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SUMMARY:How to Write Your Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s got a story — especially you! The tricky part is writing about it. Telling your own story might just be the hardest story to tell\, but this webinar from author and Columbia adjunct professor\, James G. Robinson will help. \nRobinson wrote the deeply personal memoir More Than We Expected\, which chronicles the wondrous life and tragic death of his five year old son. Combining his own experience writing and selling his book\, his work teaching expository writing\, and even his experience at The New York Times\, Robinson will give you a solid foundation upon which to write your own memoir. In this event\, we’ll cover topics such as: \n\nWhat personal elements do you reveal\, and which do you keep?\nHow do you develop a narrative thread?\nWhat is a realistic expectation for selling your memoir?\n\nThis event promises to be filled with actionable insight to get your story out of your head and on to the page. \nAbout the Speaker\nJames G. Robinson has spent nearly two decades at The New York Times\, where he helps the company use data to better understand its audience. He has taught expository writing at NYU and is currently an adjunct professor at Columbia Journalism School. \nIn 2017\, his article “Road to Recovery” was featured on the front page of the Times’ Sunday Travel section. Describing a road trip his family took after the death of his five-year-old son\, the piece was selected as a notable essay in The Best American Travel Writing 2018 and inspired him to write his debut memoir\, More Than We Expected\, published by Post Hill Press in November 2023. \nA native New Yorker\, James lives in Brooklyn with his wife\, Tali\, and their two surviving sons. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-to-write-your-memoir/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:Navigating the New Startup Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Whether you work at a startup\, are thinking of launching your own\, or just want to get a better understanding of what’s happening in business right now\, this is the panel discussion for you! \nOn the panel are three OpenWater members: Clayton Wood\, Venture Partner\, Redstick Ventures; Neda Mansoorian\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Stealth; Apurva Desai\, CEO\, Sarvian\, will share their insights and wisdom on topics such as: \n– The current state of funding\n– The shift from growth to profit\n– How AI is shifting the startup scene \nIt’ll be a fantastic chat that you won’t want to miss. It’s free to register\, so secure your spot now! \n  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://openwater.group/event/navigating-the-new-startup-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Gain a Venture Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Approaching business and life with a venture mindset isn’t about seeing dollar signs or cataloging your life into a series of pitch decks. Having a venture mindset is about seeing opportunity\, and being nimble enough to act on it. \nIn this free webinar\, we’ll chat with Ilya Strebulaev\, Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and author of the forthcoming book\, The Venture Mindset.  \nIn this chat we’ll discuss topics such as: \n\nHow do venture investors think about “risk”?\nIs it better to have a wide network or a deep one?\nWhat the key to a good mentor relationship?\n\nJoin us for this timely topic to learn a new way of thinking about the world around you. \nAbout the Speaker\nIlya Strebulaev is a tenured chaired Professor of Finance and Private Equity at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is an expert in venture capital\, private equity\, entrepreneurial finance\, innovation\, corporate finance\, and financial decision-making. His work has been published in major academic journals and received numerous prizes and awards. His research has also been featured in a variety of public media\, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-to-gain-a-venture-mindset/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240515T120000
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SUMMARY:From CMO to Ohio: How to Reinvent Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Mike Linton knew he needed to make a change. After a storied career in the C-Suites of companies such as Best Buy\, eBay and Ancenstry\, Linton knew he wanted to take his life in a completely different direction. So he left the corporate world\, traded in coastal California living for Ohio\, and reinvented himself as a podcast host. He’s still in touch with the C-life through his show CMO Confidential\, but he’s living his best life doing work that’s meaningful to him and appreciating his new environs. \nA fellow OpenWater member\, Linton will sit down for this virtual chat to share his story and offer his thoughts\, tips and tricks for reinventing and reinvigorating your life. (And no\, you don’t have to move to Ohio to do it.) \nAbout the Speaker\nMike Linton is currently the host of CMO Confidential\, a weekly podcast on the I Hear Everything Network. Mike has a deep\, rich history in business having held numerous marketing\, general management\, and board of director positions throughout his career. Most recently\, he served as Ancestry’s Chief Revenue Officer where he led consumer and product marketing with a focus on profitable growth and building a global brand. Prior to that\, he served for 8years as the Chief Marketing Officer of Farmers Insurance where his responsibilities included marketing\, research\, internal and external communications\, customer experience and the company’s digital efforts. He also served as CMO of eBay and as Best Buy’s first ever Chief Marketing Officer. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://openwater.group/event/from-cmo-to-ohio-how-to-reinvent-yourself/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Be a Fractional Executive
