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Derek Carr & Valley Children’s Healthcare

Futures Worth Fighting For.

Leaders On & Off The Field SVL: Let’s start with the most predictable question of what drives you to support this particular cause? DC: When my son, Dallas was born, he needed to be rushed to Valley Children’s Hospital because his intestines were tangled and only surgery would be able to correct the problem. Within four days, Dallas had been operated on two times, and he had a third surgery before he left the hospital. Dallas had to stay at Valley Children’s for 23 days. It was during those 23 days that Heather and I developed a strong relationship with the doctors, nurses, and staff. We knew we were in the right hospital and felt like our son could not have received better care. After those 23 days of being looked after by Valley Children’s, both Heather and I knew that we would always want to support this Hospital, so that any family that has to go through what we went through, could enjoy the quality care of Valley Children’s. Our family is indebted to what they did for our precious son. SVL: How have you seen your personal efforts materialize? DC: Each year my brother, David and I, film a day of PSA’s for Valley Children’s that are seen on TV across the Central Valley. We visit patients at the hospital, and every year I host a group of male/teen oncology patients that come to a Raiders home game and come onto the field. This past NFL Season we launched the DC4KIDS Fund and the Touchdown Challenge. We raised over $100K based on the number of touchdowns I ran/threw for and the amount of donors that participated. This off-season Valley Children’s and I will host a “Meet and Greet” for all the donors to show them our appreciation. In 2018, we hope to launch an annual event that will raise money for Valley Children’s as well, that will be held in Fresno, CA. I think the

National exposure to Valley Children’s has been very positive too. This year the NFL had an initiative called #MyCauseMyCleats, I was able to showcase the Valley Children’s brand on my cleats during a nationally televised game, which was very special. SVL: How do you suggest that individuals of lesser means get behind a cause like this one? DC: If you are passionate about a cause you will find a way. Just visiting the children does not take too many resources, just my time.

More than 60 years ago, our founding mothers had a dream to care for children in a hospital as special as its patients. Valley Children’s has flourished ever since, caring for hundreds of thousands of children. Our mission guides us as we travel the road to our future alongside staff, physicians, children, families, our community and our partners throughout the region. The mission of Valley Children’s Healthcare is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services to children, regardless of their ability to pay, and to continuously improve the health and wellbeing of children.

SVL: Is there a big project underway that you’d like to draw attention to and support for? DC: Eventually, as I mentioned I would hope that we could grow the DC4KIDS Fund and the Annual Event in Fresno, CA. www.valleychildrens.org/DC4KIDS SVL: With potential changes coming to healthcare access, are there particular programs at risk that you’d like to advocate for? DC: I think all children should have access to the best healthcare. When kids are not healthy, it causes more problems for families, communities and the strength of our country. SVL: Coming from the Central Valley yourself, what does it mean to you to have such a respected institution serving the area in which you grew up? DC: It makes me incredibly proud! Valley Children’s is so highly respected and honored in the community, I feel blessed and humbled to be a part of its story.

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Derek Carr & Valley Children’s Healthcare

Futures Worth Fighting For.

Leaders On & Off The Field BANP: Let’s start with the most predictable question of what drives you to support this particular cause? DC: When my son, Dallas was born, he needed to be rushed to Valley Children’s Hospital because his intestines were tangled and only surgery would be able to correct the problem. Within four days, Dallas had been operated on two times, and he had a thrid surgery before he left the hospital. Dallas had to stay at Valley Children’s for 23 days. It was during those 23 days that Heather and I developed a strong relationship with the doctors, nurses, and staff. We knew we were in the right hospital and felt like our son could not have received better care. After those 23 days of being looked after by Valley Children’s, both Heather and I knew that we would always want to support this Hospital, so that any family that has to go through what we went through, could enjoy the quality care of Valley Children’s. Our family is indebted to what they did for our precious son. BANP: How have you seen your personal efforts materialize? DC: Each year my brother, David and I, film a day of PSA’s for Valley Children’s that are seen on TV across the Central Valley. We visit patients at the hospital, and every year I host a group of male/teen oncology patients that come to a Raiders home game and come onto the field. This past NFL Season we launched the DC4KIDS Fund and the Touchdown Challenge. We raised over $100K based on the number of touchdowns I ran/threw for and the amount of donors that participated. This off-season Valley Children’s and I will host a “Meet and Greet” for all the donors to show them our appreciation. In 2018, we hope to launch an annual event that will raise money for Valley Children’s as well, that will be held in Fresno, CA. I think the

National exposure to Valley Children’s has been very positive too. This year the NFL had an initiative called #MyCauseMyCleats, I was able to showcase the Valley Children’s brand on my cleats during a nationally televised game, which was very special. BANP: How do you suggest that individuals of lesser means get behind a cause like this one? DC: If you are passionate about a cause you will find a way. Just visiting the children does not take too many resources, just my time.

BANP: Is there a big project underway that you’d like to draw attention to and support for? DC: Eventually, as I mentioned I would hope that we could grow the DC4KIDS Fund and the Annual Event in Fresno, CA. www.valleychildrens.org/DC4KIDS BANP: With potential changes coming to healthcare access, are there particular programs at risk that you’d like to advocate for? DC: I think all children should have access to the best healthcare. When kids are not healthy, it causes more problems for families, communities and the strength of our country. BANP: Coming from the Central Valley yourself, what does it mean to you to have such a respected institution serving the area in which you grew up? DC: It makes me incredibly proud! Valley Children’s is so highly respected and honored in the community, I feel blessed and humbled to be a part of its story.

9300 Valley Children’s Place Madera, CA 93636-8762 559-353-3000 www.valleychildrens.org

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Meet Denise Bevers

Our mission is to bring our pets the same kinds of innovative, safe, and effective medicines that our human family members enjoy

Co-Founder & COO of KindredBio SVL: Why/how did you get into the animal health industry? DB: For over 20 years I worked in the human drug development and medical communications industries, managing dozens of products and development programs from Phase I though Phase IV. While I enjoyed what I was doing, I wanted to do something that also paired with my love for animals and degree in zoology. I was fortunate to be able to leverage my years of experience in drug development and investor relations to co-found KindredBio, a company dedicated to developing cutting-edge therapeutics for cats, dogs, and horses. As the parent of frogs, hermit crabs, mice, rats, bunnies, hamsters, and a dog as a child (not all at the same time), my mother is not surprised by my success or that of KindredBio! SVL: Who has been a career inspiration to you? DB: I met my co-founder and KindredBio CEO, Dr. Richard Chin, when we worked together at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Right away, I felt connected to him and his business philosophies. As a Harvard-trained physician and former Rhodes Scholar, with a track record of almost a dozen drug approvals, I knew I could learn from him and that my clinical operations expertise and management skills would benefit him as well. When we left Elan, we kept in touch and I always knew we would work together again. Then, in 2012, we began to talk about how we could pair our decades of experience and love of animals to start a veterinary biopharmaceutical company. That’s when we started KindredBio and never looked back. I feel very fortunate to be in partnership with Richard because our diverse skill set and management styles that really complement one another. SVL: People think of pets as part of their family, how does that fit in with what you do? DB: Our fury companions have truly become members of the family proven by Americans spending $700 million each year on Valentine’s Day gifts for our beloved pets. The evolution of the pet as a family member has been relatively short. In my lifetime, I have seen dogs move from the yard, to the dog house, to a sequestered room behind a gate, and now, 40% of pets sleep in bed with their pet parents! In 2016, pet owners in the U.S. spent over $66 billion on their pets, and increase of over 10% from the year before. There is a critical need, and

willingness to pay, for innovative medicines for our pets. We found that there are few companies dedicated to developing such therapies for companion animals, with a market in dire need, which is why we founded KindredBio. SVL: What’s KindredBio’s mission? DB: Our mission is to bring our pets the same kinds of innovative, safe, and effective medicines that our human family members enjoy. Our core strategy is to leverage the billions of dollars that have been invested in human drug development by modifying, improving, and repurposing pre-existing drugs and pursuing biological targets that have already proven to be safe and effective in humans. We have developed a team of veterinarians, scientists, and operational experts who love animals and want to develop therapeutics that have been appropriately studied and, eventually, approved by FDA for use in pets. The passion that we have for pet wellness is infectious throughout the organization. SVL: Why did you decide to headquarter the company in Silicon Valley? DB: We love the energy that comes with working in an innovative hub of technology like Silicon Valley. The bay area is an epicenter of biotechnology and Richard, who spent years as the head of Clinical Research for biotherapeutics at Genentech, has recruited a world-class team of scientists and protein engineers to develop our cutting-edge biologics for cats, dogs, and horses. Because of the talent in the area, we have put together an incredible team that is innovating in lockstep with human breakthroughs, such as those in immunotherapy. Importantly, the energy of the valley, along with the great weather and access to outdoor pursuits, is what allows us to attract top talent to our organization. SVL: What were some of the challenges you faced as a woman raising money on Wall Street? DB: I grew up in biotech and pharma in California, and was fortunate that I did not feel limited by a glass ceiling in my career trajectory. It was quite apparent to me as we began our testing-the-waters meetings and eventual IPO roadshow that there were many fewer female decision-makers on Wall Street. There were entire days on the roadshow when I would not see a single woman at the table. I have always felt that, regardless of gender, it is critical to know your business and industry better than any-

one else in the room. Because we had a very strong business plan that I knew inside-and-out, I did not feel a need to alter my pitch because of my gender. The fact that my passion for animals and KindredBio shines through my pitch, perhaps more because of my delivery as a woman, is only an asset. I am happy to say that, in the nearly four years as a publicly-held company, I do meet more and more female investors at the table who are decision-makers.

and competitors to the product and the customer. Do your homework. Combine your passion and knowledge with drive and persistence, and you are well on your way.

SVL: Tell me about the drugs you have in development and how they help animals? DB: We are currently anticipating FDA approval and launch of Zimeta™ (dipyrone injection), a novel, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory for the control of fever in horses, and Mirataz™ (mirtazapine 2% topical ointment) for the management of weight loss in cats. It says so much about our team that we have two drugs under review by FDA in less than 5 years of founding the company. In addition to those products, we have approximately 20 products in development for a variety of diseases for cats, dogs, and horses. In the future, we will be helping animals with autoimmune diseases, cancer, and metabolic disorders, to name a few.

