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		The Law and Economics of Aftermarkets Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012 12:00 AM - 1:30 PM Computer History Museum 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA HCSV proudly co-sponsors (one hour of CA MCLE credit available): THE LAW AND ECONOMICS OF AFTERMARKETS This one-hour course will introduce participants to the basic concepts of aftermarkets, and survey both the state of the law and some open legal questions surrounding survival as an aftermarket player in the modern economy. The presentation will be of special interest to: Developers of Facebook, Android and iPhone Apps Other developers of apps and add-ons Manufacturers of devices with embedded software Investors and analysts interested in these types of companies Attorneys representing any of the above Lunch will be served. Full Description: Aftermarket businesses rest their success on top of someone else’s platform. Until fairly recently, most such businesses clustered in the customization or repair sectors, but software platforms and embedded chips have spread aftermarkets throughout the economy. Today, iPhone apps, Facebook games, universal remote controllers, replacement toner cartridges, and their like all define aftermarkets. From an economic perspective, aftermarket businesses are at the mercy of their platform providers. While some platform providers may prove sympathetic to the needs of their aftermarkets, others may be indifferent, or even antagonistic. What’s worse, platform providers may shift from one posture to another with little advanced notice. The laws governing relationships among platform providers, aftermarket players, and their shared customers are complex, drawing (at a bare minimum) from patent, copyright, antitrust, and contract law. This one-hour course will introduce participants to the basic concepts of aftermarkets, and survey both the state of the law and some open legal questions surrounding survival as an aftermarket player in the modern economy. SPEAKER: Bruce D. Abramson, an expert in the law and economics of technology who holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia and a J.D. from Georgetown, has spent the past twenty-five years helping his clients recognize the value latent in their innovations and intangible assets. His work combines expertise in valuation, strategy, technology assessment, and competitive analysis with experience in patents, copyrights, trade secrets, standards, competitive effects and licenses. Tickets available for $3 to $12, depending on how early you purchase. Enter the PromoCode "HarvardClub" for FREE admission.



		Leadership Workshop: Corporate Governance, Conflicts of Interest, and Ethical Dilemmas Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM The University Club of Palo Alto 3277 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 Leadership Workshop: Corporate Governance, Conflicts of Interest, and Ethical Dilemmas in Alumni Club Service As alumni club leaders, we face conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas, are exposed to external liabilities, and are routinely dealing with issues involving governance. Join fellow Silicon Valley Ivy club leaders for a thought provoking, highly practical discussion of corporate governance and liability issues that your club faces. This seminar will address issues and provide numerous solutions. Topics to be addressed include: 1. Governance and compliance issues • Why governance matters • Non-profit status • Requirements for non-profit organizations • The role of bylaws • Board and club policies 2. Conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas • Identifying conflicts and ethical dilemmas • Sponsorships • Use of club positions for professional gain • Role of the board and officers 3. Liability • Dealing with disputes • General liability • D&O insurance Session Leaders: Douglas Park, JD, PhD is an attorney in Palo Alto specializing in corporate governance, corporate law, and strategy. He brings a background in business and law to address these issues for executives, board members, companies, and investors. Douglas has been mentioned on corporate governance and compliance issues in TheWallStreetJournal.com, Time.com, Corporate Secretary, Reuters, and other leading publications. Stefan Szulc, MBA is a senior vice president with Marsh, the global insurance broker and risk advisor subsidiary of the Marsh & McLennan Companies. Stefan helps companies develop effective risk strategies and has more than 17 years industry experience as a client executive, placement broker, and underwriting manager. Price: $25 (includes light lunch and beverages) Space is limited. RSVP REQUIRED: January 15th To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by January 15th to James von Rittmann DAASVpresident@gmail.com. Please include the first and last name, and Harvard class (if applicable), of each attendee. RSVPs received after January 15th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administration fee.



		Making Your Best First Impression Tuesday, Jan 17, 2012 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Ming's Restaurant and Bar 1717 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Why does your personal image matter? Learn the science behind first impressions. First impressions include verbal and non verbal communication (body language), as well as your dress. Throughout the past decade, dress appropriateness has become a large gray area. When do you wear a suit? When do you wear something a little less formal? We’ll discuss general dress guidelines for both men and women across various industries. You will leave this fun, stimulating session with a greater understanding of the importance of your image and tips to improve your first impressions. SPEAKER: Jenna Ghosheh, founder of Status Image Consulting, is from the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended Cornell University’s world renowned Hotel School and entered a career of hotel operations. She managed large properties such as 3,000 room hotels in Vegas, and turned around smaller distressed properties. Jenna has written several dress code and employee handbooks as well as service manuals. During her hotel operations career, she noticed that all of the appropriate dress advice with staff and friends was making a huge difference in their personal and professional lives. This sparked an interest to further her education in textiles and design, and she launched Status Image Consulting soon thereafter. Jenna now works with individuals and corporations on the art of the first impression and looking your absolute best. Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members Dim Sum lunch included. Other options available for an upcharge. Contact president@hcsv.net for options and pricing.



		HAA Global Networking Night Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Old Pro 541 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 HCSV again hosts the Harvard Alumni Association's Global Networking Night. This is Harvard's biggest networking event. Co-sponsored by the Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance, Bay Area Chapter. No cost to register. Cash bar and food available for purchase. You can also register by sending a message to president@hcsv.net



		Harvard Club of SF Holiday Reunion Party at SF Conservatory of Music Monday, Dec 19, 2011 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM SF Conservatory of Music 50 Oak Street (between Van Ness and Franklin, near Market) San Francisco, CA 94102 (Take BART to Civic Center Station, all MUNI trolleys along Market stop at Civic Center. Some street parking nearby, Symphony Garage, parking l Join hundreds of your fellow alums at the largest HCSF event of the year! In celebration of our newly formed partnership with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, this year's party will be held at their recently designed building in the Civic Center, just a few blocks from Symphony Hall and the Opera House. Chamber music performances featuring some of the best students from the Conservatory as well as by San Francisco's own BELLA Trio (www.bellatrio.us) will take place in the Recital Hall throughout the evening. The recitals, sumptuous heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine tastings from boutique wineries, class- and school- reunions are all included in the price of admission. In addition, look forward to a re-appearance of the Beach Blanket Babylon Harvard Yard Hat, commissioned for the Club to commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the founding of Harvard, and now being resurrected to celebrate the 375th anniversary of our beloved Alma Mater. It promises to be a festive opportunity to greet old friends and to meet new ones - an event not to be missed! Cost: $25 members; $50 non-members. Price includes recitals, heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine tastings; cash bar will also be available. No refunds after 12/13.



		Specialty Coffee Tasting Saturday, Dec 17, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Google 1225 Charleston Avenue Mountain View, CA Please join us at Google on December 17 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a coffee-themed event that will feature: * specialty coffee based espresso drinks and pourover bar * baristas who will practice their craft in preparation for upcoming barista championships * experts who will happily answer any of your coffee-related questions * a short presentation and book-signing by Googler database expert turned world-coffee explorer, Alon Halevy, author of the newly released book The Infinite Emotions of Coffee; Table of Contents, etc may all be viewed at http://www.macchiatone.com and book sold at discount (this visually striking book makes a terrific holiday gift!) This free event will be held at 1225 Charleston Road, Mountain View. No registration fee, but please RSVP to president@harvardclub-siliconvalley.org by Wednesday, December 14. Book Description The Infinite Emotions of Coffee provides a contemporary prism of the drink that so much of the world takes for granted every morning. Technopreneur Halevy's travels to more than 30 countries on six continents shed light on how coffee has shaped and is influenced by different cultures through the bean's centuries-spanning journey of serendipity, intrigue, upheaval, revival, romance and passion. With more than three years of field research, over 180 color photographs, and richly illustrated infographics, this book is an immersive experience that brings alive the enduring allure of coffee and the nuanced emotions of both tradition-bound and avant-garde cafe cultures. Written in an engaging narrative, this travelogue entertains through numerous coffee-related tales from around the world. It celebrates all parts of the inextricably linked global coffee ecosystem, from growers, importers, and roasters to baristas and consumers. Readers will learn about the rich, mysterious and often amusing history of coffee; discover the latest hotbeds of coffee and the complex issues facing the coffee industry today; and meet the worldwide network of inspiringly spirited and passionately committed professionals whose relentless pursuit of excellence are pushing coffee to unprecedented levels of quality. Reviews The histories of communication and coffee's impact on socialization are interconnected. From the combined perspectives of a computer scientist and a coffee culturalist, this book elucidates how coffee conversations have evolved from the age of exploration that characterized the 15th century through the Information Age where the Internet's spheres of influence in the world of coffee continue to expand. --Vint Cerf, Father of the Internet and Chief Internet Evangelist of Google This book is the ultimate celebration of coffee from seed to cup. Bravo! --Alejandro Mendez, 2011 World Barista Champion, El Salvador The scope of this collection of vignettes from around the world is unprecedented in coffee literature. Its greatest strength is its unifying power that brings together all the players in the global coffee community. --Sarah Allen, Editor-in-Chief, Barista Magazine About the Author Alon Halevy leads Google's database research group in Mountain View, California. Prior to joining Google, he was a professor of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle and an entrepreneur who founded two high-tech companies. He is the recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers and a Fellow of the Association of Computing Machinery. He has published over 200 articles in Computer Science and holds multiple patents.