DESCRIPTION:Anyone perusing Linkedin or other types of job boards these days has undoubtedly seen lots of listings for “fractional” executive roles. Fractional is more than just a fancy way of saying “part-time\,” it requires a specific mindset and set of skills. \nThrough Burkland Associates\, Debbie Cohen Rosler has been a fractional CFO for numerous clients since 2014. In this Q&A\, Rosler will walk you through the mechanics of being a fractional executive\, what her day-to-day looks like\, and what you should know if you’re interested in taking on fractional work. \nAt the end of this chat\, you’ll have a greater understanding of what fractional executive work requires and whether it’s a good fit for you. \n\nAbout the Speaker\nDebbie Rosler has over 20 years of finance leadership experience with companies in a broad range of industries and sizes\, from early stage start-ups to Fortune 500 Companies. She joined Burkland in 2014 and has been the fractional CFO for numerous clients\, with a particular focus on venture-backed enterprise SaaS companies. Her engagements cover everything from financial modeling and strategic planning to venture funding\, forecasting\, cash flow management\, Board and investor presentations\, international expansion\, financial controls and KPI development. In addition\, Debbie is a regular contributor to Burkland’s blog\, the Smarter Startup\, and a frequent speaker on panels and webinars focused on the successful financial management of startups.\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-to-be-a-fractional-executive/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:How to Start Your Own Newsletter
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith an array of tools and services at your disposal\, it’s never been easier to start your own media empire. Newsletters can be a great way to get started because they provide a direct connection with your audience\, allow you to focus on what you’re truly passionate about\, and all you need to start one is\, well\, you. \nStacey Higginbotham is a veteran journalist who built the hugely influential Internet of Things podcast and newsletter. In this Q&A we’ll find out how to get started\, set realistic monetary expectations\, and learn what it takes to make a newsletter that gains traction and lasts. \n\nAbout the Speaker\nStacey Higginbotham has been writing about technology for 20 years in major publications such as Fortune\, PCMag\, IEEE Spectrum and MIT Technology Review. In 2015\, Stacey founded “The Internet of Things Podcast” and a weekly IoT newsletter where she explained the latest IoT news\, and tested the latest in consumer IoT devices. She has recently started her own consulting practice\, and is working with Consumer Reports on public policy work around security for connected devices.\n\n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-to-start-your-own-newsletter/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:Build Your Brand on Linkedin
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how some people on Linkedin consistently get thousands of likes and shares for their posts? Linkedin isn’t just the best place to burnish your professional credentials\, it’s a great place to launch and build your personal brand. \nIn this free virtual Q&A\, we’ll chat with senior talent leader\, Melissa Grabiner\, who has organically amassed more than 285\,000 followers on Linkedin. She’ll walk you through some of the dos and don’ts of posting\, gaining traction\, and building an audience of followers. \n\nAbout the Speaker\n\nWith three decades of experience in Human Resources and Recruiting\, Melissa Grabiner is a sought-after strategist and expert in Talent Acquisition. At Christine Matthews Consulting (CMC\, a One Digital Company)\, Melissa works with numerous Biotech and Pharmaceutical startups to build out their Talent Acquisition Functions and assist in hiring individuals across several job functions and levels. \nWith over 285\,000 LinkedIn followers\, Melissa has become a well-known champion for Job Seekers across the globe. She is recognized by LinkedIn’s Influencer program as a “Top Voice” for both Recruiting and Job Search Strategies. Additionally\, her posts have garnered over 183 Million Annual Impressions. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://openwater.group/event/build-your-brand-on-linkedin/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:OpenWater HR Panel: Doing More with Less
DESCRIPTION:It’s a refrain that is becoming all too common in the corporate world — do more with less — especially in the workforce. To better understand this massive HR trend\,  join us this Friday\, April 26 at noon PT for the OpenWater Doing More With Less HR panel featuring experts and operators on the frontlines wrestling with these mandates. \nPanelists include: \n\nMai Ton – Founder\, EMP HR Consulting\nSamantha Rist – VP People at Hiya\nShirley Braun – Founder\, Swift Insights\n\nWe’ll discuss topics including: \n\nThe push and pull of experience versus corporate cost\nThe great talent stagnation\nThe rise of gig and fractional employees\n\nThis panel promises to give you an inside look at the workplace trends impacting your job (or job search) right now. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://openwater.group/event/openwater-hr-panel-doing-more-with-less/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:What is the Future of Television?
