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| Recap of 20(12) |
REVIEWS OF 20(12) EXHIBITION "Hurricane/Erosion Hoop Dream" 2010 Aug 2010: Been a minute since I've updated on here. I may be a little late on this but the 20(12) show was really great. It couldn't of been possible without all the artists involved. Much respect to everyone involved. Below are shots of the show space and some reviews we received. We have a photo spread in the next issue of Ocean Drive. It still isn't out so I can't post the link at the moment. Knight Arts review http://www.knightarts.org/community/miami/end-of-days-art Artlurker (Contemporary Miami Art Newsletter) review http://www.artlurker.com/2010/07/2012-twenty-twelve-at-miami-art-space/ uVu South Florida video interview http://ka.uvuvideo.org/_2012-Art-Exhibit/VIDEO/1164844/86294.html    |
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| Twenty Twelve: 20(12) Exhibiton |
EXHIBITON OPENS SATURDAY, JUNE 12th 2010  June 2010: Hey everyone, here is the info for the new exhibition I'm putting together at the Miami Art Space. Come out. 20(12): A dozen Miami artists come together June 12 with works exploring the year 2012 Twelve artists from Miami will inaugurate an exhibition at Miami Art Space June 12 to offer predictions, guesses and feelings about the year 2012. The exhibition 2012 was organized by Miami painter Kiki Valdes. The inauguration is scheduled to run from 6 to 11 p.m. at 244, Northwest 35th Street, Miami. Included in the group exhibition are artists: Reinier Gamboa; Kiki Valdes; David Tamargo; George Sanchez-Calderon; Johnny Robles, David Marsh; Brian Gefen; John Sevigny; Raul Perdomo; Alvaro Ilizabe; Eric Torriente; and Oliver Sanchez. “Everything ties back to the number 12,” organizer Kiki Valdes said. “June 12th, 2012, 12 artists.” After the OPENING the show will be open by appointment only (show runs till July 8th). To schedule an appointment, or make other inquiries, call 786-315-8369. For press kit, public relations contact Aban Sonia at PR@AbanSonia.com Twenty Twelve: 20(12) Saturday, June 12th 210 Miami Art Space 244, Northwest 35th Street, Miami, FL. 6pm - 11pm Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=117062924980716&ref=ts |
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| TagMe 2010, Medellin |
CREATING ART, LECTURE AT TAGME IN MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA May 2010 - Hey everyone, I'm proud to announce I'll be in Medellin, Colombia this whole week till the 31st. I have been invited to Medellin by the cities digital program. They are holding a fantastic event for college students and young professionals called TagMe 2010. I will be creating an artwork for the great people of Colombia and also giving a lecture on art and technology, social media. I will be talking a lot about OpenZine as well which is the startup my brother Humby and I created. It's going to be a very busy week and I will be involved in workshops and meeting several museum directors, galleries and artists. Also will be heavily connecting with Medellin's tech community as well. If you would like to learn more about TagMe check out the link below http://www.medellindigital.gov.co/tagme/kikivaldes/index.html KIKI VALDES at TagMe, Medellin, Colombia Wed, May 26th 2010 View main site: http://http://www.medellindigital.gov.co/tagme/kikivaldes/index.html |
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| New Solo Exhibit |
SATURDAY, MAY 8TH - KIKI VALDES: BACK IN THE CLUB DAYS  May 2010: I'm having a solo show of older works from the days I painted at clubs. Check it out KIKI VALDES: BACK IN THE CLUB DAYS Live work from 2004 – 2006 The collection of work by Kiki Valdes that will be included in the show “Back in the Club Days” at Cafeina Gallery is from the years the artist spent live action painting at various nightclubs around Miami Beach and New York between 2004 - 06. The work is intuitive and direct by application of paint. The subject matter ranges from narratives of Hispanic stereotypes amplified by motifs of Latin women and symbols of Caribbean culture and folklore. Each work in the show was created in a hurry and in limited time among party spectators. Public Opening: Saturday May 8th. 6pm - 12am (Show runs till June 9th) Sneak Peak of show: Thursday May 6th 9pm CAFEINA GALLERY 297 NW 23rd Street For Public Relations contact: Erica Freshman, erica@aneasyproduction.com Links to Facebook invite page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114198545284349&ref=mf#!/event.php?eid=114198545284349&ref=mf |
