Silicon Valley Bank - Events

Silicon Valley Bank’s Leadership Summit for PE & VC Finance Executives

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Join Silicon Valley Bank for our annual Leadership Summit for PE & VC Finance Executives, to be held July 10-12, 2013 at the Viceroy Snowmass in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. As always, we'll focus on leadership, industry knowledge and professional development. And don't forget to bring your family — the location, activities and rates are super family friendly! For more information, visit http://www.svb.com/pevc-finance/. This event is by invitation and for senior finance executives. If you are interested in attending and did not receive an invitation, please reach out to Carrie Hicks a... Read More

Webinar: Turning Accounts Payables into a Revenue Generator

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Many businesses are missing out on a significant source of savings and efficiency by using credit cards mainly for T&E. In this online seminar, we'll help you discover ways to gain a competitive advantage by shifting your more strategic business spending to cards - and we'll show how your accounts payable can become a revenue generator. Among the topics covered: Why purchasing is the new frontier How procure-through-payment automation pays off in accuracy, insight, and savings How faster payment helps win better supplier terms Making discounts, rewards and rebates enhance... Read More

Secure Enterprise Mobility: Discovery Event

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Silicon Valley Bank and In-Q-Tel are hosting a Secure Enterprise Mobility: Discovery Event. This speed presentation event will feature 15 of the best and brightest, VC backed Secure Enterprise Mobility focused startups. We expect to have ~15 CSO's / CIO's from Fortune 500 companies including Salesforce, General Dynamics, VeriSign, NetApp, Websense Inc., Land-o-Lakes, Facebook, SVB, X Commerce, Symantec, and many more. We will also have other members of the Intelligence Community participating in this private event. Thursday, June 6, 2013 12:00 - 5:30 p.m. Speed Presentations 5:30 - 6:... Read More

WCA Mobile Devices & UX Evolution – Eyeing the Future

Tue, 28 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

We’ve witnessed explosive growth of smarter mobile devices but with fragmenting hardware platforms from larger display smartphones to "phablets" and tablets, and even smart watches and glasses as extensible accessories that connect the user to these devices and into the cloud. • Will this trend continue, and what compelling use cases, apps, and services will support it? • What does this imply to the app developers and will platform fragmentation be inevitable, or will multiple-platform app development be sustainable and scalable? • What will be the unique use cases ... Read More

Live Videocast: Secrets of a Successful Tasting Room: 2013 Survey Results

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time Please join us for an interactive video discussion of Wine Business Monthly and Silicon Valley Bank's 2013 Tasting Room Survey. This promises to be a lively conversation as SVB's Rob McMillan reviews survey results and interprets industry trends with our panel of experts including: Cyril Penn of Wine Business Monthly, Brian Baker of Chateau Montelena and Ahin Thomas of the Vintners' Alliance. Some of the topics we'll cover: Direct sales through tasting rooms and revenue generated Fees and fee reimbursement Staff compensa... Read More

SVCF Gala 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Seats for the SVCF 2013 Gala are quickly filling up as we approach May 17th. Please register soon so that we may assign you to the appropriate table. Don’t miss you chance to meet Pro Riders Jasmin Glaesser, Amanda Miller, Meredith Miller and Samantha Schneider. “Voices of the Tour” Bob Roll, Paul Sherwen, and Phil Liggett. will also be there. Be sure to get your raffle ticket and have a chance to win an amazing Womens Fuji Supreme 1.1C or a Men's Fuji Altamira SL It is a going to be an incredible evening. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: VIP Reception at 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception &am... Read More

Webinar: Letter of Credit Tools to Mitigate Risk, Expand Your Market and Satisfy Performance Requirements

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

See the Webinar Replay [PLAYBACK] Download the Presentation (PDF) As fast-growing, innovation companies expand into foreign markets, letters of credit are seen as a key tool for facilitating sales transactions. In this interactive discussion, our experts explained the benefits of using letters of credit and how to most effectively structure transactions. Among the topics we discussed: Overview of methods of payment Definition of letters of credit Types of letters of credit Various uses in a variety of scenarios Roles of related parties Case studies Dennis Brown,Senior Tr... Read More

CEO Summit East

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

You're Invited BREAKTHROUGH. Vision. Execution. Scale. Learn what it takes to break through some of the most challenging barriers in the course of a startup. Silicon Valley Bank is bringing together you - our clients, the founders of some of the most exciting tech startups - to hear inspiring and amazing stories of breakthrough from some of your most successful peers and experts. Join your fellow founders from Boston and New York City for the day, and gain the insight, knowledge and motivation you need to succeed from this fast-paced event. If you are interested in joining please conta... Read More

Webinar: International Expansion - Improve Your Competitive and Cash Flow Opportunities

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Webinar: International Expansion: Improve Your Competitive and Cash Flow Opportunities See the Webinar Replay [PLAYBACK] Download the Presentation (PDF) Many growing companies find it hard to determine how to navigate international business. This session discusses strategies and solutions to help you successfully expand overseas while managing risk. Adriel Lares, a former CFO of 3PAR, guides you through his experience and the finance solutions applied along the way. He also discusses how foreign exchange hedging early can reduce risk and increase profitability. The following topi... Read More

Nominations Open for the New England Venture Capital Association's Inaugural NEVY Awards Celebrating the Best of Boston's Startup Community

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

March 18 Deadline; Awards Dinner on May 1 BOSTON, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The New England Venture Capital Association (NEVCA) is calling for nominations for the first annual NEVY Awards, which will celebrate the best of Boston's startup community. Nominations are limited to companies and individuals located in New England. "New England has spawned and grown some of the world's most promising innovations. From biotech, to robotics, mobile, big data, enterprise infrastructure, e-commerce, travel and much more, the NEVY'S will celebrate the big ideas, hard work, and breakthrough... Read More