SVL: What is the best advice you’ve ever received? DB: While my Mom didn’t verbalize advice as much as she led by example, she taught me to follow my passion, regardless of where society pushed me (or even where she thought I should be heading). She raised two girls as a single parent and worked two jobs at once, as a special education teacher and a waitress. She also got her Master’s degree before I graduated high school and found time to attend the Academy of Dramatic Arts to fulfill her creative needs. As a child of the 70’s and 80’s, she was a phenomenal role model, who taught me that a woman could be anything she set out to be. She supported my every whim as a child, as long as it was something I was passionate about. I saw the way she loved teaching and nurturing children with learning challenges, and the fulfillment she received in return, which showed me how to have a

SVL: What is your advice for companies who are fundraising for their businesses? DB: Tout your brain and your heart. Telling your story and conveying your vision is a huge part of connecting with a potential investor. Your heart will show how much you believe in what you are doing. Investors will see that. It’s equally important to show your knowledge of what you are selling. Investors want to see that you know what you are talking about – from the industry

rewarding career, driven by passion. SVL: What hobbies or interests do you enjoy when you aren’t working? DB: My husband, Lon, and I enjoy traveling, music, and theater in our spare time. We have had the opportunity to support theatrical productions on and off Broadway. In additional to adventure travel, we find the dozens of concerts we attend each year to be a great way to be in the moment and relax. We have recently become horse enthusiasts and owners of a grand prix show jumper, Wasco, as well as parent to a border collie, Betty, and two cats, Gladys and Glover.

Meet Denise Bevers

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Watching Your Health? By Scott Budman

t will tell you the time. The weather. Your stock prices. You can book an Uber ride, a hotel room, or a pizza, all by touching the screen. But, unlike your smartphone, you don’t have to expend the effort to take it out of your pocket. After all the hype, the Apple Watch is here. My first impression? It’s an awful lot like an iPhone – not that that’s a bad thing – but with Budman a much smaller screen. Now, to be honest, if you’ve already spent the money for a smartphone (and are spending more money on the monthly data plan), do you really need its mini-me? Which brings me to my second impression. Admittedly, I haven’t worn a watch since buying my first cell phone. But the Apple Watch will, eventually, be a lot more than just another way to check your text messages. It may take awhile, but this could be the next wave of devices: Connected, literally, to our bodies, and telling us a lot about what’s going on in our world. And by “our world,” I mean a lot more than text messages and stocks. Before rolling out the Watch, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a feature called ResearchKit that will collect health data from Apple devices. If you agree to it, your data would be collected anonymously and studied by doctors.

The possibilities here go way beyond ordering food or making a phone call from your wrist. It could soon mean a new way to fight diseases. Silicon Valley companies like 23andme have been collecting DNA for purposes like this. Imagine if millions of us could learn about, and fight, a disease like Parkinson’s by wearing a watch. App makers are already working to help; Doctors and hospitals are already lining up to collect data. We in Silicon Valley are always on the lookout for the next “New” thing. The Apple Watch is the next entry. Look for brisk sales in the beginning, and lots of imitators. But what happens next should be even more interesting. And, dare I say, healthy. Scott is the business & tech reporter for NBC Bay Area. He’s on Twitter: @scottbudman

Meet Shane Jacksteit, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

What is your profession and what do you love most about what

Sunnyvale Community Services is an organization in the community

you do?

that has had my heart since my first interaction with the agency. When

As an Edward Jones Financial Advisor, I help people make sense of in-

a client of mine left a significant bequest to the organization, I had the

vesting. I love being on the same side of the desk as my clients, and

opportunity to see the impact it was having on preventing homeless-

I love being able to help people

ness and hunger for the under-

retire, send their kids to college,

served and unseen population

protect their assets, and actual-

of Sunnyvale. I’ve been a volun-

ize their financial goals. I can’t

teer for the early morning dis-

think of a more rewarding career

tribution of produce to families

for someone with my skillset.

in need, and I currently am the vice president for the board of

What are some of your favor-

directors.

ite interests and hobbies that

you enjoy?

Is there a (or are there) any par-

Personally, I find my time vol-

ticular moment(s), accomplish-

unteering in the community to

ment(s) or achievement(s) you

be some of my favorite time. As

are most proud of?

a member of the Sunnyvale Rotary Club, I get the chance to really be

In 2015, I won an exclusive award from Edward Jones called the Spir-

involved in the community and give back. Some of my time as a board

it of Caring award designed to recognize those financial advisors who

member for a few local non-profits is also very rewarding.

exemplify the values, culture and spirit of giving back. Jim Weddle, the

When at home, I enjoy cooking with my wife, Kim. We also love travel-

firm’s managing partner shared that I had “demonstrated unyielding

ing together all around the world.

dedication to giving back to [my] clients, community, other financial advisors, branch teams and their regional network.” I was one of only

What is your feeling about Philanthropy and helping serve in the

213 financial advisors of the firm’s more than 12,000 to receive the

Community?

award.

The fact of the matter is that the community has supported me in my

If you could host a dinner party and could invite (others) anyone

business and in my life. I am so grateful for everything that the commu-

(living or not), who would you like to invite and what would you

nity has given me, it is a privilege to give back to the community. The

like to talk about?

hardest part about giving back, is that there are so many worth-while

I firmly believe in taking the time to learn from other who have been

and deserving organizations out there; while I want to help them all, I

the catalyst for great change. I would be excited to invite some of

do my best to serve the organizations I can.

our founding fathers such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. I would also invite some of our current industry leaders, such

Is there a/ are there any particular nonprofits and great cause(s)

as Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, or Elon Musk. The topic to be

that is/are near and dear to your heart?

discussed: what makes you tick?

Elisha Marie Skin & Body Dedicated to achieving results. SVL: Tell us about the med spa and what you offer?

er level of service, to help connect with the mind, body, and soul,

EC: We are a boutique spa that offers customized, high qual-

and really make lasting changes in people’s lives.

ity services for the skin. We also carry a clinical grade skincare

SVL: What does being a female entrepreneur/business owner

line by Elisha Marie for all types of skin. My skincare brand has

mean to you?

been meticulously thought out from the beautiful packaging

EC: It means that I have the capacity to impact many lives. I have

to the ingredients. The Elisha

an opportunity to use my tal-

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a business I believe in. It is re-

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I am truly passionate about

to reach so many clients and

what I do and am very fortu-

hear from them how we have

nate to be where I am today.

touched them. We often receive testimonials from clients

SVL: What makes your busi-

about what our service means

ness stand out from the com-

to them, and it is gratifying to

petition?

know that we have been able

EC: Although spa services are often thought of as simple re-

to help them. I’m hoping as we expand we can give back and

laxation, our approach is much different. We want to make

focus some of our time and efforts on Oncology patients who

sure that when our customers leave, we have made a positive

suffer from severe skin problems due to radiation and chemo-

difference for them, whether that means an enhancement of

therapy. I would like not only like to help people feel and look

their skin, an hour of relaxation, or an improvement in a specif-

more beautiful but assist in the healing process of disease.

ic health condition…we really work on the inside and out. We also pride ourselves on being personal and friendly—for us it is

SVL: What is the most rewarding part of owning your own busi-

about the clients and their needs, not just giving a service. We

ness and brand?

want to build a lasting relationship with each person we touch.

EC: The most rewarding part of being a female business owner is meeting so many fantastic, creative like-minded people. I’ve

SVL: What inspired you to start this business?

been able to take all of my years of practice and knowledge and

EC: As a Clinical Esthetician I am fascinated by skin care and

create something that was just a vision years ago. My co-work-

beauty, and so my initial desire was to help clients with their

ers are amazing—they are each very talented and believe in my

skincare needs. But I have seen that it is much larger than skin

mission and what it stands for. Being able to create a space and

care—it has to do with self-esteem, self-care, and how those we

a brand where people feel and look better is extremely reward-

have touched impact others around them. While creating this

ing and my purpose in life.

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by approximately $70 per year. Last year 264,000 homeowners applied for and received a homeowner’s exemption in Santa Clara County. SVL: What challenges did the Assessor face during the Great Recession? LS: The challenges were enormous. The number of assessment appeals quadrupled to more than 36,000 during the four-year downturn. At the same time, we proactively reduced assessed values on 136,000 properties, a reduction of assessed values in excess of $27 billion. SVL: This year is the 39-year anniversary of the passage of Proposition 13. What was it like after the historic property tax revolt? LS: Absolute chaos! The Proposition 13 ballot initiative passed by the voters provided no process or guidance for implementation. Immediately after passage, property tax revenue necessary to fund public schools and local government, declined by 58 percent. The Proposition 13 initiative was so poorly drafted that it required the state legislature to place a supplemental measure on the ballot six months later, which allowed for an assessment to be reduced when the market value of a property declines. Overall, Proposition 13 did pro-

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SVL: What is an assessed value and how do you arrive at that number? LS: In California, an assessed value is the dollar value of property determined by the local assessor for the purpose of property taxation. California Assessors are required to assess all property at fair market value at the time a property is transferred or at new construction. State certified appraisers in my office perform market-based appraisals to determine an assessment. Last year, the Santa Clara County Assessor’s office processed 71,192 recorded deeds of which 25,895 resulted in reassessable changes in ownership. In addition, the office processed 33,280 building permits of which 6,701 were reassessable new construction.

the Assessor’s appraisal staff, the property owner is entitled to a hearing before an independent Assessment Appeals Board. There is no filing fee to appeal an assessment. The value decisions of the Assessment Appeals Board are final.

SVL: What happens when a property owner believes a property is over assessed? LS: The property owner may file a formal assessment appeal. If the owner is unable to reach agreement after discussions with

SVL: What is a Home Owners Exemption? LS: Homeowners are eligible to receive a $7,000 exemption applied to their assessment if the home is their principal residence. The exemption reduces the homeowner’s property tax

SVL: Is it possible for a homeowner to get their property tax lowered? LS: Yes, during the “Great Recession” my office proactively reduced the assessed value of 136,000 properties reducing the assessment roll by $27 billion. During the economic recovery following the recession, all Assessors are required to restore the assessments to their Proposition 13 base year assessed value to reflect improving market conditions.