		The Game Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Mike's 150 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 "The Game." No need to add the qualifier "Big" or any other superlative. Come cheer the Crimson as Harvard and Yale face off for the 128th time. This is always a fun time, so wear your Harvard gear unless you want to be mistaken for a Yalie. Alumni and guests will cover their own food and drinks. No registration fee. No need to RSVP.



		Mergers and Acquisitions: The Keys to Success and a Market Update Wednesday, Nov 09, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Quadrus Conference Center 2400 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Quadrus is off of Sand Hill Road. Turn at the light at Saga Lane and drive up the hill towards the center) A Harvard Club event: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Networking reception and registration 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Panel discussion and Q&A Mergers and acquisitions can be complex and difficult, both for buyers and sellers. What should buyers be looking at to create value? How about sellers who are looking to exit at the right time and price? What potential pitfalls and strategies are you overlooking? The discussion will include special considerations in today's challenging economic environment. Whether you are an entrepreneur, corporate development executive, a venture capitalist or private equity investor, or a professional who advises on M&A, you are sure to walk away with the latest thinking on how to make M&A work. CONFIRMED PANELISTS (additional panelists to be confirmed): Owen O'Keeffe, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley \| Investment Banking Division Owen O'Keeffe is a M&A investment banker with 12 years of experience in the technology sector, currently advising clients on M&A strategy and execution in a variety of sub-sectors including software, internet, communications equipment and semiconductors. His transaction experience includes sell-side, buy-side and cross-border M&A advisory, joint venture structuring, activist and hostile defense, LBOs, equity, debt and convertible financings, and debt restructuring. He has been involved in over 50 deals aggregating $45+ billion of value, including 3 of the 10 largest cash M&A deals ever completed in the tech sector. Mr. O'Keeffe holds an AB in Economics from Harvard College. Lawrence Chu, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Larry Chu is a partner in the mergers and acquisitions practice of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. He has represented numerous domestic and foreign public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and corporate finance transactions across various industries, including technology and telecom, biotechnology, oil and gas, industrial products, banking and financial services, and asset management. He has also represented a number of private equity funds in connection with the acquisition of, and investment in, certain public and private portfolio companies, as well as banking clients in connection with their roles as financial advisor and dealer/manager on M&A transactions. Larry holds a B.A. in Commerce and Finance from the University of Western Ontario, and a LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. Steve Singer, Partner, Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co. Steven Singer joined Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co. in 2003 and has more than 26 years experience in venture and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, high net worth individual, corporate and partnership taxation and strategic planning. Prior to joining the firm, Steve was V.P. of Finance for Callixa, an enterprise-based data integration software provider where he was responsible for all corporate finance and accounting issues. Steve holds a B.S. degree in Business from U.C. Berkeley and a Masters degree in taxation from Golden Gate University. Villi Iltchev, Senior Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Salesforce.com. Villi Iltchev is responsible for driving acquisitions and investment strategies for Salesforce.com and has executed key growth acquisitions such as Jigsaw, Heroku, Sitemasher, Etacts, and Navajo Systems. Villi is an experienced Corporate Development professional with years of experience leading M&A, investments, and strategic initiatives. His focus and specialties include corporate finance, divestitures, venture capital, defining inorganic strategy, identifying and evaluating acquisition targets, structuring and negotiating deals, and integrating companies. Prior to Salesforce.com, Villi was the Senior Manager of Strategy and Corporate Development at Hewlett-Packard and Vice President at Merrill Lynch & Co. Villi holds a B.S. in Accounting from Erskine College, a M.P.A. from Clemson University, and his M.B.A. from the University of Virginia. Moderator: Jennifer Lee, Founder and Managing Director, Capstone Advisory Partners Jenn Lee is the founder and managing director of Capstone Advisory Partners, which provides M&A advisory services, capital raises, and private equity offerings. Jenn is a seasoned investment banker and principal investor with a notable track record in investment banking, capital markets, finance, strategy and operations. Lee spent a decade on Wall Street as a senior investment banker where she worked at Goldman Sachs, Jefferies Group, Inc. (previously Broadview Associates) and ThinkEquityPartners. Jenn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. SPONSOR: Morgan Stanley \| Investment Banking Division CO-SPONSOR: Palo Alto Area Bar Association Qualifies for 1.0 hours California MCLE credit.



		Harvard v. Dartmouth Football Game Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Old Pro 541 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 There’s a cool chill in the air. The College hums with activity. This can only mean one thing: football season is here. Harvard and Dartmouth will meet under the lights for the first time at Harvard Stadium at 3pm PST (6pm EST). The game had originally been scheduled for noon but was moved to 6pm after Dartmouth agreed to the switch, providing Ivy football fans with another option to see a night game at the historic Harvard Stadium. Harvard and Dartmouth have squared off 15 times in televised contests, dating back to 1955. The last time the two schools battled with the cameras rolling at Harvard Stadium came in the 2003 season when Dartmouth knocked off the Crimson, 30-16. This year the result will be different! Harvard is 3-1 thus far, and 2-0 in the Ivy League. Join fellow alumni and guests at Old Pro to root on Harvard Football. GO CRIMSON! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No registration fee. RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by October 24th to president@hcsv.net. Please include the first and last name, and Harvard school/class (if applicable), of each attendee. If any attendee is 14 years old or younger, please let us know that too. RSVPs received after October 24th are welcome if space permits. So, please register early!



		Community Service Project: Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula (The Clubhouse) 401 Pierce Road Menlo Park, CA 94301 Please join us for HCSV's second annual volunteer series with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula! Saturday, Oct. 22 (10 a.m .to 1 p.m.): Each volunteer will work with one or two 5th or 8th graders (age-level to be determined by your preference) on either writing personal statements for private school applications or writing and polishing a speech for the upcoming Eighth Grade Youth of the Year scholarship competion. Youth of the Year is a Boys & Girls Club initiative that offers youth an opportunity to share their personal stories while developing writing, public-speaking, and interviewing skills. All participants are outstanding role models for all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs and our communities. Saturday, Oct. 29 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.): Each volunteer will work with one or two 5th or 8th graders on either writing personal statements for private school applications or practicing delivery of Youth of the Year speeches; we will also help students practice interviewing in preparation for both interviewing at private schools and with Youth of the Year judges. Saturday, Dec. 10 (11 .a.m to 1 p.m.): Each volunteer will work with one 5th or 8th graders to finalize their private school applications while BGCP staff work with the students' parents to complete financial aid applications. You can join us for one or more sessions. Please RSVP to: Lara Fox HCSV Community Service Chair larafox@post.harvard.edu About BGCP: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula provides places where young people aged 6-18 are welcome and can belong after school and all day during the summer. At each of the Club's seven sites located in the most challenged areas of Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and Redwood City, California, trained and caring staff and a cadre of volunteers work through a broad range of programs to guide and inspire youth to develop the attitudes and life skills they need to thrive. The Club is regarded as one of the most comprehensive youth development organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.



		New Frontiers in Medical Devices Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Fremont Hills Country Club 12889 Viscaino Place Los Altos Hills, CA 650.948.8261 HBS Healthcare Alumni Association presents New Frontiers in Medical Devices Technology vs. Culture: Do Clinical Trials Dictate Success in the Medical Device Marketplace? Dr. John Adler MD, Vice President, Chief of New Clinical Applications, Varian Medical Systems; Dorothy & TK Chan Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University Charting New Frontiers in Robotic Surgery: Dr. Catherine Mohr, MD, MSME, Director, Medical Research, Intuitive Surgical Inc. In today's financing market, where venture is not funding early stage technology, SBIR grants are a lifeline. Grant decision makers Dr. Michael Weingarten and David Beylin of the NIH’s National Cancer Institute (NCI)’s SBIR Program will share their insights during the networking portion of the event. 5:30 pm: Registration and networking reception 6:30 pm: Dinner promptly begins Dr. John Adler MD is a renowned neurosurgeon, inventor, and entrepreneur. He was appointed Chief of New Clinical Applications and Vice President of Varian Medical Systems Inc. in April 2010. He plays a key role in guiding the development of Varian’s next generation clinical products. Dr. Adler founded Accuray in 1990 and helped develop the CyberKnife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery System. Dr. Adler also serves as Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at Stanford University Medical Center. Prior to joining Stanford, Dr. Adler did a neurosurgical residency at the Brigham & Women's, Children's and Massachusetts General Hospitals in Boston. Dr. Adler holds an AB degree in Biochemistry from Harvard College (1976) and an MD from Harvard University (1980). Dr. Catherine Mohr MD, MSME is an entrepreneur and an expert in developing robotic surgical devices. She is the Director of Medical Research at Intuitive Surgical, a high technology surgical robotics company that makes the “da Vinci” surgical robot. In addition, she is a Consulting Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Stanford School of Medicine where she works with the Goodman Simulation Center in the development of simulation based curricula for teaching clinical skills. Dr. Mohr received her BS and MS in mechanical engineering from MIT and has been involved with numerous startup companies in the areas of alternative energy transportation, computer aided design software, and medical devices. Dr. Mohr graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. She serves as a scientific advisor for several startup companies in Silicon Valley. Advance registration required; no walk-ins.



