Learn-Arounds

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Register for a Wednesday afternoon Learn-Around! This is your chance to visit a local company and learn from one of their key executives. All Learn-Arounds will depart from the Palace Hotel on Wednesday, 17 October around 1 p.m. and will arrive back to the Palace Hotel around 4 p.m. Please note that exact departure times are listed on each opportunity description.

Please Note:

  • Registered members and their fully registered guests may sign-up for ONE (1) Learn-Around per person. Please be sure to include the full names of both parties when registering.
  • All Learn-arounds have limited space and require pre-registration. They are made available on a first-come, first-serve basis and there is no waitlist.
  • Please note the travel times when making your selection.

For questions about Learn-Arounds, please contact the EO Learning Team at [email protected]


Academy of Sciences

About
Explore the lesser seen regions of the Academy! Spend an hour behind the scenes learning more about the institution’s 160-year history and what it takes to house nearly 46 million specimens.

Visit the research collections, not on view to the public, and develop an appreciation for our vast library of life, which includes amazing specimens from our ichthyology (fish), entomology (insects), and ornithology (birds) departments. From stepping out onto our living roof to examining breathtaking geology specimens in our private vault, the Academy tour is sure to show you more of the museum than you ever knew existed.

This tour also grants you general access to the Academy of Sciences should you decide to explore further after the official tour.

Travel Time
Departing from Palace Hotel Lobby at 1:00pm on Wednesday, 10/17.

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IndieBio

A behind-the-scenes visit to, IndieBio, the World’s Leading Life Science Accelerator and learn about the latest innovations in Biotech. You will also speak with members of the IndieBio team, as well as several representatives of the companies who reside in the space. They will share with you about the movement of scientists in becoming entrepreneurs and leave with a greater understanding that biology itself is a technology.

About
IndieBio is the largest biotech startup accelerator and is the world’s first accelerator devoted to startups using biology to solve the world’s largest problems. They provide $250k in seed funding and a 4-month design driven program to build groundbreaking biotech companies. In addition to funding, the teams receives lab and co-working space, dedicated mentorship, and become part of a huge network of IndieBio alumni, investors, biotech entrepreneurs, investors, press, corporate partners, and more.

Twice a year, fifteen early stage biology companies move to downtown San Francisco to take part in an intense four month program unlike anything they’ve ever experienced in their PhD’s and Post-doctoral training. Founders engage with customers and partners, pitch to investors, and turn science into a real product people pay for.

Travel Time
Please note that this opportunity is located within 2-3 blocks of the Palace Hotel and as such the group will be meeting in the Hotel Lobby at 1:30pm to walk together to the offices. The Learn Around is slated to go until approximately 3:30pm.

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Hangar 1 Vodka

Learn the magic of the Hangar 1 Vodka distilling process while visiting their beautiful facilities in Alameda, California. You will also participate in a classic cocktails mixology class with the experts at Runway Spirits and Hangar 1 Vodka. You will sample 9 different spirits and learn how to make two classic cocktails.

About
Calling our vodka “flavored” is like calling art “colorful.” When you taste Hangar 1 Vodka, you taste much more than a trace of flavor; you discover the expression of each ingredient, extracted through a painstaking and unique infusion process. Even our Straight vodka is crafted from distilled fine California wine grapes and Midwestern grains.

Inspired by the best that local farms have to offer, Hangar 1 Vodka always strives to source the very freshest ingredients. Then we use a pot still and rigorous distillation process for our seasonal flavors and other small batch offerings to bring forth each ingredient’s whole essence and a crisp, fresh-tasting vodka.

Travel Time
Please note that this opportunity is located in Alameda which is approximately a 45 minute bus and ferry ride away from the Palace Hotel.

This group will be departing from the Palace Hotel at 12pm and returning to the hotel at approximately 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 17th. Lunch is not provided.

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Percolate

A behind-the-scenes tour of Percolate, a leading content marketing company and a sit down discussion and Q&A with Percolate’s CEO, Randy Wootton. During this tour you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the Percolate story and their expertise in marketing as well as learn about the evolution of a CEO from Randy.

