Berkeleyside, Berkeley's independent news website, brings together leading figures to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the city for startups. Is Berkeley's reputation as a business-hostile place merited? Are things changing for the better? How can one nurture innovation here?
Panelists include:
- Will Wright, creator of The Sims and founder of Stupid Fun Club
- David Hyman, founder and CEO of streaming music service MOG
- June Taylor, founder and CEO of jam maker The Still Room
- Rauly Butler, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking for Mechanics Bank
- Judith Iglehart, chief of staff to Mayor Tom Bates
- Andre Marquis, head of UC Berkeley Lester Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Kalimah Priforce, founder, Qeyno Labs
Join entrepreneurs, policy makers and local business leaders for a lively, interactive discussion. Ample time will be devoted to questions.
