• Networking with fellow professionals and investors in Silicon Valley over small bites and wine
• Discover the art of crafting a compelling pitch that captivates audiences and investors alike. Our panel of experts and investors will share invaluable advice, strategies, and firsthand experiences on navigating the world of networking events and securing investor interest. 
• Present your innovative ideas to our expert panel and startup coaches. Receive invaluable live feedback on your pitch and gain exposure for your business - the ‘top’ pitch will win an invitation to be interviewed on Silicon Valley Impact 92.9 FM, hosted by leading startup advisor and coach, Brian Sparkes!

🕒  Event Schedule:

➤ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration & Networking

➤ 7:00pm - 7:10pm

Welcome 

➤ 7:10pm - 7:45pm

Panel Discussion

➤ 7:45pm - 8:30pm

Startup Pitching Session (10 startups, 2 minute pitch each followed by feedback from the coaches/panelists). The ‘top’ pitch will win an invitation to be interviewed on Silicon Valley Impact 92.9 FM, hosted by leading startup advisor and coach, Brian Sparkes.

If you wish to pitch, sign up here 👉 https://forms.gle/Tm2DkNjMntbkp131A

➤ 8:30pm - 9:00pm

Open Networking

Whether you're a startup founder seeking to refine your pitch or an aspiring entrepreneur eager to learn from the best, don't miss this opportunity to elevate your networking skills and propel your venture forward!

The event is open to all founders, investors, and entrepreneurs who identify as female. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

See you there! 

Startup Grind is the largest startup community in the world, delivering education, connections, and opportunities to help startups grow. Through local events, flagship global conferences, startup membership, partnerships, mentor and investor programs, and online content – Startup Grind collectively reaches over 4 million startups in 600 cities and 125 countries worldwide.

The annual Robert Kirk Underhill Lecture is sponsored by the Anglo-American Studies Program. It features a leading figure or figures from political or scholarly circles speaking on US and UK political, legal, or cultural affairs.

This year’s speaker is David Reynold (University of Cambridge), who will present on “Mirrors of Greatness: Churchill and the Leaders who Shaped him.”

Winston Churchill is 150 years young. Born in 1874, he continues to arouse passions in our own day – lauded for his leadership against Nazism, castigated for his colonial worldview. He’s often portrayed as a solitary genius, standing alone, but this lecture will show how his path to greatness was shaped by his encounters with other leaders.

Men whom he admired, such as David Lloyd George and Franklin Roosevelt; others who got in his way: notably Adolf Hitler; and some whom he misread, especially Josef Stalin. One woman was also indispensable: his wife Clementine.

Marriage to Winston proved exhausting but it made her a leader in her own right.

David Reynolds is an award-winning historian and Emeritus Professor of International History at Cambridge University (Christ’s College). He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2005. Author of fourteen books, ranging across British, US and European history in the twentieth century, his most recent works include Island Stories: Britain and its history in the age of Brexit (2019) and Mirrors of Greatness: Churchill and the leaders who shaped him (2023)

• Check out the stacked agenda with new keynotes, workshops, panels, and Q&A sessions added (and still more to come).
• Nonstop sessions on AI continue to flood in, as well as topics like mental health, storytelling, pitch workshops, and the funding environment.
• Create a custom agenda early, divide and conquer with your team to absorb it all. 
• While Startup Grind cannot assemble the perfect team or craft a best-selling product for you, we can provide significant lift to what you have created.
• Exposure to investors, partners, and prospects amongst the 5,000 attendees on April 23-24th in Silicon Valley.
• With AI leading the charge, much has changed in the last year. Startup Grind Founder, Derek Andersen, will be interviewing our closing keynote speaker, Garry Tan - the CEO of YC about this.
• We are excited to hear from Miles Grimshaw (back at Thrive) and Jack Altman (Lattice, Alt Capital) on multi-product strategies. Plus leaders from OpenAI, Whatnot, Adept AI (which secured $350 million in funding within a year and only 25 employees), Zapier, Benchling, Motive, and many others will delve into their roles as pioneers in reshaping technology and influencing this remarkable era of startups.
• If you are seeking funding (or planning to in the near future), attending Global 2024 gives you the opportunity to meet the hundreds of VC's attending from Index, Benchmark, Coatue, Insight, Initialized, General Catalyst, not to mention thousands of angel investors and speakers who are ready to write their next check.
• Our Full Access tickets are selling out... What are you waiting for?
   

EMPOWER NOW - LEADING SELF  














BABC, in partnership with Bia Mindset, are excited to launch a leadership series, Empower Now: Leading Self.

Designed and focused on building fundamental skills to effectively lead yourself and others. It is key to start developing leadership skills long before you start leading other people for the first time. You need to show leadership for your own work and contribution; both when working individually as well as when working with others. Good leaders know how to lead themselves first before they start leading others effectively. 
 
