SDForum Announces 12th Annual 2009 Visionary Award Recipients
Award Winners Include Jim Clark, Judy Estrin, Vinod Khosla and Kay Koplovitz.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SDForum, Silicon Valley's leading source of information and education in the technology community, announced the recipients of the 2009 Visionary Awards. Each year SDForum honors leading industry visionaries who have fostered the spirit of entrepreneurship and have paved the way for new innovations in technology. These visionaries and distinguished business leaders have greatly contributed to shaping technology on a global level. Past recipients include Bill Gates, John Chambers, Diane Greene, Carol Bartz, Ray Ozzie, Donna Dubinsky, Michael Moritz and Walt Mossberg.
The SDForum Board of Directors selected this year's recipients based on their ongoing contribution and commitment to improving all our lives through superior technology. The winners below will be honored at the SDForum ceremony June 25, 2009:
James H. Clark, Co-Founder, Silicon Graphics and Netscape
Jim Clark is a prolific entrepreneur and former computer scientist. He founded several notable Silicon Valley technology companies, including Silicon Graphics, Inc., Netscape Communications Corporation, Shutterfly, myCFO and Healtheon. Clark earned his Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in physics at Louisiana State University. He then went on to get his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Utah and has served as an assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz as well as an associate professor of electrical engineering at Stanford University.
Judith L. Estrin, CEO, JLabs LLC
Judy Estrin is a networking technology pioneer and Silicon Valley leader. Since 1981, she has co-founded seven technology companies and served as the CTO of Cisco Systems. Estrin is also the author of Closing the Innovation Gap, published in September, 2008. Currently as CEO of JLabs, LLC, she is an advisor and speaker in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. She serves on the boards of directors of The Walt Disney Company and The FedEx Corporation, as well as two venture backed startup companies - Packet Design, Inc and Arch Rock, Inc. Estrin is also a member of the technical advisory boards of Stanford's school of engineering and Bio-X initiative and the University of California president's Science and Innovation advisory board. She holds a B.S. degree in math and computer science from UCLA, and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University.
Vinod Khosla, Co-Founder of Sun Microsystems
Vinod Khosla is a co-founder of Sun Microsystems and then for decades has helped other entrepreneurs build their own businesses. Vinod joined venture capital firm Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers and helped shape successes including Cerent, Excite and Juniper. In 2004, he formed Khosla Ventures, focusing on both traditional technology and clean technology ventures. Vinod is also one of the founders of TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs, and has guest-edited a special issue of Economic Times, a leading business newspaper in India. He received his Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the IIT Delhi, India, a Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Master's in Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Network
Kay Koplovitz is currently a principal of Koplovitz & Co. LLC., a media investment firm and is the founder of USA Network, the first basic cable network delivered via satellite nationwide. Koplovitz was the first woman to head a television network when she founded USANetworks under the banner of Madison Square Garden Sports in 1977. As a visionary of what sports television would become, Koplovitz launched major professional and collegiate sports on cable television by negotiating the first contracts and creating first cable coverage for Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Master's from Augusta Georgia, the US Tennis Open and a collection of NCAA conference sporting events. She led USA Networks to first place in cable primetime ratings and it remained there for 14 years. In 1992, she launched the Sci-Fi Channel, which has become a top ten rated cable network known for innovative drama and mini-series. In 1994, she launched USA Networks International into 60 countries worldwide. Among her recent accomplishments, Ms. Koplovitz co-created Springboard Enterprises, a national organization that fosters venture capital investments in women-led high growth companies. Since its inception, Springboard has presented over 380 companies that have raised $4.4 billion in new capital. She also co-founded Boldcap Ventures, a venture capital fund backed exclusively by leading women executives. Ms. Koplovitz is Chairman of the Board of Liz Claiborne, Inc. and a board member of CA.
The 2009 Visionary Awards ceremony is held at a private home and is sponsored by Deloitte, Nokia and Microsoft.
"For the 12th year SDForum has the distinct honor of organizing this prestigious event, honoring the most accomplished individuals in technology for their unique contributions," said Susan Lucas-Conwell, CEO of SDForum. "As a result of their leadership, years of inspiration and innovation in this industry, Silicon Valley continues to evolve and prosper as a global technology capital."
About SDForum
SDForum has been instrumental in setting the high tech industry agenda for more than 25 years. As a high-tech non-profit dedicated to educating and creating relationships within the technology community, SDForum provides the latest insights on emerging technology trends and best business practices through events, specialized services and resources. The SDForum reaches 12,000 software professionals annually, through more than 20 programs a month that promote emerging technologies and business practices. Long-standing relationships in Silicon Valley include technology companies such as HP, IBM, Microsoft, Nokia and SAP. In addition, SDForum has support from the City of San Jose, and sponsorship from over 30 venture capital firms, financial institutions, multinational enterprises, international trade organizations and service providers. For more information, visit www.sdforum.org.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- SDForum, Silicon Valley's leading source of information and education in the technology community, announced the recipients of the 2009 Visionary Awards. Each year SDForum honors leading industry visionaries who have fostered the spirit of entrepreneurship and have paved the way for new innovations in technology. These visionaries and distinguished business leaders have greatly contributed to shaping technology on a global level. Past recipients include Bill Gates, John Chambers, Diane Greene, Carol Bartz, Ray Ozzie, Donna Dubinsky, Michael Moritz and Walt Mossberg.
