Victor W. Hwang, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and entrepreneur, will give a talk explaining how Silicon-Valley-like innovation ecosystems can be created anywhere.
Sunday, October 6, 2013
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (refreshments will be served starting from 11:30 a.m.)
Level 0 auditorium between Al-Jazri and Al-Kindi (buildings 4 and 5)
The magic of Silicon Valley, Northern California’s seemingly utopia of innovation, isn’t unique, but it is rare. Although a community may have many features in common with successful ecosystems, if it’s missing one key element, it’s almost certain to fail. What is the missing ingredient in many of these attempts? Join us in listening to Victor Hwang as he reveals the secrets of building innovation ecosystems that last.
Register here to attend the event and you may win a signed copy of the best-selling book The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley.
Hwang is co-founder and Managing Director of T2 Venture Capital, a firm that grows startups, invests capital, and assists the development of innovation economies worldwide. He spent his career at the intersection of private venture and public policy, founding or being involved in numerous start-up companies.
For more information please contact the Technology Transfer and Innovation ip@kaust.edu.sa
