http://www.socaltech.com/Calendar High tech events in Southern California from socalTECH.com http://www.socaltech.com http://www.socaltech.com/logo.gif Monday, July 21, 2008 -- Digital LA - Digital Drinks at Skybar. For our next Digital Drinks, we're heading to see-and-be-seen Hollywood hot spot Skybar at the Mondrian hotel. Relax with drinks poolside as we chat all things digital and entertainment. Chill in the upstairs VIP deck, or admire the sparkling city views by the pool and lounge chairs. Bring a fun friend - and plenty o' biz cards cuz u don't wanna run out! See http://www.digitalla.net... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10357 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 -- OCBC Leadership Breakfast. Erwin Chemerinski, founding dean, Donald Bren School of Law at UCI. See http://www.ocbc.org/documents/clbchemerinski.pdf... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10040 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 -- "Extreme Customer Service" Catalyst. Speaker: Eric David Greenspan, Founder of Santa Barbara's "Make it Work". CATALYST is an official lecture series promoting financial literacy and entrepreneurship for young professionals. Invest in yourself: dynamic speakers motivate and educate you in diverse areas of business. Invest in your community: 1000f ticket sales from each Catalyst event are donated to non-profits. See http:/www.catalystsb.org/rsvp.html... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10326 Tuesday, July 22, 2008 -- ExecTec Networking Dinner. A networking dinner for executives in Technology and Entertainment to meet with peers, share ideas and develop friendships with the goal of assisting each other in reaching the next level or their personal goals. See http://www.ExecTec.us... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10210 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 -- "Great Idea!! Now What??" College of the Canyon's Advanced Technology Incubator, Entrepreneur's Breakfast. Led by keynote speaker Peter Bellas, Director of the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies at College of the Canyons, we explore the necessary and sometimes critical steps of launching a new business. Whether you currently run your own business or would like to, this interactive seminar offers attendees support and guidance that will help their business thrive and grow, while providing the opportunity to network within the entrepreneurial community. Email sheryn.monheim@canyons.edu ... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10300 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 -- EconCeleb. Conference which will explore the business of celebrity and entertainment content online (and on mobile). See http://www.contentnext.com/econceleb/... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/9763 Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- Growth Capital Conference. Network with capital sources, advisors, deal makers, and 50 entrepreneurs seeking capital and counsel. See http://www.gcc2000.org... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10058 Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- VMware Virtualization Forum 2008. VMware Virtualization Forum 2008 brings together virtualization experts, customers, partners and industry analysts, where you'll learn about virtualization technology and how it can help your organization address key business objectives: Server consolidation; Desktop security; Remote office management; Reduced power and cooling costs; Business continuity; Software lifecycle automation; and more. See http://www.availability.sungard.com/NewsAndEvents/Events/... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10362 Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- Economics of Web Video: How Broadband Video and Advertising Will Make Money. iHollywood. See http://ihollywoodforum-ticket.stores.yahoo.net... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10303 Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- "Solution Selling: Are You Having Trouble Implementing Your Solution Selling System? Keys to Successful Implementation" TCOSC. Many executives value the importance of having a formalized sales process in place in their organizations. Almost an equal number of executives have had unsuccessful experiences trying to install a consistent process in their organizations. Worse yet, many have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars on solution selling systems without appreciable return. Why is this occurrence so common? After all, the solution selling systems work. So, what is the problem? The answer is the systems were implemented improperly. We will delve into this topic in depth at the event. See http://www.tcosc.org/events/occhapter/july1008.html... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10281 Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- Association for Women in Technology networking event OC Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to mix and mingle with technology executives and professionals. Proceeds benefit the AWT Charitable Foundation's Scholarship Program. See http://www.awtsocal..org... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10315 Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- "Discoveries, Technologies, Conversation" Please join Disney and WITI for a casual evening event designed to network, share expertise, and discuss emerging technologies in the entertainment and media industries. We invite you to network with engineering, web development, and IT professionals in a casual setting while learning about new technology best practices from business leaders at Disney. See http://www.witi.com/la/meeting.php?id=2204... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10339 Thursday, July 24, 2008 -- "Entrepreneur War Stories: How I Got Here and What's Next?" TCVN. Come see and interact with two founders and CEOs who have shifted out of first gear and are now ready to accelerate. Like you, their getting to "here" has been no joy ride. Most likely, you have or will soon face many of these same issues. Come learn how each of them faced these obstacles and the lessons that they learned in doing so. Next, each will share with you some of the problems on their radar screen and how they expect to handle them when they get there. Will this work? You be the judge as we move this Forum into a highly interactive brainstorming session. See http://www.tcvn.org... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10340 Friday, July 25, 2008 -- "Reaching Liquidity in Today's Market" CommNexus. Are you curious to know what the outlook for the technology sector through the rest of 2008 and into 2009 will look like? Then come and hear this panel discussion on investor sentiment for financing new companies (IPOs and late-stage private equity), and the strategic posture of the larger players in each area of technology through MandA activity. See http://www.commnexus.org... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10372 Friday, July 25, 2008 -- VMware Virtualization Forum 2008. VMware Virtualization Forum 2008 brings together virtualization experts, customers, partners and industry analysts, where you'll learn about virtualization technology and how it can help your organization address key business objectives: Server consolidation; Desktop security; Remote office management; Reduced power and cooling costs; Business continuity; Software lifecycle automation; and more. See http://www.availability.sungard.com/NewsAndEvents/Events/... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10363 Friday, July 25, 2008 -- Maverick Boot Camp For Entrepreneurs. Maverick Angels. This boot teaches the fundamental steps for becoming a successful entrepreneur, including time-tested strategies for raising start-up capital from angel and venture capital investors. See http://www.maverickangels.com/entrepreneur_bootcamp.html... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10308 Saturday, July 26, 2008 -- MacDayLA. Apple Users: learn and network. Expert tips, soft/hardware demos, QandA, and prizes. Presented by Deb Shadovitz. New location, time and topics. See http://MacDayLA.com... (more) http://www.socaltech.com/calendar/eventid/10178