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Are Live Conversations Making a Comeback? By Caroline Moriarity Sacks Director of INFORUM

n the technology capital of the world, San Franciscans know better than most about the latest messaging or communication apps. In a city turning conversations more virtual by the minute, a phenomenon is also developing: its citizens are wanting more interactions offline, with real people. At INFORUM, The Commonwealth Club’s Innovation Lab, we’re constantly seeing the benefits that come from live interactions. While some may argue that social media, forums, podcasts or live video streams are just as useful as the real deal, you miss the events that aren’t captured by film or social media. These are the experiences that can only be seen or heard firsthand. Notice the facial expressions on the executives on stage? Or, the way a panelist lights up because he/she noticed their family in an audience? These cues provide more color and context that can

add to a person’s individual experience. Let’s not forget the benefits of making real human connections. Sometimes the best part of an event is simply hearing the commentary from attendees. Conversations that happen before and after a program is just as impactful, if not more rewarding. Plus, these conversations often open up doors to meeting new people who can become a connection in the future. There’s also a difference between witnessing it online vs. in-person. Yes, we can listen to audio from a conversation between Marissa Mayer of Yahoo! and Marc Benioff of salesforce.com, but being there to laugh with the audience, feel the tension or witness history is something that you can always look back on. That experience is one of a kind. There are more benefits and we encourage you to see for yourself at our next INFORUM event. Check out our site for the next program; we hope to see you there: inforumsf.org

Salesforce Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff and Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer photo by Ed Ritger

San Francisco Annual Events JANUARY:

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FEBRUARY:

Cherry Blossom Festival http://sfcherryblossom.org/

San Francisco Union Square/Chinatown 5K Running Tour http://www.cityrunningtours.com/sanfrancisco.html

Chinese New Year Festival & Parade http://www.chineseparade.com/ Pacific Orchid Exposition http://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/poe. html Union Street Has A Crush On You Valentine Wine Walk http://www.sresproductions.com/ union_street_valentine_wine_walk. html

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade www.saintpatricksdaysf.com Cherry Blossom Festival http://sfcherryblossom.org/ San Francisco Flower & Garden Show http://sfcherryblossom.org/ Union Street Celebration & Easter Parade http://www.sresproductions.com/events.html

San Francisco International Film Festival http://www.sffs.org/sf-intl-film-festival. aspx

San Francisco Decorator Showcase http://decoratorshowcase.org/

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Bay to Breakers http://www.baytobreakers.com/ How Weird Street Faire http://howweird.org/ Cinco de Mayo Parade http://www.sfcincodemayo.com/ Uncorked – The San Francisco Wine Festival San Francisco Carnaval http://sfcarnaval.org/

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San Francisco Pride Parade http://sfpride.org/ Union Street Festival http://www.unionstreetfestival.com/ Stern Grove Festival http://www.sterngrove.org/ Ghiradeli Square School KidsBash http://www.ghirardellisq.com/events/ annual-events/kidsbash North Beach Festival http://www.northbeachchamber.com/ site/

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Waterfront Festival http://www.pier39.com/Events/events. htm San Francisco Jewish Film Festival http://www.sfjff.org/ North Beach Jazz Festival http://www.sunsetpromotions.com/ Fourth of July Show @ Fishermen’s Wharf http://www.pier39.com/Events/events. cfm

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San Francisco Shakespeare Festival http://www.sfshakes.org/ Nihonmachi Street Fair http://www.nihonmachistreetfair.org/

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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER:

Noe Valley Wine Walk http://www.sresproductions.com/noe_ valley_wine_walk.html

Fleet Week http://www.fleetweek.us/

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Cable Car Bell Ringing Contest http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/ringers.html

Holiday Festival of Lights @ Fishermen’s Wharf http://www.fishermanswharf.org/events. aspx

ACC Craft Show http://shows.craftcouncil.org/sf

Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival http://www.ghirardelli.com/chocolatefestival San Francisco Blues Festival http://www.sfblues.com/ Folsom Street Faire http://www.folsomstreetevents.org/ San Francisco Fringe Festival http://www.sffringe.org/ The Polk Street Blues Festival http://www.polkstreetbluesfestival.com/

Ockoberfest By The Bay http://www.oktoberfestbythebay.com/

Columbus Day Parade http://www.sfcolumbusday.org/parade/ San Francisco Jazz Festival http://www.sfjazz.org/ Union Street Wine Walk http://www.sresproductions.com/union_ street_wine_walk.html Fiesta on the Hill http://www.sresproductions.com/fiestaonthehill.html

Great Dickens Christmas Fair http://www.dickensfair.com/

Macy’s Union Square Tree Lighting http://www.unionsquareshop.com/ TreeLightingUnionSquare.html Guardsmen Christmas Tree Sale http://guardsmen.org/treelotparty/