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| 2010 Cornell Cuba Conference |
KIKI VALDES INVITED TO THIS YEAR'S CORNELL UNIVERSITY CUBA CONFERENCE April 2010: I'm very happy to announce that I have been invited by Roots of Hope to particulate and do a painting at this year's Cornell Cuba Conference in upstate New York. It all takes place later this week to the weekend. I am looking forward to talk to and create a dialogue with young Cuban Americans about what change in Cuba means for them and for our brothers and sisters on the island. If you would like to learn more about Roots of Hope check out. http://www.raicesdeesperanza.org/ Get involved today! Here is a clip of Roots of Hope founder and dear friend Felice Gorordo discussing Cuba on CNN. |
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| Limited and Signed |
LIMITED EDITION PRINT PRESALE Mar. 2010 - Hi friends, Just wanted to let you know that the KV site is having a limited edition presale. It's just $99 for a signed reproduction. I never do this so It's a special thing right now! The artworks vary in style so there is something for everyone. Check out the different pieces from different times! Next week is official sale, this week it's cheaper so act now! The direct link is below, thanks http://www.kikivaldes.com/kikivaldes/limited.asp |
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| STUDIO VISIT |
THE LAST STUDIO VISIT AT THE GLASS STUDIO THIS FRIDAY March 2010: Hello Friend. I'm moving studios! Its been a year working at this amazing location. Before i switch things up i want to personally invite you one last time to the Glass Studio for an art visit. It would be great to see you on Friday, between 6pm to 10pm. All the info is below. I will have paintings all over the place and some new things to share with you too. If you have some free time stop by with a friend. (if you can't make it please don't hesitate to pass the message along) KIKI VALDES LAST STUDIO VISIT AT THE GLASS STUDIO FRIDAY, MARCH 12th 2010 (This Friday) The Glass Studio 7520 NE 4th Court (Mimo Historic District) When driving on 4th court look for checkerboard gate. 6 - 10pm |
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| Secret Knowledge + Hidden Chaos |
| NEW VIDEO SHOWS KIKI VALDES WORKING Feb. 2010 - Friends, How are you? I wanted to share with you a video of me at work at the studio taking some questions about art and media. This was filmed by Chris Sullivan, who has filmed Art Basel coverage for the past 2 years for Saatchi Gallery. We felt it was time to show the work I've been doing in a more intimate way. People often times only remember you for one thing you do, in my case it was my satirical approach to Cuban art and my performance painting. The work in the video I have been exploring for 2 years now. The site will also be updated with new works as well to give a better idea of the progress. If you enjoy the video we strongly encourage you all to post it on tweeter, facebook feeds or your personal blogs. Thanks for your support and for spreading the word. Direct Link: http://www.vimeo.com/9134108 Special thanks to producer of the project Chris Sullivan. |
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| Happy New Year |
ABRACADABRA AT ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD  Jan. 2010 - Happy New Year everyone. Wishing all of you the best for this new magical year. Starting off this new year I hope everyone donates some money or supplies for the people suffering in Haiti. Make sure to donate today to the Red Cross or other reliable organizations. I have been invited to donate a painting to raise money for the Art + Culture Center of Hollywood. Make sure to buy tickets and join us on Friday, Jan. 22nd. Thanks to Jane Hart for getting me involved. For more info: http://artandculturecenter.org/abracadabra |
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| TIME + TEMP: Survey of South FLA Painting |