		Dean William Fitzsimmons in Palo Alto Tuesday, Oct 04, 2011 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sheraton Palo Alto 625 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301 Join the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) and the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley in Palo Alto on October 4 for a luncheon with William Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid for Harvard College; Sally Clark Donahue, director of financial aid for Harvard College; and Marlyn McGrath, director of admissions for Harvard College. Gather with fellow alumni for this opportunity to meet and hear from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid about Harvard College’s return to early admission. $45 for alumni and guests $35 for Harvard Club members $25 for recent graduates (College ’06-'11) Advance registration is required and must be received by September 27.   Registration fees are nonrefundable. Register now (http://alumni.harvard.edu login required) or call 800.654.6494 to learn more.



		Concert and Cocktails with Music@Menlo Sunday, Oct 02, 2011 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Concert: Center for the Performing Arts at Menlo Atherton 555 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA Reception: Menlo School, Stent Family Hall 50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA Registration required by September 30, 2011 Hailed by the New Yorker as "a player of uncommon sensitivity," the virtuosic young pianist Inon Barnatan returns to Music@Menlo for a recital program that explores the palpable awareness of what lies beneath the music. "Darknesse Visible," a seductive program of works for solo piano, includes a work by one of the most exciting composers of the twentieth century, Thomas Adès. The program also features a masterpiece of the solo piano repertoire, Schubert's A Major Piano Sonata. Claude Debussy (1862–1918) Suite bergamasque (1905) Thomas Adès (b. 1971) Darknesse Visible (1992) Maurice Ravel (1875–1937) Gaspard de la nuit (1908) Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) Fantasy on Peter Grimes (1972) (arr. Stevenson) Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Sonata in A Major, D. 959 (1828) Artist Inon Barnatan, piano



		Healthier Women, Stronger Societies. A New Initiative with HSPH Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011 12:00 AM - 1:30 PM Michaels At Shoreline Restaurant 2960 Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, California $20 members, $40 non-members (lunch included); HSPH alumni at member rate... Professor Ana Langer, MD, Director and Priva Agrawal, MD, MPH, Acting Director of Research and Development Healthier Women, Stronger Societies: Advancing the Global Women and Health Agenda Women and Health Initiative, Harvard School of Public Health Investments in health and the empowerment of women are investments in social and economic development. To realize the potential of women as drivers of change and full contributors to stronger societies, we must address the most neglected and urgent women's health issues, such as maternal mortality, which far too many women in the world's poorest communities still face today, and move on to focus on the empowerment of women as users and producers of health care. Drs. Langer and Agrawal will describe the unique mission of the Women and Health Initiative and discuss the innovative tools and approaches they are developing and implementing to address the main challenges in this complex field. Join them to hear about their vision and specific projects.



		Hedge Funds: An Overview and Market Update Wednesday, Sep 14, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Bank Leumi USA 2000 University Drive Palo Alto, CA 94303 Money is pouring back into the hedge fund market from both institutional and private investors worldwide at a double digit pace. Despite the bad rap that rubbed off on the industry from Bernie Madoff (who didn’t actually run a hedge fund), the industry passed $2 trillion in assets under management in Q1 of 2011, now constituting almost 50% of all alternative asset fund investments (by contrast, venture capital firms represent only about 10%). What’s driving this resurgence? The enticing combination of liquidity, yield, and controlled risk. Whether you’re just interested in learning the basics of the hedge fund industry, or are an experienced investor seeking the latest information on style strategies and due diligence on funds, join us for a timely update on this important asset sector. CONFIRMED PANELISTS (additional panelists to be announced): Howard Coleman, Managing Director, Coldstream Capital Howard Coleman has served as a Managing Director of Genesee Investments, a hedge fund-of-funds family founded in 1983, and is a Partner in Coldstream Capital Management, a provider of investment management and family office services. He is involved in the asset allocation, manager selection and monitoring, and construction of Genesee’s hedge fund portfolio. Before joining Genesee in 1997, Mr. Coleman was a partner in the law firm of Riddell Williams. Mr. Coleman is a 1984 Graduate of the University of Washington Law School (with Honors), and a 1975 graduate from Antioch College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Mr. Coleman also is a member of the Board of Governors of Antioch University where he serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee and as a member of the Audit and Executive Committees. Mr. Coleman is also currently a member of the Washington State Bar Association's Securities Law Committee and is the 2011 Chair of the Northwest Securities Institute. Laura Roden, Managing Director, VC Prive LLC Laura Roden is the founder and managing director of VC Privé, LLC. VC Privé is a boutique investment bank that raises money for high quality alternative asset funds, such as venture capital funds, hedge funds, and distressed debt funds. VC Privé specializes in marketing funds to private investors, such as high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments, and independent financial advisors. Ms. Roden received her undergraduate degree from Harvard/ Radcliffe and her MBA from Harvard Business School, where she was elected by the faculty to the Century Club. She holds Series 7, 66 and 79 licenses to sell securities and provide investment advisory services. SPONSORED BY: Bank Leumi USA



		Context & Cocktails with Music@Menlo Saturday, Jul 30, 2011 5:30 PM The Garden Court Hotel 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto and The Center for the Performing Arts at Menlo Atherton High 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton Organized jointly for the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, the Harvard Club of San Francisco, and the Cornell Club Members of HCSV and co-sponsoring orgs: $65 Non-members: $80 Join Music@Menlo for an engaging evening of conversation, cocktails, great music, and great company! Saturday July 30, 2011 5:30 p.m.: Reception and conversational program The Garden Court Hotel 520 Cowper Street, Palo Alto 8:00 p.m.: Veiled Symphonies, Concert Program The Center for the Performing Arts at Menlo Atherton 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton Begin the evening at the Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto for a reception and pre-concert conversation. David Finckel, Music@Menlo Artistic Co-Director, Co-Director of the Chamber Music Society at Lincoln Center in New York, and cellist of the nine-time Grammy award winning Emerson quartet, will engage participants in a conversation with Patrick Castillo, composer and Artistic Administrator of both Music@Menlo and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, to discuss the context and content of the evening’s concert program. David and Patrick’s discussion will be moderated by Brian Newhouse, Managing Director of Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media’s classical programming. Following the reception, travel two miles to the Center for the Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton and enjoy premium seats for Music@Menlo’s Concert Program III: Veiled Symphonies, featuring works by Brahms, Vivaldi, and Schumann and Bach, performed by the world’s leading chamber musicians. Tickets for this evening are $65 per HCSV member and include the pre-concert talk with a hosted food and beverage reception, premium seats in the venue for the concert, and parking at both venues. Join Music@Menlo for an engaging evening of conversation, cocktails, great music, and great company!



		Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, under Any Circumstance Thursday, Jul 28, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM Ming's 1700 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Dinner and networking 7:00 to 8:00 pm: Program 8:00 to 8:15 pm: Q&A Retired Federal Agent Interviewer & Interrogator, Janice Niederhofer, will present cutting-edge tools and technologies you need to connect in business, whether it be prospects, clients, employees or business associates. In a fun and entertaining style, Janice offers high-impact, content-rich tools, strategies, and a common sense approach that arm you with a tactical advantage over your competitors, including proven techniques that let you create a positive first impression, build connection, and improve your business relationships quickly and effectively. Key Takeaways: Positively persuade and influence those around you Perception - it can make or break a deal 3 musts for managing conflict Ms. Niederhofer has a 29 year law enforcement history both nationally and internationally serving in the capacity as an undercover agent, hostage negotiator, SWAT team member, interviewer/interrogator and communications specialist. She has trained police officers, special agents and attorneys from every Federal Agency such as DEA, CIA, FBI, SS, HLS, DOD as well as state and local law enforcement agencies around the country. She now shares her wealth of information with corporations, businesses and entrepreneurs who are seeking an edge in today's challenging world.strategies to enhance your communication skills with colleagues, potential clients, and in your professional life. NOTE: Capacity is limited for this event, so register to ensure your spot.



