As a new manufacturer in the Bay Area, ElringKlinger embraced the opportunity to join a bevy of Fremont Original Equipment Manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and supply chain partners on Manufacturing Day 2017 ( #MFGDay17). Sharing technology with students and demonstrating lean manufacturing practices are values that date back to our beginnings in Germany in 1885. Today, […]
Meet Parker Thomas, Fremont’s new FUSE Corps Executive Fellow, who will be spending the next 365 days forging the path for Fremont to become a Maker City. Parker will be collaborating with the City, the Fremont Unified School District, students, teachers, and local companies to create a Maker Education program for Fremont’s middle schools. Read […]
This was the provocative question posed at the 2017 Product Realization Group symposium which probes and engages Silicon Valley’s hardware ecosystem. Artificial Intelligence, or “AI” to insiders, was once relegated to sci-fi films. And although it’s not mainstream yet, there is no denying its potential impact on the hardware industry. Keynote speaker Nahid Sidhki from […]
On August 29, 2017, StartUp Grind Fremont featured yet another influential speaker — Ankur Jain. Ankur is an entrepreneur, inventor, co-founder, and investor, and has worked across a range of sectors including healthcare, financial services, and technology. He is currently the managing partner at Emergent Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. Ankur shared solid strategies […]
Since 1983, RK Logistics has provided third-party logistics (3PL) support to some of the region’s most iconic high-tech manufacturing companies, as well as local innovators and startups. As you can imagine, this business gives us a unique perspective on the health of regional manufacturing and its supply chain activities. This is one of the reasons […]
In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack swept across the world. It prevented hospitals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations from working. It scared a lot of people, and for good reason. WannaCry was a worldwide wake-up call that cybersecurity is a concern for all businesses, big or small. We can’t afford to take the security of […]
Drug companies are expanding manufacturing in — where else? — the high-cost Bay Area. A trio of international drug companies are wrapping up or moving forward on East Bay projects worth more than $400 million and some 300 new jobs. Practically all the jobs will land in Fremont as German drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim expands […]
Meet Tina Kapoor, Fremont’s new Economic Development Manager! Tina has a strong track record in economic development having previously worked for the City of San Jose, and as a longtime Fremont resident, she knows the community well. The following Q&A offers a more in-depth introduction, but we encourage you to reach out and get to […]
In June, Startup Grind Fremont heard from renowned speaker, blogger, and investor, Murray Newlands. Murray talked about the importance of entrepreneurs growing their influence. He noted that it takes time, money, and effort to be successfully influential. Time to use social media to write about your area of expertise. Money to hire experts to help […]