At FountainBlue events, Linda quickly creates a safe atmosphere that is both professional and familiar, even in large audiences of senior people who may or may not know each other. People leave FountainBlue events impressed with the connections made and the lessons learned, especially when many people come not expecting to learn anything. I am proud to be a supporter and sponsor. Catherine Zinn, DLA Piper
FountainBlue puts together quality programs featuring thoughtful, open discussions on critical issues and also a quality networking experience for event attendees. Bruce Jenett, Chair, Life Science Practice, DLA Piper
Linda has the extraordinary ability to consistently pull together all the elements needed for successful events. I am a strong supporter, and sponsor of FountainBlue's Clean Energy Series, and recommend them highly to the entrepreneurs and investors in my network. Max Shapiro, Keiretsu Forum and PeopleConnect
FountainBlue has the amazing ability to bring together diverse groups of people and facilitate conversations and connections. EMC is proud to sponsor its When She Speaks Women in Leadership Series. Sheryl Chamberlain, Director of Alliances, EMC Corporation
Comments from our Facilitators:
I enjoyed the evening, had a laugh, made some new contacts . . . it was a great success. Graeme Martin, Takeda Research Investment Inc.
I really enjoyed participating and interacting with so many folks so interested in clean energy and clean technology! I think that what you're doing and promoting is very worthwhile, extremely timely, and is the seed for even greater things to come. Thank you for providing such an avenue for idea exchange and networking for all of us. Lucian Ion, PG&E
It is truly energizing and rewarding to be a participant in such an outstanding panel. Rob Abrams, Operating Partner, Sanderling Ventures
I am always amazed at how disciplined and prompt FountainBlue's events are – in the way the event time is managed, the way limits and standards are set, communicatedand enforced, and the amazing follow up! This is part of what makes your events different from the countless others in the valley, and I am pleased to participate as a panelist in the When She Speaks and Life Science programs. Geetha Rao, Springborne Life Sciences
Thanks to FountainBlue who produces monthly When She Speaks events for the Silicon Valley community.It is very necessary and much appreciated. Bettina Koblick, VP of HR, Global Talent, Symantec
It was a great opportunity - and fun - to be on the panel.It was also an empowering experience to be in a position to give back to a community, what better than a women's community. Su Lim, Director of Business Development, EMC Corporation
Thank you for hosting an amazing event last night. I was very impressed with your team and the program. The work that you are doing is critical to helping women reach their highest potential. You are a star maker and I salute you. Barbara Williams, Sr. HR Manager, Sun Microsystems and President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Oakland Bay Area Chapter
What a lovely learning experience to be among such strong, intelligent, and successful women.Sandra Hassett, Director of Customer Service, LifeScan
I sincerely appreciated the opportunity participate, listen and network with such a talented and passionate group of HR professionals. HR Leaders from the Value of Culture When She Speaks Panel
I enjoyed conversing about cleantech innovations with such an innovative group of businesspeople. Laura Shenkar, The Artemis Project
It was great to be a part of such a terrific and inspiring panel. I really enjoyed the experience.
What an honor it is to be on such an esteemed panel. I made some great connections with my fellow panelists and look forward to working together on many projects.
FountainBlue's Entrepreneurs' Roundtable is exactly what Silicon Valley needs today to be successful. Jane Divinski, Serial VP of Engineering
FountainBlue consistently attracts blue-ribbon panelists and attracts an equally impressive line-up of entrepreneurs for its programs. I'm pleased to sponsor FountainBlue and look forward to addressing the life science recruitment needs of FountainBlue community members. Roy Fiebiger, Sanford Rose and Associates
Comments about FountainBlue's Notes: I really appreciate being a part of the FountainBlue community. Even when I cannot attend, the notes sent out following the events alone provide much information and food for thought.
The notes provided at FountainBlue events are an impressive value-add and consistently capture the essence of the conversation.
FountainBlue sends by far the best summary following an event I have ever seen. Count me in for future events.
Linda has a knack for saying exactly what we mean in a crisp, clear and engaging manner. We are constantly impressed by her depth of knowledge and her strategic, results-oriented manner. We look forward to working closely with Linda on future projects. Rossella Derickson and Krista Henley, SBODN and Corporate Wisdom
About the FountainBlue Community
The FountainBlue network provides a unique medium for fostering communication between execs, between organizations, between industries.