Payments and Pinots, A speed dating event with our Corporate Venture clients in the payments space

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Payments and Pinots Please join us for a unique speed dating event designed exclusively for financial services companies. Each company will have five minutes to "speed-date" with you and convince you that their company is the next best thing! During the pitch event we will be serving some of Silicon Valley Bank's wine clients' exclusive Pinot Noir including: Siduri, Chauser and Evening Land. Questions about the event, please contact Heidi Bianchi at hbianchi@svb.com var addthis_config = { services_compact: "buzz, delicious, digg, facebook, google, linkedin, live, reddit, stumb... Read More

ALLICENSE 2013

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Silicon Valley Bank is proud to be a Community Leader sponsor* of the 17th annual ALLICENSE 2013 meeting. Hosted by Deloitte Recap, this conference brings together leading biopharma dealmakers and industry leaders in an open, collaborative forum designed to encourage debate and tackle the significant challenges facing dealmaking teams today. ALLICENSE has become a landmark partnering conference for sharing cutting-edge insights that help shape the future of biopharma business development. For a detailed agenda and to learn more, visit: http://www.recap.com/allicense/2013/index.html. ... Read More

Silicon Valley Bank’s Nextgen professional development summit

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Silicon Valley Bank is pleased to invite you to our third-annual NextGen Professional Development, April 24-26. We will gather in San Diego for concentrated professional development sessions, networking and activities tailored just for the next generation of financial leaders in the private equity and venture capital industries. Small group learning sessions will include the power of networking effectively, the art of negotiation, and a glimpse into the world of the limited partner. Click here to learn more. This event is by invitation and for finance executives in the Private Equity and Ven... Read More

Webinar: Export Financing - The Tools and Techniques for Financing Your Foreign Sales

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

See the Webinar Replay [PLAYBACK] Download the Presentation (PDF) Cross-border trade can bring business risk. But companies are finding that it also opens up immense opportunities for business growth - through use of trade finance tools and techniques that can help you manage risk, expedite revenue, and build new customer relationships. This online seminar explains the export financing options available to help you conduct business overseas. Our guest speaker, Rob Guthrie of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, discusses the programs available to you through his agency. A... Read More

CEO Summit

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT

You're Invited Be Bold. What does it take to BE BOLD, to be the pioneer, to go left when everyone else is going right, to listen to the voice in your head, to follow your heart? Silicon Valley Bank is bringing you - our clients, the founders of some of the most exciting tech startups - together to hear inspirational stories from some BOLD speakers, including Jeff Hayzlett and Maynard Webb. Gain the insight, knowledge and inspiration you need to BE BOLD and network with other founders and CEOs. If you are interested in joining please contact Heidi Bianchi at hbianchi@svb.com Be... Read More

Healthcare Growth Capital Conference

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Greg Pachus at the inaugural Healthcare Growth Capital Conference that will be held on April 11, 2013, at the W Hotel in New York City. The conference is a forum for the exchange of strategies on the growth of existing healthcare businesses to scale and to provide expansion capital to high-growth companies with revenues of ten million to hundreds of millions of dollars. Conference attendees will include CEOs and senior managers of high-growth healthcare companies, corporate business development executives and private equity investors. Read More

Shell Corporate Venture Announcement Party and Speeding dating event at Sharon Heights

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Shell Technology Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank Invite you to our Evening Networking Dinner Shell Technology Ventures, the corporate venturing arm of Shell, invites you to attend our inaugural networking event and venture fund launch, co-sponsored with Silicon Valley Bank. Shell Technology Ventures has been investing in energy-related ventures since 1998, and at this event, we will announce the launch of STV Fund II, which intends to invest hundreds of millions of dollars over the next six-to-eight-years in high-potential emerging firms and technologies. We aim to be a preferred... Read More

On Demand: How New China Payment Opportunities Open Doors for your Global Business

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT

See the Webinar Replay [PLAYBACK] Download the Presentation (PDF) Many companies can now send and receive key payments directly to and from mainland China businesses in the onshore renminbi currency. This development is creating fresh opportunities to do business in China, and to negotiate better pricing with Chinese vendors, enhance mainland business relationships, and improve your working capital management. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of onshore FX market direction - and strategies for optimizing your payments and business - as China continues to open its historically restricti... Read More

SVB at SXSW

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT

SVB at SXSW Chill. Charge. Connect. Silicon Valley Bank wants to make it simple for our clients at SXSW Interactive 2013. So we're offering a few options for you to rest, relax, make meaningful connections and have fun. Join us at our Hospitality House, our Midday Hangout, and of course our annual Tech Mixer. SVB Hospitality House Chill with SVBers and friends within walking distance of the action, for our annual BBQs, or just to take a break. Saturday: BBQ 12 – 5pm Sunday: BBQ 12 – 5pm SVB Midday Hangout We're securing an entire floor at Parkside to ... Read More

Webinar: The U.S Economy – 5 Steps to Recovery

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Since the economy stumbled in 2008, the powers that be have been applying each and every kind of solution. From stimulus to QE, we've seen financial innovation by the government increase faster than it ever has been in the private sector. But nothing seems to be working. The problem is these remedies are being applied to the wrong target instead of where the true problem lies. Join Joe Morgan, CIO at SVB Asset Management, for a review of the cause of today's challenges and what we have to do before true economic recovery will arrive. Speaker Joe Morgan, Chief Investment Officer, SVB Asset ... Read More