September 18:

Virtual Event with Guy Kawasaki

We are excited to announce an exclusive webinar lead by the HKS Women’s Alumni Network and co-sponsored by the HKS San Francisco Alumni Network  and the HBS Women's Association, featuring renowned Silicon Valley author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Guy Kawasaki, where he will delve into the core principles of Kawasaki's latest book, "Think Remarkable"

Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was previously the chief evangelist at Apple and worked directly with Steve Jobs. He was also Mercedes Benz brand ambassador and trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has also written The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and twelve other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.

About the Book: 

"Think Remarkable" serves as a roadmap to authentic leadership, grounded in the stories of over 200 remarkable people, including Jane Goodall, Steve Wozniak, and Carol Dweck. It addresses the numerous obstacles to success and guides readers in crafting action plans uniquely tailored to their personal visions.

An essential guide to focusing on what truly matters in life, "Think Remarkable" is perfect for anyone who wants to make the world—and themselves—a little (or a lot) better. It invites you to harness the power of your authentic leadership, mindset, and actions to lead a fulfilling life.

June 11 in Menlo Park and SF:

The Media and the 2024 U.S. Elections

Record-low levels of trust in U.S. institutions, including the media, is just one factor affecting the 2024 U.S. elections. How can journalists respThgeond? What has been learned from past cycles, and what should be done differently?

Join Professor Nancy Gibbs, director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and former editor-in-chief of TIME, as she discusses these issues and more in two events in the SF Bay Area. The event in San Francisco will include attendance by incoming HKS Dean Jeremy Weinstein.

Registration information was sent to local alumni via email. Contact us at info@hkssf.org if you didn't receive this email.

April 11 in San Francisco

Joseph Kalt and Megan Minoka Hill discussed the HKS Project on Indigenous Governance and Development, whose mission is to arm Indigenous Nations with the tools needed to govern effectively and to strengthen their economic, social, and cultural fabrics.

March 25: GenAI + Spring Networking

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2023 Holiday Mixer @ Equinox Van Mission

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