Top July Startup Events pt 2

Don’t forget, tonight is our 3rd FailChat, featuring Hiten Shah of KISSmetrics, June Dershewitz of Semphonic, Mark Schulze of Quantcast, and David Rogers of ConvertClick. Cathy Brooks will be moderating a discussion on what metrics are important to startups, how to measure and interpret them, and how to apply them to a growing company. Many startups seem unsure of just how many resources or allocate for this, and what to do with the data when it has been collected. Don’t let this be you! Reserve a slot for tonight’s chat at http://failchat3.mogotix.com!

And as you saw last week, we have officially launched FailCon 2010! We’ve just posted a rough agenda online, so be sure to check out the incredible speaker and topic line-up for this year, and reserve one of our limited $99 tickets before they’re gone!

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FailChat #3: Metrics for Success
July 20th, 6:30p – 9:30p
PariSoma Loft, SF
Even the simplest of companies can be bombarded with metrics: Cost-Per-User, Clickthrough Rates, Page Views, A/B Test Results, Time on Site, User Tracking, Referral Sites, and so much more. There are too many start-ups that either ignore these metrics entirely, are unsure how to interpret them, or delve into them too deeply and lose precious resources in the process. So we’ve compiled a panel of experts to discuss which metrics are most important for a startup to measure. We’ll also explore what tools to use, when to build your own, and how best to apply the data you gather successfully. Each FailChat attracts an intimate and targeted group of early-stage founders and entrepreneurs to discuss the common mistakes and missteps that startups and small businesses take. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and appetizers are provided throughout the seminar. Register at http://failchat3.mogotix.com/

20% off – PR Summit BootCamp
July 22, All Day
LGBT Community Center
The PR Summit Boot Camp is a one day conference focused on providing up-to-date tools for professionals working in media. Conference attendee’s will have the opportunity to listen, connect and follow the insights and conversation of media experts in a wide variety of vertical markets and industries. The PR Summit Boot Camp Conference addresses the changing media & public relations landscape. Industry professionals in a variety of vertical markets and industries will provide attendees with latest case-studies, insights, fresh ideas, tools, and best success practices that can be applied can be applied to a person’s skills set. Information and a 20% discount at http://prconferencebootcamp-sf.eventbrite.com/ (PS: I’m speaking so check it out!)

30% off – Cleantech Entrepreneurship
July 22, All Day
Doubletree Hotel, San Jose
Join us at the nation’s inaugural cleantech conference that will focus on spurring jobs in this crucial sector. The Cleantech Open National Conference will assemble the brightest and most talented minds to debate if cleantech entrepreneurship can power our economy back to life. Together, we’ll tackle urgent issues: How can we accelerate the cleantech revolution? Which technologies hold the most promise—short-term and long-term? What does it take to spur cleantech entrepreneurship? How can we integrate cleantech into our economic policy? What are the best models to integrate public and private sectors? For more information and for 20% off, sign up at http://cleantechopen.com

$150 off – LeadsCon East 2010
July 26 – 27, All Day
Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York City
LeadsCon brings together the top people and companies in online customer acquisition. Sessions span advances in both online and offline acquisition marketing and include a display media showdown, search retargeting explained, a presentation by the Director of Northeast Regional Office for FTC, the future of search engine arbitrage, and more. All of this plus top notch networking from a show known for its high caliber attendees and quality over quantity approach. Visit www.leadscon.com for more information. Save $150 off the $695 price here!

20% – BlogHer ’10
August 6-7
The Hilton, New York City
Building on the momentum of five consecutive sold-out annual conferences, BlogHer ’10 will bring bloggers from every corner of the blogosphere together for hands-on learning, rich discussions, opportunities to meet with the brands that support them and plentiful networking opportunities. BlogHer ’10 will be at the The Hilton New York from August 6 – 7, 2010. We will kick off on Thursday August 5 with our fourth annual BlogHer Business Conference, a “crash course” on best practices for reaching the most influential and powerful consumers — women online — in the quickly evolving social media world. And Girls in Tech attendees can receive 20% off BlogHer Business registration by using the discount code GIT.

