While startups are an exciting and dynamic place to work, breaking into one can sometimes feel like learning a new language. If you are living in the Bay Area and trying to get a dream job at a startup, join our event to learn tips to stand out as an applicant.

We will be hosting a panel discussion featuring 2 self-taught professionals that made their way into Silicon Valley, and will cover the following:

• How to launch your career in a startup
• How to overcome the challenges that arise when you are applying to startup positions
• What you can do now to get a job at a startup
• What skills startups are most interested in, and where to learn these skills
• How to best position yourself

Agenda

6:30 pm – 6:45 pm: Registration and Meet & Greet with refreshments

6:45 pm – 7:45 pm: Panel Discussion and QA

Carlos González de Villaumbrosia, CEO at Product School

Nacho Soto, Software Engineer at Khan Academy

7:45 pm – 8:30 pm: Networking and Refreshments

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About the Program

The California Chamber of Commerce is glad to launch a new program for young professionals and entrepreneurs, who are seeking for trainings, inspirational talks and networking!

This program will be based on monthly talks and conferences focused on:

• Doing Business in SV: how to start your own business, incubation/acceleration programs, how to raise investments, pitch, and how to do networking.
• Working in SV: how to orientate your job search, corporate programs for young professionals, and topics related to obtaining Visas.
• Inspirational  and Tech Talks: Google, Internet and mobile companies experiences, success stories under 30, and topics such as trends, social media, innovation, big data, mobile, gaming and advertising.

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