DESCRIPTION:Has any industry gone through as much upheaval over the past decade as the TV business? From the transition to streaming\, to the dominance of Netflix to studios’ current reckoning with profitability — the tale of the TV business is actually worth its own TV show. \nTo better understand the current and future state of TV\, we’re sitting down with pre-eminent tech journalist\, Janko Roettgers\, who has chronicled the many twists and turns that have happened for the television industry. In this chat\, we’ll go over who the key players in the space are\, what they’ll need to succeed\, and what that means for TV watchers. \nLet’s just say this webinar is definitely must-see\, appointment viewing. \nAbout the Speaker\nJanko Roettgers writes Lowpass\, a weekly newsletter about the intersection of technology and entertainment\, including AR\, VR\, streaming and more. He also contributes to Fast Company\, The Verge\, The Information and other publications. Prior to launching Lowpass\, Roettgers used to be a senior reporter for Protocol\, Variety and Gigaom. \n  \nLink to Webinar
URL:https://openwater.group/event/what-is-the-future-of-television/
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:How Videogames are Booming and Busting
DESCRIPTION:Between consoles\, PCs and mobile devices — there’s never been a better time to be a gamer. The fun of videogames is very serious\, very big business. One market projection released in January of this year has the videogames market hitting $189.3 billion in 2024. That’s a lotta bills for those spritely bits. \nBut it’s not all boom times for games industry. There have been a steady parade of mass layoffs across just about every company in the biz. \nSo what’s going on? \nTo help us make sense of the current and future state of the videogames business\, we’re chatting with Eric Kress\, who\, in addition to being an executive videogame veteran and Principal at Gossamer Consulting Group is also one of the best hosts of one of the best videogames podcast out there — Deconstructor of Fun. \nWhether you fire up your Xbox on a regular basis or have a child full-on into Fortnite\, this podcast will give you everything you need to know about what’s going on in the world of videogames. \nAbout the Speaker\nEric Kress is Principal at Gossamer Consulting Group\, which provides primary research on worldwide console and mobile markets. It delivers proactive insights into current trends in the market place and identifies opportunities for investments. With a deep industry expertise Gossamer monitors trends in the interactive space including emerging technologies to better position its industry and investor clients. \n  \nLink to Webinar
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-videogames-are-booming-and-busting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:How to Start Your Own Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Podcasts! Everyone’s doing them — and you should too! Seriously\, podcasts are the perfect platform to host engaging chats\, showcase your expertise\, and elevate your professional brand. Best of all\, they are easy to do. Much easier than you think. \nWhether you’ve always wanted to start a podcast\, or never considered one because you thought it would be too hard or maybe you have a podcast that you want to make better — then you should definitely join us for this webinar! \nIn this chat\, we will talk with Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan\, Co-Founders of Great Northern Media. Their immensely popular iFanboy comics podcast has attracted millions of downloads since it’s launch way back in 2006 and remains a top podcast decades later. Not only are Kilpatrick and Flanagan pioneers in the podcast space\, they’ve seen it all as the industry has grown into the pop culture mainstay. \nAfter attending this free webinar\, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to start your own podcast\, including: \n\nWhat equipment you need to get started\nWhere to host your podcast online\nThe realities around monetizing your podcast\nWhat makes a great show that people will tune in for each episode\n\nYou won’t find better guests to talk about the nuts and bolts of independent podcasting and how to build something that lasts. \nAbout the Speakers \nConor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan are Co-Founders of Great Northern Media\, which produces the long-running hit podcast\, iFanboy.  Kilpatrick and Flanagan were early in the podcasting space\, launching their first show in 2006. Along the way they have produced more than 1\,400 audio podcast episodes\, hundreds of video episodes\, been acquired\, gone independent and built a thriving community of thousands of paying subscribers.\n\n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-to-start-your-own-podcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:How to Find an Executive Coach
