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In 2023, the gender pay gap widened: women earned 83 cents on the dollar compared to men. At CANOPY Menlo Park, 5.30 pm-7.30 pm, October 29, SEC-licensed financial advisor Allison Kvikstad, CFP®, CDFA®, will discuss how Ellevest’s women-first advice accounts for gender inequalities—and enables you to build wealth despite them. Alison has made it her mission to educate women and youth on the power of investing and led financial literacy programs at non-profits Dress for Success Worldwide and Girls Inc., and large corporations such as Nike, Google, Facebook, and Salesforce. Join Allison and our event partner, The Club, which incubates female leaders, for a panel discussion around financial planning, wealth management services, and strategic philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/gk3hbyst

What do General Motors CEO Mary Barra and Superbowl QB Colin Kaepernick have in common? They're both leading conversations at TechCrunch Disrupt this week. Featured in HBO's sitcom "Silicon Valley," this hugely influential IRL conference gathers global tech luminaries, including 1200 investors and 3000 founders, for three days of inspiring conversations and thrilling competition. You'll hear best practices from Kaepernick, CEO and Founder of Lumi, and how-to's from Andreessen Horowitz and Embedded VCs. We're also excited to hear from CANOPY Member Marcie Vu (Greycroft) and The Chainsmokers producers Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, co-founders of Mantis VC, a CANOPY alum. Are you attending this year? Share your highlights in the comments.

What’s better than being carbon-neutral? Becoming carbon positive. On #WorldHabitatDay, which highlights everyone’s fundamental right to adequate shelter, CANOPY is proud to restate our commitment to contributing to the livability of our beautiful city and planet. We help mitigate climate change by partnering with CNaught to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than is generated by our operations and members' daily commutes. Through Clean Power SF, we’re mainly fueled by 100% renewable wind and solar energy. We also support the Jacundá Forest Reserve project through Cool Effect, improving rainforest conservation in Brazil while creating jobs and housing. How do you contribute to better habitats for all? Find inspiration in CANOPY initiatives at our link below, and share your wins in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gXckr9M8

Unicorns are rare in Silicon Valley—but not as rare as open office space at CANOPY FiDi. This month, the fifth floor at our Financial District location, featured in Architectural Digest, is available to lease! Designed by fuseproject founder Yves Behar and Studio Mortazavi, tthis full-floor private office for up to 25 people offers communal workspace, two dedicated conference rooms, kitchenette, phone booth, and a private bathroom. All offices are fully customizable and have operable windows, individual temperature control, and ergonomic Herman Miller sit-stand desks and chairs. Natural wood, exposed brick, and abundant light feature throughout. As a CANOPY Member, you'll join our diverse community of leaders in AI, Tech, Finance, Law, Design, and other industries. You'll also gain access to curated community programming and Global Collective coworking spaces worldwide. Take advantage of this once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity. Book your tour today. https://lnkd.in/g3zy3NHp

Women represent more than half the population, yet the National Institute of Health allocates just 10.8% of its budget to women's health research (Forbes). It's time we put our dollars behind our priorities! Liz Powell and Lindsay Stevens, cofounders of new bipartisan Women's Health Political Action Committee (WHPAC), hosted its first Bay Area event at CANOPY to discuss elevating women's health on the national agenda. It was a pleasure to hear from RiteAid CEO Elizabeth "Busy" Burr, 2x TEDx speaker, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, and Joanna Strober, CEO of Midihealth, explore healthcare equity, policy reform, and advocating for women's rights in upcoming elections. Together, we can shape a future where women's health is at the forefront. Check out our link below to review upcoming CANOPY events centered around change and empowerment. https://lnkd.in/gAHxnDwx

Stacy Edgar’s family suffered over a million dollars in healthcare costs after her father became sick. In 2021, she cofounded AI-powered health insurance startup Venteur to make health insurance more affordable for businesses and families. In CANOPY's Journal, Stacy shared how Venteur's consumer-centric model saved clients $9 million on their health insurance, protecting 170 jobs, and why she plays videos of hunting orca pods during team meetings. Want to meet more of our inspiring Members and female founders? Follow CANOPY to discover more in-depth interviews with leaders in health, tech, AI, and many more industries. https://lnkd.in/gmsG3nGT

Last Thursday morning at #SFTechWeek, 615.vc, TriNet, OVA Solutions, and Zak Human Solutions hosted a successful Biotech Breakfast. Thank you for hosting your event at CANOPY!

We didn't leave our hearts in San Francisco—we're still here, and still in love with this magical city. Let's celebrate! On Thursday, 10/17, We ❤️ SF's Black Tie & Sneaker Ball will fête our city's art, music, culinary scene, and intelligent optimism at Saint Joseph's Arts Society, benefiting Presidio Bay Foundation. Nigerian and American world music fusion artist DJ Bisi, SFJAZZ regular Howard Wiley & Jazz Band, and "The Phantom of the Opera's singer Franc D'Ambrosio will showcase the dramatic acoustics of this former church. Enjoy signature craft cocktails and gourmet grazing boards from Burke & Black. (Food will be available for purchase.) Tickets are limited. Get yours at the link below, using the code "weloveCANOPY" for a 10% discount.  https://lnkd.in/gKxmJ32a

Has your workday been wildly disrupted by jet engines screaming overhead? Us, too. It's #FleetWeekSF, and we wouldn't have it any other way. This annual public event honors the contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by hosting ship tours, festivals, concerts, and parades around San Francisco Bay Area. All weekend, we'll gather on Jackson Square's wraparound outdoor patios for front-row seats to the jaw-dropping waterfront Air Show, headlined by The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and presented by United Airlines. Bring your friends, sunscreen, and a sense of awe as we watch pilots flying perfectly in sync at 700 mph. We'll save you a spot in the sunshine!

Garbage in, garbage out—the world’s best LLMs are only as good as the data they’re trained on. Learn about the latest trends in training data collection, annotation, and fine-tuning as leaders across enterprise, government, and academia lead an engaging discussion on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:30 PM at CANOPY Jackson Square. Ahmed Rashad – CEO, Kiva AI (Data Collection & Labeling) Silvia Chen – CEO, Ownlayer (Model Evaluation and Observability) Mohamed Elgendy – CEO, Kolena (AI Testing and Model Evaluation) Karin Golde, PhD CEO, West Valley Al (Requirements Definition) Anastasiia Biloshytska CEO, Murnitur (AI Observability and Security) After the panel has concluded, we’ll continue the conversation over delicious drinks and bites. RSVP below. https://lnkd.in/g5k9JCBz