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WePay is hosting an event in Palo Alto on Aug 9th at 6:00pm. I wanted to invite the HN community first, since I think it'll be a good one.
Background:
Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly viable source of capital for startups, small businesses, projects and causes, which will present both unprecedented challenges and huge opportunities to both the platforms and the startups they serve.
Details:
Please join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and an informative panel and demonstration with some of crowdfunding’s most important executives and decision-makers.
Sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank
6:00pm - Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres
7:00pm - Panel of experts and Q&A
8:00pm - API workshop/demonstration
Experts:
Bonfire Funds CEO Brian Marks
ABM Law Payments Attorney Mark Moore
SV Angel managing partner and Crowdtilt investor David Le
WePay lead API engineer Andrew LeBlanc
WePay CEO Bill Clerico as Moderator
What (is this all about): We want to celebrate the phenomenal growth we've seen over the past year, and thank our team, investors, and community for the important role they've played in it.
Where: WePay HQ 455 Portage Ave. Ste. B Palo Alto, CA 94306
When: Friday, October 28th, 7pm 'til the po-lice shut us down, down...
Why (should I go): -You want to meet other cool startup people -You want to drink and eat for free (we'll have an open bar, and the party is catered by Popeye's Chicken) -You want to take advantage of our photo booth/set, so you can take home a photo of you and your sweet costume.
Link to facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=289782027698784