8/1 Smart Talk on Virtual Vineyards

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From: Leslie Kareckas
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 00:00

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                               SMART TALK
                                    
                     Sponsored by Smart Valley, Inc.
                    and Gemini Management Consulting

SPEAKER:  Robert Olson
          Co-founder & CEO, Virtual Vineyards

TITLE:    Virtual Vineyards:
          Uncorking a New Niche Market on the Net

DATE:     Tuesday, August 1, 1995

TIME:     6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: Roche Conference Center (formerly Syntex)
          3401 Hillview Avenue
          Palo Alto

Robert Olson will describe the beginnings of Virtual Vineyards, an idea that
took shape through collaboration with Jim Clark (founder of Netscape
Communications) to create an Internet-based retailer of premium foods and
wines. Olson will share his valuable insights he has gathered throughout this
experience as well as report on the progress of his new venture. For further
information check out the URL - http://www.virtualvin.com.

Prior to Virtual Vineyards, Olson spent five years at Silicon Graphics at a
variety of positions including general manager of a software business unit
and engineering director for systems software products. Additionally, he
served as Vice President of Software at ELXSI, a mini-supercomputer
manufacturer. Olson holds BS and MS degrees from Stanford University.

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All are welcome to attend this Smart Talk.  Admission is free to individual
members and all employees of Smart Valley member companies. Non-members are
charged a $5.00 fee.  Reservations are required as seating is limited.  RSVP
to Leslie Kareckas at LeslieK@svi.org or TEL: (415) 843-2103.

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From: lesliek@svi.org (Leslie Kareckas)
Subject: 8/1 Smart Talk on Virtual Vineyards
Date: 1995/07/27
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