Year-Up Submission Deadline
August 13
Year Up is as a one-year intensive Information Technology (IT) education and internship program for low-income young adults, ages 18 to 24. The Year Up program combines classroom education, professional internships, educational stipends, college credit and personal support to enable low-income young adults from the Bay Area to secure livable wage jobs and pursue higher education. Year Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. We also serve employers by introducing them to pre-screened, pre-trained, diverse entry-level talent. To apply to the program applicants must have a high school diploma or GED (applicants in process of completing high school or earning their GED are encouraged to apply). For more information, check out http://yearup.org or email sfbayadmissions@yearup.org

15% off – Social DevCamp Chicago
Aug 14 – 15
McCormick Tribune, Chicago
SocialDevCamp Chicago is two days of developer-centric sessions about making the most of the social web. It’s the unconference for social application and platform developers, mobile social developers, evangelists, and enthusiasts. At SocialDevCamp you’ll join hundreds of passionate developers and creators for a weekend of robust talks on social applications, platforms, APIs, mobile applications, identity management, and new media. True to WebWallflower form, we’ve twisted the arms of the SocialDevCamp Chicago organizers to get you the best deal on their $30.00 weekend even we can possibly get. Our hard-nosed negotiating tactics got them to knock $5.00 off the price so you can get one extra latte without all the guilt while you’re in the Windy City. Registration is at http://socialdevcampchicago.com/register/ with the code “webwallflower-blowout-sale”

Usability Bootcamp SF
August 19 & 20th, 2010
Cooper, 100 First Street, San Francisco
A hands-on workshop taught by well-known usability consultant Christine Perfetti. Over two full days, learn how to run regular usability tests to: uncover your users’ latent needs, refine features/requirements, test the depth of interactions, refine design, and much more. Walk away with end-to-end knowledge on how to take advantage of testing to build world-class products. You’ll also learn how to apply these techniques in different environments, from engineering-driven agile shops to large enterprises. For subscribers of this email, enter the promo code ‘webwallflower’ by Friday, July 30th to sign up for $795 – a savings of $300 off the final registration price. http://www.perfettimedia.com/workshops/usability_bootcamp/san-francisco.html

5% off – Mess At The Mansions
September 15 – 19, 2010
Las Vegas Mini Castles Mansion Complex, Las Vegas NV
The Mess at the Mansions is a five day retreat that mixes business with pleasure, created in an idyllic situation to foster real business results, developing the intimate business relationships we all need to grow. Inside three large Mansions, just miles from the Las Vegas strip, a business retreat of epic proportions is being held for 20 guests living side by side for five days with some of Americas greatest entrepreneurs. These leaders have mentored some of the foremost business successes in America. Their brains are yours for five exquisite days and night in some of the most enjoyable atmosphere ever offered. Join us in fabulous Las Vegas. We’ve coordinated some of the most exclusive accommodations, greatest food, and finest wines, in a well appointed mansion, with first class service from the time you land until the moment you return to the airport. What if you could get all this plus the greatest business experience of your life? For more information, check out http://themessbeforesuccess.com/sign_up_mess_at_the_mansions.html and to register with your exclusive FailCon 5% discount, enter the code FC201 into the discount code field.

The Awesome Foundation
$1k Grants for Awesome Ideas
The SF Awesome Foundation provides $1,000 grants to people in the Bay Area who want to do a cool project and need a little cash to make it happen. There are no strings attached or fine print. We don’t want a stake in it. We just want to help you make it happen. The only thing we’ll ask is that you share your project with us and the community during a small party we’ll throw in your honor. Recently, we awarded $1k to the History of the Sky: a project to video tape the sky over the Exploratorium for an entire year… check it out: http://murphlab.com/hsky/ We especially like projects that are quirky and for the community’s benefit or enjoyment. It’s up to you, it just needs to be awesome. Apply now!