		HAA Global Networking Night Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM British Bankers Club 1090 El Camino Real Menlo Park, CA 94025 Please join the Harvard Alumni Association, regional Harvard Clubs, and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) worldwide for Global Networking Night on Tuesday, June 21, 2011! This unique event brings alumni together on one night, in cities around the world. It is a special opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and current students from across the University. Build new connections, reconnect with classmates, share your experiences with students, and welcome recent graduates to your city. Tap into the power of the network! Look for us upstairs in the private room (no host bar). Registration is online only. Please register by the June 14 deadline.



		All Ivy Sailing Day at Olympic Circle Sailing Club Sunday, Jun 19, 2011 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Olympic Circle Sailing Club One Spinnaker Way Berkeley, CA The 34th America's Cup is coming to the Bay Area. Yet less than 12% of us have actually been sailing on the Bay. As future Cup hosts, we owe it to ourselves to have at least minimal knowledge and experience about this exciting extreme pastime as well as our local environs. Whether you're a novice, or have actually spent time 3 sheets to the wind at sea, there's lots to learn and enjoy. Join fellow Harvard and Ivy League alumni of all ages, and their families, for a “Day on the Bay” which will have something for everyone — a lecture, BBQ, sailing, kite flying, volleyball, and even a jumpy house for the kids (and inspired alumni). Kick back with an entertaining and educational lecture by OCSC founder and president, Anthony Sandberg, on "Secrets of the San Francisco Bay", where answers to some of the following will be revealed: • What's the average depth of the Bay? (The answer may shock you) • Did Capt. Morgan officially serve in any Navy? • Does anyone remember the Salty Dog Rag? • What's the difference between “yar” and “yawl” and "ya'll" and "yale"? • Why did the Army Corp of Engineer's proposed filling in the Bay in the 1950's? • If someone yells "Jibe Ho" at my wife, should I take offense? Sailing Attendees interested in some sailing time will be pleased to know that time on the water is available. Skippered, 6-person boats will be made available for $20 per person per hour. (Boats must be reserved in advance.) This picnic is for all alumni of Ivy League schools and their families. RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, please RSVP by Thursday, June 16th to president@harvardclub-siliconvalley.org. Please include the first and last name, and Harvard class (if applicable), of each attendee, and whether that person wants to sail, plus life vest size (indicate men's or women's). RSVPs received after Thursday, June 16th are welcome, but must pay an additional $10 administrative fee. Young Alum Member: $15 Member: $20 Non-Member: $35 Children ≤14 yo: $10 (Sailing is an additional $20 per person/hour.) Payment details coming shortly.



		Crisis dynamics: Humanitarian applications of information technologies Tuesday, Jun 07, 2011 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Westin Palo Alto 675 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94301 The Harvard Club of Silicon Valley and the Alumni Association of the Harvard School of Public Health will host a talk by Michael vanRooyen and Jennifer Leaning from the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and the Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights. Poverty, oppression, wars, and disasters constitute major threats to the welfare and well-being of millions of people throughout the world. The mechanisms for this combined assault on vulnerable populations are complex and changing rapidly. In the face of the mounting need, assessment and response capacities are proving increasingly inadequate--as the wars in Congo and Darfur, the 2010 disasters in Haiti and Pakistan, the unfolding crisis in Sudan, and the intractable tragedy of maternal and child mortality demonstrate all too clearly. Harvard University is well underway in building the scholarly apparatus for analyzing and addressing these complex assaults on the human community. Along with other efforts at Harvard, the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative and the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights are creating the knowledge base for anticipatory response and effective intervention. Michael VanRooyen and Jennifer Leaning will describe how these two centers of engagement are preparing the next generation of practitioners and academics to take the lead in understanding and improving conditions for people trapped in worldwide cycles of crisis and deprivation. This event is free of charge. Sponsored by DYP Advisors



		Making an Impact Through Philanthropy and Non-profit Organizations Wednesday, Jun 01, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation 2121 Sand Hill Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 At the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Sharon Park Drive. Look for the driveway along Sand Hill marked 2121. 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Registration, networking, hors d'ouevres and refreshments 7:00 to 8:30 pm: Presentation and Q&A 8:30 to 9:00 pm: Further networking Have you thought about getting involved in philanthropy or non-profit organizations, but don't know how to get started? What planning issues do aspiring philanthropists need to consider? How can you identify and contribute to non-profits that interest you? Learn insightful tips from people who have successfully taken the plunge. Meet others who are interested in serving and making a positive impact. This promises to be an inspiring evening. CONFIRMED PANELISTS: Perla Ni, Founder and CEO, Great Non-Profits Perla Ni has executive experience in corporate, academic and nonprofit sectors. She was the founder and former publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review, the leading journal on nonprofit management and philanthropy. While at the Review, she also launched the Review's successful website and blog. Prior to her work at SSIR, Ni co-founded Grassroots Enterprise, later acquired by global public relations firm, Edelman. A frequent speaker on nonprofits and philanthropy, Ni continues to blog at SSRI. She has a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She has been named a "Top Game Changer" by the Huffington Post. Bill Unger, Partner Emeritus, Mayfield Fund Bill Unger joined Mayfield in 1984. Bill was an early investor in such industry leaders as Sandisk, Silicon Architects, Calico Commerce, nChip, Newport Communications, Simplex Solutions, Verplex Design Systems, and Excess Bandwidth Corporation. He continues to advise privately held companies. Bill has always dedicated time to philanthropic activities. Currently he serves as a board member of Samasource, CARE USA, The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, and is on the advisory boards of the Dean of Engineering of The University of California at Berkeley, the Dean of Engineering of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Environmental Entrepreneurs, the Global Philanthropy Forum, and the Entrepreneurs Foundation. Eric Weaver, founder and CEO of Opportunity Fund Eric has combined his background as a community organizer with an education from Stanford Business School to develop an innovative not-for-profit financial institution that uses market principles to effect systemic change. Under his leadership, Opportunity Fund has grown into one of the nation’s largest and most effective microfinance institutions, with an emphasis on both savings and credit. Opportunity Fund operates one of the nation’s largest Individual Development Account (IDA) programs, is a leading provider of micro-loans to entrepreneurs in California, and has a robust community real estate finance unit. In 2006, Eric was named one of the first seven recipients of the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award, awarded to individuals who are successfully tackling some of California’s most challenging problems. In addition, the Skoll Foundation has twice selected Opportunity Fund for the Skoll Award for Innovation in Silicon Valley; and the Small Business Administration named Eric Weaver its Financial Services Advocate of the Year in 2006. Eric is a graduate of Harvard College. Julia Love, Adobe Systems Julia Love is the Employee Engagement Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility at Adobe. Formerly, she was the Associate Director of The Volunteer Center Serving San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. In addition to oversight of The Volunteer Center’s Consulting and Training Practice and Volunteer Services, Julia led the Bay Area Corporate Volunteer Council. In this capacity, she regularly consulted with leading corporations on the strategic development of their employee involvement programs. In 2006, Julia led a field-wide effort to standardize the language and means of measuring corporate volunteer programs. Prior to joining The Volunteer Center in 2001, Julia served as the Program Director for The Management Center. Her program development and management experience includes work with boards of directors, executive development trainings, and training curriculum development for both corporate and nonprofit audiences. Julia served as Chair of the Corporate Volunteer Council Advisory Council for HandsOn Network. She served for six years on the board of Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly. Julia earned her bachelor's degree at the University of California at Berkeley and received her Masters of Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco. The event will be $15 for employees of non-profit organizations. If you register online at the standard rate, please bring notification to the door and we will take care of your refund.



		HCSV Annual Dinner, Featuring William H. Draper III Thursday, May 12, 2011 6:00 PM Cabana Hotel 4290 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Networking and cash bar 7:00 to 7:45 pm: Buffet dinner, installation of officers, and program 7:45 to 8:30 pm: Talk by William H. Draper, III, and Q&A 8:30 to 9:00 pm: Further networking William H. Draper III is one of the West Coast's first venture capitalists and the founder of Sutter Hill Ventures in Palo Alto, California. Former Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and Undersecretary General of the United Nations, he is currently the General Partner of the venture capital companies Draper Richards L.P., Draper Investment Company, and Draper International. Draper is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the President's Council on International Activities at Yale University. In 2005, he received the Vision Award from SD Forum and was inducted into the Dow Jones Venture Capital Hall of Fame. In 2006, he received the Silicon Valley Fast 50 Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2009, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Business Forum. Draper holds a BA from Yale and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His book The Startup Game will be available for purchase and signing. Early bird pricing through May 1, 2011: $60 HCSV members/$75 non-members Regular pricing beginning May 2, 2011: $75 HCSV members/$90 non-members



		Book Signing with Dr. Michio Kaku Monday, Mar 28, 2011 7:00 PM Cubberley Community Theatre 4000 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306 6:30 pm: Check-In 7:00 pm: Program 8:00 pm: Book Signing No one has used the revelations of science fiction to explain the realities of science more than Dr. Michio Kaku, who takes us on a fast-forward look at tomorrow. Based on interviews with over 300 of the world's top scientists who are already inventing the future in their labs, Dr. Kaku reveals the lives we'll be leading tomorrow. Prepare yourself for the internet being embedded in your contact lenses, the ability to rearrange shapes of objects, nanotechnology monitoring your health and home, elevators to space and even spaceships powered by lasers. Dr. Kaku is host of Science Fantastic, Professor of Physics at the City College of New York, and author of Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100 On March 28, come meet the scientist and television star who makes science understandable and the future visible.



