MissionLocated in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Stanford Graduate School of Business is geographically and strategically positioned to take advantage of a wealth of technology companies headquartered and thriving within its vicinity. The Tech Club is open to members of the Stanford GSB community with a passion for technologies ranging from consumer to enterprise, software to hardware, mobile to wearable. The mission of Tech Club is to empower its members to explore the technology industry, regardless of their background. There are several dimensions in which the Tech Club operates and advances Stanford GSB students' interest in technology. These include:Access to high-profile technology leaders—Through small dinners, roundtable discussions, panels, and executive speaker forums, Tech Club members interact directly with and learn from leaders and visionaries in the tech industry.Career Transition or Career Advancement—Working closely with the CMC and Stanford GSB Alumni, the Tech Club facilitates many introductions to firms and organizations employing Stanford GSB MBA students for Summer Internships and beyond. The Tech Club assists members in exploring career opportunities in the technology sector and coordinates treks and site visits to a diverse range of technology companies. Treks in the past have included visits to companies such as eBay and Google.Knowledge sharing in Technology & Trends—The Tech Club caters to a wide range of members' experiences with technology, welcoming people who are brand new to the field as well as those who have already established deep expertise. Through small group dinners and industry events - including an annual trip to SXSW in Austin, Texas - the Tech Club brings its members together to collaborate, learn from each other, build relationships, and better understand technology and its implications for business and society.Cross-Club and Across the Street Interaction—The Tech Club intends to foster relations with other organizations and schools within Stanford, including co-hosting events with the Stanford GSB E-Club, the Business Association of Stanford Engineering Students (BASES), Stanford's Office of Technology Licensing (OTL), and Stanford's Media-X center.