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SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:

Geo-Loco Conference
July 21, All Day
Mission Bay at UCSF
Geo-Loco is the next big thing in advertising, social media and discovery. On Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, in San Francisco, investors, brands and technology providers will gather to explore what the new breed of Geo-Location-enabled services and applications is doing for brands, for businesses and for consumers. Information at http://geoloco.tv/

Leadership In Action
July 21st, 6:00 – 8:00pm
3 Embarcadero Center, 28 FL
In “Leadership in Action: Your Role in Building a Great Place to Work,” you will learn what distinctive qualities separate great leaders from the rest while examining your own strengths and weaknesses. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about these leaders, the roles they play, and create your own action plan for change. Speaker Hal Adler: Prior to founding Leadership LandingTM, Hal was President of Great Place to Work. For more information, check out http://www.nchra.com

StartOut Presents: Top 10 Entrepreneurship List
July 21st, 6:00 – 9:00p
Pillsbury Winthrop, SF
Move over, David Letterman! As part of our StartOut University Series, StartOut SF Presents “The Entrepreneur’s ‘Top 10′ List”. Come hear a panel of attorneys with collective decades of experience working with entrepreneurs share their top 10 lists for entrepreneurs, as well as “…war stories” from the legal front, and legal issues specific to LGBT entrepreneurs. This will be a fantastic event with a stellar panel. You must register here to attend: http://startoutlegal101-fb.eventbrite.com

Lean Startup Pitfalls Uncovered
July 21, 6:30p – 9:30p
KickLabs
IMVU is the original Lean Startup. Eric Ries’ techniques started IMVU on its path to hockey stick growth before unforeseen pitfalls slowed things down. Brett Durrett, VP of engineering at IMVU will reveal the details about happened and what it took to get things back on track. Stay afterwards for drinks and get face time with Brett and other top startup founders. More information and tickets at their Meetup Group.

Social Gaming Happy Hour
July 23rd, 6:30 – 9:30p
5a5 Steak Lounge
Join some of the leaders in the gaming industry for this casual cash bar networking break at one of the best happy hour bars in town. Not much else to say here aside from it’s looking to be a great crowd. Check it out on their Facebook Page!

Startup Weekend SF
July 23rd – 25th
KickLabs, San Francisco
That’s it we are back for a very special Startup Weekend! This Startup Weekend is going to be focus on Mobile (any mobile you can go crazy!!) For the ones who don’t know Startup Weeekend, this is a chance for you to go from idea to business in a weekend! For the ones who has been to a Startup Weekend , this is a good way to experiment new things to be a better entrepreneur (Learning by Doing!) Information posted regularly at http://bayarea.startupweekend.org/

Social App Workshop
July 24, 9:30a – 6:00p
Heroku (321 11th Street)
This is a hacker event for developers working on facebook, twitter, or other social applications. The event includes: training, hacking, demo’s and talks from these speakers: Matt Harris (Twitter), Matt Kelly (Facebook), Abraham Williams (abrah.am), Jeff Lawson (Twilio), Oren Teich (Heroku), and Sam Ramji (Apigee). Be sure to RSVP at http://socialappworkshop.eventbrite.com/

Facebook and the News: Making Journalism Social
July 26th, 6:30 – 8:30p
KickLabs, SF
Hacks/Hackers, an organization for journalists and technologists, is hosting a panel discussion with the head of Facebook’s media and content partnerships and a top developer from the company to talk about how publishers can leverage the Facebook platform to make their sites more social. The event is $15 and you can reserve a spot at http://meetup.hackshackers.com/calendar/14082467/

Thread July Happy Hour
July 27, 6:00 – 8:30p
Taverna Aventine
Summertime’s the right time for another rocking Thread happy hour. THREAD.COM is a new site where you can meet friends of friends. BRING FRIENDS and make friends. Enjoy Aventine’s swanky space, artful cocktails, and happy hour specials. RSVP NOW on their Facebook Page. Only people on the Yes or Maybe list will get in.

Hackers & Founders
July 29, 6:00p – 9:00p
Dogpatch Labs, Pier 38
It’s about hanging out, having a beverage and talking about: Shiny technologies we’re playing with; Startups we founded or are thinking about; Stuff we read about on Hacker News; The latest geek and startup news; And generally enjoying the company of peers and colleagues. It’s all pretty low key and casual with no scheduled presentations. Information is up on the Meetup Page.