DESCRIPTION:There is a lot of buzz around professional coaches nowadays. It’s no wonder. In a chaotic business world\, a coach can help you focus on you. A coach can highlight your strengths\, work on areas for improvement and help you think bigger about yourself. \n\nBut how do you find the right coach?\nWhich coaching certifications are important and what do they mean?\nWhere is the best place to find one?\nDo you even need an executive coach?\n\nTo help answer these questions and more\, we’re sitting down with Kristin Kobey\, an ACC certified product and leadership coach. We’ll discuss how to start your search for a coach\, things to look out for (and to avoid)\, and what to expect from your coach.
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-to-find-an-executive-coach/
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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SUMMARY:Are feature films dead?
DESCRIPTION:Between the addictive quick bits of entertainment on Tik-Tok\, Instagram and YouTube\, do kids even care about the movies anymore? Do ever-shortening attention spans spell the end of the full length movie — espeically in a theater? Filmmaker and ex-head of product for Netflix\, Todd Yellin sits down for chat about the future of the movies. \nFor almost every generation up to this point\, movies were the thing. Whether they were star-studded blockbusters or more intimate indie fare\, heading to the cineplex was a weekly ritual. \nBut that time may have passed. With the rise of streaming\, movies can be enjoyed from the comfort of home\, or a new generation seems to find all the entertainment they need from a smartphone and an infinite supply of clips\, memes\, highlights and more. \nIn this fireside chat\, we’ll sit down with Todd to discuss the state of movies\, the new era he helped usher in at Netflix\, and what it’s like trying to make a movie on your own in today’s market. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nTodd Yellin\, as head of product\, helped lead the charge to transform Netflix from a US DVD-by-mail service into a global entertainment company that revolutionized the way movies and TV shows are created\, distributed and consumed. He was responsible for leveraging vast amounts of information and best-in-class user interfaces across numerous viewing devices to create an easy\, compelling way for Netflix members to find something great to watch. Todd also oversaw member acquisition\, studio technology and partnerships. He and his teams continually applied the latest in machine learning and AI technology to maximize the end-to-end Netflix experience for content creators and consumers. \nAt the end of 2022 he left Netflix\, after 17 years to return to his writing and directing roots. He is currently an independent filmmaker\, based in Northern California\, working on his second feature film. Before joining Netflix in 2006\, he wrote and directed Brother’s Shadow. He is also a former documentarian. For British TV\, he filmed Tibetan refugees escaping over the Himalayas from China to India\, and smuggled footage of political oppression out of Myanmar. Prior to his Asian adventures\, Todd received an MFA in film production from USC. \nRegister Now
URL:https://openwater.group/event/are-feature-films-dead/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:Use AI to Make Your Work (and Life) Easier
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s talking about AI\, but most don’t truly understand it’s power or how to harness this. Daeil Kim\, who sold his startup\, AI.Reverie to Meta will walk you through everything you need to know about artificial intelligence\, its implications for the future\, and how you can use it to make you life easier. In this talk we’ll examine questions like: \n\nWhat’s an LLM?\nIs there a difference between Chat-GPT and Google Bard?\nWhat is AI good at? (And what is it not so good at?)\nHow can you get started using AI right now?\n\nJoin us for this informative chat about a technology that is poised to drastically change all of our lives and the entire world\, really. \nAbout the Speaker \nDaeil Kim is currently a senior engineering manager at Meta where he helps lead synthetic data efforts for Meta’s VR/AR initiatives. Previously\, he was the founder & CEO of AI.Reverie\, a synthetic data startup that was acquired by Meta\, and before this a senior data scientist at The New York Times. He received his Ph.D in Computer Science at Brown University and a liberal arts degree at Sarah Lawrence College. A lifelong New Yorker\, he is deeply interested in the intersection of AI and its transformative properties and hopes to retire as a lounge singer later on in life. \nRegister Now \n  \n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/use-ai-to-make-your-work-and-life-easier/