TIME + TEMP/ PAINTING GROUP EXHIBITION AT HOLLYWOOD ART & CULTURE CENTER Nov 09 - I have been included in this new painting exhibit TIME + TEMP at the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood. Information about the show is below. Special thanks to the curator Jane Hart for getting me involved. This exhibition presents a survey of dynamic work by a selection of South Florida based artists who embrace and incorporate aspects of painting into their practice. A resurgence of painterly tendencies is currently taking hold among artists on a national even international level. Its growing appeal is also evident within the ever expanding contemporary art community in our region. Some of the artists included in this exhibit include: Guerra de la Paz, Daniel Newman, Kiki Valdes, Pepe Mar, Chuck Webster, Bhakti Baxter, Michael Vasquez, Brandon Opalka, Jacin Giordano, Gavin Perry, Skot Olsen among many others. In conjunction with TIME + TEMP, The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will unveil a newly painted site-specific mural by artist Francesco LoCastro in the Leonard and Sally Robbins Sculpture Garden. TIME + TEMP: Surveying the Shifting Climate of Painting in South Florida Opening Reception: Fri., Nov. 20, 6-9 pm Art & Culture Center of Hollywood 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood FL. For more information on this exhibit visit: http://artandculturecenter.org/time-temp The pictures below are from a recent fundraiser at the Art & Culture Center. I did a live action piece to help raise money for the center. The exhibit where you can purchase works like the one I created will be held in Jan. Details pending.     |
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| Recent Interviews + Clips |
| OPENZINE COVERAGE ON WLRN + FOOTAGE & INTERVIEW FROM ROGER SMITH NY Nov 09- I was in New York for a month, saw some great exhibits and met some new great people. I had a fun Halloween. I went to this far out black light party at Kenny Scharf's studio in Bushwick. Also thanks to my friend Jackie Santos had a chance to visit Jeff Koons amazing studio. It was a great experience. I am now going to spend some serious time in the studio. - KV |
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| Photos of Pop Up NYC Show |
RECAP + PHOTOS OF SHOW AT ROGER SMITH' POP UP SHOP  Oct 09 - Here are pictures of the opening reception of small scale new works by Kiki Valdes at the social media experimental space "The Pop Up Shop" at the Roger Smith Hotel. Below is a Flickr account with photos of the opening and also a photo video slideshow clip. Also a video of Kiki doing a drawing at the gallery space, a random drawing while sitting in the gallery on a rainy night. Enjoy and more details for a painting show coming up at the Art and Culture Center in Hollywood, FL. Link for photos of opening reception: KIKI VALDES: POPS UP IN NYC/ SLIDESHOW VIDEO DRAWING IN AN EMPTY GALLERY # 1 (POP UP NYC SHOW) |
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| Popping Up in the Empire State |
5 DAY SHOW + POP UP SHOP PROJECT SPACE AT ROGER SMITH HOTEL  Oct 09 - New paintings from Miami artist Kiki Valdes appear for 5 days only at the Roger Smith Hotels new social media experiment, the Pop Up Shop. Reception will be on Thursday, Oct. 22nd 2009 with the artist creating a piece on sight. Time is between 7 - 9pm. It runs from Oct 20 - 25th. The mini show is curated by Melissa Gonzalez and produced by John Knowles & Panman Productions. Special thanks to everyone at the Hotel for making this possible. Kiki Valdes: Pops Up in NYC Thursday, Oct 22nd 2009 Roger Smith Hotel/Pop Up Shop Project Space 47th Street and Lexington Avenue, Midtown NYC 6pm - 9:45pm www.RogerSmithLife.com  |
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| View works in progress |
IT'S OPEN SEASON/ LAST STUDIO VISIT TILL AFTER ART BASEL  Sept. 09 - View works in progress and mingle with the like minded. Happy Hour setting at Coverings Creative Complex where art, design, green friendly companies and architecture come together. An evening of enlightening engagement in a new unconventional frontier in the Mimo District. Wed. September 30th 2009 Open Studio/Open Season The Glass Studio/Coverings Creative Complex (C3) 7610 NE 4th Court Here's a video from the commission with Absolut Vodka for their ad campaign Absolut Anthem Also here's the latest web magazine edition: This issue is a look at recent paintings from the past year and a half.  Kiki Valdes - Recent Paintings  Create Your OpenZine |
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| This Thursday |