About
Percolate prides itself on being the leading Content Marketing Platform for the enterprise. Percolate offers solutions to introduce visibility into the marketing process, improve coordination of work, and effectively build marketing campaigns and content. The world’s largest brands &mdash including Mastercard, Cisco, Cigna, Electronic Arts, and Bosch &mdash use Percolate to create a coordinated customer experience, reduce production costs, and understand marketing impact.

Travel Time
Departing from the Palace Hotel Lobby at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 17 October.

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Ouroboros Aquaponics Farm

Get a behind-the-scenes tour and hands on experience at Ouroboros Farm, one of the largest commercial aquaponic farms in the U.S. You’ll speak first-hand with the Founder and Owner of the Farm, Ken Armstrong, and learn about the future of farming, the role of food sovereignty and the ins and outs of aquaponics farming.

About
Experts in Aquaponics, Ouroboros Farms and Education Center is one of the largest commercial aquaponic farms in the U.S. Their mission is to partner with nature by combining the principles of aquaponics and permaculture to bring their customers the freshest, healthiest, chemical-free produce on the planet. Aquaponically grown produce is made by replicating river and lake ecosystems in a controlled environment thereby creating a living ecosystem that produces incredibly delicious, fresh, vibrant, pure vegetables and fish, all while having a minimal impact on the environment. Greenhouses local to the people who enjoy their products ensures optimum growing conditions for fresh local food production and vast reduction of travel time, distribution and fuel costs. This promotes food security, food sovereignty, and reconnects people again with the source of their food and the people who grow it.

Travel Time
Please note that this opportunity is located in Half Moon Bay which is approximately an hour to an hour and a half bus ride away from the Palace Hotel.

This group will be departing from the Palace Hotel at 12pm and returning to the hotel at approximately 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 17th. Lunch is not provided

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Levi Strauss & Co

An opportunity to experience the culture of Levi Strauss & Co and learn about the factors that have led to their success for over a hundred years. This Learn Around will include a tour of their San Francisco Headquarters and a conversation with their Vice President of Sustainability, Michael Kobori and other members of their leadership team.

About
In 1853, Levi Strauss opened a wholesale dry goods business in San Francisco that became known as Levi Strauss & Co. Seeing a need for work pants that could hold up under rough conditions, he and Jacob Davis,a tailor, created the first jean. In 1873, they received a U.S. patent for “waist overalls” with metal rivets at points of strain. The first product line designated by the lot number “501” was created in 1890.

One of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeanswear. We design and market jeans, casual wear and related accessories for men, women and children under the Levi’s®, Dockers®, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™ and Denizen® brands.

Travel Time
Departing from Palace Hotel Lobby at 12:30pm on Wednesday, 10/17.

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Salesforce

A behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Salesforce offices and the famous Salesforce tower. As well as the opportunity for an intimate Q&A with the Salesforce team to learn about about their story, company culture and what has made all the difference for them.

About
Salesforce prides itself in being the world’s #1 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform. Started in 1999, they pioneered cloud-based CRM software and have helped 150,000+ companies run their companies more effectively. Now, they’re creating an economy that will help millions of people find career satisfaction and enjoy better lives as well.

Travel Time
Please note that this opportunity is located a short distance from the Palace Hotel and as such the group will be meeting in the Hotel Lobby at 1:30pm to walk together to the offices. The Learn Around is slated to go until approximately 3:30pm

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T Labs

Meet with T Labs founders, Amin Toufani (also a University Speaker) and Elena Toufani and learn about the inner workings of their exciting space and the innovative projects that T Labs is tackling.

About
T Labs is a Silicon Valley based launchpad for innovative ideas and creative people. Their diverse team is working towards applying the power of exponentially growing technologies to tackle some of humanity’s biggest problems.

  • Learn how T Labs was founded and funded by a husband and wife team as a launchpad for their moonshot projects.
  • Hear about the T Labs innovation portfolio, including Project ZERO, which is focused on stage-zero cancer detection.
  • Discover the founders’ concept of ‘Exponential Teams’ and how it is implemented at T Labs.

Travel Time
Please note that this opportunity is located in Palo Alto which is approximately an hour to an hour and a half bus ride away from the Palace Hotel.

This group will be departing from the Palace Hotel at 12pm and returning to the hotel at approximately 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 17th. Lunch is not provided.