Zivity Presents: Charity Fashion Show
Aug 6th, 6:00pm – 1:00am
RF80
Celebrate Zivity’s birthday, re-launch of the website and enjoy watching amazing runway models strip off their designer clothes to the highest bidders for their favorite charities. Get your tickets today at http://striptease.eventbrite.com/ (21+ only)

How To Grow Your Online Games
Aug 11th, 7:00p – 9:30p
Art Institute, 10 UN Civic Center Plaza
We have all heard the less than optimistic coverage on games growth. Overall casual and console game sales dropped by 26% in April. Even social games, a major growth area over the last few years, are not as easy with Facebook virality changes and the rise of game companies with massive user bases and large marketing muscle. Feeling frustrated? Well don’t. Instead come join us July 28th at 7pm to hear Joe Dunn and Josh Rose tell you how to beat the pessimistic forecasts by combining creative design, new technology, and platform agnostic virality to create game experiences players crave, share, and keep coming back for. There will be a brief interactive Q&A; between each speaker; so designers and developers can get a chance to get some direct opinions or strategies on some of their own games and businesses. And of course–come party with us after the event to brainstorm, chill, or simply share a beer with awesome fellow game developers. More information and tickets at http://bayareavideogamedevelopermeetup.eventbrite.com/

Search Engine Strategies
Aug 13th, 8:30a – 6:00p
Moscone West
Now in its 12th year, SES is organized and programmed by the SES Advisory Board and SearchEngineWatch.com, the leading authority on Search Engine Marketing (SEM), including SEO and PPC. The event is packed with sessions covering PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization, site optimization and usability, while offering high-level strategy, keynotes, an expo floor with 100+ companies, networking events, parties and more! Information at http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/

DEMO Fall
Sept 13 – 15, All Day
Hyatt Regency
Come to DEMO to preview new, carefully-vetted products and business plans from entrepreneurs eager to show you their innovations in one place at one time. It’s where entrepreneurs, investors, media and buyers will all converge to take the most promising products from concept to customers. You should be there to experience the future of innovation, find quality dealflow, and network with the people who are likely to change the face of technology in the years to come. All will converge at DEMO Fall 2010 in Silicon Valley, to see the latest innovations in key tech segments. For more information, check out http://www.demo.com/

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BAY AREA EVENTS:

SV Tweetup
July 21st, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Farenheit Restaurant & Lounge, San Jose
Please join us to share stories of tweet-ups past, to support a good cause, and to engage in some great networking. We are partnering with the PR…SA Silicon Valley! As usual, we’ll ask for $10 at the door from each attendee, all of which will go to our charity of choice. This month we are supporting FAIR Fund (http://www.fairfund.org/), a D.C.-based international nonprofit organization, works to prevent human trafficking and sexual violence in the lives of youth, especially girls, around the world. Information is up at their Facebook Page.

Startup Waffles
July 22, 8:00a – 10:00a
Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Park
Come hang out at LSVP with the StartupDigest crew for some tasty waffles, coffee, and orange juice in the morning! This monthly(ish) meetup generally bring over 100 founders, hackers, and University students together to share stories, meet new people, and touch base with friends. Information at their Meetup Page.

Cleantech Entrepreneurship: Can it get the nation back to work?
July 22, 8:30a – 5:00p
DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose
Amidst the recovery from the recent recession, seeds of a brighter future are being developed by entrepreneurs with “game changing” clean technologies. This innovation is not unprecedented, but what is different this time? We are competing on a global scale against corporations and governments that have a multi-year head start, while struggling to finance our major infrastructure projects with venture capital investment or capital markets. Faced with these challenges, we bring the brightest and most engaging minds together to discuss how we can ensure that cleantech leads the economic recovery, and that our most innovative entrepreneurs receive the support they need. Info and registration at http://cleantechopen.org

