Join Startup Grind founder Derek Andersen in an exclusive interview with Mike Maples, co-founder of Floodgate, as they delve into Mike's new book, "Pattern Breakers." Discover the insights behind disruptive innovation, and learn how breaking conventional patterns can lead to groundbreaking success. Whether you're a startup founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom and inspiration for anyone looking to make a big impact. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of Silicon Valley's most influential thought leaders!

Mike Maples is a co-founding Partner at Floodgate.  He has been on the Forbes Midas List eight times in the last decade and was also named a “Rising Star” by FORTUNE and profiled by Harvard Business School for his lifetime contributions to entrepreneurship. 

Before becoming a full-time investor, Mike was involved as a founder and operating executive at back-to-back startup IPOs, including Tivoli Systems (IPO TIVS, acquired by IBM) and Motive (IPO MOTV, acquired by Alcatel-Lucent.)

Some of Mike’s investments include Twitter, Twitch.tv, Clover Health, Okta, Outreach, Chegg, Demandforce, and Applied Intuition.

🕒 Event Schedule:

➤ 5:30-6:30 pm - Check-in and Networking

➤ 6:30 pm - Opening Remarks

➤ 6:45-7:20 pm - Fireside Chat

➤ 7:20-8:00 pm - Networking

➤ 8:00 pm - Feel Free To Explore The Local Restaurants & Bars (Or Finish Your Conversations In The Plaza Outside The Venue)

Guest Parking Instructions:

Address: CANOPY Menlo Park 1300 El Camino Real, Suite 100, Menlo Park, CA.

Parking Garage Location:

B1 entry is accessible via El Camino Real for B1 Parking.

B2 entry is accessible via Garwood Ave for B2 Parking.

Parking Access:

Upon entering the premises via El Camino Real or Garwood, please proceed to the guest elevator labeled "SHOPS" in the parking garage.

Take the elevator up to Level 1.

Exit the elevator into the plaza area.

Canopy Entrance: Look for the CANOPY entrance directly across from the elevator exit in the plaza.