The SDForum Board of Directors selected this year's recipients based on their ongoing contribution and commitment to improving all our lives through superior technology. The winners below will be honored at the SDForum ceremony June 25, 2009:
James H. Clark, Co-Founder, Silicon Graphics and Netscape
Jim Clark is a prolific entrepreneur and former computer scientist. He founded several notable Silicon Valley technology companies, including Silicon Graphics, Inc., Netscape Communications Corporation, Shutterfly, myCFO and Healtheon. Clark earned his Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in physics at Louisiana State University. He then went on to get his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Utah and has served as an assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz as well as an associate professor of electrical engineering at Stanford University.
Judith L. Estrin, CEO, JLabs LLC
Judy Estrin is a networking technology pioneer and Silicon Valley leader. Since 1981, she has co-founded seven technology companies and served as the CTO of Cisco Systems. Estrin is also the author of Closing the Innovation Gap, published in September, 2008. Currently as CEO of JLabs, LLC, she is an advisor and speaker in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation. She serves on the boards of directors of The Walt Disney Company and The FedEx Corporation, as well as two venture backed startup companies - Packet Design, Inc and Arch Rock, Inc. Estrin is also a member of the technical advisory boards of Stanford's school of engineering and Bio-X initiative and the University of California president's Science and Innovation advisory board. She holds a B.S. degree in math and computer science from UCLA, and an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford University.
Vinod Khosla, Co-Founder of Sun Microsystems
Vinod Khosla is a co-founder of Sun Microsystems and then for decades has helped other entrepreneurs build their own businesses. Vinod joined venture capital firm Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers and helped shape successes including Cerent, Excite and Juniper. In 2004, he formed Khosla Ventures, focusing on both traditional technology and clean technology ventures. Vinod is also one of the founders of TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs, and has guest-edited a special issue of Economic Times, a leading business newspaper in India. He received his Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the IIT Delhi, India, a Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Master's in Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Network
Kay Koplovitz is currently a principal of Koplovitz & Co. LLC., a media investment firm and is the founder of USA Network, the first basic cable network delivered via satellite nationwide. Koplovitz was the first woman to head a television network when she founded USANetworks under the banner of Madison Square Garden Sports in 1977. As a visionary of what sports television would become, Koplovitz launched major professional and collegiate sports on cable television by negotiating the first contracts and creating first cable coverage for Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Master's from Augusta Georgia, the US Tennis Open and a collection of NCAA conference sporting events. She led USA Networks to first place in cable primetime ratings and it remained there for 14 years. In 1992, she launched the Sci-Fi Channel, which has become a top ten rated cable network known for innovative drama and mini-series. In 1994, she launched USA Networks International into 60 countries worldwide. Among her recent accomplishments, Ms. Koplovitz co-created Springboard Enterprises, a national organization that fosters venture capital investments in women-led high growth companies. Since its inception, Springboard has presented over 380 companies that have raised $4.4 billion in new capital. She also co-founded Boldcap Ventures, a venture capital fund backed exclusively by leading women executives. Ms. Koplovitz is Chairman of the Board of Liz Claiborne, Inc. and a board member of CA.
The 2009 Visionary Awards ceremony is held at a private home and is sponsored by Deloitte, Nokia and Microsoft.
"For the 12th year SDForum has the distinct honor of organizing this prestigious event, honoring the most accomplished individuals in technology for their unique contributions," said Susan Lucas-Conwell, CEO of SDForum. "As a result of their leadership, years of inspiration and innovation in this industry, Silicon Valley continues to evolve and prosper as a global technology capital."
About SDForum
SDForum has been instrumental in setting the high tech industry agenda for more than 25 years. As a high-tech non-profit dedicated to educating and creating relationships within the technology community, SDForum provides the latest insights on emerging technology trends and best business practices through events, specialized services and resources. The SDForum reaches 12,000 software professionals annually, through more than 20 programs a month that promote emerging technologies and business practices. Long-standing relationships in Silicon Valley include technology companies such as HP, IBM, Microsoft, Nokia and SAP. In addition, SDForum has support from the City of San Jose, and sponsorship from over 30 venture capital firms, financial institutions, multinational enterprises, international trade organizations and service providers. For more information, visit www.sdforum.org.
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