SVAIO, or Silicon Valley of Innovation and Outsourcing, is a non-profit organization that supports technology innovation and collaboration on high-tech industries, like IT/Software, Bio-pharmaceutical, medical devices, and wireless communication.
This association was created by a group of professionals who are experienced in bringing the products and services from incubation to mature stage. Their goal is to leverage members' domain of expertise in high-tech, a passion for innovation and the global technology resources to contribute to the Silicon Valley and the emerging economies.
Their members are from Fortune 500 companies, including IBM, Microsoft, Facebook, Yahoo, eBay, and more, as well as a few start-up companies.
They have some events that are coming up:
There are a few different options of ways to become a member. You can be a regular member which is free to join. You'll join their mailing list, get to know other members, receive newsletters and even announcements, use their resources, attend events, improve career opportunities, and propose outsourcing projects.
As a full member, you'll pay an annual fee of $75 and get all of the same above benefits. In addition, you will also get to vote, elect, and serve as a team member. You can work as a project architect or manager on outsourcing projects, develop entrepreneur experience, get support on business evaluation, team building, funding and marketing. You'll be able to present your expertise through professional training and even join delegation or attend conference representing them.
To become a corporate member, you have to apply and it must be approved. You'll receive the above benefits, along with participating in SVAIO projects and business programs, receive two passes for whole-day event and dinner of the annual conference, and be listed as a corporate member in the manual of the annual conference.
Visit their website for more information.
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