Larry with former Vice President Biden

vide property tax stability and predictability, preventing many homeowners from losing their homes due to skyrocketing home values and corresponding increases in property tax prevalent in the 1970’s. SVL: Did you ever meet the author of Prop 13 … Howard Jarvis? LS: No. However, I encountered him shortly after the June 1978 election. My business office was in San Francisco near the famous Tadich Grill. The restaurant did not take reservations. Shortly after the election, a long line of diners, including me, were waiting for a table. Howard Jarvis walked through the door and was escorted to a table, welcomed by a standing ovation from the patrons. SVL: What are some of your favorite hobbies? LS: I am passionate about politics and love to play golf. I also have a bucket list to see in person 38 of the world’s major sporting events. I have completed 29 events including four Super Bowls, three World Series, the Triple Crown of Horse Racing, Olympics (Winter and Summer), the five major golf championships, Tour de France, Wimbledon, etc. There are nine sporting events left on my list including the PBA Bowling Championship and the Iditarod Dog Sled Race, which will be challenging.

Larry Stone

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Assessor, Santa Clara County

Larry with former Vice President Biden

Larry with former President Clinton

SVL: What is you’re feeling about the level of Philanthropy in Silicon Valley? LS: I think serving the community is an absolute responsibility of citizenship. It is truly ingrained in my DNA. In the Stone household, my dad used to say we had two religious holidays: Opening day of baseball and Election Day. As a kid, I remember both fondly, as I got to spend the entire day with my father and skip school. More than that, it reinforced the idea that we belonged to larger community and had a responsibility to support that community. I have spent the last 38 years formally serving my community as an elected official, first as a mayor, city councilmember and for the last 22 years as County Assessor. Beyond public office I have served on more than 25 non-profit boards ranging from The Sovereign Order of St. John, Rotary Club of San Jose and KTEH Public Television to California Air & Space Museum Educational Foundation; and the YWCA, as the first male board member. I have cofounded several of these organizations, such as the Santa Clara County Arts Council, which became a national model for a public-private partnership and the Cupertino Educational Endowment Foundation, which has grown to an $11 million endowment, making it one of the most successful public school foundations in the nation. It doesn’t have to be all altruistic. A recent government study concluded that there is a “strong relationship between volunteering and health: those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability, and lower rates of depression later in life than those who do not volunteer.”

SVL: If you could talk to one person from history, who would it be and why? LS: My answer varies over time. Right now, it would be Alexander Hamilton. SVL: If they made a movie of your life, who’d play you? LS: Bill Murray! I take my work, my family and friends very seriously; but I do not take myself seriously. Humor is infectious and medicinal. SVL: What is the toughest part of your job? LS: Without doubt, the government bureaucracy. When I campaigned for assessor in 1994, I completely underestimated just how difficult it would be to implement a performance-based, measurement, budgeting and management system. It took ten years before I was allowed to formally evaluate the performance of my staff. SVL: What is your primary mission as County Assessor? LS: Based on the simple idea that what gets measured gets done, my office has a clear mission, including precise performance indicators, strict cost metrics designed to measure improvement over time, all integrated directly to the budget. SVL: How is this accomplished? LS: We have developed a comprehensive cost accounting system that allows us to financially account for every activity task performed by my staff. Integrated with the payroll system, it captures the fully loaded cost, including benefits,

overhead, etc., of all activities such as a residential or commercial appraisal, or an audit of a major company, etc. Managers use the cost accounting data to measure performance, and establish quality standards, allocate resources, and measure completion rates. Customer service is our top priority. We often convey unwelcome news to property owners, so quality customer service is extremely important. When a property owner calls our office a live person answers. Taxpayers’ calls and emails get returned promptly; moreover, we take time to explain the rationale for our decisions. We are committed to helping taxpayers to receive the maximum property tax benefits allowed by law. In 2016 the Assessor’s office achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 86.2 percent from an independent survey of taxpayers who have conducted business with my office. Considering we are a government, tax office, that is phenomenal. Assisted by technology, we have sharply reduced customer contacts from a high of 250,000 in 1994 to 43,839 taxpayers who contacted the office by telephone, and 15,463 who visited our public service counter. SVL: What is one thing you would change about San Jose? LS: Without a doubt cost of housing and homelessness, or as many now calling it ”houselessness”. Every night in Santa Clara County, over 6,000 people are homeless, and 25 percent of these cold and tired individuals are children. These kids should be dreaming about their future, not worrying about whether or not they will have dinner and a safe place to sleep. Families make up 36 percent of San Jose’s homeless population, and they are the fastest growing segment. All too often, those who are without a home are not permanently homeless. Many

work one or more minimum wage jobs. They are the working poor who live paycheck to paycheck. They drift from crisis to crisis; from apartments and friends’ couches to shelters, to the street, and back again. Often they must choose between bus fare, food or housing. Taking a child to the doctor and paying cash for medicine may mean a few weeks in a shelter or on the street. Solving this problem is more than just the responsibility of the government. For ten years, Carmen and I have generously donated to EHC LifeBuilders now called HomeFirst, and we have co-chaired with John A. Sobrato the annual “In from the Cold” dinner which has raised millions of dollars to attack the homeless problem.

Larry with former President Obama

Larry with former San Jose Mayor, Tom McEnery

SVL: Where is your favorite restaurant to dine at in Silicon Valley? LS: The Founders Room at the Silicon Valley Capital Club. SVL: What are the last three books you have read? LS: Hillbilly Elegy, Shoe Dog, Boys in the Boat, I’m from Seattle, remember. SVL: You are famously known for your close relationship with President Bill Clinton and Hillary. How did that happen? LS: It’s actually a very funny story. In 1990, as Sunnyvale Mayor, I was asked to co-host a reception for the little-known Governor of Arkansas. I am a huge sports fan, especially baseball. The night of the event, which I tried unsuccessfully to avoid, was the night Nolan Ryan pitched a record 6th no-hitter against the Oakland A’s. I missed the game. The next morning at breakfast I waved my unused baseball tickets in the face of the man who would 2 ½ years later become President. Clinton said he felt my pain, and we’ve been friends ever since. His way of expressing appreciation, nearly a decade later, he invited my wife and me to spend a night with the Clinton’s in the White House.

Larry with former President Clinton

Larry with former President Obama

Larry with former San Jose Mayor, Tom McEnery

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Your fertility isn’t skin deep. It’s as simple as that. Just because you look like you’re 28 when you’re 42, doesn’t mean your ovaries are the same. Unlike men who don’t run out of sperm, it is totally normal and expected for every woman to run out of eggs by a certain age. The average age of menopause is 51 and it’s very difficult to get pregnant during the 10 years leading up to that age. Some of us are born with more eggs or run out at a slower rate but at the end of the day most women are not fertile in their 40’s. It’s unfair for women to be made to feel like there’s something wrong with them when they’re told they’re not fertile at the age of 40. Not many women are fertile in their 40’s. Empower yourself with knowledge about your fertility so you can learn more about your options. Running out of eggs doesn’t mean you also run out of options. Women in their 40’s often turn to more creative ways to grow their family: donor eggs, donor embryos and adoption just to name a few. I find that most of my patients who see me over the age of 40 say they wish they had frozen their eggs when they could have. Women today sadly learn that they’re running out of eggs at the same time that they decide to start a family. Egg freezing technology has changed dramatically over the past 5 years or so. Women don’t have to say that they wish they froze their eggs 10 years ago…..a time when egg freezing success rates weren’t as good as they are today. The time is now to ask your doctor whether egg freezing is for you. Here’s what you should know: 1. There are tests you can do to find

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to talk more about your options. 3. There are some medical conditions that require drug treatments that can be what we call “gonadotoxic” ie result in damage to eggs or sperm. Patients who are diagnosed with conditions like Lupus, blood disorders, and cancer are often put on chemotherapeutic Dr. Eyvazzadeh has been hosting “Egg Freezing Parties” designed to raise awareness of fertility issues since 2014. drugs. Freezing eggs/sperm Harvard Medical School, she completed a can give these patients a chance for pregnancy in the future fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at University of Michigan. She after their treatment is over if they run out also completed a Masters in Public Health in of eggs earlier because of the treatments. Health Management and Policy at University 4. Freezing eggs for future use is best in of Michigan. She has a private practice in younger women because our eggs have a the SF Bay Area. higher chance of being viable the younger Each day she hears story after story we are. If you’re considering freezing your from women struggling to conceive. In her eggs in your late 30’s, you could still have a attempt to alleviate some of this heartbreak, good chance for pregnancy. Speaking with she has gone on a mission of “fertility a fertility specialist would be helpful before awareness”. Her hope is to empower you decide to freeze your eggs. women at an early age, making them more 5. Egg freezing involves a surgical aware of their own personal fertility levels procedure. Women have to take selfadministered shots in the skin of their lower and allowing them to be better educated about their options. Never again does she abdomen for about 10 days prior to the egg want to hear “If I had known 10 years ago extraction procedure. To hear more about the process of IVF or that my egg reserves were running low, I would have done things differently”. egg freezing, please read Dr. Aimee’s next In 2014, she launched her message with article. “Egg Freezing Parties”. These hosted parties Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is a native of offer women a chance to learn more about the Bay Area. She is a graduate of UCLA egg freezing and ask their questions in a School of Medicine. After completing her comfortable, safe environment with likeresidency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at minded women. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and

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Want to Advance your Career?

