Managing Cyber Security risks has never been a higher priority. With increasing volumes of business done online and online attacks seen as an increasingly profitable alternative to riskier crimes, businesses at every stage have to build resilient, accountable systems. Currency isn’t the only target, user information and patterns of behavior can be monetized and exploited…
Last month, Governor Newsom said, “We (California) don’t imitate, we’re a model to the world. In climate, we want to continue to assert that leadership and continue to raise the bar.“ The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is hosting Lauren Sanchez, Governor Newsom’s Senior Climate Advisor. Lauren has worked on climate policy at CalEPA, the Air Resources Board,…
For the last two years, “Covid-19” and “pandemic” have been synonymous. But now, in the newest phase of the virus, “Covid-19” is moving from a pandemic to an endemic disease. But what does that actually mean for our workdays? What risks should we plan for as we ease back to the office? And what should…
Tomorrow—Thursday, Mar 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM PST.—we’re holding a briefing to address: “The Invasion of Ukraine: Impacts and How Silicon Valley Can Help”. Featuring discussions between Polina Sinovets, Head of Odessa Center for Nonproliferation (OdCNP); Yulia Bezvershenko, fellow of the Ukrainian Emerging Leaders Program at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of…
From antirust to immigration to online privacy and more, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is a key decision maker in Washington, DC, on issues that are critical to Silicon Valley. SVLG Members, we hope you can join the Silicon Valley Leadership Group in a Capital Connection roundtable on Wednesday, March 23rd from 10:00am – 11:00am PST. This…
On issues from climate change to foreign policy, Congressman Ro Khanna is a bold leader in congress and an important voice in technology policy issues. He’s also been a strong advocate for the greater development of US high-tech as a key element of economic recovery. The Silicon Valley Leadership Group will sit down with Congressman…
New Commissioner John Reynolds is the Governor’s latest appointee to the California Public Utilities Commission. His experience includes previous roles working at the CPUC as well as recent work for AV leader – and SVLG member – Cruise Automotive. His range of public and private experience will be key as the CPUC tackles a few…
On Monday, March 28th, 2022 at 9:30 AM PST / 12:30 PM EST the first in a series of groundbreaking conversations between HBCU Presidents and Silicon Valley Executives will take place. Closing the Gap: A Peer-to-Peer Conversation between HBCU Presidents and Silicon Valley Executives will feature the President of Morehouse College, David A. Thomas, Ph.D.,…
This Tuesday, April 5th, at 4:00PM PST, SVLG virtually sits down with Dee Dee Myers, Senior Advisor to Governor Newsom and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Dee Dee Myers brings more than three decades of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, corporate governance, and social responsibility in both the…
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, a majority of workers who quit their job in 2021 left because of low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feelings of disrespect at work. This Harris Poll survey showed how many Americans have started to confront systemic racial injustice for the first time, contributing to what’s…