Watching Your Health? By Scott Budman

t will tell you the time. The weather. Your stock prices. You can book an Uber ride, a hotel room, or a pizza, all by touching the screen. But, unlike your smartphone, you don’t have to expend the effort to take it out of your pocket. After all the hype, the Apple Watch is here. My first impression? It’s an awful lot like an iPhone – not that that’s a bad thing – but with Budman a much smaller screen. Now, to be honest, if you’ve already spent the money for a smartphone (and are spending more money on the monthly data plan), do you really need its mini-me? Which brings me to my second impression. Admittedly, I haven’t worn a watch since buying my first cell phone. But the Apple Watch will, eventually, be a lot more than just another way to check your text messages. It may take awhile, but this could be the next wave of devices: Connected, literally, to our bodies, and telling us a lot about what’s going on in our world. And by “our world,” I mean a lot more than text messages and stocks. Before rolling out the Watch, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a feature called ResearchKit that will collect health data from Apple devices. If you agree to it, your data would be collected anonymously and studied by doctors.

The possibilities here go way beyond ordering food or making a phone call from your wrist. It could soon mean a new way to fight diseases. Silicon Valley companies like 23andme have been collecting DNA for purposes like this. Imagine if millions of us could learn about, and fight, a disease like Parkinson’s by wearing a watch. App makers are already working to help; Doctors and hospitals are already lining up to collect data. We in Silicon Valley are always on the lookout for the next “New” thing. The Apple Watch is the next entry. Look for brisk sales in the beginning, and lots of imitators. But what happens next should be even more interesting. And, dare I say, healthy. Scott is the business & tech reporter for NBC Bay Area. He’s on Twitter: @scottbudman

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e met in what was a different day and age. Yet, it seems like yesterday. I remember the team arriving … It was amid a lot of excitement back then. It was 1962. Professional basketball was coming to San Francisco and the Bay Area! Meet the NBA … Meet the Warriors … Meet Al Attles. It was just a few years before, in 1958, Major League Baseball had just successfully moved the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles and the New York Giants to San Francisco, becoming the first two professional baseball teams west of the Mississippi. In 1962, the National Basketball Association (the NBA) followed, and successfully moved the Minneapolis Lakers to Los Angeles and the Philadelphia Warriors to San Francisco, becoming the first two professional basketball teams west of the Mississippi. It was quite an era here back then. John Kennedy was President, no sign yet of the Beatles (and their concert at Candlestick Park coming just a bit later in 1964) and our San Francisco Giants, in just their 5th year here and playing in what was a “beautiful” new Candlestick Park, were playing the New York Yankees in the World Series. It would be two years later, in 1964, San Francisco would host the GOP National Convention here at the San Francisco Cow Palace, starring Barry Goldwater. It would be 23 years later, in 1985, for Super Bowl XIX at the older Stanford Stadium and 54 years later, in 2016, for Super Bowl 50 to return to the Bay Area. During this time, the 49ers have won 5 Super Bowls, the Giants have won two World Series and the Warriors have won one NBA Championship, in 1975, with Al Attles as the Head Coach. Fast forward to the present day and it’s the same wonderful Al Attles. The same warm, friendly smile, the same positive endearing energy and the same unforgettable and most recognizable voice. And, now, there’s all this wonderful history, stories and people we can talk about, too. Al is everyone’s best friend and everyone is Al’s best friend. Case in point, to this very day, his North Carolina A&T basketball teammates are all still extremely close. They won championships playing together as a team some 50+ years ago and they still talk with one another, frequently, all the time, and as recently as just yesterday … To read the rest of Coach Al Attles’ great article, please go to our Silicon Valley Talk website (www.siliconvalleytalk.com) and enjoy the balance under the category “Sports”.

HOW DOES SERVING OTHERS

Serve You? By Holly Stiel Speaker/Trainer/Consultant/Author www.ThankYouVeryMuchInc.com

often pose this question in my workshops and keynotes. Those who serve others don’t always have it easy. Day to day, there are problems, dissatisfied people and looming burnout. Discovering the inherent rewards of providing service—beyond the regular paycheck— has helped hotel service providers remain Holly Stiel resilient—and fulfilled—in the face of what can be very stressful work. The great concierges, however—those who create memorable experiences for their customers— are those who take joy in helping others.

I believe we can pay ourselves a “psychic salary,” every time we enjoy the gratification of serving others. We can also derive satisfaction from such things as sharpening our creativity by solving problems and knowing that making one customer happy can then cause a ripple effect for everyone he or she encounters. This concept expands our thinking and allows us to appreciate our work in a more profound way. Instead of watching the clock, we’re present in the moment, allowing ourselves to understand the deeper meaning and noble purpose of our work. And so I ask, “How does serving others serve you?” I also encourage anyone who oversees service providers to ask this question, both of their current staff and those they’re considering hiring. You’ll likely see an increase in job satisfaction, happier customers, more referrals and a healthier bottom line. Customer service requires various industry-specific skills, but the secret underlying all service excellence is taking gratification—even joy—in helping others. Whether this quality is innate or we “fake it ‘til we make it,” the rewards beyond the paycheck are priceless.

