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Innovation InsightsSan Francisco May 23-25
A Horizons experience designed to inspire investors to cultivate ideas that shape the future.
EXPERIENCE | LEARN | CONNECT
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This unique opportunity will give you exclusive access to some of the most exciting companies active today in the crucible of innovation, Silicon Valley. Our experience will take you from the high-octane environment of San Francisco to the scenic serenity of Napa Valley.
Innovation Insights will provide essential understanding of Silicon Valley, the venture capital and direct investment game, exposing myths and discovering opportunities. Attendees can expect to attain clarity in their investment strategies and a clear insight into cutting edge innovation trends.
We insist on an informal environment in order to foster meaningful friendships with future leaders from all over the world. Our events are high quality, intimate, and impactful.
EXPERIENCE
LEARN
CONNECT
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Marc Hendriks
Founding Chairman of the Wigmore Association, a global collaboration of seven leading family offices that manage in excess of 40 billion Euros. For over 25 years, Marc has also been an elected member of the US Conference of Business Economics.
SERIES HOST
Who is invited?
Horizons provides a contemporary learning environment for the leaders of tomorrow. Whether you are from a family-business background, a next-gen inheritor, an entrepreneur, an investor, or a CEO, we will help you make lasting connections with a range of people looking for similar opportunities.
Our attendees are selected for their unique potential to shape the future.
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ProgrammeSchedule
The BayMAY 22ND
Arrival BBQ and Cocktails in San Francisco
7pm
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Welcome to The GameA unique insight into the venture capital scene in San Francisco, where companies compete to bring ideas to life for rewards of billions of dollars. Our series host Marc Hendriks will introduce a discussion with Sway ventures and Nex 3 about early-to-growth stage investment in Silicon Valley.
Coinbase: Hold On For Dear LifeCoinbase is the world’s most popular way to buy Bitcoin, Etherium, and Litecoin. Since setting up in mid-2012 they have exchanged over $50 billion and served over 10 million customers. David Farmer, head of strategy, will take us through the extreme highs and lows and discuss what he thinks will be the future of crypto currency.
Uber: Hailing a ride Since setting up in 2009, Uber has become one of the largest and most talked-about businesses in the world. Their latest funding raise was rumoured to be at a $75 billion valuation and revenues are whispered to be $10 billion+. Cameron Poetzscher will take us into the HQ of one of the world’s most secretive companies and provide insight into the future of Uber and their battle with the regulators.
Penrose Studios: Pushing boundaries in storytelling Everywhere we look, technology is providing novel techniques to extend the human experience beyond the traditional channels of TV, cinema or theatre. Penrose Studios founder Eugene Chung will take us through the art of storytelling in Virtual Reality, and introduce their latest feature, Arden’s Wake, a thrilling journey of family history and self-discovery.
Roam insights: Health tech check-upAs the US healthcare system moves from a pay-for-service to a pay-for-outcome system, Roam Insights enables its customers to confidently navigate this chaotic new world of outcome-based compensation. Alex Turkletaub will discuss the inspiration behind creating the company and the impact he thinks health tech will have on state healthcare systems.
Funding Fallacy: A workshop on funding bias in Silicon Valley Astia is a charity that is transforming the way businesses are funded in the here and now. It provides capital, connections, and guidance that fuels the growth of highly innovative, women-led ventures around the globe. They will host a session highlighting the inefficiencies of the macho venture capital culture in Silicon Valley, explaining why inclusive teams outperform homogenous teams.
Lunch at SoMa Street Food
10:30am
1pm
2:30pm
4pm
5pm
12pm
9am
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The BayMAY 23RD
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Where the opportunity lies?As we prepare to tour some of the largest companies in Silicon Valley, we will host an interactive discussion about valuations of technology companies. Sway Ventures will take us through how they identify opportunity in a market that is saturated with innovation and money. We will also have investors present to highlight the pitfalls of investing in innovation.
What comes after Z?Cliff Redeker will give a unique insight into how Alphabet Inc. is looking to foster innovation from within by creating an environment that encourages intrapreneurship. He will also discuss the increasing power of Google and how the company intends to manage the growing scrutiny over its scale and influence.
Real robots, doing real work, with real peopleFetch Robotics is a company that has won numerous awards for innovation and technology in robotics. CEO Melonee Wise will host us at the company warehouse where we can meet the autonomous robots that have made the company one of the most talked about supply chain start ups.
We need to talk about DonaldAt the heart of YouGov is a global online community, where millions of people and thousands of political, cultural and commercial organizations engage in a continuous conversation about their beliefs, behaviours and brands. YouGov will introduce us to their global business and give insights into the behaviour driving politics in the US, as well as the popularity of President Donald Trump in America.
Summary discussion Our panel of selected experts will take the group through what we have learned from the trip - from the influence of venture capital through to the innovative technologies. Marc Hendriks, our economist, will chair a discussion on the innovation opportunities that are exciting in the Valley, highlighting the hottest trends, risks and opportunities.
Lunch at Google
Unwind with cocktails and canapes at the Clift Hotel
9am
10:30am
1pm
3:30pm
5:30pm
12pm
6:30pm
Silicon ValleyMAY 24TH
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Napa Valley
Opus One: Where ‘old’ and ‘new’ collide Opus One is the realised dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux, and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Together these legendary founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality.
Our final day is designed to allow future leaders to connect while tasting some of California’s famous wine in Napa Valley. At the heart of this day is culture and a shared experience, with the family business and impactful business models in the wine industry also explored.
Lunch at a Private Residence
ONEHOPE: Indulge while doing goodONEHOPE was founded by eight friends with a lofty vision: to create exceptional products that inspire people to indulge while doing good. Their commitment to quality wine is as important as their commitment to the causes they support. To date they have accrued more than $3 million for donations, provided 46,000 people with global health care, 49,000 homes for shelter animals, 1.8 million meals for children, 163,000 life-saving vaccines, and much more.
Merryvale: A traditional family businessMerryvale’s proprietors, the Schlatter Family, are winemaking traditionalists with a deep respect for Napa’s winemaking legacy and a dynamic vision for the future of Napa Valley. They are committed to preserving the winery’s rich history without compromising on their forward-looking plans.
Gala Dinner at the Merryvale Caskroom
MAY 25TH
1pm
3pm
5pm
6pm
11am
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All attendees will get access to the Horizons online platform which will be an exclusive social network for investors, entrepreneurs and family business owners, bringing together members from all over the world.
This portal will also provide supporting materials for the experience provided by the companies we explore.
OUR SPEAKERS EXPERIENCE COST
THANKS TO:
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ONLINE PORTAL
[email protected] you are interested in registering please contact us:
The package includes the Innovation Insights event, access to the online portal, all meals (unless otherwise noted) and transportation during the event. Horizons has arranged a preferential rate for suite level rooms at the Clift, a San Francisco luxury boutique hotel.
Google, Culture and Innovation Evangelist
Uber, Head of Corporate Development
Coinbase, Head of Global Business
Operations and Communications
Penrose Studios, Founder and CEO
Fetch Robotics, CEO
Michael Mondavi Family Estate, Co-Founder
ONEHOPE Winery, CEO
Astia Angles, CEO
Sway Ventures, CEO
Many more to be announced...
Cliff Redeker
Cameron Poetzscher
David Farmer
Eugene Chung
Melonee Wise
Robert Mondavi Jr.
Jake Kloberdanz
Sharon Vosmek
Bill Malloy III
INDIVIDUAL PRICE
BRING A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER:
£2,500 (+VAT)
£1,750 (+VAT)