CSR Event

The Importance of Doing Good Especially When the Economy is Bad

Networking Event 2/26 - The Importance of Doing Good, Especially When the Economy is Bad

It may seem counter-intuitive to think about giving back in tough economic times, but the truth is that social responsibility is more than just an outflow of resources - it can radically change your involvement in the community and inspire your employees at a time of great need. This dynamic event brings together VCs, entrepreneurs and business leaders to engage in a meaningful dialogue about the value of social responsibility to your business.

Panelists include:

Ammar Hanafi - General Partner at Alloy Ventures

Saad Khan - Partner at CMEA Ventures

Kevin Surace - CEO of Serious Materials

Bret Waters - CEO of Tivix

Panel moderated by: Roger Quinlan, Vice President at SAP

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30 pm (includes drinks and hors devours)

Location: SAP Campus, 3410 Hillview Ave.

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Cost: $195 (includes 1 raffle ticket valued at $100)

Early-bird discount: $100 off registration when registered before 2/12.

Register: Go to http://svefoundation.org/events/index.asp or call Jill at 408-790-9590.

Register Today: THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT

Sponsored by: SAP, Entrepreneurs Foundation, MyVenturePad.com

About the Raffle: We are holding a raffle to funds for the SVEF STEM Initiative to lift student performance in the critical areas of math and science. Raffle winners will receive a private meeting with a leading VC to discuss a business plan and ways to setup or increase a social responsibility program. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased at $100/ticket.

Silicon Valley Education Foundation, 1400 Parkmoor, San Jose, CA 95126 www.svefoundation.org