Find a Mentor! By Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr

Lux was a top performer. In the 20 years before I met her she was always considered a high potential employee. In her two decades in the IT department of a large financial institution she progressed slowly but steadily through the ranks. If there were a complex problem to resolve –Lux would get it done. And then she got stuck. She couldn’t understand why she was overlooked time and again to achieve a top position. The reason was simple – she never asked. Sometime being good at what you do can be what prevents you from getting ahead. Why would anyone advance Lux further when she was doing such an excellent job just where she was? And for her part, she never let anyone know that she had her eye on a very senior position. The game changer for her was the suggestion to find a Mentor. She chose the CFO of the organization who was both flattered and interested in being her guide. Within a very short time, after expressing her interest in moving up the ladder, and following her mentor’s suggested roadmap to success, she achieved her objective of being a senior V.P. And now it’s your turn. A Mentor is a wise and trusted counselor and guide. In “traditional” corporations an executive or senior person is assigned a “high potential” to assist in his or her development. A Mentor has a body of knowledge that a Mentee would like to learn. For example, in an accounting firm, information regarding technical matters and professional development are often transferred from Mentor to Mentee. There are many reasons why having a Mentor can acceler-

ate your career. Here are three for you to consider: • Guidance regarding how to navigate corporate politics. For women, it sometimes helps to have a Mentor who is also female. Your role as a Mentee is to be open to the feedback, suggestions, and critiques that are offered to you. This will maximize the effect of the support you receive. • Assistance finding connections, the “whos” who can help you get where you’d like to be more quickly. The question to ask is “who do you know who….” • And thirdly, guidance in how to improve your skills. Within the context of a mentoring relationship the Mentor assists an individual fill a particular knowledge gap by learning how to do things more effectively. In your search for a Mentor, it’s a good idea to choose someone working in the same functional area as you are, as well as someone who shares your values. Professional organizations in your field, whether they offer formal mentoring programs or not, can be excellent sources of Mentors. Test the waters by asking for advice first. Be open to sharing your concerns and fears. Mentors are most likely to invest themselves in those in whom they see a little of themselves. Don’t think that you, as a Mentee, get all the benefits from the relationship. In my experience mentoring is a rich and rewarding experience and I’ve learned more about technologies from my Mentees than I would ever have learned on my own! Having a well chosen Mentor to guide you can be a game changer in accelerating your career. Do it now! DrFrumi@Scaling4growth.com www.Scaling4Growth.com

A SPECIAL CONVERSATION

WITH PAT WADORS, Senior Vice President of Global Talent Organization at LinkedIn

ful and fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley and the world. Pat joined LinkedIn in January 2013 “to lead its world-class talent (HR) team. In addition to hiring, retaining and inspiring top talent, Pat is also responsible for all employee related HR programs at LinkedIn, including compensation and benefits and performance management”. Since her arrival, the company has nearly tripled in size. All this, and more, is why she is one of the most respected voices in business. In this brief conversation, enjoy what is some of her vision and philosophies, as we indeed have … SVL: How do you see HR evolving – from what it was to where it is and your vision of where you see it heading? PW: HR is evolving from a function that is often viewed as process oriented to more of an innovative role. Typically, HR folks are not the first to deviate from the norm, but successful companies will have HR teams that are not only subject matter experts but they innovate at the same time. They are the ones in the industry that are making Human Resources hip and progressive. This is what we aspire to at LinkedIn. For instance, I am always looking to move the needle and to

yond their own boarders and think of talent issues that affect the world. They become game changers. SVL: Regarding talent – What are some of the key elements looked for – How important are data analytics and PW: When it comes to talent I hire for humility and intellectual curiosity. The candidate needs to have a decent amount of the skills required for the role, but as long as they have humility and curiosity, then the rest can almost

The HR Organization of the Future … What Does It Mean?” nization at LinkedIn. LinkedIn is one of the most success-

ny culture. Typically, these are individuals who think be-

what can aspiring employees learn to improve?

“How LinkedIn Is Creating

Pat Wadors is Senior Vice President of Global Talent Orga-

have the ability to inspire leaders and influence compa-

gain a fresh perspective. What better way to do this, and tap into the collective brainpower, than by bringing together the best and the brightest interns from around the Bay Area? We did just that this past summer when we hosted our first ever HR Hackathon event. Teams comprised of technical and non-technical interns competed against each other to come up with the coolest, most creative, out-of-the box solutions to today’s toughest HR problems. Over 150 interns from companies across the Bay Area participated, and the energy level and breadth of ideas generated from each team was inspiring. The future of HR is not about avoiding policies and processes, it is more about innovation and knowing what should be global vs. local, and creating unique experiences that differentiate your company. These leaders help evolve/create an amazing talent brand for their organizations and influence HR practices in their community. They are willing to experiment and compete for talent in new ways. I meet with my peers and other HR and Talent Acquisition leaders every single week. What I am discovering, are more leaders are in that third bucket or are leaders who aspire to be in that space. It means taking more intelligent risks. They

Pat Wadors and participants of LinkedIn’s inaugural HR Hackathon. Photo credit: Tony Chung

always be learned.

to work for. Connect with those employees and see how

I am also a strong believer in treating people beautiful-

they navigate the company. Remember – a company’s

ly. At LinkedIn we are in hyper growth and in order to

best hire is a referral from someone else at the company.

maintain our wonderful culture we need to continue to

If you really want to work somewhere try to find alum-

hire people who believe in this sentiment. We also need

ni from your alma mater that already works there, grab

to constantly reinforce our culture through our behav-

coffee with a current employee, follow the company, etc.

iors and decisions we make every

Leverage your network to help you get your next job.

day. Pulsing our employees twice a year on an employee voice sur-

SVL: HR is the catalyst - What

vey is one way in which we gauge

makes a good employee, man-

our culture and engagement.

ager, leader desirable and great

To help drive talent strategies

for the company and also for the

that truly enable our businesses

employee, himself/herself?

success – we need data. Talent Analytics is the new oil.

PW: I believe that a good em-

At LinkedIn we have built a talent analytics team to help

ployee is always learning, has a strong work ethic and is a

us find, engage, hire and retain the right people. The data

brand ambassador for their organization.

helps us understand things like where the candidates

Managers and leaders need to lead the way. They cre-

are, what skillsets they have, and who our competition is.

ate the vision that others aspire to achieve. They need to

This data also helps me keep an eye on our organization-

be authentic and treat people beautifully. They should

al health. What is our hiring pattern? Where do we have

ensure their teams are working on a good mix of proj-

the most effective leaders? What do they do different

ects that both stretches them in their skills and contrib-

that we can leverage in other teams? What are the key

utes to the success of the company. They encourage the

drivers to engagement? Data helps us solve problems

team to come to the table with solutions, not problems.

and improve as a company.

They realize that mistakes are just part of the necessary

Regarding aspiring employees they need to learn to build

learning curve and should not be hidden. They believe

out their network; connect with people who they went to

in transparency to build trust. They strive to be both em-

school with, or worked with. Add your friends and family.

powering while holding themselves and their teams ac-

Then learn about the companies and cultures you aspire

countable.

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The HR Organization of the Future … What Does It Mean?” nization at LinkedIn. LinkedIn is one of the most success-

ny culture. Typically, these are individuals who think be-

what can aspiring employees learn to improve?

“How LinkedIn Is Creating

Pat Wadors is Senior Vice President of Global Talent Orga-

have the ability to inspire leaders and influence compa-

Pat Wadors and participants of LinkedIn’s inaugural HR Hackathon. Photo credit: Tony Chung

always be learned.

to work for. Connect with those employees and see how

I am also a strong believer in treating people beautiful-

they navigate the company. Remember – a company’s

ly. At LinkedIn we are in hyper growth and in order to

best hire is a referral from someone else at the company.

maintain our wonderful culture we need to continue to

If you really want to work somewhere try to find alum-

hire people who believe in this sentiment. We also need

ni from your alma mater that already works there, grab

to constantly reinforce our culture through our behav-

coffee with a current employee, follow the company, etc.

iors and decisions we make every

Leverage your network to help you get your next job.

day. Pulsing our employees twice a year on an employee voice sur-

SVL: HR is the catalyst - What

vey is one way in which we gauge

makes a good employee, man-

our culture and engagement.

ager, leader desirable and great

To help drive talent strategies

for the company and also for the

that truly enable our businesses

employee, himself/herself?

success – we need data. Talent Analytics is the new oil.

PW: I believe that a good em-

At LinkedIn we have built a talent analytics team to help

ployee is always learning, has a strong work ethic and is a

us find, engage, hire and retain the right people. The data

brand ambassador for their organization.

helps us understand things like where the candidates

Managers and leaders need to lead the way. They cre-

are, what skillsets they have, and who our competition is.

ate the vision that others aspire to achieve. They need to

This data also helps me keep an eye on our organization-

be authentic and treat people beautifully. They should

al health. What is our hiring pattern? Where do we have

ensure their teams are working on a good mix of proj-

the most effective leaders? What do they do different

ects that both stretches them in their skills and contrib-

that we can leverage in other teams? What are the key

utes to the success of the company. They encourage the

drivers to engagement? Data helps us solve problems

team to come to the table with solutions, not problems.

and improve as a company.

They realize that mistakes are just part of the necessary

Regarding aspiring employees they need to learn to build

learning curve and should not be hidden. They believe

out their network; connect with people who they went to

in transparency to build trust. They strive to be both em-

school with, or worked with. Add your friends and family.

powering while holding themselves and their teams ac-

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NVIDIA CORP

Chris A. Malachowsky, Co-Founder, SVP and NVIDIA Fellow SVL: What does corporate culture mean to you and your company? How important is it? CM: This was one of the very first things we discussed shortly after founding the company, when we had just a handful of people. We felt our values, and the culture they would inspire, was a paramount issue for us, literally on par with the product and technology ideas behind our formation. Two decades later, we continue to put a premium on instilling a culture that reflects the core values and guiding principles that our early team felt was important. It’s even more critical now that we have nearly 9,000 employees around the world. Our culture is part of the glue that holds us together. It helps us operate effectively as one team. And it serves as the basis for operational consistency, and execution excellence. SVL: What strides does your company take to enhance your corporate culture and also support and empower your employees? CM: We strongly believe that you can’t artificially create and mandate culture. Bullet points on a poster do not work. A wallet-size card with a motto doesn’t work either. It has to be lived, practiced, cultivated, nurtured, protected. Our culture is evident just about everywhere you turn here. It’s reflected in the very high standards we drive to, our celebration of critical debate, the forthrightness of commentary, the lack of politics or personal agendas, and the level of creativity and thoughtfulness brought to everything we do.

