Astia February Newsletter

In today's volatile financial market environment, CalPERS and CalSTRS continue to look for sound investment strategies and premier investment managers to help protect and grow the retirement assets of public employees. More than ever, we seek to incorporate the expertise of emerging managers - including women and minority-owned firms - to enhance investment returns through the broadest possible investment talent, experience, and perspectives. To maintain our competitive edge, especially given changing demographics throughout the country, the role of these managers has become increasingly important. Please join us for this one-day investment conference that will explore opportunities that CalPERS and CalSTRS offer to women-owned investment firms and other emerging investment managers. As part of the conference, you will have access to the investment staff and board members of two of the nation's largest public pension funds. You will also have opportunities to network with CalPERS and CalSTRS key investment staff and other like-minded emerging managers. For further event information, click here

Women's Forum: Wine, Chocolate, & Women
Thursday, February 12th 2009, 6:30pm-9:00pm

TiE Women's Forum (TWF) is launching into 2009 with wine, chocolate and the WOMEN of TiE! Join us for a women's-only networking and educational evening to meet fellow members, share ideas, inspire each other, learn something you didn't know about wine and chocolate and, of course, sample some of these delicious treats! To register, click here

McKinsey's Centered Leadership
Thursday, February 12th 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm

How Women Leaders Thrive: **This is a FWE&E Member Only Event**
Women start careers in business and other professions with the same level of intelligence, education, and commitment as men. Yet comparatively few reach the top echelons. This gap matters not only because the familiar glass ceiling is unfair, but also because the world has an increasingly urgent need for more leaders. Susie Cranston, Principal Consultant with McKinsey is one of the authors of Centered Leadership, the culmination of a four year project undertaken by McKinsey to learn what drives and sustains successful female leaders who strive to make a difference in the wider world. To register, click here

A Case Study of Learning Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, February 18th 2009, 7:30am-9:30am

Flush with VC cash and new business opportunities from other media companies, GS needs to make key changes in the way it does business. No longer a "garage" company, GS now must select a Board of Directors and hire a CEO. More importantly GS must figure out how to manage the expectations of its funders. How do they go about this process? Speakers include: Jason Altieri, Corefino; Jean Fuller, Fuller Coaching; Neal Hansch, Rustic Canyon Partners; Ron Storn, Targus Partners; Mark Zawacki, Milestone Group. Moderated by: Stephen Clinton, Esq., Nixon Peabody. For more information, click here

Lawyers and Your Start-Up: When and Why Do You Need Legal help
Wednesday, February 18th 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm

If you are interested in learning about the role that Lawyers play in the set up of a start-up then this event is for you. The panel and participants will also ad
dress how to use the services of lawyers effectively. This Panel will have representation from a big law firm, a solo practitioner and an IP (Patent, Trade marks) lawyer and they will answer all of your questions about when to engage legal help if you are starting a company. Most people spend too much money of legal matters and some make costly mistakes by not engaging the lawyers. This is the time to learn about this important part of starting a venture. The workshop is sponsored by BAAML (http://www.baaml.net/) and Sheppard Mullin (990 Marsh Road, off 101). For more information, click here

How to Galvanize Your Career in Today's Economy
Wednesday, February 18th 2009, 6:00pm-10:00pm

Come to this eye-opening, action-filled, and interactive session, where you will learn how to: Leverage your r�sum� to claim what you want to do tomorrow! Prepare your r�sum� or positioning statement that screams a highly differentiated value proposition. Develop habits to think, act, and influence in ways that make you a leader. Increase your value step-wise and put yourself on a fast track within your own organization. Conquer everyday challenges and rise above the mundane. Make it happen, rather than being surprised by what just happened! To register click here

Tech Showcase and Networking Reception
Thursday, February 19th 2009, 8:00am-5:00pm

In Oakland, the Tech Showcase introduces the life sciences community to a wave of cutting-edge research that will shape the future of the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to get a sneak peak at early science from a world class research institute, and to connect with faculty, life scientists, and a range of industry executives and professionals. Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute, or CHORI, is the internationally renowned biomedical research institute of Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. Bridging basic science and clinical research in the treatment and prevention of human disease, CHORI is a leader in translational research, providing cures for diseases, developing new vaccines for infectious diseases, and discovering new treatment protocols for previously fatal or debilitating conditions. For more information on how to register, click here

Transition Series: From the Layoff to the Onboarding
Thursday, February 19th 2009, 11:30am-2:00pm

From the Layoff to the Onboarding: What Executives Need to Know to Navigate the Process So, you're a victim of that dreaded corporate layoff. What does it take to land to your next job? Find out how to successfully navigate your way to that job and what to do when you reach that destination. Please join Francine Gordon, CEO of FGordon Group and Chair of SDForum Tech Women as she covers the transition process itself. She will discuss the end-to-end process, from the layoff to the on-boarding, with specific ideas on what's challenging for senior executives, why it is different and more difficult now, and how executives can proactively manage through the process. You are sure to gain new insights, while also sharing your connections and expertise. To register, click here

ITechLaw 5th International Asian Conference
Thursday, February 19th & Friday, February 20th 2009

Hosted at The Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon, Delhi NCR - the capital of India. This two-day Conference will showcase recent developments in technology law and will feature presentations from leading legal practitioners and industry experts from around the world. This Conference will also offer unparalleled international networking opportunities aimed at professionals who constantly face the legal issues that arise in IT sales and distribution, ecommerce, Telecom, and protection of intellectual property. For more details and to register, click here

The Funding & Pitching Event: London
Wednesday, February 25th 2009, 6:30pm-9:30pm

At the Offices of Loyens & Loeff, London.
Everything you always wanted to know about funding. But were afraid to ask'. The evening will include: Talks from The Investor, The Entrepreneur and The Pitch Expert. Extensive Q & A session and Discussion. 3 'Try-Out' Funding Pitches with feedback. Networking & Drinks. With numbers limited to 50 places, be sure to BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW. Cost is GBP 37.50 (early bird special GBP 30). For further information, click here

For a full list of events please visit Astia's Event Calendar