Book Launch of Make Your Own Waves
Nasdaq Enterpreneurial Center
505 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
California
37.7880095
-122.39619219999997
Description
Join us for the book launch of
Make Your Own Waves:
The Surfer’s Rules
for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
hosted by Author Louis Patler
with Bianca Valenti, the first female Big Wave World Tour champion, and Special Guests
Like the ocean, the marketplace constantly changes and today's cresting "reward" becomes tomorrow's crashing "risk." Before you venture out, take a lesson from the experts: Big Wave surfers, elite athletes who see big opportunities in big challenges.
Successful entrepreneurs rely on preparation, persistence, and passion. So it's no surprise that countless surfers have pioneered products and launched thriving businesses (GoPro Cameras, O'Neil, Reef, Quicksilver).
Don't miss this opportunity to meet Louis Patler, author of our July “Book of the Month”, Make Your Own Waves: The Surfer’s Rules for Entrepreneurs and Innovators. Louis will read excerpts and discuss with a panel of very special guests how the book has helped them on their journey of successful entrepreneurship.
Topics include:
- What entrepreneurs can learn about planning and strategy from “The Surfer’s Rules"
- The importance of focus, big ideas and collaboration
- Ways to face barriers and learn from setbacks
OUR SPEAKERS
Louis Patler is President of The B.I.T. Group, a strategic consulting and training company whose diverse clients have included several startups as well as Marriott, Safeway, Wells Fargo, BAE Systems, and GAP. He has been named one of the "20 Most Creative Minds in America."
Known globally as an expert on innovation, he is a New York Times bestselling author, and two of his previous books were included on Steve Jobs’ recommended reading list.
He has served on corporate, college and non-profit boards. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cathy Rodgers is a 33-year veteran of IBM, currently serving as Vice President of Global Opportunities. She is also the founder and CEO of Rooted in Hope, a non-profit committed to social and environmental development.
Bianca Valenti is a San Francisco-based professional surfer and the first female Big Wave World Tour champion. Bianca is also a partner in the Valenti & Co. restaurant and wine bar in San Anselmo.
Anthony Vidergauz is the former CEO of California Closets, a high-end storage company he led for 23 years. Anthony currently serves on three corporate boards where he is a director and a consultant and is also active on two non-profit boards including World Presidents Organization (WPO) and Dominican University of Califronia where he serves on the Board of Trustees.
The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a San Francisco-based non-profit that provides aspiring and current entrepreneurs with access to quality resources, including mentors, training, and networking.
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Start:
2016-07-13T17:30:00-07:00
End:
2016-07-13T19:30:00-07:00
Category
Business
Tickets
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150
Student
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100