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Walt Disney Family Museum

Experience the Disney magic with a VIP tour of the Walt Disney Family Museum and a guided discussion of the life of Walt Disney as an entrepreneur. Followed by the opportunity for a “fireside chat” and Q&A with the Museum’s Executive Director, Kirsten Komoroske.

About
Find animation, innovation, and inspiration in the remarkable life story of Walt Disney, the man who raised animation to an art, tirelessly pursued innovation, and created a distinctly American legacy that transformed the entertainment world. Located in the scenic Presidio of San Francisco, the museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that features contemporary, interactive galleries with state-of-the-art exhibits narrated in Walt’s own voice alongside early drawings, cartoons, films, music, a spectacular model of Disneyland, and more.

Travel Time
Departing from Palace Hotel Lobby at 1pm on Wednesday, 10/17.

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注意していただきたいこと:

  • 登録(レジスト)する際、両者のフルネームを必ず入れてください。
  • 早い者勝ちベースで席を確保し、待機リストはありません。
  • 選ぶ際に、移動時間に注意してください。


科学アカデミー – Academy of Sciences

科学アカデミーとは
アカデミーのあまり見る機会のない場所を探索しましょう!1時間の舞台裏ツアーで、アカデミー160年の歴史や約4600万にも上る標本を有するために欠かせないことについて、もっと学びましょう。

研究コレクションを見に行きましょう。こちらは一般非公開で、魚類学、昆虫学、鳥類学から出された驚くべき標本の数々を含めた生き物の膨大なライブラリーの鑑賞眼を養うことができます。屋上緑化に足を踏み入れることから、アカデミー内の金庫内にある息をのむような地学標本をじっくり観察することまで、アカデミー・ツアーは皆さまに今まで見たミュージアム以上のものをお見せできること請け合いです。

このツアーに参加しますと科学アカデミーの一般入場も許可されますので、オフィシャルツアーのあと、まだアカデミーに残って探索することも可能です。

移動時間
10月17日水曜日午後1時、パレスホテルのロビーを出発します。

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インディ・バイオ – IndieBio

世界有数のライフサイエンス・アクセラレータであるインディ・バイオの舞台裏を訪問し、バイオテク分野の最新イノベーションについて学びましょう。

インディ・バイオ・チームのメンバーや、インディ・バイオのスペースに入居している企業と話をする機会があります。彼らは科学者が起業家になる動きについて話題を共有し、バイオロジーそのものが技術であるということを、さらに深く理解させてくれるでしょう。

インディ・バイオとは
インディ・バイオは最大級のバイオテク・スタートアップ・アクセラレータで、バイオロジーを用いて世界最大の問題を解決するスタートアップに特化した世界初のアクセラレータです。インディ・バイオは画期的なバイオテク企業の育成ために、25万ドルの資金、4か月のデザイン主導プログラムを提供しています。資金のほかに、ラボ、共同作業スペース、専任メンターが提供され、インディ・バイオの巨大な卒業生、投資家、バイオテク起業家、プレス、起業パートナーなどから構成されるネットワークの一員となることができます。

1年に2回、起業して間もないバイオ企業15社がサンフランシスコのダウンタウンに移動し、自分たちが博士課程やポスドク(博士号取得後)のトレーニングで経験したこととは全く違う4か月の集中プログラムに参加します。創立者は顧客やパートナーと関り、投資家に売り込みのプレゼンを行い、科学を人々がお金を払う実際の製品に変えていくのです。

移動時間

インディ・バイオはパレスホテルから2-3ブロック離れた場所に位置しているため、参加者はホテルのロビーに午後1時30分に集合し、当該オフィスに歩いて移動します。このLearn Aroundはだいたい午後3時30分まで行われる予定です。

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ハンガー1ウォッカ – Hangar 1 Vodka

アラメダにあるこの美しい醸造所を訪問して、ハンガー1ウォッカ蒸留プロセスの魔法を学びましょう。また、ランウェイ・スピリッツとハンガー1ウォッカの 専門家とともに、典型的なカクテル・ミクソロジー(カクテル作り技術)のクラスに参加します。9種類のスピリッツを試飲し、典型的な2つのカクテルの作り方を学びます。

