NewCo Silicon Valley 2015

LinkedIn

Session Title: LinkedIn’s mission is to connect the world’s professionals to enable them to be more productive and successful.

During our presentation we will deep dive into LinkedIn’s mission and vision and how we aim to transform the lives of our employees, the state of our company, and most importantly, the world.

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company: Parking at LinkedIn is on a first come, first serve basis; please allow a few extra minutes to find a spot. In addition to the parking lots in front of the LinkedIn buildings on Stierlin Court, there are also lots behind the buildings with additional parking. We are looking forward to seeing you there!  

Google

Session Title: The Future of Search

Visit the Google campus in Mountain View for a vision of the future of search on mobile, led by Director of Product Management Aparna Chennapragada. In the brave new world of mobile, apps and context are king. Learn about Google’s moonshot vision of how users should be able to engage with your app via voice, while you re-engage these same users via contextual, predictive cards. You’ll also learn some pragmatic steps you can take right now to get your app content surfaced in Google Search, so you can drive free, organic discovery and re-engagement. Drinks & snacks will be served. Submit here for an invitation.

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company: Parking is open, so please feel free to take any spot you find. However, space is limited, so we recommend that you arrive early. The building has a large "1310" above the door. You must enter from the side that faces Shorebird Way. Someone from Google or NewCo will be there to greet you. See you soon!

HackerRank

Session Title: Interactive Round Table on Revolutionizing Tech Recruiting

Do you like tech recruiting, pizza, and beer? Then this HackerRank session is for you! 

CEO and co-founder Vivek Ravisankar will lead an interactive discussion with HackerRank executives and our guests on how new technologies are democratizing the tech talent recruiting process. We’ll discuss as a group some of your biggest tech recruiting challenges, as well as the hottest new sourcing, screening and interviewing strategies that companies are using to attract and recruit the hottest global tech talent. It’s a can’t-miss session for any attendee serious about maximizing their tech talent process.

And, seriously, hot pizza, cold beer and soda? Win-win!

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company: We're located right on Castro Street (#215, floor 3), but Downtown Mountain View can be a bit busy during lunch hours, so if you're coming here for your first session, please be sure to arrive at least 20-30 minutes early so you have time to find parking. If you're here early, that's fine, enjoy some pizza and beer with us before the session begins.

Here is a link to help you find free Mountain View Parking: http://mountainviewdowntown.com/parking-map/

Based on that map, we're located in the top-left corner of the Villa street and Castro street intersection. Our entrance is a glass door that is in between the entrances to Alexanders (pastries) and St. Stephen's Green (bar). Just come on in and head to the third floor! 

Quixey

Session Title: Going Beyond the World Wide Web; In Silicon Valley and Beyond

Peek into the future of the mobile world with CEO Tomer Kagan to discover what happens beyond your iPhone6 and Samsung Galaxy S6. We’ll showcase Quixey’s latest technology, its vision for the future and its global expansion plans – starting with China and India. We'll treat you to lunch and make sure you walk out with some cool Quixey swag too.

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company: As for parking, Bryant street has two parking garages and one open parking lot:
- A large parking structure on Bryant st (between California and Dana; by CVS)
- An open parking lot on Bryant and Dana
- A parking structure on Bryant and Villa

Addepar

Session Title: The Future of Investment Management

Come see how Addepar is revolutionizing the world of financial technology with a demo from our VP of Product, Joel Beal, highlighting the innovative features of our platform. Additionally, gain valuable insight into how Addepar is fundamentally impacting the future of investment management through a discussion with our CEO, Eric Poirier.

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company: There is sufficient street parking on Terra Bella for all of our NewCo visitors. The entrance is located on the Terra Bella side as well. 

Polyvore

Session Title: Great Culture Attracts Great People - An Inside Look at Polyvore’s Values and Culture

For entrepreneurs looking to grow their startups, building a culture is often just as important as acquiring new users. In this session, Jess will share how Polyvore’s distinct culture focused on delighting the user, doing a few things well and making an impact has empowered the company to build trust and authentic relationships between people. Polyvore was recently ranked #10 on the Great Places To Work in Small and Medium Size Technology Companies.

