OpenWater Group

Use AI to Make Your Work (and Life) Easier
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
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:

What’s an LLM?
Is there a difference between Chat-GPT and Google Bard?
What is AI good at? (And what is it not so good at?)
How can you get started using AI right now?

Join us for this informative chat about a technology that is poised to drastically change all of our lives and the entire world, really.
About the Speaker
Daeil 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.
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Two Turntables and a Microphone: How to DJ
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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.
In this chat we’ll go over:

The equipment you need to get started
Tips for mixing
Playlist construction
Finding your groove

What better way to fuel a fun afternoon or prepare for your next party?

About the Speaker

Planet 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.
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The Metaverse: Future or Folly?
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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.
You 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:

Influences of the metaverse like Snow Crash
The big players in the space including Second Life, Meta and even Apple now with its Vision Pro
How life inside the metaverse will affect our lives outside it.

Live your best virtual life! Register for this chat today.

About the Speaker

Wagner 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.

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Find the Right Business Partner
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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.
In this chat, Spencer will share his thoughts on:

Identifying the right partner for any venture
How to set yourselves up for success
How to weather challenges that arise
And much more!

Whether 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.

About the Speaker

Spencer 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.

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Get Your Wings! How to Start Angel Investing
2024-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
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.

Being 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:

What to look for in a founder
Equity splits
The ups and downs of investing

If you’re ready to get your angel wings, then you’ll definitely want to attend this event.
About the Speakers

Paul 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.
Ali 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).

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How to Give Back (Without Being a Billionaire)
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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.

You 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.
Do yourself, and the world at large, a favor and register for this philanthropic event today!

About the Speaker

Sari 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.

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Stand Out on Linkedin and Make Your CV Sing
2024-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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:
How much should you include on your resume? How far back should it go?
What should you display on your Linkedin profile?
What are recruiters looking for right now?
Are there different techniques when looking for contract vs. full time work?
And much more!
To 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.

About the Speaker

Stephanie 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.

An Evening with Chip Conley - SOLD OUT
2024-01-31 17:00 - 19:00 | San Francisco, CA
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.’

A 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.

At 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.

Each attendee will also get a free, signed copy of Learning to Love Midlife. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now.

About the Speaker

Chip 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.