Summit at Stanford
July 27 – 29
Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford
The 8th AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford is a two-and-a-half-day executive gathering that highlights the significant economic, political and commercial trends affecting the global technology industries. The AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford features the most innovative companies, eminent technologists, influential investors and journalists in keynote presentations, panel debates and private company CEO showcases. The AlwaysOn & STVP Summit at Stanford’s goal is to identify the most promising entrepreneurial opportunities and investments in the global tech industry. Information at http://www.aonetwork.com/AOEvents/2010/Summit-Stanford-2010-0

The Mentorship Mixer
July 29th, 6:45 – 9:15p
Palo Alto, CA
You don’t need funding as much as you need a mentor. In a new twist to an old theme, the #ReverseVC concept at this event only is mentor focused. Remember, mentors can be bought with froyo and a thank you card but VCs take a bit more…Be sure to reserve a slot at http://thementorshipmixer.eventbrite.com/

Social Currency CrunchUp
July 30th, 9:00a – 10:00p
Arrillaga Alumni Center
Social currency is where the web meets real world commerce. CrunchUps are highly participatory one-day conferences hosted by TechCrunch where we focus in on important “now” themes in non-traditional formats. Join us for the day to help shape the future of geo-location platforms and services. Then, join the fun and networking at August Capital for a beautiful evening on the best deck of all of Sand Hill Road. Information and registration at: http://techcrunchsocialcurrencycrunchuandaugustcapitparty.eventbrite.com/

15% off – Founders Showcase
Aug 3rd, 4:00p – 10:00p
Microsoft Campus, Mountain View
See Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, and Jason Calacanis, CEO of Mahalo.com, speak at the The Founder Showcase on August 3rd in Silicon Valley. This quarterly start-up pitch and networking event brings together over 275 investors, founders, and members of the press to hear talks from leading CEOs, and pitches from 10 hot technology start-ups in an open Pitch Competition. A panel of investors will provide critical feedback of the pitches, and the two best companies will face off in a “Showcase Showdown” lightning round to determine the Grand Prize Winner. There is also a networking and table area where investors and start-ups will convene with food and drinks. Tickets start at just $40, but there is a very limited number available. WebWallflower readers get a 15% discount by using the code web_wallflower. For more information or to apply to the Pitch Competition, go to www.FounderShowcase.com.

Craigslist Foundation BootCamp
Aug 14th, 7:30a – 5:30p
Berkeley, CA
Imagine 1,500 passionate people gathered together to strengthen their communities and neighborhoods. That’s Boot Camp a fun, intensive one-day conference where you will learn to bring your ideas for empowered — communities into reality. At Boot Camp, you will participate in interactive workshops, meet people who can turn dreams into action, receive expert coaching, and get fired up by stories of successful community transformations. Registration for the 7th Annual Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp is now live: http://www.craigslistfoundation.org/boot-camp

PlugandPlay TechCenter Events
Daily!
So PlugandPlay TechCenter has a ton of awesome events, and it would take an entire newsletter just to share them all. Skim their calendar regularly to see what they have to offer. http://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/calendar/

SVASE Series
Weekly
SVASE, the Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs, is the largest and fastest growing nonprofit association in Northern California dedicated exclusively to helping early stage tech entrepreneurs. They hold events regularly in the peninsula, and occasionally the city itself. There are too many to name in my brief email, but be sure to check them out for advice on investment, team development, financing, corporate leadership, and much more: http://www.svase.org/

SDforum
Weekly Not to add another list of events to my list, but SDforum also has something every other day. Essentially “SDForum is the leading Silicon Valley not-for-profit organization providing an unbiased source of information and insight to the technology community. SDForum provides a venue for engineers, executives, researchers, technology leaders, and venture capitalists to exchange information on emerging technologies and best practices.” Info on their events at www.sdforum.com.

Founders Space
Founders Space brings together founders, angels, VCs, attorneys, CFOs and other experts to answer the questions all founders have. We’re focused on developing new ways to connect founders, advisors and investors around the world. Our vision is to build a global platform, where startups and advisors work as virtual teams to enter and grow new markets, and where investors can efficiently discover the best matches for their investment goals. So join us in this grand adventure, and let’s build something truly great!

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