In record time, FountainBlue has created a top-notch professional networking group for Silicon Valley and the online global community.
I so appreciate everything I get from you - all your advice, wisdom, energy - you are so terrific and such a wonderful resource.
The FountainBlue community continues to grow because of Linda's networking skills and the excellent programs delivered by FountainBlue. It is a valuable resource for Silicon Valley.
FountainBlue has grown quickly to become THE company connecting business people together through educational and networking events.
FountainBlue has done an amazing job and has developed a very strong brand of excellence, in a very short period of time! I truly appreciate the valuable resource that FountainBlue provides to the entrepreneurial and executive community in Silicon Valley.
FountainBlue is providing an exciting service to Silicon Valley, making our network a better place for everyone.
FountainBlue events provide a great resource to the entrepreneurial and established business community.
And More Compliments from Happy Event Attendees:
Thanks Linda for your presence and attention to the details of such an event. You’ve brought heart and soul to this forum. I couldn’t ask for more. Rosie Kuhn, PHDAuthor of Self-Empowerment 101
I very much enjoyed the life science entrepreneurs’ forum, and appreciate your warm welcome to the FountainBlue community. I also appreciate the meeting follow-up notes and think that they complement the meeting well, and greatly improve the experience. David Castaneda, UCSF
This was really an outstanding panel discussion - great moderator/facilitator, great panel members - really a very lucid and illuminating discussion.
It's an amazing networking opportunity - the caliber of the attendees, in terms of their qualifications, activities, and accomplishments, was truly astounding.
FountainBlue events explore crucial business issues and contribute to the discourse at the cutting edge of Bay Area / Silicon Valley business.
FountainBlue's events are exceptional in every way. Every month, I wonder how it could possibly be better, and every month, they are.
Every month, we walk away inspired by the event, and reminded that we are very fortunate to live in such a diverse community with so many amazing perspectives.
FountainBlue's events are consistently high quality and well attended.
I enjoyed the sessions, the speakers, and the attendees. It was a pioneering group that reminds me of the early days of Silicon Valley and the PC entry. Thank you for producing it.
FountainBlue forums are informative and interesting, and the notes sent afterwards are an additional value-add which the evening spent at FountainBlue all the more productive. Keep up the excellent work.
FountainBlue's events are consistently well-organized and well-run – and very interesting and valuable as well. It is well worth the time to attend.
FountainBlue's events stand out among the rest as the quality of the audience and the program are equally impressive. I look forward to attending future FountainBlue events as I think they will be instrumental in helping me to achieve my professional goals in the Life Science industry.
This was my first opportunity to attend this event, and a key take-away for me as the value of maintaining a vibrant network. I found FountainBlue's event not only a great opportunity for meeting industry executives, exchanging ideas and talking about technology.
FountainBlue's programs are exceptional because of the relevance and timeliness of the topics, the quality of speakers combined with the interactive nature of the programs, and the organized and efficient manner in which the events are run.
FountainBlue events accomplish the impossible: they stimulate discussion on the social and business issues of the day, build a sense of community between previously unknown parties, mobilize a community into action, all while respecting the time constraints of busy executives in Silicon Valley.
Linda Holroyd is the Bill Graham of Silicon Valley Events for Entrepreneurs and Executives. You must experience them for yourself.
It's amazing the range of personalities FountainBlue events have: from the collegial, open, action-oriented roundtables of their entrepreneurs' roundtables to the interactive discussions of their Transitions events, to the panel discussions on business trends of their entrepreneur events, to the business and leadership discussions of their When She Speaks events. Each one features precisely the networking and educational needs of their diverse audiences, and definitely stimulates discussion and forges action. I invite you to experience the FountainBlue difference. It will be worth your time and investment.
FountainBlue's programs are exceptional because of the relevance and timeliness of the topics, the quality of speakers combined with the interactive nature of the programs, and the organized and efficient manner in which the events are run.
It never fails that even when I think a forum topic may be of little interest to me, I find out so much and become very involved. It speaks well not only for your panelists and their ability to share the value of their expertise and information in a manner pertinent to all attendees, but also to FountainBlue's exceptional ability to choose the right speakers on topics of importance. I always come away feeling so enlightened with new ideas.
