Discover Dragon Valley

This event will be focused on networking the key constituents of the technology and start-up communities in SoCal. We will have a buffet style lunch with open tables to promote networking, with each table (up to 34) having different topics of conversation. A list of table topics will be updated, but in addition to our speakers, we expect to have tables discussing, during our “Bazaar” (see below), the following topics and more:
Venture financing
Trade and technology opportunities in Taiwan and asia… Show more
Legal, Insurance, and Risk Management issues of Start Ups/Technology Companies
Cross border transactions
Bank financing-loan and factor financing for start-ups and mid-size companies
University sponsored entrepreneurialism
Incubators and accelerators
The event will be organized in the following key segments:
1. Dragon Bytes (9:30am to 11:15am) - 6 Mini Talks (More details to follow):
o Eric Golden : “Tales from an Entrepreneur – a winner of two fast pitch events” o Lyndi Wu, Manager Google acquisions - “What’s hot and What’s not” o David Kwan: "Don't let your past determine your future" o Stephen Liu : “Something about Asian/Bamboo networks, Asians in LA and entrepreneurship” o Clifton Chang : “Investing in Startups: do you bet on the Horse or the Jockey?” o Ming Lo: "The potential for a Global Trade and Currency War and what it means to us" o Way-Ting Chen : “Possibly about actualizing your organization’s strategy or social entrepreneurship."
o (TBD) “Winning the hearts and minds of the US consumer: Marketing guidelines for Asian companies."
2. History and Future of Monte Jade (11:15 am to 11:50 am)
3. Bazaar (11:50 am to 1:20 pm) :
o In this segment, buffet lunch will be served and at each of the approximately 34 open tables, a
led discussion will be occur on various topics (see above).
4. Panel Discussion (1:20 pm to 2:15) : o The Patent wars and tales of the Newegg victory- Lee Cheng- Newegg Chief Legal Officer o The Los Angeles Incubator/Acceleration/Office-for-a-day/internet cafe start-up Environment -
TBA
5. Keynote Speaker (2:15 pm to 3:30 pm) : Dr. Frank Shu
o Climate change is real, but the best solutions may not be what many people think, and you
can help to turn things around. An evaluation of various technological solutions.

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