ハンガー1ウォッカについて
我々のウォッカを「フレーバー付き」と呼ぶのは、芸術を「色鮮やか」と呼ぶのと同じです。ハンガー1ウォッカを飲めば、フレーバーの余韻以上のものを感じるはずです。つまり忍耐強く個性的な浸出工程を経て抽出したそれぞれの原料の表現を発見するでしょう。弊社のストレート・ウォッカも蒸留した洗練されたカリフォルニア・ワインぶどうと、中西部の穀物から作られているのです。

地元の農場が提供すべき最高のものに触発され、ハンガー1ウォッカは最高の原料を調達する努力を欠かしません。弊社では単式蒸留窯を使って厳格な蒸留工程を季節のフレーバーや他の少量バッチの製品用に行い、そうすることで、それぞれの原料の一体となったエッセンスや切れのある新鮮な味のウォッカを生み出すのです。

移動時間
この醸造所はアラメダに位置し、パレスホテルからバスとフェリーを乗り継いで約45分かかることをご承知おきください。

この参加グループはパレスホテルを10月17日水曜日12時(12pm-正午)に出発し、ホテルに戻ってくるのは午後4時30分ごろです。昼食は提供されません。

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ウロボロス・アクアポニックス農場 – Ouroboros Aquaponics Farm

舞台裏ツアーに参加して、全米最大の商用アクアポニックス農場の一つ、ウロボロス農場で実体験をしてください。参加者はこの農場の創業者でオーナーのケン・アームストロング氏と直にお話していただき、農業の未来、食の主権の役割、アクアポニックス農業のすべてを学んでください。

ウロボロス農場とは
アクアポニックスの専門家である、ウロボロス農場及び教育センターは全米最大の商用アクアポニックス農場のひとつです。この農場の使命は、アクアポニックスと持続型農業の理念を組み合わせることによって自然と共生しパートナーとなり、これによりお客様に地球で最も新鮮で健康的で化学肥料を使わない商品をお届けすることです。アクアポニックス農業の生産物は、管理された環境の中、川や湖の生態系を模倣したところで育ち、そこでは生き物の生態系もつくられて、信じられないほど美味しく、新鮮で、躍動感あふれる純粋な野菜や魚が育ち、環境影響も最小限に抑えられているのです。

農場の作物を楽しんで食する人々のための地元の温室は、新鮮な地元の食糧生産をする最善の生育条件を確保し、移動時間、流通や燃料コストを大きく削減します。これにより食糧保障、食の主権を促進し、人々を今一度食の源と食を育てる人に結び付けるのです。

移動時間
この農場はハーフムーン湾に位置し、パレスホテルからバスで1時間~1時間半かかることをご承知おきください。

この参加グループはパレスホテルを10月17日水曜日12時(12pm-正午)に出発し、ホテルに戻ってくるのは午後4時30分ごろです。昼食は提供されません。

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Tラボ – T Labs

Tラボの創業者、アミン・トゥファニAmin Toufani氏(ユニバーシティのスピーカー)とエレナ・トゥファニElena Toufani氏に会い、ワクワクする彼らのスペースの仕組みと今Tラボが行っている革新的プロジェクトについて学びましょう。

Tラボについて
T ラボ は、シリコン・バレーにベースを置く革新的アイディアやクリエイティブ人材のためのLaunchpad(ローンチパッド)です。彼らの多様なチームは爆発的に成長する技術の力を使って人類最大の課題に挑んでいます。

  • Tラボが、ムーンショット・プロジェクトのためのローンチパッドとしてどのように設立され、夫妻のチームによってどのように資金が供給されたかについて学びましょう。
  • Tラボのイノベーション・ポートフォリオについて聞きましょう。その中の一つであるプロジェクトゼロはステージ0(ゼロ)のガン検知に焦点を当てています。
  • 「爆発的成長チーム(エクスポネンシャル・チーム)」の創業者のコンセプトと、それがTラボでどのように実施されているかを見出しましょう。

移動時間
Tラボはパロアルトに位置しており、パレスホテルからバスで約1時間~1時間半のところにあることをご承知おきください。

この参加グループはパレスホテルを10月17日水曜日12時(12pm‐正午)に出発、ホテルに戻るのは午後4時30分ごろです。昼食は提供されません。

注:このLearn Aroundの参加者はパレスホテルからSalesforceビルまでおよそ3ブロック歩いていただきます。

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