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CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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SUMMARY:Two Turntables and a Microphone: How to DJ
DESCRIPTION:Whether you have dreams of dropping beats in front of thousands of screaming fans\, or just want to know how to put a playlist together that keeps your next birthday bash going\, Planet Zuzy has you covered. The resident DJ at the Voltaire in Las Vegas will keep the BPMs up in this talk that walks you through how to get (the party) started. \nIn this chat we’ll go over:  \n\nThe equipment you need to get started\nTips for mixing\nPlaylist construction\nFinding your groove\n\nWhat better way to fuel a fun afternoon or prepare for your next party? \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nPlanet Zuzy is not your average DJ. The multitalented music producer\, creative director\, and entrepreneur began her career in New York City where she studied Recorded Music at the Clive Davis Institute. Whilst quickly dominating the underground house music scene\, she also moonlit as a creative director for AITV Agency\, Random Games & Sony Music. Planet Zuzy is now based in Las Vegas beginning her Residency at brand new club Voltaire alongside Kylie Minogue\, Jellybean Benitez\, Christina Aguilera\, and Nile Rodgers & CHIC. Originally born in Poland\, the 24-year-old spent most of her childhood moving around the world from Spain\, and China\, to Switzerland & Mexico. Music was the one thing that kept her grounded\, from taking on the DJ decks at eight years old\, to the piano\, guitar\, and singing. She recently released her debut single “Higher” as well as a mix of thrilling remixes that have collectively gathered over 3 million streams. \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/two-turntables-and-a-microphone-be-a-dj-today/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T021236
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SUMMARY:The Metaverse: Future or Folly?
DESCRIPTION:The metaverse. Is it the future or a folly? Either way\, billions of dollars have been poured into creating metaverses\, some of which are thriving. Who better to learn about the metaverse than Wagner James Au\, author of Making a Metaverse That Matters. He’ll bring us up to speed on trends in the (virtual) space\, who the players are\, and what you need to know. \nYou don’t need to strap on virtual goggles for this virtual event\, there will be plenty to experience just in this fireside chat where we’ll explore:  \n\nInfluences of the metaverse like Snow Crash\nThe big players in the space including Second Life\, Meta and even Apple now with its Vision Pro\nHow life inside the metaverse will affect our lives outside it. \n\nLive your best virtual life! Register for this chat today.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nWagner James Au is the author of Making a Metaverse That Matters (2023)\, based on his 20 years working in the metaverse industry — a story he first started telling in The Making of Second Life (HarperCollins\, 2008)\, based on his experiences as the first journalist officially embedded in a metaverse platform. James continues covering virtual world culture on his blog New World Notes\, the longest-running site devoted to the Metaverse\, at nwn.blogs.com. He is also author of Game Design Secrets (Wiley\, 2012) and has written about virtual worlds and gaming as an emerging cultural force for The Atlantic\, The Wall Street Journal\, Wired\, The Los Angeles Times\, Harper’s Magazine\, and GigaOM\, among many other outlets. Along with helping launch and grow several metaverse-related platforms and technologies over the years\, James is also Senior VP of Editorial & Content Strategy at AnyContext\, a marketing and communications agency with clients in AI\, VR\, healthtech\, gaming\, web3\, design\, and future forecasting. \n  \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-metaverse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T021236
CREATED:20231211T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T104157Z
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SUMMARY:Find the Right Business Partner
