Winter 2009
Searching for Knowledge? Look No Further than the Science & Technology Discovery Series!
The Technology Alliance is pleased to welcome Brian Bershad, site director for Google's Seattle research and development office, on March 13th - the latest in a fascinating lineup of speakers featured at our breakfast program that brings you up close and personal with researchers from Washington's preeminent institutions and innovative companies.
The 2008-2009 season has been chock full of interesting insights, first looks, and amazing technological advances - from the lifesaving properties of umbilical cord blood, to the projected impacts of climate change for our region, to neurobotic prosthetics offering a level of dexterity only seen in science fiction. Earlier this month, Dr. Lee Hood, founder of the Institute for Systems Biology, shared his vision of P4 medicine - predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory - that will transform health care as we know it.
Want to discover what's new in search from the Internet search giant? Get your pro-rated Discovery Series membership and get connected, get educated, and get inspired! It's never too late to enjoy your helping of science and technology for breakfast; learn more here or contact Amy Bell Rousso at 206.389.7261.
Verdiem CEO Jeremy Jaech Takes the Helm at the TA, Welcomes Bill McAleer of Voyager Capital and WBBA President Chris Rivera
Experienced entrepreneur and technologist Jeremy Jaech began a two-year term as chair of the Technology Alliance board in January. Jaech, currently CEO of PC power management software developer Verdiem, is committed to working with our volunteers, partners and policy leaders to advance Washington's long-term competitiveness.
One of Jaech's first duties in his new role was to welcome the latest additions to the TA's roster of dedicated, visionary leaders: Bill McAleer, managing director at Voyager Capital, and Chris Rivera, president of the Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association.
Rising to the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity: Technology Alliance Urges State Policy Leaders to Chart a Course for Long-term Economic Success
Wrestling with a multi-billion dollar deficit, policy makers in Washington State face a daunting task in crafting a budget for the next biennium.
While acknowledging that tough choices will have to be made, Technology Alliance leaders have made clear that our state must not sacrifice our future economic prosperity in its quest for a short-term fix.
Calling All Northwest Angels: Join AoA for the 2009 Angel Capital Association Regional Meeting
The national organization of angel investor groups, the Angel Capital Association, will convene its Northwest meeting in Seattle on February 24th. Accredited investors from throughout Washington and the surrounding region are invited to join host Alliance of Angels to discuss trends in angel investing and to participate in a special workshop offering tips for lead investors.
Important Dates
- March 3
- Alliance of Angels 10 Minute Pitch Clinic
- 2:00 - 4:30 pm
- Seattle
- March 13
- Seattle Discovery Series: Brian Bershad, Google
- 7:30 – 9:00 am
- Seattle
- March 20
- Spokane Discovery Series: Suzanne Lindsey, Recodagen
- 7:30 - 9:00 am
- Spokane
- April 7
- Alliance of Angels 10 Minute Pitch Clinic
- 2:00 - 4:30 pm
- Seattle
- April 17
- Seattle Discovery Series: Peter Ward, University of Washington Department of Earth & Space Sciences
- 7:30 – 9:00 am
- Seattle
