Innovation Zone Contact Listing

“FIRST is more than robots. The robots are a vehicle for students to learn important life skills.

Kids often come in not knowing what to expect – of the program nor of themselves. They leave, even after the first season, with a vision, with confidence and with a sense that they can create their own future.”

– FOUNDER, DEAN KAMEN

Kim Small

Executive Director, West
NFTE

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https://www.nfte.com/
747-292-1902
kim.s@nfte.com

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a global educational nonprofit focused on bringing the power of entrepreneurship to youth in low-income communities. NFTE’s rigorous programs are taught by a highly trained Teacher Corps, and NFTE students are supported by a diverse Volunteer Corps drawn from the local community, including business leaders and entrepreneurs. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, NFTE has trained thousands of teachers and educated more than a million young people worldwide.

Brent Freeman, Chair - Bay Area Advisory Board


Founder & President - Stealth Venture Labs

https://www.nfte.com/

Announcement of Stealth Impact Lab (501c3 associated with Stealth Venture Labs)
Great concept!
"https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brentjfreeman_stealth-impact-lab-501c3-launch-fundraiser-activity-6894830333229977601-YZ4O?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web

Kenny Tucker works with Post Secondary Programs

Albert S. Wright

Chief Community & Corporate Engagement Officer
United States Technical Education Center

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https://ustec.org
408-464-4350
albert@ustec.org

Status
Met with Albert and Stephen at USTEC on 08/10/2022.

Next Steps

Interested in solving problems that matter? Welcome to WSI.

NFTE's World Series of Innovation invites young people to get involved in solving some of the biggest challenges humanity faces today and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Empower the next generations of students to be the disruptors of the future
For middle school, high school, and university educators who want to deliver relevant, fun, and creative STEAM lessons that enable all students to thrive, Arduino Education’s open-source approach and cross-curriculum content are essential tools that develop and empower students as they progress through their STEAM education.
Our classroom programs include kits, bundles, and boards with project-based learning paths for individual and collaborative educational approaches. Teaching remotely? We have kits designed for remote, individual learning, making hands-on STEAM education accessible even when the classroom isn’t.

We are a global tech education nonprofit that empowers girls to become leaders, creators and problem-solvers.

Our Technovation Girls program equips young women (ages 8-18) to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. With the support of volunteer mentors and parents, girls work in teams to code mobile apps that address real-world problems.

Sharon Miller

Chief Executive Officer
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

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https://rencenter.org/
sharon@rencenter.org

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How Contact Discovered
Renaissance fuels community vitality by empowering under-served individuals to start businesses that bring jobs, character, and sustainable economic health to the local economy.

Status
07-01-2022 - Zoom call with Sharon and Tim Russel

Next Steps

Met with Janet on 9/12/22 at N. First Street location. Work with Prosperity Labs, Work 2 Future, and Viet 360 on education and counseling programs for small businesses. Much work is done by "walking" the community and establishing trust.

Many participants ask what opportunities are available for their children. Job opportunities, internships, or training programs.

Amanda Anthony

North County Business Resource Center Manager
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

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https://rencenter.org/
amanda@rencenter.org

Status
Led tour of Center in South San Francisco - 7/29/22

Next Steps

George Kurian

CEO
NetApp

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgekuriannetapp/

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Next Steps
Initial LinkedIn Contact Attempt 11-4-2022 Hi George, I'm working as a FUSE Executive Fellow with the Vice Mayor of San Jose, Chappie Jones, to develop an Innovation Hub in West San Jose. The envisioned Hub will focus on technology workforce development and STEM/entrepreneurial training programs for San Jose youth and young adults and be housed in the Century 21 Dome across from the NetApp facility adjacent to Santana Row. I'd love to meet with you and the Vice Mayor to explore how NetApp can play a role in this effort. Thanks. Michael

NetApp's Focus on Diversity - Diversity Inclusion Belonging



Diversity Report - Diversity Demographics



Spotlight - How NetApp Advances Diversity Equity and Inclusion in It's Workforce

Tim Russell

Program Director
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

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https://rencenter.org/
trussell@rencenter.org

Status
Set up visit to Renaissance centers in South SF visited center on 7/29/22) and East Palo Alto.

Email to meet with Chappie sent 11/18

Hi Tim, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great and anticipate a wonderful holiday! Thanks. Michael

Next Steps
Connect with Renaissance representative in San Jose and learn about Prosperity Lab connection.

Looking forward to our next 30 years of impacting Bay Area communities, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is poised to help thousands of individuals achieve personal, financial, and social transformation through the power of small business. A success story of our own for the past three decades, Renaissance has helped open more businesses than any other non-profit in the Bay Area, and according to the Aspen Institute, posts the best record for business longevity. From inception to business planning, access to capital and resources, and ongoing assistance that growing businesses require, Renaissance fuels community vitality by empowering under-served individuals to start businesses that bring jobs, character, and sustainable economic health to the local economy.

Stephen M. Samuel

President - Design Visionaries
United States Technical Education Center

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https://ustec.org
408-781-3955
Steves@DesignViz.com

Status
Met with Albert and Stephen at USTEC on 08/10/2022.

Next Steps
Email sent for meeting with Chappie - 11/21/22

Hi Stephen and Albert, I wanted to reach out on behalf of Vice Mayor Jones regarding the San Jose Community Innovation Hub (One Page Description, More Detail). Could we schedule a meeting so Vice Mayor can share his vision and enlist your support to broaden access to innovative technologies throughout San Jose? Hope you're doing great and have wonderful plans for the Thanksgiving holiday! Thanks. Michael