GMSV : Sustainable Economy-Eco-Friendly Strategies for Success

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Sustainable Economy - Eco-Friendly Strategies for Success

Good Morning Silicon Valley Association, a non-profit organization cordially invites you to an engaging roundtable discussion on Sustainable Economy - Eco-Friendly Strategies for Success.

Join us for an insightful conversation and valuable networking evening as we explore the critical intersection of economic growth and environmental responsibility. Our esteemed panel of experts will share their perspectives and experiences on building a thriving and sustainable future.

Time: March 12 / 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Venue: Zenpack @ 1050 N 5th St #30, San Jose, CA 95112

Host: Good Morning Silicon Valley Association

Co-Host: Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Bay Area

Refreshments sponsored by Zenpack.

Discussion Highlights:

• Exploring Impacts from Company ESG factors.
• Exploring innovative solutions for sustainable business practices.
• The role of technology and AI in driving environmental sustainability.
• Investing in a greener future: Opportunities and challenges.
• Strategies for balancing economic growth with ecological preservation.

Why Attend?

This roundtable offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn from leading experts in sustainable business, technology, and investment.
• Network with fellow professionals and thought leaders in the Silicon Valley community.
• Contribute to the conversation on building a more sustainable economy.
• Discover practical strategies for implementing eco-friendly practices in your own work.

Moderator:

Robin Tan / Co-founder & Managing Partner @ Zenpack

An inspirational leader, Robin is the driving force of Zenpack. He combines his high-energy personality and creative thinking to help Zenpack solve problems and continue to grow. Robin is beloved by Zenpack’s highly skilled and talented team members, partners, and clients.Robin has spent over 20 years in business development, working with startups and Fortune 500 companies to find creative, longstanding solutions to their most challenging problems. Robin’s dedication and drive ensure that Zenpack continuously provides innovative services, solutions, and operational excellence.

Speakers:

Leo Chao / Co-founder & Creative Director @ Zenpack

Leo uses his design experience to ensure that Zenpack continues to remain as the industry’s top innovator. His previous experience includes product design, packaging, and brand strategy with well-known brands including Apple, Corsair, Cisco, FitBit, Google, HP, Sonos, Nike, Target, and T3 Micro. Leo oversees Zenpack’s entire design process starting with ideation and creative direction and provides ongoing project leadership, coordination, and mentoring to ensure that ideas become reality for our clients.Leo graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design with a B.I.D. in Industrial Design. Leo’s work has been recognized by iF, Amistar, and IDEA Design Awards, among others. We know that Leo’s experience will continue to support Zenpack’s goal of providing innovative, industry-leading solutions and ideas.

Sharon, I-Han Hsiao, David Packard endowed Professor at Santa Clara University will share insights on using the power of AI to revolutionize waste management. Discover how AI technology is shaping the future of environmental sustainability! https://webpages.scu.edu/ftp/ihsiao/

Dr. Hsiao has been awarded over $1.1M USD in external funding as PI & Co-PI. She publishes in more than 100+ top tier international conference proceedings and journals. She hosted the 2021 international conference on educational data mining; 2019 ACM international learning analytics & knowledge conference. She serves on several journal editorships and program committees in the community of EdTech and AIED.

Terry Yang, Board Member of GMSV. He is a Sr. Director of Product Line Management at Fortinet, overseeing more than ten product lines. With more than 15 years of experience in hardware design and manufacturing, he has been dedicated to enhancing product efficiency, sustainability, and performance. Recognizing the environmental challenges associated with hardware development, Terry has worked across industries to drive innovation that reduces power and water consumption while maintaining superior performance.

As of October 2024, Fortinet received an ESG Risk Rating of 16 from Sustainalytics, indicating a low risk of material financial impacts from ESG factors. Beyond sustainability, Terry is also deeply committed to addressing cybersecurity challenges. Fortinet aims to train 1 million individuals in cybersecurity by 2026, a mission Terry believes will play a crucial role in reducing cybercrime and fostering a safer digital environment for all.

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