philosophy

Our Approach

Our Philosophy

In short, SVSTA is a Silicon Valley organization that
connects individuals and organizations working in
science and technology. We help foster long healthy
relationships with businesses, universities, and
nonprofit organizations to promote our expertise,
develop business relationships as well as bring
goodwill to our international communities.

Our Significance

Being a member in SVSTA means that you will have
opportunities to: develop life long friendships, have
immediate knowledge of the international science and
technology development, and connect with the most
advanced science and technology personnel worldwide.

Our Story

SVSTA Platform

SVSTA promotes entrepreneurship by providing its members with resources that are necessary to success. SVSTA is a platform for social & professional networking, finding employment, and posting job openings. SVSTA utilizes technical insights to assist members in learning new technology. High-ranking officials in increasingly relevant fields (artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, bio-pharmacy) are invited to speak at informational seminars, technology forums, and science conferences hosted by SVSTA. SVSTA maintains and is constantly improving upon a well-found, in-depth network of social & professional connections. Suppose that somebody has an industry-changing idea with far-reaching potential; well, SVSTA provides a platform containing the necessary resources to shape that idea into a reality.

 

SVSTA Background

The Silicon Valley Science and Technology Association (SVSTA) was formally incorporated in California in 2000. As a non-profit and non-political organization, SVSTA's mission is to provide its members with a platform for the mutual exchange of information and entrepreneurship in science, technology and business on an international scale. A large majority of SVSTA members are senior scientists, technical officers, and company executives working in various high-tech companies such as Cisco, Yahoo, Intel, Apple, Google, IBM, Oracle, Genentech, Marvell, to name a few. Other professionals include entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, lawyers, and accountants who specialize in such fields as the Internet, software engineering, integrated circuits, consumer electronics, optical devices, network communications, new materials, medical equipment, CoinPal and Bio-pharmacy. Since its establishment, SVSTA has conducted activities such as a professional salon forum for serving local communities, a multitude of business-to-business exchanges, as well as investing in the startup companies of overseas students. Since 1999, the association organizes one to two annual science and technology business delegations that many small groups attend; Shenzhen Hi-tech Fair, Guangzhou International Trade Fair, Chengdu Hi-Tech Fair, to name a few. In addition, SVSTA has established friendly and cooperative relations with many domestic government units, science & technology parks, and enterprises.

From 1999 to 2014, SVSTA organized students from Silicon Valley to participate in the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Fair and studying abroad.
From 1999 to 2014, SVSTA organized students from Silicon Valley to participate in the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Fair and studying abroad.
The San Francisco Consulate General, members from the Federal Assembly of California, and local politicians attended SVSTA's 15th anniversary celebration.
The San Francisco Consulate General, members from the Federal Assembly of California, and local politicians attended SVSTA's 15th anniversary celebration.
The U.S. government donated 494,500 U.S. dollars to Panyu District through the introduction of the "U.S.-Panyu Intelligent Transportation Project." Ms. Leocadia Zak, member of the Obama Cabinet and director of the U.S. Trade Development Agency, made a special trip to Guangzhou to attend the ceremony.
The U.S. government donated 494,500 U.S. dollars to Panyu District through the introduction of the "U.S.-Panyu Intelligent Transportation Project." Ms. Leocadia Zak, member of the Obama Cabinet and director of the U.S. Trade Development Agency, made a special trip to Guangzhou to attend the ceremony.
October 14th, 2005. A delegation from the Guangdong Province headed by Governor Huang Huahua held a summit with Silicon Valley Technology executives.
October 14th, 2005. A delegation from the Guangdong Province headed by Governor Huang Huahua held a summit with Silicon Valley Technology executives.