SVL: What do you love most about your company culture? What excites you and others about working here? CM: I think it really empowers the individual to do good work, unimpeded by nonsense. It encourages our people to always be proud of what they and their colleagues accomplish, and to work in a supportive environment that recognizes them as individuals and members of a bigger community. I still find this invigorating. It allows everyone to play a role in our collective success, in a way they can be proud of. I love it that as hard as we work, as large as our commitment is to corporate success is, we play just as hard, find time to laugh, and work to better our communities. A great example of this is Project Inspire, our year-end company-wide volunteer project where we spend a weekend transforming a school or community farm instead of holding a holiday party. It’s one of the best things we do. In some ways, it’s our whole culture, writ large. SVL: What does it take for someone to be successful here? CM: It starts with playing your role, and playing it well. And to do that requires a high degree of skill, plus very high standards. But that’s really just the beginning. People succeed here by collaborating, by steering clear of the kind of politics that might exist elsewhere, but most of all by being passionate about what they’re doing.

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ADOBE

Donna Morris, Senior Vice President, People and Places SVL: What does corporate culture mean to you and your company? How important is it? DM: Our business continues to evolve and this includes our culture – but we are grounded on the set of values since our inception 30+ years ago; Genuine, Exceptional, Innovative, Involved. With our values as the foundation, our priority is to have an environment to enable the success of our people that will contribute to the success and growth of the business. At Adobe our employees are our core asset, driving the innovation and creativity at the company. SVL: What strides does your company take to enhance your corporate culture and also support and empower your employees? DM: We continue to look at initiatives to enable the success of our people. Our business continues to transform and this means our people processes also must evolve. For example, we replaced the annual performance review with the Check-in approach – a flexible framework for providing continuous, genuine and reciprocal feedback between managers and employees. The Check-in approach has been well received by managers and employees alike and is helping to drive the success of our business transformation. SVL: How does your company support its employees’ development, learning and wellbeing? DM: To help Adobe employees reach their fullest potential, we take a holistic approach in providing an exceptional experience through wellness, workplace, and career development programs. As we continue to grow globally, we are using digital platforms to engage and cultivate leaders through highly interactive, virtual lab sessions. We are also focused on innovating around our workplace experience including

creating open, collaborative workspaces as well as hosting community events like our Adobe Field Trip day for employees and their families. SVL: What kinds of sponsorships, community or philanthropic activities does your company participate in or support? DM: It is important for Adobe to help foster the next generation of tech innovators with creativity and coding initiatives. Over the past 8 years we have engaged 150,000 students around the globe in the Adobe Youth Voices program – producing media and learning digital skills they may not have had access to otherwise. To help bring more gender diversity into the tech industry, we are providing grants to and partnering with Girls Who Code, an organization that educates and inspires high school girls with the skills to pursue opportunities in computing fields. This summer we hosted 20 enthusiastic young women at our San Jose headquarters and were inspired by their passion and dedication.

Inspiring. Empowering. Rewarding. Fun.

These are some of the words people commonly use to describe their careers at Adobe. As an Adobe employee, you’re encouraged to be creative. Think way outside the box. And work with some of the industry’s most innovative minds on highimpact projects. No matter what you do at Adobe, you’ll play a part in shaping the future of digital experiences.

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WELLS FARGO

Brian Pearce, Senior Vice President, Head of Retail Mobile Channel and Digital Innovation for Wells Fargo’s Digital Channels Group

Bank Apps Make Money Management A Snap SVL: In recent years, we have seen Mobile Banking change so much. What stance has Wells Fargo Bank made in embracing the future and how has it become a leader in modern Banking Technology? Brian Pearce: We are proud, and excited, that Wells Fargo Bank recently earned #1 in overall mobile performance and best iPhone and Android apps in Keynote’s Mobile Banking Scorecard, a bi-annual assessment on how well firms’ digital channels meet the needs of their customers. Wells Fargo isn’t innovating for the sake of innovation, but rather to help customers succeed financially. The bank is also an industry leader in security, privacy and fraud protection, and was awarded “Best Privacy and Security” by Keynote last year. SVL: With so much recent growth behind Mobile Technology and Apps and the Wells Fargo Bank of today, what is the significance of all this and what are you and Wells Fargo Bank most proud of? Brian Pearce: The app’s recent enhancements, for sure, are not lost on customers, as mobile continues to be the bank’s fastest growing channel in history with 13.1 million active mobile customers, up 22 percent year-over-year. SVL: You talk about a good number of important new features … What are some of them and what are the special meanings and benefits they have for your customers? Brian Pearce: Indeed, there are a good number. For example, here are just three we feel are helpful for and appreciated by many. *Wells Fargo SurePay contact list import: Wells Fargo SurePay makes it simple for our customers to send money to their friends or family using the recipient’s email address or mobile number, eliminating the pain of memorizing an account number. Now customers can even import their contacts into the app to easily add new people to

their recipient list. * Wells Fargo Mobile Deposit video capture: Ever-popular mobile deposit is now complimented by auto-capture technology, which initiates and takes the check’s picture for the customer, in addition to more specific guidance when a check can’t be processed. Instructions include, “Hold steady,” “More light,” or “Get closer,” to help customers complete their deposit. * Make an Appointment: Make an Appointment enables customers to easily schedule via mobile an in-person meeting with a banker to discuss their financial needs. As more people continue to use their phones and tablets for their general banking needs, Make an Appointment allows them to easily access our store-based banking team for those more complex or nuanced transactions that require guidance from an expert. For more information on mobile banking, search your app store for “Wells Fargo”, visit www. wellsfargo.com or come in and talk to a banker. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.

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ROBERT HALF Sharon Black, Senior District Director

SVL: What does Corporate Culture mean to you and your company? How important is it? SB: At Robert Half, we help businesses grow by matching the right talent to their specialized staffing needs, and we build rewarding careers for the professionals we place. Our employees have a passion for helping job seekers and businesses. We treat our customers with professionalism and respect and adhere to a philosophy of “Ethics First” in everything we do. SVL: What do you love most about your company culture? What excites you and others about working here? SB: The company culture at Robert Half is dynamic. Our mission is to create a work environment where employees can thrive and innovate. We constantly explore new ideas; look for more effective ways of doing business and pilot technologies that will help our employees work more efficiently. We also never forget the importance of providing unparalleled customer service and building strong relationships with our clients and job candidates. People here are engaged and passionate about their jobs. They’re not afraid of “rocking the boat” if they think that a new way of doing something will produce better results. They are problem solvers. Robert Half’s renowned customer service has always been inspired by a sincere desire to find solutions for the everyday business challenges our customers face. We have a saying in our office: “We lead by example, and hire the best!” SVL: What does it take for someone to be successful here? SB: Our secret to success, besides hard work and a sincere belief in helping others, is our determination to earn the long-term loyalty of our clients and job seekers. You need a desire to

give customers and colleagues your finest effort. Our best performers understand that success comes to those who earn it. Robert Half promotes from within and awards growth and future opportunities to recognize hard work and dedication. We have many professionals worldwide who have built lasting and rewarding careers with Robert Half. SVL: What is your definition of leadership? SB: Leaders appreciate the value of collaboration. They focus on group performance as well as individual contributions. They encourage a competitive spirit, but also promote the sharing of techniques, tips and best practices.

Recommended by 9 out of 10 customers. “Robert Half has a passion for finding the right people for the role and not just someone to fill a chair. We value their quick response and excellent follow-up.” Support Project Manager, Regional Airport Authority

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T herma CORPORATION Nicki & Joe Parisi, FouNders

SVL: What does Corporation Culture mean to you and your company? How important is it? TC: Corporate culture is very important to Therma Corporation. All of our employees are empowered to execute any project or task as if they had full freedom in the decision making process. This freedom allows our employees to flourish with creative ideas and solutions for our customers. SVL: If you could describe your corporate culture in three words, what would they be? TC: Quality, Innovation, and Relationships. SVL: What strides does your company take to enhance your corporate culture and also support and empower your employee? TC: Therma Corporation takes great strides to support our employees by providing them with the very best of equipment and management tools that allows each employee to be successful.

SVL: What's the best part you feel about working in this environment that is so clearly apparent as you walk around? TC: It's inspiring to see the creativity at work as you walk around our company, you can feel the pride in all of our employees. SVL: What does it take for someone to be successful here? TC: The most successful employees at Therma Corporation are self-driven with a hint of hidden entrepreneurship. SVL: Are there opportunities available to your employees for helpful advisors, mentors or coaches? TC: All of our employees are encouraged to serve as a coach or a mentor. Therma Corporation's front office was designed with an open space concept to encourage interaction between employees so that they can share in each other's knowledge.

From vision to implementation. Therma Corporation is a full-service design/build mechanical contractor with nearly 50 years of industry experience. Our solution-based approach is tailored to each client, resulting in the most efficient and economical designs for your project. Whether it’s a “one off” custom part or a full-service, design/build mechanical system, we’re experts at finding the perfect configuration for your needs. Our teams can help you with creative solutions in HVAC, process piping, plumbing, architectural sheet metal, maintenance, controls, custom fabrication, and more. At Therma Corporation, we’re fond of saying, “If you can imagine it, we can build it!” Ph: 408 • 347 • 3400 | Fax: 408 • 347 • 3418 | www.therma.com

Are Live Conversations Making a Comeback? By Caroline Moriarity Sacks Director of INFORUM

n the technology capital of the world, San Franciscans know better than most about the latest messaging or communication apps. In a city turning conversations more virtual by the minute, a phenomenon is also developing: its citizens are wanting more interactions offline, with real people. At INFORUM, The Commonwealth Club’s Innovation Lab, we’re constantly seeing the benefits that come from live interactions. While some may argue that social media, forums, podcasts or live video streams are just as useful as the real deal, you miss the events that aren’t captured by film or social media. These are the experiences that can only be seen or heard firsthand. Notice the facial expressions on the executives on stage? Or, the way a panelist lights up because he/she noticed their family in an audience? These cues provide more color and context that can

add to a person’s individual experience. Let’s not forget the benefits of making real human connections. Sometimes the best part of an event is simply hearing the commentary from attendees. Conversations that happen before and after a program is just as impactful, if not more rewarding. Plus, these conversations often open up doors to meeting new people who can become a connection in the future. There’s also a difference between witnessing it online vs. in-person. Yes, we can listen to audio from a conversation between Marissa Mayer of Yahoo! and Marc Benioff of salesforce.com, but being there to laugh with the audience, feel the tension or witness history is something that you can always look back on. That experience is one of a kind. There are more benefits and we encourage you to see for yourself at our next INFORUM event. Check out our site for the next program; we hope to see you there: inforumsf.org

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SVL: If you could give a 16-year-old advice what would it be? MM: Dedicate yourself to continuous learning, embrace many interests and have fun. SVL: What is you’re feeling about Philanthropy and helping serve in the Community? MM: As a hotel we have an active history of supporting organizations that benefit the community. We’ve made philanthropic contributions to many San Jose charities and hosted local charitable events. From our current sponsorship of Hunger at Home, to our yearly California Coastal Cleanup, to celebrating our tenth annual Pajama Drive next year, we have developed a longstanding commitment to community involvement. SVL: What’s new at Fairmont San Jose? MM: We have wonderful things happening at Fairmont San Jose. Our upcoming Winemaker Dinners will be on October 21 and November 11, and promise sensational wine paired menus. The holidays are just around the corner and we’re offering two delicious Thanksgiving brunches, two festive Christmas buffets, two New Year’s Eve celebrations and of course Holiday Meals To Go. We will be completing our South Tower renovation early next year and it looks spectacular. SVL: Tell me about the hotel’s bee program?

