UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, may 19, 2025 6pM - 8PM
UC San Diego Alumni Silicon valley REGIONAL CLUB
PACIFIC CATCH Restaurant 243 South B Street, san MATEO, CA
The Silicon Valley Regional Alumni Club is proud to host a conversation with serial entrepreneur Sharon K. Gillenwater '87, GPS '95. In our conversation with the Warren College graduate, we will cover VC funding vs. bootstrapping, tips for finding key
investors/partners/vendors/employees, managing your mindset as an entrepreneur, how to build a company to sell, and more! Bring your questions, as most of the session will be devoted to Q&A! Snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments will be served.
september 15-20, 2025
tech week grand rapids
grand rapids, Mi
In my first-ever visit to Grand Rapids, Michigan, I will be participating in several events as part of Tech Week Grand Rapids. I will share more details here as they become available.
september 2025 tbd
michigan tech week
detroit, Mi
In my first visit to Detroit in more than twi decades, I will be participating in several events as part of Michigan Tech Week. I will share more details here as they become available.
“Sharon gave us the real story—the mistakes, biases and lessons learned the hard way. she didn’t sugarcoat a thing.”
Lesley Robinson, PhD, Associate Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship, Colorado State University College of Business, Fort Collins, CO, April 2025
“You shared invaluable, insights with us that the students found truly inspirational!”
Anu Basu, Director, Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, March 2025
“sharon shared insights with humor and candor, Making her story relatable to everyone in the room.”
Laura E. James, CEO, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Palm Springs, CA, March 2025
“You were truly amazing, and your insights left a lasting impression on everyone.”
Christina Lupu, YES Employment + Entrepreneurship, Montreal, August 2024
“Sharon had a room full of tech founders captivated, with her stories, insights, and answers.”
Danae Shell, CEO, Valla, and Host, Startup Grind Edinburgh, UK, November 2024
“[Sharon] illuminated what it truly takes to build, scale and sell a tech company while staying grounded in one’s values.”
The Boardroom, London, UK, November 2024