HealthLoop

Session Title: Defining the Patient Experience of the Future

If you could wave your magic wand, what would the ideal doctor-patient relationship look like to you? Founder Jordan Shlain and CEO Todd Johnson will walk you through a healthcare of the future visioning exercise. During this session you will get a glimpse of the HealthLoop patient engagement platform, imagine what it would be like if your doctor knew how you were doing at all times, and have a chance to contribute your ideas to define the ideal patient experience of the future.

Totspot

Session Title: Learn how lean startups take an idea to a live build in one day.

Session is in the 500 Startups building on the 7th floor. Peek into the inside of one of the fastest growing mobile commerce businesses in the US. See how our company takes an idea and builds a mobile feature in just one day, using our lean startup approach. Move fast, innovate intensely, write it out, build it, test it, publish it. You'll leave with your head spinning with ideas on how to get products to market quickly and efficiently.

Mozilla

Session Title: Why Mozilla matters - a short history.

Did you know that Mozilla, the company behind Firefox, is a non-profit organization driven by a culture of openness and collaboration? Come to hear the story of Mozilla told by our dynamic VP of Platform Engineering, David Bryant -- leave knowing more about why Mozilla matters.

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company: Our office is at 331 E. Evelyn Avenue Mountain View, CA 94041 (map at https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contact/spaces/mountain-view/). It's basically an office park so enter into the parking lot and turn left; you'll see our entrance at the end of the building.  

Singularity University

Session Title: Introduction to Exponential Thinking

Why is it that we've seen more progress in science and technology within the last 40 years, than in the previous 4000? Humanity has recently understood the role that exponential progress has played in the scope of human history, and in this session, you'll come to understand the framework for understanding accelerating change in our world, and how to leverage it to solve big problems.

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company:
Directions to Singularity U:
-Exit 398 (Moffett Blvd/NASA Pkwy) off HW 101
-End of ramp (or loop) turn Right (East) onto Moffett Blvd
-Straight to NASA Research Park gate (200 yards)
-Show guard your Driver’s License, say you’re going to Singularity University
-Drive straight on Clark Rd (200 yards)
-Veer Right onto S. Akron Rd (200 yards)
-On Right, park in front of SU / Airship Ventures (Bld #20)
-Go in front door

 

Scanadu

Session Title: Bringing the Hospital with You: the Future of Your Health

The future of medicine is in our hands: more and more companies are developing apps, devices and networks that allow us to better understand our personal health and connect with our doctors. At Scanadu, we’re developing a platform of products for FDA clearance that will bring the experience of the emergency room into the palm of your hands. In this session, we’ll discuss how medicine is changing and moving the power back to the patient, and allowing us to have more powerful conversations with our doctors. We'll take a look at our newest product, Scanaflo, and we may even “test” our Scanadu Scout on you!

Special Message to Attendees from Host Company:
IF YOU ARE DRIVING:
- Once you enter NASA, there is a security gate at which the driver will need to show a driver's license and inform the guards you are visiting Scanadu in building 20.
- Continue straight in the LEFT lane. Eventually the two straight lanes will split and the LEFT lane will veer left.
- After the split, we are the second building on the right.
- Please enter the main lobby doors for Building 20 and you will be greeted by our team.
- Parking: You can park in any available spot on Akron road, if all spots are taken in front of the building you can also park behind Building 20 (turn right on McCord Ave, and there is a large parking area on your right hand side).

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
- Caltrain/Light Rail: NASA Ames Research Center is located less than two miles from the Caltrain and Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) Light Rail downtown Mountain View station stops. The VTA Light Rail also has a NASA/Bayshore station on Manila Drive at the Ellis Street entrance to NASA Ames Research Center.
- Bus: VTA bus 51 runs from De Anza College to Moffett Field/Ames Center. 

Directions: The Mozilla office is at 331 E. Evelyn Avenue Mountain View, CA 94041 (map at https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/contact/spaces/mountain-view/). It is an office park, so enter into the parking lot and turn left; you'll see our entrance at the end of the building.