MM: Last year we partnered with Bees At Home, a local bee rescue company, to expand on our rooftop honeybee hives. Our culinary team uses the honey harvested from our four hives in Fountain Restaurant. This year we created a Pollinator Bee Hotel from scrap material found throughout the hotel. It serves as a world-class habitat for nesting and reproduction for wild mason bees. We’ve embraced sustainable practices like these that positively impact our environment. SVL: What is the toughest part of your job? MM: With over 500 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and interests, one of the toughest challenges (and one of the most enjoyable) is getting to really know each person, their abilities, what motivates them and their aspirations. SVL: How do you see the hotel changing in the next year? MM: Next year we plan to redesign the hotel’s main lobby and lounge area. We are looking to create a more modernized design concept while embracing the history of our landmark property and brand. We are very focused on introducing new and heightened elements into our product and service as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary next year.

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TECH’S YOUNG GUNS

Is the next Steve Jobs out there? By Scott Budman

hey’re the Young Guns. Seen by some as too young and too cocky; seen by others as the future of the world’s greatest wealth creation engine. Here in Silicon Valley, we hold a special place for young executives. Men and women who wouldn’t get the time of day in most traditional smokestack industries, but who are treated like royalty in tech. They start Budman companies, convince people twice their age to part with hundreds of millions of dollars in Venture funding, and

then become billionaires. Recently, we’ve referred too many of them as “The next Steve Jobs.” But they’ve been here as long as there has been a Silicon Valley. And thanks to people like Jack Dorsey, I’m confident that there will always be a Silicon Valley. We catch up to Dorsey at the headquarters of Square, a growing company changing the way we buy things. The “Square” in question is a small attachment to your iPhone or iPad that lets you accept credit cards payments anytime, anywhere. It’s simple, and extremely lucrative. And it’s not all Dorsey does for a living. He also started Twitter, the much larger company currently informing just about everyone about just about everything. Nowhere near 40, Dorsey is what the tech industry is all about: Youth cool, and success. He is, however, a lot older than Mark Zuckerberg. Another executive clearly ahead of his time, pushing through decisions that, after

initial skepticism, prove to be spot-on. Speaking of Facebook, let’s not forget Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg. Not as young as Mark, but ahead of her time in the tech world, with a strong feeling that education is what’s needed for a better tech industry (remember, Apple used to push that pretty hard, too). All corporate neighbors, by the way, of Aaron Levie, the young CEO and co-founder of Box. His is a company focusing on cloud storage - not as consumer sexy as Facebook or twitter, but crucial to the future of tech. He has written several posts recently pretty much saying that he does what he does because he watched Steve Jobs do it. Touching and thoughtful, from someone who will surely be part of the next big tech wave. Box’s chief competitor is called DropBox, and there’s more in common there than storage, and the word “Box” in the name. DropBox also has a young hotshot founder. Arash Ferdowsi, along with his co-founder (they were classmates at MIT) just pulled in enough money to rate a staggering $4 billion valuation. Which, while impressive, is likely dwarfed by even the personal wealth of Google’s Marissa Mayer. While young in age, Mayer is already treated (deservedly) like a Valley veteran, taking a big role in guiding Google to its huge success. One of the company’s first hires, Mayer is given credit for the company’s easy to use design, and much-imitated culture. Search “success,” and you’ll find her. Also in the neighborhood (what is it about Palo Alto, anyway? Is there something in the water that makes young people more ambitious than you or me?), a company called Pulse, with two co-founders still in their twenties, Akshay Kothari and Ankit Gupta. Both out of Stanford (again, where else?), they’re quiet young men, but determined to change the way we find and read news. Their app makes the iPad an intelligent device. On top of that, the Amazon Kindle Fire chose Pulse as the first built-in app for its new, popular tablet. And, how about Ernestine Fu? We first met her as a High School student, already starting companies. She went on to Stanford, and

while still there, became an associate at Alsop Louie Partners, a Venture Capital firm. Wait a minute, you ask, a 20-year old VC? Well, why not. This is, after all, the land of the 20-something founder of companies used by twenty somethings; why not tap into a young mind when it comes to deciding who to fund? Admittedly, some of the youth movement is here because good times are here; When the dot-com boom went bust, it also took also took a lot of the young founders down with it. This makes some sense: When people get nervous, they’re less likely to take risks, and

We here in Silicon Valley love our risk takers, and we love our rock stars.

few things say “risk” like trusting ten million dollars of your money to someone who could be your kid. That said, we here in Silicon Valley love our risk takers, and we love our rock stars. We have a special place for young people – after all, Jobs and Wozniak were young founders, so were Marc Andreessen of Netscape, Jen-Hsun Huang of Nvidia, and many others. They’re not worried about being the “next” Steve Jobs, as much as they’re worried about their next round of funding, next line of products, or when the IPO hits. And as long as they’re still here, Silicon Valley will rightly be known as the Wild West, where the Young Guns rule. Scott Budman is an Emmy award-winning reporter, covering business and technology for NBC Bay Area News. He is also the host of the weekly NBC show, “TechNow,” and can be heard doing business updates every afternoon on KNBR radio. You can find Scott on Twitter: @scottbudman

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The San Francisco 49ers Community Relations and 49ers Foundation

A proud tradition both on and off the field

he first thing that predictably comes to mind about the San Francisco 49ers is the position they hold among favorite Bay Area sports teams as winners of five Super Bowl trophies, six conference championships and 19 divisional championships. Over 70 years ago, the 49ers were the first professional major league sports team to be based in San Francisco.

49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STUDENTS AND 49ERS STAFF CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF FAB LAB SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL IN

STUDENTS VISITING THE 49ERS STEAM EDUCATION PROGRAM LEARN HOW TO ENGINEER FACEMASKS USING ONLY STRAWS, TAPE AND SCISSORS.

B O F FA HIP & C EO L EA D E RS A B AT T N E L M D I E B S T E A S R, P R THE F 9E R S S S I T E E S E N T S 4 A K E Y TO A L Y R R S H E R AT I O N, P N T S W I T H . D E L FO U N U T E ST U D H S C H O O T IG I T H S A THE 49ERS STEAM EDUCATION PROGRAM LEVERAGES N R I A CLA STUDENT HANDHELD TECHNOLOGIES FOR ITS LESSONS SA N T INSIDE LEVI’S® STADIUM

What is likely overlooked by most is the enormous commitment the team has to Bay Area communities through the work of San Francisco 49ers Foundation. Now in its 26th year, the 49ers Foundation supports development programs for underserved youth to keep them “Safe, On Track, and In School.” Since 1991, the Foundation has donated $40 million to non-profits, committing $4 million in 2016. According to the York family there is more to sport than simply what takes place on the playing field. “Every day our team takes the field, they are focused on winning the game. Similarly, every day of the year, the San Francisco 49ers organization strives to be the best community partner we can be,” said John York. “Community involvement has always been top priority for the 49ers.” The York family’s steadfast commitment to education stems from their strong belief in the opportunities it provides. “If you can learn to learn,” said John to young scholars in 2015, “you can continue to educate yourself for the rest of your life.” The opening of Levi’s® Stadium gave birth to the Denise DeBartolo York Education Center and the Chevron STEM Zone, located inside the 49ers Museum presented by Sony, which serves as the home of the 49ers STEAM Education Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) – a learning platform that connects, inspires, and engages students in grades K-8. The comprehensive, free-of-charge

49ers STEAM Education Program is a four-part field trip experience that includes museum exploration, a Levi’s® Stadium tour, a movement lab, and STEAM lesson, additionally leverages football as a platform in order to connect, inspire and engage each student. In its first year alone, more than 30,000 participants passed through the education centers doors – 50 percent of students coming from Title I designated schools. In 2015-2016, the Denise DeBartolo York Education Center doubled its capacity to 60,000. The programming is aligned to 21st Century Learning Skills which incorporate critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration and creativity for the students’ overall experience at Levi’s® Stadium. By offering hands-on, project-based learning in a dynamic and innovative environment, the 49ers STEAM Education Program enables students to use leading-edge, technological tools and techniques that challenges them to reach new heights. In conjunction with the STEAM Education Program is the uniquely impactful 49ers STEM Leadership Institute (SLI) created in partnership with Chevron, the Silicon Valley Education Foundation and the Santa Clara Unified School District. SLI integrates a six-year curriculum that delivers more than 300 hours of supplemental STEM education to 60 students in grades 7-12 each year – free of charge.

IN SUMMER 2016, THE 49ERS HOSTED ITS FIRST FOOTBALL AND STEM ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM WITH EDUCATION LESSONS ROOTED IN STEM, TRANSLATING TO THE KIDS’ LATER EFFORTS ON THE 49ERS PRACTICE FIELD.

49ERS CO-CHAIRMAN JOHN YORK CELEBRATES THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF THE 49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND THE OPENING OF THE FAB LAB AT SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL.

ALUMNUS AND CURRENT 49ERS DIRECTOR OF PLAYER ENGAGEMENT PARYS HARALSON HELPS 49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STUDENTS WITH AN ENGINEERING PROJECT DURING THE OPENING OF THE FAB LAB.