		Jonathan Byrnes, author of Islands of Profits in a Sea of Red Ink Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 7:00 PM Ming's 1700 Embarcadero Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Registration, dinner, networking 7:00 to 8:00 pm: Talk and Q&A 8:00 to 8:30 pm: Further networking Jonathan L. S. Byrnes will speak about his new highly-acclaimed book, Islands of Profits in a Sea of Red Ink, which has been named Best Book of 2010 by Inc. Magazine. Jonathan is a Senior Lecturer at MIT, where he has taught at the graduate level and in executive programs for over 15 years. He has authored over one hundred books, articles, cases, notes, and expert submissions. He wrote a monthly column on managing profitability, called "The Bottom Line," in the Harvard Business School’s Working Knowledge e-newsletter for four years. Jonathan holds a DBA from Harvard Business School and is past president of the Harvard Alumni Association (2007-08). "Jonathan’s rare combination of academic’s insight and practitioner’s experience has enabled him to create a series of important business innovations that have really worked." — Roy Shapiro Philip Caldwell Professor of Business Administration and former Senior Associate Dean, Harvard Business School "Jonathan Byrnes has just advanced the field of management in one evolutionary volume. If profitability is your goal, you can’t afford not to read this book." — Robert Kraft, President, FOX Music After the talk, Jonathan will be available for signing books, which can be found at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. This event is co-sponsored by HCSF. HCSF members can receive member pricing. If you are an HCSF member, please register as a guest. You will receive a $5 refund at the door.



		Sarah Rose: For All the Tea in China Thursday, Feb 10, 2011 7:00 PM Oshman Family Jewish Community Center 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 In 1848, the British East India Company engaged Robert Fortune, a Scottish botanist, to make a clandestine trip into the Chinese interior—a territory forbidden to foreigners—to steal closely guarded secrets of tea horticulture and manufacturing. This remarkable account of Fortune’s journeys combines history, geography, botany and adventure into one of the most daring acts of corporate espionage in history. Sarah Rose holds degrees from Harvard and the University of Chicago and has worked as a journalist for several newspapers. She will make her TV debut in August as part of a reality show depicting the joys of Jewish dating in Manhattan. Tickets will be $12 for members and students and $17 for non-members, up to 24 hours in advance. Tickets will be $22 at the door, space permitting. Co-sponsored by the Commonwealth Club of Silicon Valley and the Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, Beth Am Congregation and Sequoia-Hadassah, Palo Alto and Bay Area Chapters. To obtain member pricing, please write in "HCSV" when you register.



		Socially Responsible Investing: Can you change the world and make money? Tuesday, Feb 08, 2011 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hosted by Jorge Del Calvo (MA and JD ’81) at: Pillsbury Law 2475 Hanover St Palo Alto, CA 94304 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Registration and networking 7:00 to 8:30 pm: Panel discussion and Q&A 8:30 to 9:00 pm: Further networking Can you align your philanthropic or social goals with your investing activities? What are the choices and tradeoffs involved? Join us for a thought provoking series of short presentations followed by your Q&A with these experts in the diverse field of socially responsible investing: The investment advisor's point of view: Patricia Farrar-Rivas, Cofounder & CEO, Veris Wealth Partners Patricia Farrar-Rivas is a founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Veris Wealth Partners. Veris is a wealth management firm founded by five partners, each who have nearly two decades of experience in the field of sustainable finance. Prior to Veris, Patricia launched Frank, Rimerman Advisors a subsidiary of the Silicon Valley-based public accounting firm, Frank, Rimerman + Co. Patricia is a advisory board member of the Envestnet, a leading provider investment solutions for independent financial advisors, and the principle consultant to the Envestnet Sustainability Platform. She is also a board member of As You Sow, a non-profit organization promoting corporate responsibility. Patricia is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) and a Certified Investment Strategist (CIS). The indexer’s point of view: Patrick Geddes, Chief Investment Officer & Director of Quantitative Research, Aperio Group Aperio develops a customized set of environmental, social, and governance screens for creating and scoring a universe of companies against an individual client's values. Prior to joining Aperio Group, Patrick was the Chief Financial Officer of Morningstar, Inc. and previously Morningstar's Director of Quantitative Research. He has taught numerous courses in graduate-level finance at the University of California Berkeley Extension. Patrick received his MBA, with Honors, from the University of Chicago. The investor’s point of view: John Jonson, Partner & Managing Director, Capricorn Investment Group Capricorn Investment Group is the family office of Jeff Skoll, the first president of eBay. Everything Capricorn does is guided by the concept of "principled investing". Before joining Capricorn, John was CFO for Sanderling Ventures; Director of Finance with Iospan Wireless; and Corporate Program Manager with Cisco Systems. John is on the Board of Trustees and Chairman of Finance & Investment Committee of the Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, where he received his MBA in International Business with high honors. He previously earned BAs in Public Policy and Psychology from Duke University. Moderated by Laura Roden, Founder, VC Privé LLC VC Privé is an investment bank whose clients are alternative asset funds including VC funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, and distressed debt funds, some of which follow “socially responsible” strategies. VC Privé helps accredited individuals, institutional investors, and money managers identify and gain access to alternative funds that meet their goals. Laura is a graduate of both Harvard/Radcliffe and Harvard Business School. About the sponsor. . . Sponsor Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is a full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors.



		HCSF presents "Alchemist Series Panel Discussion, Jan 26" Wednesday, Jan 26, 2011 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Greenberg Traurig's San Francisco Office 153 Townsand St, Fl 8 San Francisco, CA 94107 (Between 2nd St and 3rd St) 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Founders Hookup – Speed Dating for High Caliber Internet Entrepreneurs 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Networking & 1:1 sessions with corporate attorney Todd Rumberger 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Panel Discussion The Alchemist Series team will be holding the third Alchemist Series panel discussion on Wednesday, January 26 at Greenberg Traurig's San Francisco office in SoMA. Please join us for the panel on How to Fundraise. It will be a fantastic panel for any entrepreneur thinking about their first capital raise or the angel vs VC route. Our panelists are Patrick Chiang (Five Apes), Howard Hartenbaum (August Capital) and Naval Ravikant (AngelList) and the panel is moderated by Ravi Belani (startup advisor & investor). The Alchemist Series is a six part speaker series to accelerate the transformation of hackers into entrepreneurs. The events are panel-driven discussions exploring significant milestones in the trajectory of the development of a business. The intent is to provide a toolkit to become the founder of a successful startup. Please see here for more information about the panelists and to register for the event. Registration at the door will be $70, so please register in advance!



		HAA Presents: Harvard College ReConnect Friday, Jan 21, 2011 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM The Westin San Francisco Market Street 50 Third St San Francisco, CA 94103 Harvard College ReConnect, presented by the Harvard Alumni Association and the Harvard College Fund, is a new flagship event designed for the Harvard community in the West. The event will feature seminars with top faculty, an insider’s update from Cambridge, and opportunities to learn from and network with alumni, faculty, parents, and friends of Harvard College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Drew Gilpin Faust, president of Harvard University and Lincoln Professor of History, will launch Harvard College ReConnect as we celebrate the vibrant Harvard community in the West. Other speakers will include: John Briscoe Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Environmental Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Professor of the Practice of Environmental Health in the Harvard School of Public Health John Y. Campbell Morton L. and Carole S. Olshan Professor of Economics and Harvard College Professor Glenda R. Carpio Professor of English and African and African American Studies For more details and to register for the event, please visit Harvard College ReConnect. An early bird special ($10 off listed ticket prices) will be available through December 20.