Throughout the series, you will embark on a transformative learning experience, gaining valuable insights and practical tools that empower you to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern workplace with confidence and finesse. By increasing self-awareness, focusing on leadership development, and behavioral dynamics, Empower Now: Leading Self provides a solid foundation for personal and professional growth. 

If desired, you can purchase tickets to attend all three when you register or, you can pick and choose.  Each session is a stand-alone session.
 
4/23/24: Session 1: Identify: Navigating Transitions – Embracing Personal Growth – Details below.

6/4/24: Session 2: Adaptability: Thriving in Change – Mastering Learning Agility – See this page for details

10/8/24: Session 3: Capability: Unlocking Potential – Building High-Performance Teams – See this page for details

About Bia Mindset
Bia Mindset - We help organizations develop their talent. 





 
We are a coaching and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco with a network of worldwide performance coaches and associates that help organizations develop the skills and mindset of their people, to achieve their full potential. We use our unique combination of business, psychology and elite sport to apply lessons we’ve learned about how to acquire a winning advantage and drive higher performance. 
​ 
Whether you’re looking to develop your leadership capability, expand your talent pipeline or implement cultural change, Bia Mindset can support you. We connect your people to your purpose and values, resulting in a more engaged, adaptable, and focused organization.  
 

About Fiona Roberts





Fiona has over 17 years of experience consulting in people and culture development. Her role is to enable people to understand their purpose, what they want to achieve and how they are going to do this while bringing in the organizational context. Alongside this is understanding the influence the environment has on performance and working with leaders to create the right environment for their people. The foundation for what Fiona does stems from her experiences of elite sport, coaching across various industries and sectors and what it takes to sustain high performance. She brings in a unique perspective from sport psychology that builds resilience within leaders to be able to thrive under pressure. Fiona has worked with emerging talent all the way through to Senior and Exec Leaders of global organizations. She has a real passion for people, development, and performance.  


 

A new Irish Dance & Music Festival celebrating Beltane — the arrival of spring — with traditional dance, music, food, drink, and crafts!

The British American Business Council Northern California, French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco and German American Business Association  in cooperation with many European Chambers of Commerce invite you to join us for another wonderful European Networking Evening.
 
Come and mingle with entrepreneurs and a range of professionals involved in cross-border business in a relaxed and European atmosphere!

WITH OUR THANKS TO PENFOLDS







Penfolds is also generously providing a Discount Code for the community to enjoy a
10% on current Penfolds Vintages and FREE GROUND SHIPPING

Visit www.penfolds.com and use the Code PEN10 at checkout to secure your discount












 

EMPOWER NOW - LEADING SELF  














BABC, in partnership with Bia Mindset, are excited to continue its leadership series, Empower Now: Leading Self.  Designed and focused on building fundamental skills to effectively lead yourself and others. It is key to start developing leadership skills long before you start leading other people for the first time. You need to show leadership for your own work and contribution; both when working individually as well as when working with others. Good leaders know how to lead themselves first before they start leading others effectively. 
 

About Session 2 - BABD Empower Now:  Leading Self: Adaptability: Thriving in Change - Mastering Learning Agility
 

In this 90-minute session titled "Adaptability: Thriving in Change - Mastering Learning Agility," we delve into the crucial skill of adaptability to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of today's world.

 Join us as we explore how to thrive in change by mastering learning agility. In this interactive session, you'll discover practical strategies to embrace change, cultivate resilience, and adapt quickly to new challenges and opportunities.

Through engaging discussions and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to harness the power of learning agility to stay ahead in your personal and professional life. Whether you're facing career transitions, organizational changes, or personal challenges, this session equips you with the mindset and skills to navigate change with confidence and grace.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your adaptability and thrive in today's fast-paced world. Join us for an empowering session of growth and transformation in the BABC Empower Now: Leading Self series.

SIGN UP NOW FOR SESSION 3!

10/8/24: Session 3: Capability: Unlocking Potential – Building High-Performance Teams – See this page for details

About Bia Mindset
Bia Mindset - We help organizations develop their talent. 





 
We are a coaching and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco with a network of worldwide performance coaches and associates that help organizations develop the skills and mindset of their people, to achieve their full potential. We use our unique combination of business, psychology and elite sport to apply lessons we’ve learned about how to acquire a winning advantage and drive higher performance. 
​ 
Whether you’re looking to develop your leadership capability, expand your talent pipeline or implement cultural change, Bia Mindset can support you. We connect your people to your purpose and values, resulting in a more engaged, adaptable, and focused organization.  
 