Launched in 2014 as part of the Foundation’s education efforts, SLI is a collaborative education venture that each year welcomes to the program 60 new high-achieving 7th graders at the Chevron STEM Zone at Cabrillo Middle School in Santa Clara, Calif. The program exposes students to a rigorous curriculum of STEM strengthening skills to prepare them for eventual entry to top-tier colleges in STEM fields and STEM careers. In fall 2016, the program expanded to Santa Clara High School (SCHS) and, at full capacity in 2019, will serve 350 students from 7th through 12th grade. For those efforts, the 49ers were named 2015 Sport Team of the Year by Beyond Sport from an international field of finalists for “demonstrating how sport can contribute to solving many of society’s issues.”In 2015 and 2016, the 49ers were also named as a finalist for ESPN Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year. Now rounding out its third year in operation with more than 150,000 students reached to date, the 49ers STEAM Education programs provide learning platforms for K-12 students through its education platform that teaches content-rich lessons using the STEAM principles of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. With its keen emphasis on its STEAM Education Program, the 49ers have recently expanded its education support through an online supplemental learning resource for

students and teachers available free on Khan Academy. The free online content extends the 49ers STEAM Education Program’s impact beyond the walls of the Levi’s® Stadium field trip program. “Khan Academy’s online learning platform is exceptional and we’re thrilled to work with them to take the next step in growing our STEAM Education Program,” said 49ers Director of STEAM Education and the 49ers Museum Jesse Lovejoy. “Khan Academy will enable our program to go beyond the walls of Levi’s Stadium and provide students who we couldn’t previously reach with unique, exciting content that combines STEAM with football.” The 49ers are the first pro sports organization to partner with Khan Academy. The organizations started working together in 2015 for the launch of LearnStorm, a math competition that rewards grit and hard work in addition to math mastery. “The San Francisco 49ers have supported education for many years,” said Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan. “We’re excited to make math and science lessons that are related to football widely available free for anyone, anywhere.” As the first professional sports organization to embrace the STEAM learning concepts for youth and to provide free onsite programming, the 49ers STEAM Education Programs aim to tangibly show students how STEAM is applied

49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STUDENTS AT SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL LEARN HOW TO USE LASER CUTTERS TO CREATE SIGNAGE.

at a professional football team. In addition to their work with STEAM education, the 49ers Foundation maintains a commitment to helping all kids reach their full potential through a variety of collaborations oriented to provide long-term, high-impact funding in support of the Foundation’s mission. The 49ers Foundation focuses its major giving on a select number of Bay Area programs – including the 49ers Academy, Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Center for Youth Wellness, Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, Help for the Children, Silicon Valley Education Foundation and the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute – however the organization continues to support scores of local non-profits through player and alumni player involved events and also through donations of 49ers memorabilia for non-profit fundraisers, partnerships, game day stadium drives for items like food and warm coats, and thousands of free gameday and event tickets to low-income and at-risk youth and local non-profit organization, including military personnel. “The Foundation is the embodiment of the 49ers commitment to being a force for change in the community. We do more than just play football – we use football as a platform to serve as role models to make lasting change in the Bay Area,” shared Joanne Pasternack, Vice President and Executive Director of the 49ers Foundation. For the past ten years, the 49ers Foundation

has hosted their Pasta Bowl event. The yearly kick-off to the football season has presented an opportunity to be served by many of your favorite players, coaches and managers as they wait tables. Other participants include team co-chairman/owner John York, along with top executives from Silicon Valley-based companies. Dinner is served by celebrity waiters to guests at each sponsored table, providing a unique experience for corporations and their invitees. Recent highlights of this event have included a premier wine tasting reception featuring California vintners, a silent raffle and “Gridiron Grab Bag” for a chance to win incredible prizes, a photo opportunity with Levi’s® Stadium as a backdrop, Sourdough Sam, a performance by the Gold Rush Cheerleaders, and a Super Bowl trophy and ring display. The proceeds from this event have benefitted City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley, a dedicated volunteer corps that serves children in classrooms and in after school programs, inspires youth to make positive choices, leads volunteers into transformative service, develops leadership skills and makes life-long friends; Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY) which helps our most at-risk youth stay alive, out of jail, and get back on track towards a positive future with legal education, mentoring, and leadership training programs; and the Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) in support of the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute.

49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STUDENTS AND 49ERS STAFF CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF FAB LAB SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL IN

STUDENTS VISITING THE 49ERS STEAM EDUCATION PROGRAM LEARN HOW TO ENGINEER FACEMASKS USING ONLY STRAWS, TAPE AND SCISSORS.

IN SUMMER 2016, THE 49ERS HOSTED ITS FIRST FOOTBALL AND STEM ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM WITH EDUCATION LESSONS ROOTED IN STEM, TRANSLATING TO THE KIDS’ LATER EFFORTS ON THE 49ERS PRACTICE FIELD.

49ERS CO-CHAIRMAN JOHN YORK CELEBRATES THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF THE 49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND THE OPENING OF THE FAB LAB AT SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL.

ALUMNUS AND CURRENT 49ERS DIRECTOR OF PLAYER ENGAGEMENT PARYS HARALSON HELPS 49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STUDENTS WITH AN ENGINEERING PROJECT DURING THE OPENING OF THE FAB LAB.

49ERS STEM LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE STUDENTS AT SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL LEARN HOW TO USE LASER CUTTERS TO CREATE SIGNAGE.

Meet

Keynote speakers Randi Zuckerberg and NASA’s Dr. Natalia Batalha, Event Chair Jenny Dearborn, playwright Lauren Gunderson, and speaker Ann Bowers at TheatreWorks’ Leading Ladies, held in 2014, at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Photo credit: Drew Altizer Photography

Jenny

Dearborn,

Senior Vice Present, Chief Learning Officer, SAP

Speaking on The Art of Learning, Developing & Inspiring Leadership When you talk about Leadership, Management, Human Relations, Sales, and Excellence and someone who is one of the most inspiring, leading positive role models in Silicon Valley - Jenny Dearborn’s name will come up.

at Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle), Suc-

peers are awesome and my manager is visionary and just

cessFactors and SAP. I’ve been a Chief Learning Officer at four

an all-around great guy. I love the type of work that I do,

different companies.

it’s challenging and rewarding. I love the variety in the work I do – leading the function at my company, helping

SVL: Who and what inspired you along your path to be where you

customers solve complex business challenges, writing arti-

are?

cles and speaking at conferences on topics that are import-

JD: I am severely Dyslexic, have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hy-

ant to me like data analytics, business strategy, the future

peractivity Disorder) and mild OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Dis-

of workplace and diversity & inclusion.

order) and was undiagnosed until age 18. The most formative part of my early life was

enny is Senior Vice President and Chief Learning Officer

and a Teaching Credential in 1993, and San Jose State University

growing up knowing that I was very smart

of SAP, the world’s largest business-to-business software

with a MBA in Organizational Development in 2003.

and capable, but placed in the lower tracked and Special Education classes at school. I felt

company, and is accountable for the learning and devel-

I love the type of work that I do, it’s challenging and rewarding. I love the variety in the work I do

SVL: You have learned so much about the special dynamics of Leadership … First, what is your definition of Leadership? JD: Great leaders inspire a common purpose, collaboratively create a shared vision and

opment of the 75,000 SAP employees worldwide. She has won

SVL: Where do you work? What do you do? What has been your

that my early education years were wasted.

translate that vision into reality. Leadership is

many top industry awards, including recognition as one of the 50

path leading you to today?

I felt great resentment towards the teach-

Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity

JD: I work at SAP, the world’s largest business software company.

ers and school system and vowed to make

Council in 2014 and 2015.

As the Chief Learning Officer, I’m accountable for the training, ed-

a difference in the education system so no

Her invaluable experience...plus interviews with more than 100

ucation, development and readiness of SAP’s 75,000 employees

student would ever experience the frustra-

global leaders,...has led to her best seller: Data Driven - How Per-

world-wide. I am in Human Resources and report to the Chief Hu-

tion and humiliation that I went through in

formance Analytics Delivers Extraordinary Sales Results.

man Resources Officer who reports to the CEO. I started as a high

my K-12 years. I felt great passion to drive

In the high tech universe, Jenny serves as a highly regarded advo-

school English, Public Speaking and Drama teacher at Woodside

change in our education system. This fire

cate and inspiration for many. Please enjoy this delightful conver-

High School. After two years I transitioned to corporate education

got me started in education, then after 2 years as a high school

their greatest potential. “Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to

sation with Jenny Dearborn...

as an instructor at Hewlett-Packard teaching the personal devel-

teacher I transitioned to the corporate education world for the

high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher stan-

opment, management and leadership courses. I worked my way

opportunity to apply exciting and growing new learning tech-

dard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”

SVL: Where were you born and raised? Where did you go to

up through all the various roles in corporate learning and educa-

nology to impact learners on a mass scale.

—Peter Drucker

school and what did you study?

tion including carrying a quota in Sales selling learning services

JD: I was born in Marin, California and raised K-12 in Davis, Califor-

to external corporate customers and partners. I’ve worked at a

SVL: What do you like most about what you do?

ple, they instinctively redirect all credit to the team when praise

nia. I graduated from Davis High School in 1987, American River

small learning technology start-up that went public (Docent, now

JD: There are so many things I like, that I can’t say what I

comes and absorb all blame when criticism comes. They are slow

College with an AA in Social Science in 1989, UC Berkeley with a

Sum Total Systems), and had a succession of executive roles with

like the most. I love my team, they are hands down the

to punish and swift to reward. Leadership is about the courage to

BA in English in 1991, Stanford University with a MA in Education

increasing responsibility in Human Resources, Sales & Services

best professionals I’ve ever worked with in my career. My

stand alone and the integrity of intent. “Leadership and learning

about action and driving results for the greatest good, great leaders see solutions where others only see challenges and obstacles. Great leaders know that people want to “make a dent in the universe” as Steve Jobs famously said, and make the world a better place. This comes through empowering others to achieve

Great leaders have the humility to be a servant leader to their peo-

Meet

Jenny

Dearborn,

Senior Vice Present, Chief Learning Officer, SAP

at Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle), Suc-

peers are awesome and my manager is visionary and just

cessFactors and SAP. I’ve been a Chief Learning Officer at four

an all-around great guy. I love the type of work that I do,

different companies.

it’s challenging and rewarding. I love the variety in the work I do – leading the function at my company, helping

SVL: Who and what inspired you along your path to be where you

customers solve complex business challenges, writing arti-

are?

cles and speaking at conferences on topics that are import-

JD: I am severely Dyslexic, have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hy-

ant to me like data analytics, business strategy, the future

peractivity Disorder) and mild OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Dis-

of workplace and diversity & inclusion.

order) and was undiagnosed until age 18. The most formative part of my early life was

enny is Senior Vice President and Chief Learning Officer

and a Teaching Credential in 1993, and San Jose State University

growing up knowing that I was very smart

of SAP, the world’s largest business-to-business software

with a MBA in Organizational Development in 2003.

and capable, but placed in the lower tracked and Special Education classes at school. I felt

company, and is accountable for the learning and devel-

I love the type of work that I do, it’s challenging and rewarding. I love the variety in the work I do

opment of the 75,000 SAP employees worldwide. She has won

SVL: Where do you work? What do you do? What has been your

that my early education years were wasted.

translate that vision into reality. Leadership is

many top industry awards, including recognition as one of the 50

path leading you to today?