The FountainBlue organization, led by Linda Holroyd, offers an array of insightful events focused on career development, networking and entrepreneurialism that is unparalleled in the Silicon Valley. They're always rich with senior-level speakers and panelists who deliver one-of-a-kind performances, mostly due to the unique mix of talent Linda pulls together. I meet numerous new contacts who helped me extend my own network while asking nothing in return. The atmosphere at the FountainBlue events is always electric and stimulating. For any Silicon Valley professional, the experience will boost your career and offer new pathways to success.
FountainBlue has done an excellent job of organizing and executing these events. I've been impressed with both the quality of the panels and individual speakers and with the number and quality of attendees. These events continue to provide great content and the networking opportunities and have been well worth my time.
Thank you both for such an amazing session. I still can't believe how much fun I had and insight I gained.
I HIGHLY encourage you to join the other FountainBlue events and the Women in Leadership Series in particular. I met some really wonderful people & learned a lot about the subject matter.
I thought the panel discussion today was outstanding
because of its depth and detail.It was
one of the best cleantech panels I’ve heard.
It was a very well-run event, but also one of the most content-rich,
worthwhile conferences I have been to on this subject.
The organization before the event, the orchestration of
the round table and the immediate follow-up after the event is why I consider
this the most efficient, effective roundtable event in memory. Sheri Osborn,
Partner, OneAccord
The speakers were excellent! Based on the attendee intros
at the beginningI had identified two
people whom I wanted to meet. When the angel panel wrapped up, I moved quickly
to find the people I had targeted while discovering that several others were
seeking me out as well. Great networking experience! Jane Divinski, JADSki
Consulting and FountainBlue’s High Entrepreneurs’ Community co-lead
Let's Put It This Way, We LIKE IT!
Great Program
Thanks for the engaging discussion.
Great panelists - clear communicators, experienced investigators.
Lots of food for thought.
I liked the success stories - thought-provoking.
Thanks for mentioning some great opportunities.
Great perspectives from a diverse panel.
Great panelists and facilitators - knowledgable and experienced.
Great presentation and I am walking away with new knowledge
Your speakers have unique knowledge and anecdotes that will not only get us to experiment with new tools, but try to change our mindsets about how we collaborate.
The wonderful topic, insightful comments from an excellent panel, excellent facilitation made for a very stimulating program. I shall be back again and again.
Great Networking
I wish now I hadn't had another appointment to scoot off to directly after to allow for more networking.
Great variety of attendees with different perspectives.
Great connections. Thanks.
Thanks for making time for introductions around the room.
Glad that we had networking time before and after the event.
Thanks to the panelists for staying afterwards to talk.
Great to know that I'm not the only one interested in transferring with tech to clean.
Everyone at FountainBlue's event is receptive to networking.
Yesterday's event was outstanding! The quality of the participants was so high, and everyone was so willing to help!
Excellent people to meet - people with different perspectives but with great positive energy and acceptance. This led to some really deep and creative discussions with people from diverse backgrounds. An excellent experience!
What a Great Event
Today's event was excellent on every dimension in my opinion. I was pleasantly surprised.
High signal to noise on this one. Great job.
This was the best event FountainBlue has done - but then again, you keep raising the bar!
This was my first FountainBlue event, but I'll be back and soon!
Well managed event on a pertinent topic.
Great venue. Professional staff. Well managed.
This event really hit the mark for me.
FountainBlue events are amazingly well-organized, with great speakers and amazing follow-up. The notes from previous discussions themselves are well worth the entrance fee.
This was my first meeting. It was so good in all respects and I will definitely return and become more involved.
At FountainBlue's meeting, I got back in touch with old friends, learned about some interesting tools, and was sent home thinking about how I am collaborating with others.
More than I expected. Most symposiums like this are too basic.
I woke up at 5 a.m. and drove from Los Angeles this morning to be here, and I would have flown from Poland to attend.
I am a regular attendee and each time I think the same thing: It's the best session so far. FountainBlue events just keep raising the bar!
I'm taking a lot out of this event. It was well worth my time.
I really enjoyed Friday's When She Speaks and all speakers and guests. It would be great that we could stay even longer...I found every time that there are so many interesting things we heard and shared...all speakers were great and experienced and with amazing life stories... I am looking forward for the next month When She Speaks event.
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