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EuroCruise 2019 on May 9

Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Bay celebrating Europe Day 2019.

The European-American business organizations of the Bay Area cordially invite you to celebrate Europe Day 2019 on May 9th. This networking cruise will promote and connect values, people and businesses from the Bay Area and Europe. Enjoy a glass of champagne, music and delicious appetizers and network with the most prominent members of the European business community while looking at beautiful sunset views.

You can purchase tickets and get more information here. Use promo code EuroFriends for a discount.

Why is 996 a Really Bad Idea?

I do lots of business in China, and I can tell you, most Chinese work 996, which means from 9 am to 9 pm six days a week. Many employees are compelled to work 997. And people in the tech industry often work even longer hours. Mike Moritz, the famous VC from Sequoia Capital, said US workers should do the same, but I totally disagree.

Managers need to understand that it’s not how long someone works that counts. What matters is the results of the work. They need to focus on measuring results and not hours. Otherwise, workers will stay in the office a long time but produce very little. Innovation requires creativity and motivation. People can’t be creative 996. They need time to relax, exchange information, and absorb new ideas. In a knowledge economy this is very important.

I don’t buy it when Jack Ma says China’s competitiveness depends on everyone working 996. I think everyone should spend less time working. It’s unhealthy to work 996. I just visited a Chinese company jn Shenzhen at lunch time, and the office was completely dark. Everyone was a sleep at their desks because they work so late at night that they don’t get enough sleep. Read More...

Startup World Cup 2019 Grand Finale on May 17

Startup World Cup is a global event where startups from around the world will be coming to San Francisco to battle for a US$1,000,000 grand prize in investment.

Startup World Cup is partnering with some of world’s largest conferences and tech events to host 40+ regional startup competitions across 6 continents – North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The goal of Startup World Cup is to create innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for startup ecosystems all over the world. Entrepreneurs from many different countries will be able to use the Startup World Cup platform to build great companies and improve the possibilities for themselves.

Startup World Cup will be one of the biggest networking opportunities in the Bay Area to meet with hundreds of investors and tech corporations at the same event. Read More...

The Future of FinTech: Pitch Night on April 24, 2019

April is FinTech month at Startup Basecamp! Join Startup Basecamp for an exciting Pitch Nigh on the future of FinTech!

This is a pitch event where fintech startups (seed/series A) will have the opportunity to pitch to investors and industry leaders to get feedback on their pitch and connect with significant Silicon Valley players. Expect drinks, an awesome crowd and significant opportunities to connect with the best people in the fintech space in a fun environment!

You can find more information and register here.

2019 Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Festival (May 2)

The 4th Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Festival (SVEF), jointly presented by Ding Ding TV, China-US Business Summit, and sponsored by Acorn Campus will be held on May 2, 2019 at Santa Clara Convention Center. We are offering 100 free tickets with the discount code FOUNDERSPACE when registering here by April 15, 2019.

SVEF draws leading innovators, emerging entrepreneurs and investors, famous economists, business decision-makers, educators and media professionals to exchange ideas and shape the future of technology and its applications. Last year, SVEF attracted nearly 2000 people, including 20 agencies with over 100 well-known conference speakers, and more than 1000 start-ups as well as over 200 Chinese mainland enterprises and investors.

SVEF aspires to be a bridge between East and West in culture, technology, and ideology. This year, SVEF will focus on the top trends, such as AI, big data, IoT, social entrepreneurship, VC funding, content marketing, and women in leadership. Besides business and technology, the event will also cover the rise of social entrepreneurship that gives hope to the future. The event will bring together thousands of public companies, investment institutions, outstanding Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and technology media. SVEF expects to have thousands of attendees. Read More...

Traction Conference, August 7-8, 2019

Traction Conference will bring Silicon Valley to Vancouver on August 7-8, 2019. Our friends at Launch Academy and Boast.AI have just announced the first round of speakers for Traction Conference 2019.

You can use May promo code COMMS2019 for 40% discount starting May 1, 2019 when you register here.

Some of the confirmed speakers include: Read More...

The Captain’s Diet

My latest obsession is to get into optimal shape. I’m exercising 1 to 2 hours a day and determined to lose 6 kg. I’ve already lost 3 kg. My diet is very simple:

1) Eat 30% less at every meal.

2) Don’t eat sugars, junk food, or fried food. Read More...

Predictions for the Future

While doing research for my next book, I found a number of interesting predictions from various sources. Here are some of the highlights:

• 1 trillion sensors will be connected to the internet by 2022.

• 10% of the world’s population will be wearing clothes connected to the internet by 2022. Read More...

Promise and Peril of Quantum Computing II (4/18/2019)

Promise and Peril of Quantum Computing Session II will be held on Thursday, April 18, 5:00-8:30pm at Google Cloud Building 1155 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

Within the next decade it’s realistic the bit will be replaced by the qubit, a change that will radically transform society preparing Homo Sapiens like no other technology since fire, to step boldly into the solar system and beyond.

Attending this event offered by California Software Professional Association (CSPA) is an especially time-effective way to become acquainted with both the technology and major players in this vibrant sector, on the cusp of making a historical impact in both commerce and culture. Read More...