		Can personalized medicine fulfill its promise? Monday, Jan 17, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Scott's Seafood 855 El Camino Real #1 Palo Alto, CA 94301 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Dinner and networking 7:00 to 8:30 pm: Panel discussion and Q&A Ten years have passed since the first human genome was sequenced and the era of personalized molecular medicine was ushered in with great fanfare. The principal promise was and is simple: the right drug for the right patient at the right dose. Another equally compelling benefit is more efficient drug development. To date, this promise remains largely unrealized. This panel discussion will examine why and how personalized medicine can realize its promise. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: George Church, PhD, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, and Professor of Health Sciences and Technology, Harvard and MIT George Church is a pioneer in the field of genomics. With Walter Gilbert he developed the first direct genomic sequencing method in 1984 and helped initiate the Human Genome Project in 1984 while he was a Research Scientist at newly-formed Biogen Inc. He invented the broadly-applied concepts of molecular multiplexing and tags, homologous recombination methods, and DNA array synthesizers. Technology transfer of automated sequencing & software to Genome Therapeutics Corp. resulted in the first commercial genome sequence, (the human pathogen, Helicobacter pylori) in 1994. He initiated the Personal Genome Project (PGP) in 2005 and research on synthetic biology. He is director of the U.S. Department of Energy Center on Bioenergy at Harvard & MIT and director of the National Institutes of Health (NHGRI) Center of Excellence in Genomic Science at Harvard, MIT & Washington University. He has been advisor to 22 companies. He holds a BA in Zoology and Chemistry from Duke University and a PhD from Harvard in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Alex de Winter, PhD, Partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures Alex de Winter has a background in bioscience and technology development. A Partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures, he evaluates investments in the areas of life sciences and personalized medicine. He joined Mohr Davidow in 2009 after working at two life science start-ups. Alex graduated magna cum laude from Amherst College, earned a PhD in Chemistry from Stanford University, and received an MBA with honors from UC Berkeley. Brandon Steele, VP of Commercial Operations, IncellDx Brandon Steele leads IncellDx's efforts to commercialize its products. Brandon has experience developing product lines covering the entire clinical process from initial drug discovery to disease diagnosis and therapuetic monitoring. IncellDx is a molecular diagnostics company that works on diseases such as HIV/AIDs, HPV/Cervical Cancer, hepatitis, organ transplant infections, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Brandon holds a BS in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Liz Lison, Advocea LLC Liz is an independent regulatory affairs and compliance consultant based in California. She has over 20 years experience in the IVD industry, most recently working with early stage companies on cutting-edge diagnostics with companies who include the Laboratory Developed Tests as part of their business model. She is experienced in developing early stage regulatory strategy and quality system implementation for startup companies allowing them to build compliant operations and to shorten time to commercialization of their first product. Prior to setting up her own consultancy company, she was VP of Regulatory Affairs at Aviir, Director of Regulatory Affairs at XDx, VP of Operations at Naxcor and VP of Customer Service Operations at PharmChem. She also held a number of sales and product management positions at Syva UK. Liz has a BS in Medical Science from Bradford University, UK. Mara Aspinall, Chief Executive Officer, On-Q-ity, Inc. Mara Aspinall is the Chief Executive Officer of On-Q-ity, an innovative personalized medicine company focused on transforming cancer lifecycle management through diagnostics. Before being recruited to On-Q-ity, Mara was previously president of Genzyme Genetics, a leading provider of testing in the oncology and reproductive markets. An active participant in the healthcare policy community, Mara is a Director of the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC), a founding Director of the European Personalized Medicine organization (EPEMED), as well as an active member of the Federal Secretary of Health and Human Services’ Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health and Society. Mara currently holds an appointment as lecturer in health care policy at Harvard Medical School and is a Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Mara co-authored, "Realizing the Promise of Personalized Medicine" in the Harvard Business Review and, most recently, was named one of the 2010 "100 Most Inspiring People in Life Sciences" by PharmaVOICE Magazine. MODERATOR: Girish Putcha, MD, PhD, Adjunct Faculty in Pathology at Stanford Medical School Girish is an adjunct faculty member in molecular pathology at Stanford Medical School. Previously, at Panorama Capital and RiverVest Venture Partners, he focused on the life sciences, helping lead new investments and managing existing portfolio companies. Prior to that, Girish served as medical director at Aviir, in clinical development at CardioDx, and as part of the founding team at VeraCyte, all venture-funded personalized medicine companies focused on different indications in cardiology and oncology. Girish is a pathologist subspecializing in molecular diagnostics at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he currently serves as adjunct faculty. He holds an M.D. and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Washington University School of Medicine, an M.A. in Medical Law & Ethics and an M.Sc. in the History of Medicine from the University of London and the Wellcome Institute as a Marshall Scholar, and a B.A. in Health Policy, with a concentration in Biochemistry, from Rice University. About the sponsor. . . Sponsor Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP is the third largest IP firm nationwide with specialized expertise in the area of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, rights of publicity, unfair competition, and related litigation and licensing.



		Worlds in Collision? East Meets West: Doing Business and Investing in Asia Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM Morrison & Foerster LLP 755 Page Mill Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304 Hear from a panel of senior executives who have decades of experience in growing businesses organically and via acquisitions in China, Japan, Korea, and elsewhere in Asia. The panel will discuss best practices for Asian market development and deal execution in an interactive discussion that will be moderated by an expert with over 16 years of on-the-ground current experience in China and Japan. Topics Will Include: Best Practices for Success in Key Asian Markets Market & Channel Development Government Relations Learning from China Internal Controls Investing & Partnering Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures Mergers & Acquisitions Avoiding Opaque Diligence Maximizing Synergies for Win/Win Realities of a Resurgent China Legal and Ethical Challenges Partner Selection & Diligence Protecting IP FCPA and local regulation Invited Speakers: C.S. Park Former Chairman and CEO Maxtor Corporation and Hynix Semiconductor Richard S. Hill Chairman and CEO Novellus Systems Inc. Richard J. Char Senior Managing Director Regent Pacific Management Kirk Hanson Executive Director Markkula Center for Applied Ethics Charles C. Comey (Moderator) Partner Morrison & Foerster Registration: 11:30 am to Noon Program: Noon to 2:00 pm (Lunch will be served.) Please see link below to register online. On the registration form you will see a section for "Additional Information" near the bottom. Please enter "HCSV" or "Harvard Club of Silicon Valley" so that we may properly track Harvard alums and their guests. For more information, please contact: pamarketing@mofo.com (650) 813-5746



		Harvard-Yale Game Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Dan Brown's Lounge & Sports 4141 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 Come join us to watch The Game, meet old friends and make new ones. Our friends from Yale will be joining us again, so we need lots of Crimson to out-shout and out-sing them!



		HCSV Networking Night Thursday, Nov 18, 2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Scotty's 548 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA 94301 Networking night returns! Come out and meet Harvard alums new and old.



		Quarterly Meeting of the Harvard Angels Thursday, Nov 18, 2010 5:00 PM Gunderson, Dettmer Offices 1200 Seaport Blvd Redwood City, CA 94063 The perpetual entrepreneurial spirit and exciting technology innovations in Silicon Valley continue to produce terrific companies and outstanding opportunities - even in challenging economic times. Join alumni, classmates and fellow angel investors, as part of the Harvard Angels, to watch presentations from some of the most promising early stage start-ups in Silicon Valley. At the meeting, our group will hear short presentations from several early-stage start-ups (including companies started by HBS and Harvard alumni entrepreneurs) that can benefit from our advice and/or investment as they seek early stage capital. With more companies expected to present than ever before, you are likely to find some in your area of interest. Please see RSVP link below for more information and registration. Member pricing is for HBSA/NC members only.



		HCSV Community Service Project at Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula Saturday, Oct 30, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula 401 Pierce Road Menlo Park CA 94025 After a wonderful time helping the kids with their school applications, we return to the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula. You will help the Scholar of the Year candidates prepare to give their speeches and/or help them prepare to interview with the judges. You can join us this time even if you could not make the last session. Please RSVP or direct questions to Lara Fox at lfox@bgcp.org.



		All Ivy Halloween Mixer sponsored by Harvard, INSEAD, and Yale Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Nuit Blanche 41 Sutter Street San Francisco CA 94104 Harvard, INSEAD, and Yale are joining forces to host an All-Ivy Happy Hour. Please join us at Nuit Blanche, exquisite private location in the heart of Financial District. Network and make new friends at the chic venue with the view of San Francisco. This event is exclusively hosted for graduates of: Berkeley, Brown, Caltech, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Kellogg, MIT, Penn, Princeton, INSEAD, Stanford and Yale. The event will cost $10 including appetizers. Please RSVP early! Space is limited and only the first 250 RSVPs will be accepted. As we are approaching Halloween, "Nuit Blanche" management has kindly agreed to donate part of the bar proceeds to California Youth Connection (CYC), a statewide nonprofit supporting foster children. Nuit Blanche is located at 41 Sutter St (with a 2nd entrance at 564 Market St). There are several parking garages available within a few blocks' radius.