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to starting a business\, sometimes it’s best to not go it alone. But how do you find the right business partner for the long haul? Values\, ambition\, and work style are just some of the factors you should consider when partnering with someone. Not to mention setting up a proper corporate structure to provide a foundation for a successful parnership. Spencer Sherman has spent decades as a financial advisor and has built his company\, Abacus Wealth from a single person operation to a thriving 70 person company. \nIn this chat\, Spencer will share his thoughts on: \n\nIdentifying the right partner for any venture\nHow to set yourselves up for success\nHow to weather challenges that arise\nAnd much more!\n\nWhether you’re actively looking for a partner or just beginning to come up with a business idea\, this virtual event will help you get your business off the ground.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nSpencer Sherman is the founding CEO of Abacus Wealth\, an independent firm that manages over $3 billion in assets. He is the creator of the Dharma of Money and The Mindful Advisor programs\, and the author of The Cure for Money Madness. His decades of financial AND meditation experience have enabled him to help people move from anxiety\, impulsivity\, and avoidance to clarity\, wisdom\, and engagement. He is dedicated to helping everyone cultivate an enough mindset and a more spacious relationship with money. He is a Certified Search Inside Yourself Mindfulness Teacher (sourced at Google) and a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher. He teaches for tech companies like Meta and at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Spencer Sherman earned his MBA from The Wharton School.  \n  \nRegister Now \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/find-the-right-business-partner/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T021236
CREATED:20231211T203749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T104209Z
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SUMMARY:Get Your Wings! How to Start Angel Investing
DESCRIPTION:So you’ve got some money\, and some business smarts. Perhaps you’ve thought of becoming an angel investor\, but you don’t know where to begin. OpenWater Co-Founder Paul Walborsky and Sandhill Markets Co-Founder Ali Moiz are two serial angel investors with a proven track record of finding\, funding and help build startups from the ground up. Learn how to spot the right team and opportunity for investing so you can get your own set of angel wings. \n\n\n\nBeing an angel isn’t just about writing checks. It’s about identifying opportunity at an early stage. In this fireside chat\, Paul and Ali will go over:  \n\nWhat to look for in a founder\nEquity splits\nThe ups and downs of investing\n\nIf you’re ready to get your angel wings\, then you’ll definitely want to attend this event.  \nAbout the Speakers \n\n\n\nPaul Walborsky has significant experience leading and scaling media and technology startups. His most recent executive role was Co-Founder of AI.Reverie\, which was acquired by Meta. Paul served as SVP at The New York Times\, leading its global digital expansion. Paul was also the CEO of GigaOM for over seven years\, growing revenue from $300k to $18 million. He was also Founder and COO of WorldStreet\, a CRM company acquired by Thomson Reuters. \nAli Moiz is on a mission to democratize access to private markets through his company\, SandHill Markets. Ali has extensive startup experience both as an investor and as Co-Founder of both Streamlabs (acquired by Logitech) and Peanut Labs Media (acquired by Dynata). \n  \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/send-me-an-angel-how-to-start-investing-in-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T021236
CREATED:20231211T215606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T104225Z
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SUMMARY:How to Give Back (Without Being a Billionaire)
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to be a billionaire to make a big positive impact in the world. Sara Lomelin is the founding CEO of Philanthropy Together and has trained hundreds of individuals to be more philanthropic in 12 countries. Her innovative thought leadership on Giving Circles has been featured in ForbesWomen\, SSIR\, Alliance Magazine\, The Chronicle of Philanthropy\, Inside Philanthropy\, and Nonprofit Quarterly. Sari will show you how easy it is to start being philanthropic right now\, and how it can improve your life and the lives around you. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to be Warren Buffett to be a philanthropist. In this chat we’ll go over the concept of Giving Circles (and how to start one)\, collaborative funds and the power of networking.  \nDo yourself\, and the world at large\, a favor and register for this philanthropic event today!  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nSari Lomelin is the founding CEO of Philanthropy Together (PhT)\, a 5-year global initiative to grow and strengthen the global giving circle movement. She is also credited with starting the Latino Giving Circle Network (LGCN)\, which has become the largest network of Latinx Philanthropists in the United States. Sara has trained hundreds of individuals in 12 countries. Her innovative thought leadership on Giving Circles has been featured in ForbesWomen\, SSIR\, Alliance Magazine\, The Chronicle of Philanthropy\, Inside Philanthropy\, and Nonprofit Quarterly. \n  \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/giving-back-is-easier-than-you-think/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T021236