| ABSOLUT ANTHEM AD LAUNCH + KIKI VALDES + SPAM ALLSTARS This Thursday/ Mia at Biscayne brings a special private event for Absolut Sept 09- Hey all! This Thursday I've been invited to do a live action painting for the Miami launch of a new ad campaign by Absolut Vodka. All the info is below. Seems like its going to be a fantastic time. Big shot out to Jimmy Vargas + David Wilson ABSOLUT ANTHEM AD LAUNCH Thursday, September 24th 9pm to midnight Mia at Biscayne 20 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL Featuring SPAM ALL STARS and live action painting by KIKI VALDES Additional sounds by DJ RUEN Complimentary cocktails provided by ABSOLUT VODKA. |
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| Brickell Mural Unveiling |
| KIKI VALDES + HEINEKEN BILLBOARD + BRICKELL- FRIDAY/ AUG. 21 2009 Detail of new mural:  Aug 09 - (From Press Release) Join Heineken to celebrate the installation of its official Miami mural created by painter KIKI VALDES. The installed billboard mural will be up for 1 year. Also view works of other local artists commissioned by Heineken. Travel through Segafredo, Novecento, Piola, Badrutt's Place and Dolores Lolita for a special viewing of commissioned pieces by RENINER GAMBOA among many others. All events will be going on simultaneously. Shuttle service will be available for transportation between event locations. Art Bar Crawl events will take place from 6pm-9pm at the following locations: Friday, August 21st 2009 Celebrating the unveiling of the official Miami Mural Segafredo 1421 S. Miami Ave Novecento 1414 Brickell Ave Piola 1250 S. Miami Ave. Badrutt's Place 1250 S. Miami Ave. Dolores Lolita 1000 S. Miami Ave. The mural will at South West 7th Street & South West 2nd Ave. For anyone coming to the bars, you can't see the mural from the locations listed. You can either drive to it or ask for a shuttle ride to view it. RSVP at http://www.nochelatina.com/heinekenmurals |
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| Thursday Setai/Wednesday Studio |
LIVE ACTION PIECE AT SETAI + SOCIAL STUDIO GATHERING July 09 - If you visiting Miami Beach July 23rd make sure to get reservations for Thursday night at the Setai Hotel. I've been invited to do a live action painting on a platform over a pond. The performance should start around 9:30pm so make sure to arrive early. The Setai's Also next Wed. (July 29th) I will be holding another Open Studio/Social Gathering. It will be a happy hour type of setting where you can have drinks and see what I'm currently working on. These events will be happening up until next month. I will be out of state for Sept and Oct. But I encourage and strongly recommend art patrons and friends to attend. Thursday, July 23rd 2009 Kiki Valdes Invited/Serendity Thursday Setai Hotel/Courtyard Area 2001 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL. 33139 Information for the Open Studio is below.  |
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Serenity Thursday event, where you and your friends can get glammed up to sip some wine, dine on some bites and mingle with the good people of South Beach. This weekly soirée happens by the Courtyard and evokes the tranquility we all need every once in a while. It all starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.| Summer Time/ New Issue |
| PAINTING WITH LIGHT FROM 2005 June 09 - Hey all. The Studio visits have been great. Will have one for Mid July. Will post up the information very soon. In the meantime been working on a few projects and decided to publish a new zine issue over at OpenZine.com. They are a group of photos taken in 2005 when I started to play with light drawing. My brother took the pictures in my old studio. Take a look and I'll post new info soon. The summer has been good to me so far and I plan on some trips soon. RIP to Michael Jackson. I wrote his name in this issue before he passed away. I thought it was kind of interesting, I just did automatic writing with peoples names and his was one that came out along with Hemingway, Madonna etc.  Kiki Valdes Painting with Light/ From 2005  Create Your OpenZine |
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| Open Studio |