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FERTILITY PRESERVATION 5 Things You Should Know By Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh

Your fertility isn’t skin deep. It’s as simple as that. Just because you look like you’re 28 when you’re 42, doesn’t mean your ovaries are the same. Unlike men who don’t run out of sperm, it is totally normal and expected for every woman to run out of eggs by a certain age. The average age of menopause is 51 and it’s very difficult to get pregnant during the 10 years leading up to that age. Some of us are born with more eggs or run out at a slower rate but at the end of the day most women are not fertile in their 40’s. It’s unfair for women to be made to feel like there’s something wrong with them when they’re told they’re not fertile at the age of 40. Not many women are fertile in their 40’s. Empower yourself with knowledge about your fertility so you can learn more about your options. Running out of eggs doesn’t mean you also run out of options. Women in their 40’s often turn to more creative ways to grow their family: donor eggs, donor embryos and adoption just to name a few. I find that most of my patients who see me over the age of 40 say they wish they had frozen their eggs when they could have. Women today sadly learn that they’re running out of eggs at the same time that they decide to start a family. Egg freezing technology has changed dramatically over the past 5 years or so. Women don’t have to say that they wish they froze their eggs 10 years ago…..a time when egg freezing success rates weren’t as good as they are today. The time is now to ask your doctor whether egg freezing is for you. Here’s what you should know: 1. There are tests you can do to find

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh Photos by Jennifer Crandall

out more about your fertility. Your doctor can order an Anti Mullerian Hormone level (AMH) as a guide regarding how much battery you have in your biological clock. Cycle day 3 FSH and estradiol levels and an antral follicle count (ultrasound looking at your ovaries often done by a reproductive endocrinologist) can also be used clinically as a guide. 2. If your Mom or other female family members had fertility issues related to conditions like endometriosis or early menopause, you should strongly consider preserving your fertility and seeing a doctor

to talk more about your options. 3. There are some medical conditions that require drug treatments that can be what we call “gonadotoxic” ie result in damage to eggs or sperm. Patients who are diagnosed with conditions like Lupus, blood disorders, and cancer are often put on chemotherapeutic Dr. Eyvazzadeh has been hosting “Egg Freezing Parties” designed to raise awareness of fertility issues since 2014. drugs. Freezing eggs/sperm Harvard Medical School, she completed a can give these patients a chance for pregnancy in the future fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at University of Michigan. She after their treatment is over if they run out also completed a Masters in Public Health in of eggs earlier because of the treatments. Health Management and Policy at University 4. Freezing eggs for future use is best in of Michigan. She has a private practice in younger women because our eggs have a the SF Bay Area. higher chance of being viable the younger Each day she hears story after story we are. If you’re considering freezing your from women struggling to conceive. In her eggs in your late 30’s, you could still have a attempt to alleviate some of this heartbreak, good chance for pregnancy. Speaking with she has gone on a mission of “fertility a fertility specialist would be helpful before awareness”. Her hope is to empower you decide to freeze your eggs. women at an early age, making them more 5. Egg freezing involves a surgical aware of their own personal fertility levels procedure. Women have to take selfadministered shots in the skin of their lower and allowing them to be better educated about their options. Never again does she abdomen for about 10 days prior to the egg want to hear “If I had known 10 years ago extraction procedure. To hear more about the process of IVF or that my egg reserves were running low, I would have done things differently”. egg freezing, please read Dr. Aimee’s next In 2014, she launched her message with article. “Egg Freezing Parties”. These hosted parties Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is a native of offer women a chance to learn more about the Bay Area. She is a graduate of UCLA egg freezing and ask their questions in a School of Medicine. After completing her comfortable, safe environment with likeresidency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at minded women. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and

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encouraging them to become Rotarians. He then taught everyone his trademark “Happy Clap.” “Eradicating polio has been a goal of Rotary for many years,” said Huang. “By partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other organizations we hope the world will be polio free by 2018.” He said he chose the theme Light Up Rotary for his presidential year because he was inspired by the teachings of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius, who said: “It is better to light a single candle than to sit and curse the darkness.”

