and proceed .9 miles to the park entrance.

The Next Big Thing in the Mobile World
Aug 05, 2009, Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Join us as we co-sponsor this event on Wednesday, August 5, hosted by the Commonwealth Club, where tech experts will discuss the future of mobile devices and industry advances.

With adoption of wireless handsets approaching 90 percent in the United States, companies are looking for new, innovative ways to connect people and their devices. What will this technology look like and what will it mean for consumers and businesses in terms of devices, network capabilities and integration? Industry experts will discuss the benefits and challenges facing companies as customers and businesses demand more content of higher quality and speed wherever they are and on any device.

Featured Panelists:
Glenn Lurie, President, Emerging Devices Organization, AT&T
Alan Rambam, President, Mobile Behavior
Arun Bhikshesvaran, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Strategy and Marketing, Ericsson
Jason Spero, Vice President and Managing Director, North America, AdMob
Peter Hoddie, CEO, Kinoma
Tim Attinger, Global Head of Product Development, Visa Inc.
Jon Fortt, Senior Writer, Fortune (Moderator)

For more information, please visit:
https://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/open.asp?show=1238

On the day of the event, check-in begins at 6:30 pm, and the program begins at 7:00 pm. Join us too for a post-program informal gathering of HCSV attendees.

Call 408-280-5530 for tickets, and be sure to use the code "Harvard" to get Commonwealth Club member rates. Reserve by August 3rd.

Inaugural HCSV Social
Jul 23, 2009, Thursday, 7:00 PM

Please join the HCSV as we kick off the tradition of a monthly HCSV Social at Blue Chalk. There will be no speakers, no Q & A’s, and definitely no agenda. Just come and enjoy an evening of pure unadulterated networking where you can connect with fellow Harvard graduates and share ideas surrounded in a fun, social environment.

Special Drink of the Month: The Crimson Cooler... you don't want to miss it!

Ivy League Young Alum Mixer
Jul 17, 2009, Friday, 6:00 PM

Young Alums (20s/30s) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools, plus Stanford and MIT, are encouraged to join us for another great evening at the elegant University Club of San Francisco. Our last event drew almost 700 Ivy Leaguers, and this one will be even bigger!

We will have an entire floor, dedicated staff, and a DJ, with drink specials & great food on-site!

$10 Cover charge (cash or check) will be collected per person at the door.

See you all there!

Sake Tasting and Pairing
Jun 28, 2009, Sunday, 6:30 PM

Our second annual sake tasting event returns to Jin Sho, featuring a guided tasting of six premium spring and summer sakes, each custom paired with a delectable seasonal dish prepared by chef-owner Kaneko, formerly of New York City’s famed Nobu restaurant.

Since its opening in December 2007, Jin Sho has received rave reviews for the exceptional quality of its fresh fish, along with its creative interpretations of classic Japanese dishes. We have reserved the entire restaurant for this event.

Miwa Wang, sake-sommelier from True Sake (560 Hayes St, San Francisco), America’s first sake store, will guide us through the mystery and myth surrounding this liberating libation with an introductory ‘Sake 101’ primer. Learn to discern the subtle flavor notes evoked by examples of various sake types and regions, and how they complement different foods. Sakes and books will also be available for purchase.

Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this unique gastronomic treat!

Note that due to a limitation of the software, each attendee must register SEPARATELY.

HAA Global Networking Night & Happy Hour
Jun 23, 2009, Tuesday, 7:00 PM

Kick off the summer with the Harvard Alumni Association's second Global Networking Night on Tuesday, June 23, 2009!

Whether you're exploring new opportunities or making new connections, come welcome recent graduates and meet other area alums for a fun evening of socializing!

Check out http://post.harvard.edu/harvard/alumni/html/globalnetworking_june23.shtml for more information.

Free Admission; Registration closes June 18.

Ivy League Young Alum Mixer
Jan 30, 2009, Friday, 6:00 PM

Young Alums (20s/30s) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools are encouraged to join us for another blow out drinks night at the elegant University Club of San Francisco. Our last event drew almost 700 Ivy Leaguers, and this one will be even bigger!

Welcome to Stanford and MIT who are joining us once again!!

Based on enthusiastic feedback at the last event, we're once again holding the mixer at the spacious University Club! We will have an entire floor, dedicated staff, and a DJ, with drink specials for the night.

Food will also be available on-site!

To cover help cover the cost of the event, we are asking for a $10 dollar cover charge per person at the door. Please only bring cash or check so that we can avoid lines at the entrance!

Since the University Club is doing so much for us, we would like to give them a fair estimate of attendance. Therefore, we ask that you please click "yes," "no," or "maybe." on the registration Evite. {Under "View More Info", click on "Sign Up Here".} A high response rate also helps us keep our privileges with Evite (so even answering "no" or "maybe" helps!).

Spread the word to your Ivy League / Stanford / MIT friends.

Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale... and Stanford and MIT!

See you there!
Jing Nie
Spencer Rhodes
Harvard Club of San Francisco/Harvard Club of Silicon Valley

Parking information:
Go to www.univclub.com and then click on "Parking Map." Our hosts at the University Club tell us that the two garages at Sutter/Stockton and St. Mary's are much cheaper than the other garages.