 OPEN STUDIO/HAPPY HOUR/THE GLASS STUDIO May 09 - The past 2 studio visits have been very productive and actually has bridged a gap I've felt that my art was being blocked from public viewing for a while. I'm pretty unconventional so I think this is working out very nicely for the type of dialog it's beginning to create. You can see it as it is. Paintings everywhere, where they are created. Best part of all is...if someone missed the last one...now's the time to make up for it. I will continue to put these together. This brings something new to the studio visit/open studio idea. The fine people from CoveringsEtc. which owns the property The Glass Studio is located are having a happy hour reception for winning an award at ICFF 2009 in in New York City recently. I figured this would be another great time to invite friends and art patrons to experience all the fine things happening at this new creative campus. Open Studio/Happy Hour Friday, May 29th 2009 The Glass Studio (Look for big fence with gray checkerboard pattern) 7520 NE 4th Court 6:30pm - 10:30pm Miami Modern District |
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| Recent Paintings |
 KIKI VALDES STUDIO OPEN FOR ART WALK May 09 - Kiki Valdes' studio space "The Glass Studio" will be open May 10th for Wynwood's art walk which takes place second Saturdays of each month. The New Studio Visit Recent works by Kiki Valdes Saturday, May 9th 2009 The Glass Studio 7610 NE 4th Court Mimo Historic District 7pm till 11pm Recent article from UM Newspaper:  |
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| The New Studio Visit |
 NEW SHOW AT KIKI VALDES' WORK SPACE, THE GLASS STUDIO April 09- Kiki Valdes is opening up for the first time his newly built workspace “The Glass Studio” for a special public viewing of new works. On April 25, Valdes will offer an informal and raw presentation of exhibiting works within the very studio in which they were created, offering a fundamental way for art and public interaction to cross feed in a way, which rarely gets experienced. This is an interesting time for Miami's cultural communities to gather for a valid  experience of new contemporary art. “The New Studio Visit” will be an unconventional gathering with expressionist plates of new painting with high regard to imagery and process. The artist draws from the inner initiative process of composition building and urban life in Miami. Valdes considers himself an artist drawn to Modern art for political, social and scientific reasons. “At times of war art should be as expressive and as dramatic as possible to really trigger how contemporary life feels, Valdes said. The New Studio Visit Recent works by Kiki Valdes Saturday, April 25th 2009 Reception: 7:30pm- Midnight The Glass Studio 7520 NE 4th Court. Mimo Historic District The event will include live music by DJ Jay Meletiche and is being presented in association with Cusqueña, Ico U Go, CoveringsEtc, Bawls Energy Drink, Edgar Ace Gallery & OpenZine. |
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| New Year, 2 New Shows |
| VIP OPENING EXHIBITION SHOWS IN ISTANBUL & FRANKFURT Jan 09 -Happy new year to all of you! I'm here to announce that I have been included in a digital exhibition in possibly 3 simultaneous group shows this Feb. The confirmed exhibitions will be taking place at Bang & Olufsen showrooms at locations in  Istanbul, Turkey and Frankfurt, Germany. Artworks will be displayed on B&O prominent High Definition screens (65 inch, 42 inch) The exhibit will be displayed inside the showrooms and at the windows catching the attention of people from outside at the Luxury Fashion Centre Istinye Park. Brand new works will be featured and I have to thank United Creators and exhibition curators Sonya Reynolds and Alexis Pernas. A date for New York City is in the works.Feb. 21st 2009 (VIP opening) Kiki Valdes in United Creators Exhibition Bang & Olufsen Showrooms Istanbul, Turkey at Luxury Fashion Centre Istinye Park Frankfurt, Germany http://www.istinyepark.com |
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| Art Basel 2008 |
KIKI VALDES SHOWING WITH VANGUARD NEW CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR Dec. 08 - I've been working hard in my studio getting new works ready for this years Art Basel week. I have been included in a fair this year which is the Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair. Special thanks to Francisco Locastro of Pop Art Studios for making it happen. Here's the info for the bigger then life party reception. Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair Party  Friday, Dec. 5th 2008 Featuring new works by SAS CHRISTIAN KIKI VALDES KRIS LEWIS COLIN CHRISTIAN and more. December 4–7, 2008 2135 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127 Wynwood Arts District These artists are going to be represented by Pop Art Studios section of the Fair. Curated by Francisco LoCastro. There will be many other art to see by other galleries from all over the country. (Miami, FL) Gen Art, the national arts and entertainment organization promoting emerging artists, announced today the launch of their inaugural art fair, the Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair happening alongside this year’s Art Basel Fair in Miami. The four-day art fair taking place from December 4–7 brings together the top galleries, artists, and individuals who are defining the New Contemporary art movements from Pop Surrealism and New Brow to Urban Contemporary. The goal of the fair is to advance the dialogue about these emerging contemporary art movements and their cultural context. More info: |
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| New Works |
NEW ARTWORK UPLOADED TO SITE, NEARLY 2 YEARS SINCE UPDATED Oct, 2008 - Hey my friends! Wanted to stop by and update you all that we have updated the art section of this site with some newer work from 2006, 07 and 08. There's a lot of really important work that still has not be on the site. I will try to get more of that work out there for your viewing...BUT...I won't upload everything that way you can have some suprises when I have my show coming up. Also wanted to send out some love to my friends at Next In Line for once again getting me involved with Shades of Pink this year. I did a big live piece and it was alot of fun to see alot of old faces and new ones too to raise some money for Breast Cancer research. I also recently did a pretty cool event with Cherisse Coley at Grass in the Design District. Much love to her, findally got to do something together. much more coolio stuff headed your way check back soon. By the way I'm loving this windy Miami weather, great change! Check out pictures below  |
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| Kiki Valdes at TechCrunch50 |
 VALDES BROTHERS ATTENDING TECHCRUNCH50 IN SAN FRANCISCOAug 2008 - Looks like some of our hard work is paying off. OpenZine, the startup company Humby and I started was chosen to be apart of the demopit at this years TechCrunch50 over in San Francisco, CA. This is a great opportunity to display new innovations for the internet. Some of the most influential people in the technology world will be there. Everyone from the Co-Founder of YouTube Chad Hurley, VP of Google Marissa Meyer (Who, I would like to say is on the board over at the San Francisco Modern Art Museum.) Tim Oreily of Oreily Media, Marc Andreessen Co-Founder of Ning, Mark Cuban owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and chairman of HDNet, Ashton Kutcher and so many others. Some of the confirmed guests are: Accelerator Venture Capital, Adobe, AOL, August Capital, Avalon Ventures, Bain Capital,Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, BlueRun Ventures,Canaan Partners,CBS Interactive,Cisco Systems,Clearstone Venture Partners,Columbia Univeristy,D.E. Shaw & Co,Deloitte, Draper Fisher and Jurvetson, Elevation Partners, Esade,Facebook, Fenwick and West, First Round Capital, Focus Ventures, Founders Fund, Google, Greycroft Partners, Harvard Univeristy, HBO, Hearst Digital, Intel, Intuit, Khosla Ventures, Lazard, Lehman Brothers, Mayfield Fund, Meakem Becker Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Microsoft, New Enterprise Associates, Oxford University, Perkins Coie, Redpoint Ventures, Saban Capital, Seed Capital, Sequoia Capital, Shasta Ventures, Softbank Capital, Stanford University, Storm Ventures, Time Warner, Transcosmos Investment & Business Development, True Ventures, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Davis, University of California, Irvine, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, San Diego, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Vulcan Capital, Walt Disney, Washington Mutual, Yahoo! and others Also confirmed attendance by the following media organizations: Time Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, PC World, Businessweek, Fortune, New York Times, CNET, San Jose Mercury News, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, USA Today, InformationWeek, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, The Nikkei and Forbes. |
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