Silicon Valley Forum

Future Focus: Insurance, Technology, & the Impact of COVID-19 Innovation takes on many forms for companies looking to create a leg-up in the marketplace. As a concept, innovation can also be a disruptive force designed to alter the notion of what is possible. As we are all now experiencing, little is more disruptive than a pandemic such as COVID-19. That said, as insurance carriers adjust to a new, New Normal, the incorporation of innovation driven by organizational and economic challenges,…

Cybersecurity & Insurance Pitch Event with Avanta Ventures Over the past few years, cybersecurity breaches have proven devastating for enterprises. Equifax’s breach will cost it up to $700M in settlements alone. Yahoo’s breach cost it nearly $350M in lost transaction value. Cybersecurity and cyberinsurance are two sides of the same security risk management coin, both helping to mitigate cyber breaches impact. Challenges remain as cybersecurity developers are playing catch up with online thieves while cyberinsurance companies are searching for new…

Shopping Around: The Post- Pandemic Future of Retail Now, more than ever, consumers are turning to e-commerce for products they previously purchased in-store. Retailers of all sizes have struggled for years to navigate online shopping, changing consumer behavior, and increasing competition - and are now pivoting quickly to keep up with varying demands. Will consumer adaptations made during the current shelter-in-place mandate make a permanent impact on the way consumers shop. Join us as our speakers discuss the impact the…

Changing Lanes: The Future of Transportation in a Post COVID-19 Era With a world-wide shelter in place order in effect, we have seen a decrease in traffic, travel, and use of public transportation and ride sharing apps. The transportation industry is challenged to come up with innovative solutions to navigate through the current situation, and into the “New Normal” – post COVID-19. Our four panelists will share their current thinking on the transportation challenges that we are facing, how they’re…

Agtech Startups in the Time of COVID-19 A Seeds of Our Future Virtual Event The events of the past few months have turned the startup world on its head. As venture capitalists shift their efforts to supporting their portfolio companies during these challenging times, funds are signaling a pullback in funding and we have seen a significant decrease in valuations. The ability of agtech startups to weather the storm depends in part on grower’s willingness to continue investing in technology;…

Using Technology to Build Resiliency in our Food Systems A Seeds of Our Future Virtual Event As spring gives way to summer, and summer eventually to fall, the agriculture machines of North America hum to life – but things are looking much different this growing season. The blow to our food systems is unclear – with the potential re-emergence of COVID-19 in the fall, the full impact cannot yet be measured. Some farmers, especially those producing staple crops, may see…