Apply until June 15th, 2018 for the
GABA Rising Stars Award 2018
August 23rd, 2018
GABA Rising Stars

Due to the overwhelming success and growing popularity of the Startup Award we decided to dedicate a new signature event to honor successful and innovative German-American startups.
Our mission is to bring together the German-American startup community, top entrepreneurs, decision makers, investors and startup founders under one roof.
Without further ado, GABA California invites you to GABA Rising Stars at the Fogarty Winery in Woodside on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018.
Tickets
Early Bird until June 15th, 2018:
Members: $79.00
Non-Members: $95.00
Regular (after June 15th):
Members: $99.00
Non-Members: $120.00
VIP workshop: $50
Valet parking at venue: $30
Moderator
We are happy to announce to have Bill Reichert once again as our Moderator for the pitch competition.
Jury
We have put together an incredible jury panel comprised of well-known Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors and business incubators:
Program
This is a great opportunity to ``wine down`` after work! Enjoy an exciting evening of fine wine tasting and high level networking with industry experts at an upscale venue.
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venus |
---|---|---|---|---|
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | VIP workshop and networking | |||
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking reception | |||
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM | Welcome | |||
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM | Elevator pitches | |||
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Voting and award ceremony | |||
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Networking and dessert buffet |
Venue
Surrounded by vineyards the Thomas Fogarty Winery flows down the mountainside on three separate levels, each boasting awe-inspiring views of the San Francisco Bay Area. And, with the location just a short distance away from most Peninsula and Bay Area locations, it offers the perfect intimate, elegant, and relaxing setting for a memorable evening.
Transportation
Please note that there is NO self parking at the venue location
or in walking distance!
Click here for more information about the transportation options.