		The Art of Tea: An Exclusive Private Tasting of Rare and Fine Teas Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 6:30 PM Imperial Tea Court Ferry Building Market Place 1 Ferry Building Plaza, #27 San Francisco, CA 94111 You are invited to join colleagues from the Cambridge and Harvard alumni associations to experience examples of the world’s rarest and costliest teas, including jin jun mei, a black tea whose auction prices in China exceed thousands of dollars per pound. This tea has been flown in especially for the event and has been donated by fellow alum, Niki Santo, for the group’s enjoyment. International tea expert, Roy Fong, will present and prepare several exquisite examples of famous Chinese teas from and will discuss the history, variety, and culture surrounding this beverage found in households around the world yet steeped in lore, mystery, and complexity. Different preparation methods, including the use of a gaiwan and gong fu style tea preparation will be demonstrated to show how to coax the best flavor from tea. Traditionally in China, literate people would gather at tea houses and tea gardens to discuss poetry, art, music, and culture while enjoying tea—creating a wonderful aesthetic and intellectual experience. Come and join with your colleagues in recreating and celebrating this tradition. $20 Early Registration, before 9:00 PM on September 24 $25 Regular Registration, until October 14 $35 Late Registration, until October 21 (subject to availability) The event will be limited to 30 participants and spaces are expected to fill quickly. For questions please contact Niki V. Santo, '00.



		Should Californians (YOU!) Legalize Marijuana? Thursday, Oct 14, 2010 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Comerica Bank 250 Lytton Avenue Palo Alto, CA The Harvard Club of Silicon Valley and the Palo Alto Area Bar Association are pleased to have two prominent speakers debate the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. Educate yourself for Proposition 19! FOR Dr. Joseph McNamara, a Hoover Institution Fellow and former San Jose Police Department Chief. Harvard Law School, '69; Doctorate of Policy Analysis, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, '73. AGAINST Don Anders, former San Jose Police Department Deputy Chief. Moderator: Roger Royse, Royse Law Firm



		Internet + Media Thought Leaders: Winning Strategies in Social Gaming Tuesday, Oct 05, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Michael's at Shoreline 2960 North Shoreline Boulevard Mountain View, CA 94043 The Harvard Club of Silicon Valley invites you to the first installment of the Internet + Media Thought Leader Series. Join us at Michael's at Shoreline in Mountain View for an evening presentation and panel discussion with thought leaders about drivers of success in the social gaming space. Social gaming is one of the hottest areas in internet and media. The number of games and the ecosystem's revenues are exploding. Come hear from a cutting edge panel about how companies are achieving success and future directions for this exciting market space. Confirmed Panelists: Gurbaksh Chahal, Founder and CEO, gWallet. Gurbaksh Chahal is an Indian American self-made entrepreneur, author, TV personality, and motivational speaker. By the age of 25, he founded two companies, ClickAgents and BlueLithium, worth $340 million. In his interview with Oprah Winfrey, she introduced him as "one of the youngest and wealthiest entrepreneurs on the planet." gWallet provides brands, platforms, and publishers the opportunity to monetize growth in social media and gaming through a virtual currency platform. Kevin Chou, Co-founder and CEO, Kabam (previously Watercooler). Kevin Chou drives Kabam’s overall business and growth strategy. Before co-founding Kabam, Kevin was at the global venture capital firm Canaan Partners, where he invested in 14 consumer technology and online media companies. Earlier in his career, Kevin advised public technology companies on M&A and corporate finance as part of Deutsche Bank's investment banking technology practice. Kevin graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from UC Berkeley with a BS in business administration. Jonathan Flesher, VP & GM Business Development, Zynga. Jonathan Flesher is a Vice President and General Manager of Business Development at Zynga. Zynga is the largest developer of social games with more than 200 million monthly active users and is the creator of such popular games as FarmVille, Mafia Wars, and Zynga Poker. Prior to joining Zynga, Jonathan worked as a Sr. Director of Business Development at Electronic Arts focusing on online games, Vice President at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.’s fixed income funds, a consultant for MC Venture’s venture capital funds, and a Vice President in JPMorgan’s investment banking division. Jonathan currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors of HandsOn Bay Area. Jonathan has an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA and a BA in Philosophy from Pomona College. Alex Rampell, AB '03, Co-founder and CEO, TrialPay. Alex Rampell is the co-founder and CEO of TrialPay, where he is responsible for general management and building corporate infrastructure. Prior to TrialPay, Alex co-founded FraudEliminator, the first consumer anti-phishing company, which merged into SiteAdvisor and was acquired by McAfee in April 2006. Alex began his career writing and selling consumer software on bulletin board systems and the nascent Internet. His first successful company gained hundreds of thousands of paying consumers worldwide and had products featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, "Today," CNBC and BusinessWeek. He holds an AB in Applied Math and Computer Science, cum laude, from Harvard University. Moderator: Adam Siegel, AB '92, Electronic Arts. Adam Siegel is an interactive producer at Electronic Arts. He was previously lead producer for The Sims, one of the most popular video games of all time. Adam has worked extensively with digital music, virtual worlds and streaming video and has successfully built online services and communities around all of these. He co-founded Psynchro Labs, which developed new user-generated entertainment experiences by marrying videogames with unscripted reality TV show concepts, and also an early online video platform, Earthnoise, Inc. Adam graduated from Harvard College with an AB in Visual and Environmental Studies. $30 for HCSV members, $45 for non-members, $60 for walk-ins About the sponsor. . . Sponsor Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP is the third largest IP firm nationwide with specialized expertise in the area of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, rights of publicity, unfair competition, and related litigation and licensing.



		Young Alums: Welcome to Your City 2010! Wednesday, Sep 29, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MacArthur Park Restaurant 27 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Please join us in welcoming our newest class of young alumni—The Class of 2010—to Silicon Valley! It will also be a fun way for recent graduates who are moving to the area to connect with local Harvard Alumni. We will be gathering for half-off appetizers and happy hour drink selections at the MacArthur Park Restaurant, right next to the Palo Alto Caltrain Station. Co-Sponsored with the Classes of 2006-2010.



		HCSV Community Service Project: Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula 401 Pierce Road Menlo Park, CA We invite you to join us for our inaugural event at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula on September 25. Volunteers will work with two 5th, 8th, or 12th graders (age-level to be determined by your preference), for an hour each, on crafting early drafts of personal statements for private school and college applications. We will also hear from the Executive Director (HBS '94), Director of School-Site Programs (Harvard College, BA '99), and College Bound Director for Menlo Park (Harvard College, BA' 05) about BGCP's work. The session will close with a group discussion about volunteers' experience working with the youth. RSVP and send questions to Lara Fox (larafox@post.harvard.edu).



		HCSF presents "The Alchemist Series: How to Spot a Disruptive Business Idea" Wednesday, Sep 22, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Kicklabs 250 Brannan #100 San Francisco, CA 94107 Please join the Harvard Club of San Francisco for the first installment of "The Alchemist Series", a six-part speaker series to accelerate the transformation of hackers into entrepreneurs. A great business idea is a starting point for every outstanding company. We are going to give pinpointers on opportunity recognition and discuss the common elements of disruptive business ideas that lead to stellar startups. Please join us for the first chapter of The Alchemist Series where we provide a toolkit to become the founder of the next startup that everybody is talking about. Our panelists are Trip Adler (CEO and Co-Founder, Scribd, Inc.), Loic Le Meur (CEO and Founder, Seesmic), David McIntosh (CEO and Founder, Redux), Ben Keighran (CEO and Co-Founder, Chomp). The panel is moderated by Ravi Belani (Startup advisor and investor). 6:00pm 7:00pm: Cocktails and Networking 7:00pm 8:30pm: Panel 8:30pm 9:00pm: Networking For registration and more details, please follow the link below.



		HCSV Networking Night: Quince de Septiembre Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Celia's 3740 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA Networking night returns! Join us for "Not Cinco de Mayo - Quince de Septiembre." Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones. Look for us on the patio.



		Ivy League Young Alum Mixer Friday, Sep 10, 2010 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM The University Club of San Francisco 800 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94108 Young alums (20s/30s) of all Ivy League colleges and grad schools are encouraged to join us for another night of drinks at the elegant University Club of San Francisco! The latest in a tradition of awesome mixers, our last event in July drew over 700 Ivy Leaguers from all over the Bay. Whether you're interested in networking, reuniting with old classmates, or simply kicking back with friends over a glass of wine - the Ivy League Young Alum Mixer is sure to offer a great time for all. Food and drink specials will be available on-site at the beautiful University Club. We will have 3 floors and dedicated staff for the night. Welcome to Stanford and MIT who are joining us again! Other schools invited include - Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale!



		HCSV Networking Night Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM The Wine Room, 520 Ramona Street, Palo Alto Thank you to all who made our last networking night a great success. Please join us again on July 28 at the Wine Room in Palo Alto. Come reconnect and enjoy the evening with your fellow alumni.



