Dinamon, our new connection in Barcelona, Spain

We’re proud to announce our new connection in Europe with Dinamon.

After meeting with Alberto and Jordi in Barcelona this Monday, we agreed that combining our Networks in the US, France and Spain would bring us extended opportunities.

About Dinamon

Dinamon is a key European digital business incubator with an innovative business development concept: We transform resources into experience and experience into resources.

As a business incubator, Dinamon offers you all necessary structure so you are free to focus on your expertise area in the primary stages of your business. Also, we provide a network of experts with the necessary experience to support you while you learn the key concepts to lead your project to success.

Augmented Reality Meetup

Seen any great augmented reality art projects lately? Let’s get together and see what’s happening out there!

In partnership with AR Arts, let’s meet up at pariSoma on May 25th. Dee will round up some videos from around the world and give a preview of some of the artists involved in the AR Art Gala at the big Augmented Reality Event June 2-3 in Santa Clara. We hope to have Sid Gabriel teleconference into the event to discuss his recent AR Arts projects.

If you have some work to show, or work-in-progress, bring it along! Network with the gang and do some projects together!

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faberNovel 2009 – the video

Showreel faberNovel (2009) from faberNovel on Vimeo.

HR and Tech SF Meetup!

Join HR & Tech SF for an evening of thought-provoking discussion on how cloudcomputing is changing the way we work, featuring:

Ellen Pack, Vice President of Marketing, Elance
Danielle Morrill, Director of Marketing, Twilio

Ellen will lead with a presentation followed by a 1-on-1 conversation with Danielle. We’ll then open up to an informal Q&A/discussion with the audience.

This is a great chance to meet some of the movers and shakers in the cloud computing space and learn about the human capital implications: the rise of the freelancer, coordinating remote teams and more.

Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free. Donations will be accepted at the door.

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Ask the SF Associates about your financial needs

Let Us Help You Map Out Your Financial and Business Success! On June 8th, we will have FREE 30-minute consultations for local area startups and pariSoma members on your businesses financial needs provided by San Francisco Associates.

San Francisco Associates, a financial advisory firm in the financial district, will now be providing Parisoma members 4 hours of business and financial services. Since 1942, San Francisco Associates has been creating customized financial and business strategy plans to small businesses, individuals and families.

Companies will be able to benefit from a range of available financial services including those related to taxes, insurance/pension plans, accounting/bookkeeping, payroll service and business management. (more…)

Everything You Need to Know About Founders Stock

Larry Albukerk, of EB Exchange Funds, will provide practical behind-the-scenes insight into the world of venture financing and deal-making and the information he shares will be critical for you before you sign that term sheet with the investor.

Among other things, Larry’s topics will discuss:

  • Capital structure for venture backed companies
  • How much of the company a founder typically owns at  various stages of a start-up and most importantly upon exit
  • How to manage dilution and keeping your eye on the prize
  • Founder’s stock vs. investors and why it matters
  • What terms matter and what they mean, what you can negotiate and what you can’t
  • How voting control really works (more…)

SF Drupal Users Group – May

This is the monthly San Francisco Drupal users group.

Come on down and discuss Drupal and Drupal technology with other people who use Drupal, we showcase sites which are using Drupal to help us all see real world applications of Drupal.

Our Tech Sessions cover all areas of Drupal technology and are very informative.

About this meetup:
Okay, DrupalCon has passed and we are back to great Drupal content at SFDUG, this month is no exception.

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Ask the Lean Startup Lawyer – May

Antone Johnson PhotoAntone Johnson, founder of Bottom Line Law Group, will host “Ask The Startup Lawyer” office hours for the third time at pariSoma on Friday, May 14 from 1230 to 530.

A veteran business and intellectual property lawyer, Antone has served as an attorney and executive for technology and media companies at all stages of growth, from incorporation and seed funding through venture capital financing rounds, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions.  As the former head of worldwide legal affairs for eHarmony, and one of the original lawyers at MySpace, he is particularly well versed in legal and business issues related to social media, Web 2.0, digital media, e-commerce, online advertising and marketing.  pariSoma startups and San Francisco community members are welcome to sign up for free consultations.

This event always fills up quickly, so reserve your spot now!

Green Garage Video

We had a great event last week with our kick-off of Green Garage. This event’s theme was “Mobile Apps for Change” and if you weren’t able to be there, check it out here!

For more information about the event, see the original post.


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Entrepreneur Commons – San Francisco @ pariSoma chapter meeting

Entrepreneur Commons (http://www.entreco.org) is a network of entrepreneurs that provides peer-support. Entrepreneurs meet on a regular basis (typically once a month) to share issues and successes on their current projects with other entrepreneurs. These meetings are an opportunity for all to exchange information, knowledge and contacts in a trusted environment.

San Francisco chapter member Brandon P. says:Through EC, I’ve met a solid, knowledgeable group of entrepreneurs who challenge my thinking and gladly offer assistance.

Members of Entrepreneur Commons also have access to the global network of entrepreneurs who have already joined local chapters in other places, or who have joined the online community through the Entrepreneur Commons Academy (http://entreco.supercoolschool.com). Currently there are chapters in eight cities: San Francisco, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Oakland CA, Miami, Chicago, New York and Paris France.

We look forward to seeing you all there.