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May. 31.

The 5 Best Places To Pitch Your Idea In Silicon Valley

 

Chances are that if you live in Silicon Valley, you are already working hard towards implementing an idea at a startup, or you have an idea and need to get a hold of the right ears to actually make magic happen. While it is definitely possible to get an appointment at a venture capital firm, where you go into a standard board room and hope that the folks at the other end of the table are interested in what you have to say, take our advice and try pitching your idea at one of these ideal locations.

 

5. Woodside Bakery – Woodside, CA

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Located deep in the heart of beautiful Woodside, not only are you surrounded by gorgeous scenery, but also you have an array of delicious meals to choose from while pitching your idea. If the weather is nice, sit outside in the garden while enjoying a latte or oven-brick pizza, and treat your listener to both your brilliance and something tasty. (more…)

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May. 02.

The Rosewood Sand Hill: where the VCs go to play

Sand Hill Road is best known for its many venture capital offices.  But the road is also home to a luxury resort—The Rosewood.  VCs and entrepreneurs are often seen meeting at the resort’s bar and restaurant, the Madera.

Usually Madera’s atmosphere is relaxed and professional.  But not Thursday evenings.  That’s when the bar’s legendary happy-hour scene attracts a large crowd, infamous for the abundance of “cougars.”  A high-end escort service is rumored to operate out of the bar. (more…)

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