		Sustainability and the Corporation: Achieving Success in Profits and Impact Thursday, Jul 15, 2010 12:00 PM Online "Sustainability is an emerging megatrend, and thus its course is to some extent predictable." -- The Sustainability Imperative, Harvard Business Review, May 2010 (http://hbr.org/2010/05/the-sustainability-imperative/ar/1) At some point in the last 10 years, the concept of sustainability moved from being an element of a nice-to-have marketing strategy to a critical component of differentiated corporate strategy. Sustainability has become more than positioning products and services in light of the three pillars of social, environmental and economic benefits. For many companies, sustainability is integrated into the very core of the business. Doing more with less is not only possible, but has become a clear imperative. As the article above references in its first two steps of value creation, the corporation must find ways to 1) do old things in new ways and 2) do new things in new ways. This takes clear leadership, focus and dedication from not only company management, but from all levels of the organization. Harvard Business School's Green Business Alumni Association (GBAA) will conduct a webinar on the topic of “Sustainability and the Corporation -- Achieving Success in Profits and Impact.” Beth Springer (EVP and Officer of The Clorox Company) John Replogle (CEO of Burt's Bees, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Clorox Company) Andrew Winston (Bestselling author and environmental consultant) Provide their valuable insights into corporate sustainability, how to make it work, and the challenges of business transformation. The three panelists will provide their perspectives on achieving a successful sustainability strategy and also take questions from attendees. The cost for the webinar will be $5.00. Upon payment receipt, an email will be sent providing specific instructions for the webinar as to logins and phone numbers.



		HAA Global Networking Night Tuesday, Jun 22, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Scotty's 548 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA 94301 Come and enjoy the Harvard Alumni Association's third semi-annual Global Networking night with your Silicon Valley peers. This unique event brings alumni together on one night, in cities around the world. It is a special opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and current students from across the University. Build new connections, reconnect with classmates, share your experiences with students, and welcome recent graduates to your city. Tap into the power of the network!



		HCSF Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion Thursday, Jun 03, 2010 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM University Club 800 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94108 * * * * * * TO BE RESCHEDULED This event has been postponed. Information will be posted when a new event date is decided. * * * * * * We invite you to join the Harvard Club of San Francisco in discussing what it takes to start a successful business. Please join for an Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion to talk about "How to recognize a good opportunity and turn a brilliant idea into a great business." The panel will have world class experts in entrepreneurship who have built successful companies domestically as well as internationally. It will be followed by a question and answer session and networking. Please follow the link below to register for the event, or to learn more information about the panelists.



		The Maker Faire Welcomes Harvard Alums! Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM San Mateo County Expo Center 2495 South Delaware Street San Mateo, California 94403 Build, CRAFT, hack, play, MAKE. The Annual Maker Faire invites all Harvard alums to participate in this year's Silicon Valley Maker Faire. As in years passed, the Maker Faire is a family-friendly get together to MAKE, create, learn, invent, craft, recycle, think, play and be inspired by celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology. So come and learn to Make, Craft, Design or Develop: • Robots • Rockets • Bicycles • Alternative Energy Devices • Electronics • Crafts • Circuit Boards • Sustainable Food • Musical Instruments • Wood Working • Knitting • Eco Modding Cars • Kites • Special Effects • Sewing • and more... For more information call 707-827-7074 and visit www.makerfaire.com. Avoid lines onsite and save money by purchasing your tickets in advance. Enter 'MFD' for a member discount.



		HCSV Annual Dinner, Featuring Tim O'Reilly Wednesday, May 05, 2010 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Crowne Plaza Cabaña Palo Alto 4290 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA 94306 Come and enjoy dinner, drinks and entertainment as the HCSV Annual Dinner makes a triumphant return with guest speaker, and well-known online innovator, Tim O'Reilly. Featured in May's Inc. Magazine, Tim is described as "The Oracle" of tech innovation: "O'Reilly has been on top of nearly every important technology development of the past three decades. His company got into the e-book business 20 years before the release of the Kindle; it created the first commercial website' and it was making money off the open-source software movement when software patents were still the rage. In short, he is the guy who will tell you what smart people will be talking about five years from now -- the guy who predicts the future." (Learn more about Tim at Tim.Oreilly.com) As in years past, our Annual Dinner is the best way to catch up with fellow members of the Bay Area Harvard community, so be sure to reserve your tickets today. Guests, too, are more than welcome. Reserve Your Tickets before the event (Ticket Prices at the door: Members $70, Non-Members $95)



		Cycling with Stanford/Ivy Alums Sunday, Apr 25, 2010 9:00 AM Departing from Downtown Woodside Join Stanford and Ivy alums for a weekend ride from Woodside. Depending on interest levels and abilities, there will be options for a route with larger hills vs. one with more in the way of flats and rollers. Cut-offs available for those who wish to take a shorter route. We will be meeting in downtown Woodside, in the parking lot behind the Pioneer Saloon. To get there, exit Interstate 280 at Woodside Rd and head west toward town. Turn left at the stop sign for Whiskey Hill Rd, and then right into the parking lot. RSVP not required.



		2010 Distinguished Public Service Award Honoring Kim B. Clark Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pleasanton Hilton 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 To the friends and alumni of Brigham Young University & Harvard Business School. You are cordially invited to The 2010 Distinguished Public Service Award Honoring KIM B. CLARK Cost: $50 per person, $90 per couple Proceeds go to East Bay Scholarship Fund Kim B. Clark is currently the 15th president of Brigham Young University – Idaho and has been since 2005. He was previously Dean of the Harvard School of Business and the George B. Baker Professor of Administration from 1995 to 2005. He received a BA, MA and Ph.D. (Economics) from Harvard University. Help us thank him for his stellar contributions to the community.



		Cultural Dialogues: Jeffrey Zaslow, Author of The Girls From Ames Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall Oshman Family JCC Campus 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 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!



		HCSV & PAABA Present: Enforcement Actions by State Attorney Generals- Are You Prepared? Friday, Apr 09, 2010 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, 1001 Page Mill Road, Building 2, Palo Alto Sponsored by the Palo Alto Area Bar Association Every company is at risk of an expensive and embarrassing government enforcement action. For example, the Orange County District Attorney brought an action against Toyota for violating consumer protection laws, the first enforcement action concerning the company's safety problems. The specter of enforcement actions touches the legal, marketing, risk management and business planning roles. Featured Speaker Clayton S. Friedman will discuss the main issues that enforcement actions present and how companies can prepare for and defend against them. Mr. Friedman is a partner at Manatt who focuses his practice in multistate regulatory work, e-commerce, consumer protection and antitrust, which includes representing clients before various federal agencies and departments such as the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and in enforcement actions by state attorneys general. Mr. Friedman was an Assistant Attorney General in Missouri from 1983-93, last as Director of Multistate Consumer Litigation. As an Assistant Attorney General, Mr. Friedman was a recipient of the National Association of Attorneys General Marvin Award. Subsequently, he was Director and Chief Counsel of the National Association of Attorneys General Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division from 1993-94.



		Naval War College National Symposium: "Surges and Strategy- What's Next?" Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM College of San Mateo Theatre. Fine Arts Department, Building #3, Hillsdale Blvd. 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).



		HCSV Presents The Bella Trio Sunday, Mar 21, 2010 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM 13081 West Sunset Drive Los Altos, CA 94022 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.



		Cultural Dialogues: Harvard Grad Sara Houghteling (AB '99), Author of Pictures At An Exhibition Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall Oshman Family JCC Campus 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 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.



		Quarterly Meeting of the Harvard Angels Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Plus and Play Tech Center 440 North Wolfe Road Sunnyvale, CA 94085 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!



		HCSV Monthly Social: Come to learn about joining our board! Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Scotty's 548 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 561-4929 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.



		Author Encounters: Noah Alper, Author of Business Mensch Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall Oshman Family JCC Campus 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto, CA 94303 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?" Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) 3420 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto 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' Tuesday, Jan 05, 2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall Oshman Family JCC Campus 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto 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 Monday, Jan 04, 2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Leavey Center Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 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 Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM First and Main Sports Lounge, 397 Main St, Los Altos, CA 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 Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Cooley Godward Kronish LLP (3175 Hanover St, Palo Alto) 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 Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM Restaurant James Randall, 303 N Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos 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 Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Scotty's (548 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA) 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 Wednesday, Nov 04, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Palo Alto Arts Center (1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto) 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 Monday, Nov 02, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, Oshman Family JCC (3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto) 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 Monday, Oct 26, 2009 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Ronald McDonald House of Palo Alto (520 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA) 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 Sunday, Sep 13, 2009 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Heritage Park (300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA) 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 Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Rancho San Antonio Park 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 Wednesday, Aug 05, 2009 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Microsoft Building 1 1065 La Avenida St Mountain View, CA 94043 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 Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Blue Chalk 630 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA 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 Friday, Jul 17, 2009 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The University Club of San Francisco 800 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94108 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 Sunday, Jun 28, 2009 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Jin Sho restaurant 454 S. California Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 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 Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Blue Chalk, Palo Alto, CA 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 Friday, Jan 30, 2009 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM The University Club of San Francisco 800 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94108 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.

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