About Fiona Roberts





Fiona has over 17 years of experience consulting in people and culture development. Her role is to enable people to understand their purpose, what they want to achieve and how they are going to do this while bringing in the organizational context. Alongside this is understanding the influence the environment has on performance and working with leaders to create the right environment for their people. The foundation for what Fiona does stems from her experiences of elite sport, coaching across various industries and sectors and what it takes to sustain high performance. She brings in a unique perspective from sport psychology that builds resilience within leaders to be able to thrive under pressure. Fiona has worked with emerging talent all the way through to Senior and Exec Leaders of global organizations. She has a real passion for people, development, and performance.  


 

WITH THANKS TO OUR 2024 HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS:

 

Focus on Emerging Leaders and Young Professionals but open to all.

...
In cooperation with the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations, the British American Business Council Northern California, French American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco, and German American Business Association invite all Young Professionals and Young at Heart to join us for an evening of networking.

Come and enjoy some drinks and nibbles in the company of young professionals from different countries, businesses and industries. This event will provide you with a chance to meet and talk about your careers and businesses and share tips on life in the Bay Area.

Thank you to our Sponsor Werqwise for hosting the event.

If you are a member of another European Association, please register at the Eventbrite Link below:

Summer European Networking Tickets, Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite


With thanks to our sponsor:







About the BABC NeXtGen | Emerging Leaders Group

The British American Business Council NeXtGen | Emerging Leaders Group exists to fulfill the main objective of providing social networking and education opportunities relevant to young professionals and entrepreneurs.

We foster and inspire relationship building, entrepreneurial endeavors, and professional growth. Our community provides social and educational networking opportunities for:

• Young entrepreneurs to grow their business
• Early-mid stage professionals to achieve their career goals, and
• Our members to become leaders in their industries

Interested in becoming a BABC NeXtGen Member? Join here!

We expect this event to sell out fast so register now to avoid disappointment!


 

WITH THANKS TO OUR 2024 HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS:

 

EMPOWER NOW - LEADING SELF  














BABC, in partnership with Bia Mindset, are excited to launch a leadership series, Empower Now: Leading Self.

Designed and focused on building fundamental skills to effectively lead yourself and others. It is key to start developing leadership skills long before you start leading other people for the first time. You need to show leadership for your own work and contribution; both when working individually as well as when working with others. Good leaders know how to lead themselves first before they start leading others effectively. 
 
Throughout the series, you will embark on a transformative learning experience, gaining valuable insights and practical tools that empower you to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern workplace with confidence and finesse. By increasing self-awareness, focusing on leadership development, and behavioral dynamics, Empower Now: Leading Self provides a solid foundation for personal and professional growth. 

If desired, you can purchase tickets to attend all three when you register or, you can pick and choose.  Each session is a stand-alone session.
 
10/8/24: Session 3: Capability: Unlocking Potential – Building High-Performance Teams – Details below

About Bia Mindset
Bia Mindset - We help organizations develop their talent. 





 
We are a coaching and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco with a network of worldwide performance coaches and associates that help organizations develop the skills and mindset of their people, to achieve their full potential. We use our unique combination of business, psychology and elite sport to apply lessons we’ve learned about how to acquire a winning advantage and drive higher performance. 
​ 
Whether you’re looking to develop your leadership capability, expand your talent pipeline or implement cultural change, Bia Mindset can support you. We connect your people to your purpose and values, resulting in a more engaged, adaptable, and focused organization.  
 

About Fiona Roberts





Fiona has over 17 years of experience consulting in people and culture development. Her role is to enable people to understand their purpose, what they want to achieve and how they are going to do this while bringing in the organizational context. Alongside this is understanding the influence the environment has on performance and working with leaders to create the right environment for their people. The foundation for what Fiona does stems from her experiences of elite sport, coaching across various industries and sectors and what it takes to sustain high performance. She brings in a unique perspective from sport psychology that builds resilience within leaders to be able to thrive under pressure. Fiona has worked with emerging talent all the way through to Senior and Exec Leaders of global organizations. She has a real passion for people, development, and performance.  


 

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE CLOSER TO THE EVENT

Get your thinking caps on and start swatting up on your US/UK knowledge to compete for your national honor — we'll have rounds of questions catering to all interests! The evening will consist of a spirited competition among teams to win the coveted ZEDRA | Florin Pensions Trophy and some excellent prizes to boot. 

BABC NeXtGen | Emerging Leaders Group (Formerly Young Professionals) are upwardly mobile, creative, and enthusiastic group of emerging leaders making waves. They are actively forging their path and are destined for leadership positions within the transatlantic business community operating in our region. Join them for this annual dynamic, engaging and fun program that includes networking and an entertaining game of UK-US pop culture trivia.

To learn more about the BABC NeXtGen | Emerging Leaders Group, click here.