September Education

Thursday, September 21, 2017 | 8:00am – 10:30am

 Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center San Francisco

505 Howard Street 
San Francisco, CA 94105

You do not want to miss the upcoming September Education and Breakfast program at our most unique venue yet, the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.  Experience a morning of instruction on how to “Innovate on Command”.  You will be motivated to use your full potential with a simple, precise method for creative problem solving.  Our radiant speaker uses humor and adventure stories while seamlessly blending research and concrete application tools. 

About Our Speaker: Denis Greene  – PDF on this session 

Denis Greene is a retired CEO, who built the company he founded from $0 to
$200,000,000 over the course of 25 years. Along the way, he attended graduate
school and conducted academic research on innovation to help him build his
business. His interest in innovation was sparked during a motorcycle trip across Africa, where a flash of innovative thinking saved his life when he encountered a pack of baboons blocking an ocean side cliff road – at 100 mph.  Since then, Dennis has collected data from more than 130 research subjects.’ Interviewing such talent, as Henry Bloch, Founder of HR Block, Bloodpop, Composer for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, Dan Hesse, the former CEO of Sprint, and Harold Finch, Apollo 13 Nasa heat shield inventor.

Denis is the author of 5 books, including Wheelie Through the Baboons: The
Innovation on Command Methodology of High Achievers.

The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a San Francisco-based non-profit organization designed to educate, innovate, and connect aspiring and current entrepreneurs. Established in 2014 with support from the Nasdaq Educational Foundation, the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center serves the greater Bay Area community through differentiated events, meaningful entrepreneurial education, and a strong commitment to mentorship.

Our vision is to: Support individual entrepreneurs – from all industries and stages of growth – throughout their developmental journey. Foster long-lasting connections for entrepreneurs across disciplines and to redefine perceptions of entrepreneurship in the public imagination.

Breakfast provided by: Ladies Who Lunch: A team of world class chefs, event planners and service professionals that are dedicated to understanding your unique vision, in order to exceed your wildest expectations and produce memorable occasions you and your guests will rave about.  They take pride in using seasonal and sustainable products while bringing a modern approach to classic cuisines from around the globe.  From intimate cocktail parties to large corporate galas, their décor staff designs stunning environments and chefs customize delectable menus that convey each client’s unique style and personality.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Bring your Toiletries!

Please help us support our community partner, Project Homeless Connect by bringing in your leftover toiletries. We’ll have a bin at Registration to accept the donations. Items they need and accept are new, unused and unopened travel size: body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, tooth brushes, body lotion, sunblock, deodorant and chapstick.  Please make sure they are new and unopened. 

With colder weather, socks are a key component of both warmth and foot health. They collect new, moisture-wicking white crew socks to include in their hygiene kits.  Please, no colored, used or children’s socks.

Schedule:

• 8:00am – 8:30am: Registration and Networking
• 8:30am – 10:30am: Breakfast and Education

Monthly Program Display/Exhibit Table

Sign up today for a great opportunity to display your products and/or services at monthly meetings with PCMA NCC.  Price per table is $350 and includes 1 complimentary registration as well as logo on event notifications and name mention by Chapter President at meeting.

 Event Pricing:

• Member Planner $45
• Non-Member Planner $55
• Member Supplier $55
• Non-Member Supplier $65
• Student $35
• Exhibit Table $350

*On-site registration – add $20 to above fees

** Planner Scholarships Available! If you are a planner and are interested in receiving a scholarship to attend this event, please email Elisa Sandoval-Wong. 

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