CREATED:20231211T202600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T104239Z
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SUMMARY:Stand Out on Linkedin and Make Your CV Sing
DESCRIPTION:Between the internet\, Linkedin\, and automated processes — finding\, applying and getting a job (or even just a call back)\, is not like it was five or even two years ago. What should modern job seekers know before sending out their CV? In this virtual event we’ll tackle questions like:  \nHow much should you include on your resume? How far back should it go? \nWhat should you display on your Linkedin profile? \nWhat are recruiters looking for right now?  \nAre there different techniques when looking for contract vs. full time work? \nAnd much more! \nTo answer these questions\, we’ve brought in the best. Stephanie Lonn is a Bay Area-based recruiting leader. During this event\, she’ll give you the tips and tricks you need to clean up your CV\, tell you what to expect when working with a recruiter\, help you feel more confident as you look for your next work opportunity. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nStephanie Lonn is a Silicon Valley recruiting leader\, having provided hands-on talent acquisition for large companies (Microsoft\, Zynga) and startups (Twilio\, Brightloom). Stephanie’s done it all over her impressive career: university recruiting\, PED hiring\, sales hiring\, L&D\, Head of Talent Acquisition\, and now she’s going to share what every job seeker should know about finding work in today’s competitive environment. From tips on how to maximize your resume’s impact\, to what you can expect working with a recruiter\, this talk will have all actionable advice you need to make you CV stand out.  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/how-to-modernize-your-impressive-resume/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T021236
CREATED:20231208T182929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T221122Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Chip Conley - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A with Chip Conley\, who disrupted the hospitality industry twice\, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality\, the second-largest operator of boutique hotels in the U.S.\, and then as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy\, leading a worldwide revolution in travel\, Conley co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018.Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder’ at Airbnb\, where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary transformation from fast-growing start-up to the world’s most valuable hospitality brand\, MEA is the world’s first ‘midlife wisdom school.’ \n\n\n\nA New York Times bestselling author\, Conley’s 7th book Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage. \n\n\n\nAt this in-person event\, you’ll have the opportunity to gain insights from Learning to Love Midlife\, ask Chip questions\, connect with other attendees and gain valuable knowledge that can help you accelerate your own personal and professional growth.  \n\n\n\nEach attendee will also get a free\, signed copy of Learning to Love Midlife. Space is limited\, so reserve your spot now. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n\n\n\nChip Conley is the Founder of the Modern Elder Academy\, which offers online courses\, workshop retreats on the beach in Baja and on its newest campus in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. The Modern Elder Academy blends midlife wisdom and social science-based knowledge to help adults find—and focus on—their calling. MEA students learn from the brilliant minds and teachings of world-renowned experts across various fields to connect with and grow their own wisdom. That wisdom is then unleashed among all students from all walks of life\, sparking life-changing dialogues and creating an alchemy in the camaraderie within every shared MEA space. Chip is also author of seven books\, including Wisdom at Work: Stay Relevant in the Second Half of Your Career\, and TED speaker. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://openwater.group/event/an-evening-with-chip-conley/
LOCATION:San Francisco\, CA
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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