I felt great resentment towards the teach-

Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity

JD: I work at SAP, the world’s largest business software company.

ers and school system and vowed to make

Council in 2014 and 2015.

As the Chief Learning Officer, I’m accountable for the training, ed-

a difference in the education system so no

Her invaluable experience...plus interviews with more than 100

ucation, development and readiness of SAP’s 75,000 employees

student would ever experience the frustra-

global leaders,...has led to her best seller: Data Driven - How Per-

world-wide. I am in Human Resources and report to the Chief Hu-

tion and humiliation that I went through in

formance Analytics Delivers Extraordinary Sales Results.

man Resources Officer who reports to the CEO. I started as a high

my K-12 years. I felt great passion to drive

In the high tech universe, Jenny serves as a highly regarded advo-

school English, Public Speaking and Drama teacher at Woodside

change in our education system. This fire

cate and inspiration for many. Please enjoy this delightful conver-

High School. After two years I transitioned to corporate education

got me started in education, then after 2 years as a high school

their greatest potential. “Leadership is lifting a person’s vision to

sation with Jenny Dearborn...

as an instructor at Hewlett-Packard teaching the personal devel-

teacher I transitioned to the corporate education world for the

high sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher stan-

opment, management and leadership courses. I worked my way

opportunity to apply exciting and growing new learning tech-

dard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”

SVL: Where were you born and raised? Where did you go to

up through all the various roles in corporate learning and educa-

nology to impact learners on a mass scale.

—Peter Drucker

school and what did you study?

tion including carrying a quota in Sales selling learning services

JD: I was born in Marin, California and raised K-12 in Davis, Califor-

to external corporate customers and partners. I’ve worked at a

SVL: What do you like most about what you do?

ple, they instinctively redirect all credit to the team when praise

nia. I graduated from Davis High School in 1987, American River

small learning technology start-up that went public (Docent, now

JD: There are so many things I like, that I can’t say what I

comes and absorb all blame when criticism comes. They are slow

College with an AA in Social Science in 1989, UC Berkeley with a

Sum Total Systems), and had a succession of executive roles with

like the most. I love my team, they are hands down the

to punish and swift to reward. Leadership is about the courage to

BA in English in 1991, Stanford University with a MA in Education

increasing responsibility in Human Resources, Sales & Services

best professionals I’ve ever worked with in my career. My

stand alone and the integrity of intent. “Leadership and learning

Great leaders have the humility to be a servant leader to their peo-

are indispensable to each other.” —John F. Kennedy SVL: What is the best course of action for management when it comes to Leadership? What is the best course of action for the employee when it comes to Leadership? JD: I believe in leadership at every level, leadership is about person power not position power. Everyone, regardless if they are people managers or individual contributors, can and should be a leader.

Hone your management skills – When managing your work and family, you’re managing a complex organization. Do activities as a family, to maximize efficiency.

Photo credit: Drew Altizer Photography

SVL: How do you see the workplace evolving and improving?

Keynote speakers Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, New York Times best-selling author Lalita Tademy, Event Chair Jenny Dearborn, and Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Margaret Nagle at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s Leading Ladies event celebrating passion in arts and innovation, held in 2015, at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Photo credit: Drew Altizer Photography TheatreWorks Artistic Director Robert Kelley, Event Chair Jenny Dearborn, and TheatreWorks Managing Director Phil Santora at TheatreWorks’ Leading Ladies, held in 2014, at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Photo credit: Drew Altizer Photography

JD: The overarching theme for the workplace of the future is transparency.

the help you need.

business trip to align with a school break or just pull them from school

• Transparency in how we work: Your mobile device will become your office.

• Let it go – Your house does not have to be spotless. When you have a full

for a week here or there. John (or a grandparent or nanny) and the kids

• Transparency in where we work: We’ll work from everywhere - Workers will be

work and family life, the children have to learn to be independent. With

visit the local sites while I’m at the office working. We’ve done work/

spread across many time zones and countries in numerous satellite offices for

clear and consistent communication, every child can do their own laun-

family trips to: Mexico, Germany, China, Dubai, Singapore, Japan, Pan-

worker interaction, but not necessarily as daily destinations. Always-on video will

dry, clean their own rooms, clean the kitchen and bathrooms, make their

ama, Canada, England, France, Amsterdam, Australia, Belgium, Italy,

facilitate collaboration with colleagues in other locations.

own breakfast and lunch. Learning to be responsible and capable early on

to name a few….

• Transparency of our competence and value: Everyone will have a rating score,

is good for everyone.

I throw myself fully into what my children love as a way to spend time

based on his/her reputation capital, which is the sum total of your personal brand,

• Focus and prioritize – Do the high value work that only you can do and

together doing what interests them. Currently my 12 year old is ab-

the quality of your results, your expertise, depth and breadth of experience and

outsource the rest. You can outsource the laundry but your child only

solutely obsessed with Giants baseball, so he and I watch the games

social networks. The new workplace will be a results only work environment.

wants you there to see her win an award at school. Knowing how to fo-

together. It’s our special thing to do.

• Transparency in who we work for: Every manager will also have a rating score

cus on your highest priorities makes a big career and a big family possible.

I love to be creative. I write and publish articles in business magazines

based on similar criteria plus people management and functional leadership.

SVL: What do you see are some of the major issues facing us in today’s

and my first book Data Driven: How Performance Analytics Delivers

Employees will be hired into a company and then choose which manager they

work environment?

Extraordinary Sales Results was published in March 2015 – it debuted

want to work for based on the rating score of that manager.

JD: The globalization of work and changing demographics of the

at #1 in the new business releases on Amazon. I like to paint large

• Transparency of skill gaps: Big data, predictive analytics and artificial intelli-

workforce; multiple generations in the workplace

scale acrylic on canvas pictures, primarily pop art versions of comic

gence are enabling a workplace of the future that magnifies the global talent

• Contingent labor force

book superheroes.

shortage and makes more sparse highly skilled workers. Thus making lifelong

• Big data and analytics

learning a business requirement.

• Adaptation of mobile and social networks

SVL: Who are some of your favorite authors and what are some of your favorite books? Different topics? Are there books you like to rec-

SVL: What do you recommend as tips and strategies for work-life balance?

SVL: If you could wave a magic wand, what would you like to see for

ommend?

JD: Well, I don’t think there is such a thing as work-life balance, but work-life inte-

progress in the workplace?

JD: I try to read what my kids are reading for pleasure or in school to

gration is very do-able. I was recently quoted in the Fortune Magazine article on

JD: I’d like to see a true meritocracy in the workplace. A workplace

make our dinner table conversation richer with the themes they are

this topic - Women with big jobs and big families: Balancing really isn’t that hard.

where people are paid equally for equal work regardless of their gen-

exploring and how to connect with broader issues in the world. So

Here are the tips and strategies mentioned in that article and others that I use.

der or race, and the diversity in the workplace at all levels of an organi-

if it’s a popular young adult series, I’ve probably read it. I go through

• Hone your management skills – When managing your work and family, you’re

zation mirroring the diversity in the population at large.

phases with the books I read. Right now I’m doing a research project on the knowledge and skills first time managers need and I’m reading

managing a complex organization. Do activities as a family, to maximize efficiency. I use a shared on-line calendar and each kid is color coded, they all have an

SVL: Who are some of the people who inspire you most and why?

stacks and stacks of books and white papers on the topic. For fun I

iPhone and can see where they need to be at any given time.

JD: My children and husband. I follow the research of a few social

listen to audio books and love Doris Kearns Goodwin who is such a

• Prioritize self care – Put your own oxygen mask on first. Managing your life takes

scientists, like Amy Cuddy of Harvard and Kelly McGonigal of Stanford,

great story teller.

energy, so never skimp on sleep, nutrition or exercise.

I find their work fascinating. SVL: What are some of your favorite movies, music, theater?

• Build your support team at work – Invest in the development of your staff to be accountable and independent. Seek sponsors and allies that understand and

SVL: You have many interests … please share with us what some of

JD: For movies – I love all horror / thriller / suspense films. I wrote my se-

support you.

these are?

nior thesis at UC Berkeley on the evolving role of women in horror films

• Build your support team at home – Enlist a village to help you and don’t be afraid

JD: I love to travel, I’m always up for going to a country that I’ve nev-

from Nosferatu in 1922 to Silence of the Lambs in 1991. The central idea

to ask for support (it’s a sign of strength not weakness). Live near family if possible.

er been to before. I’ve just passed 60 countries. I’m very fortunate

is that the female character in horror films is the manifestation of how

Invest in things that make your life easier. Not at the same time, but in the last 20

professionally to have worked for companies with operations around

our culture views women in society and as societies views of feminism

years I have employed all of the following: a part-time nanny, a full-time live-in au

the globe and have the opportunity to travel extensively for work. I

evolve, so does the female protagonist.

pair, home cook, meal delivery service, housekeeper, and a personal accountant.

also love to share with my family the cultures of the world and I’ve

For music – I love classic rap, hip hop and alternative punk from the 80s.

Depending on what the big challenge is at a given phase in life, reach out to get

brought them along on many of my business trips. I typically plan a

For theatre – I love any production that my kids are in.