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ful and fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley and the world. Pat joined LinkedIn in January 2013 “to lead its world-class talent (HR) team. In addition to hiring, retaining and inspiring top talent, Pat is also responsible for all employee related HR programs at LinkedIn, including compensation and benefits and performance management”. Since her arrival, the company has nearly tripled in size. All this, and more, is why she is one of the most respected voices in business. In this brief conversation, enjoy what is some of her vision and philosophies, as we indeed have … SVL: How do you see HR evolving – from what it was to where it is and your vision of where you see it heading? PW: HR is evolving from a function that is often viewed as process oriented to more of an innovative role. Typically, HR folks are not the first to deviate from the norm, but successful companies will have HR teams that are not only subject matter experts but they innovate at the same time. They are the ones in the industry that are making Human Resources hip and progressive. This is what we aspire to at LinkedIn. For instance, I am always looking to move the needle and to

yond their own boarders and think of talent issues that affect the world. They become game changers. SVL: Regarding talent – What are some of the key elements looked for – How important are data analytics and PW: When it comes to talent I hire for humility and intellectual curiosity. The candidate needs to have a decent amount of the skills required for the role, but as long as they have humility and curiosity, then the rest can almost

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Pat Wadors is Senior Vice President of Global Talent Orga-

have the ability to inspire leaders and influence compa-

gain a fresh perspective. What better way to do this, and tap into the collective brainpower, than by bringing together the best and the brightest interns from around the Bay Area? We did just that this past summer when we hosted our first ever HR Hackathon event. Teams comprised of technical and non-technical interns competed against each other to come up with the coolest, most creative, out-of-the box solutions to today’s toughest HR problems. Over 150 interns from companies across the Bay Area participated, and the energy level and breadth of ideas generated from each team was inspiring. The future of HR is not about avoiding policies and processes, it is more about innovation and knowing what should be global vs. local, and creating unique experiences that differentiate your company. These leaders help evolve/create an amazing talent brand for their organizations and influence HR practices in their community. They are willing to experiment and compete for talent in new ways. I meet with my peers and other HR and Talent Acquisition leaders every single week. What I am discovering, are more leaders are in that third bucket or are leaders who aspire to be in that space. It means taking more intelligent risks. They

Pat Wadors and participants of LinkedIn’s inaugural HR Hackathon. Photo credit: Tony Chung

always be learned.

to work for. Connect with those employees and see how

I am also a strong believer in treating people beautiful-

they navigate the company. Remember – a company’s

ly. At LinkedIn we are in hyper growth and in order to

best hire is a referral from someone else at the company.

maintain our wonderful culture we need to continue to

If you really want to work somewhere try to find alum-

hire people who believe in this sentiment. We also need

ni from your alma mater that already works there, grab

to constantly reinforce our culture through our behav-

coffee with a current employee, follow the company, etc.

iors and decisions we make every

Leverage your network to help you get your next job.

day. Pulsing our employees twice a year on an employee voice sur-

SVL: HR is the catalyst - What

vey is one way in which we gauge

makes a good employee, man-

our culture and engagement.

ager, leader desirable and great

To help drive talent strategies

for the company and also for the

that truly enable our businesses

employee, himself/herself?

success – we need data. Talent Analytics is the new oil.

PW: I believe that a good em-

At LinkedIn we have built a talent analytics team to help

ployee is always learning, has a strong work ethic and is a

us find, engage, hire and retain the right people. The data

brand ambassador for their organization.

helps us understand things like where the candidates

Managers and leaders need to lead the way. They cre-

are, what skillsets they have, and who our competition is.

ate the vision that others aspire to achieve. They need to

This data also helps me keep an eye on our organization-

be authentic and treat people beautifully. They should

al health. What is our hiring pattern? Where do we have

ensure their teams are working on a good mix of proj-

the most effective leaders? What do they do different

ects that both stretches them in their skills and contrib-

that we can leverage in other teams? What are the key

utes to the success of the company. They encourage the

drivers to engagement? Data helps us solve problems

team to come to the table with solutions, not problems.

and improve as a company.

They realize that mistakes are just part of the necessary

Regarding aspiring employees they need to learn to build

learning curve and should not be hidden. They believe

out their network; connect with people who they went to

in transparency to build trust. They strive to be both em-

school with, or worked with. Add your friends and family.

powering while holding themselves and their teams ac-

Then learn about the companies and cultures you aspire

countable.

A SPECIAL CONVERSATION

WITH PAT WADORS, Senior Vice President of Global Talent Organization at LinkedIn

The HR Organization of the Future … What Does It Mean?” nization at LinkedIn. LinkedIn is one of the most success-

ny culture. Typically, these are individuals who think be-

what can aspiring employees learn to improve?

“How LinkedIn Is Creating

Pat Wadors is Senior Vice President of Global Talent Orga-

have the ability to inspire leaders and influence compa-

Pat Wadors and participants of LinkedIn’s inaugural HR Hackathon. Photo credit: Tony Chung

always be learned.

to work for. Connect with those employees and see how

I am also a strong believer in treating people beautiful-

they navigate the company. Remember – a company’s

ly. At LinkedIn we are in hyper growth and in order to

best hire is a referral from someone else at the company.

maintain our wonderful culture we need to continue to

If you really want to work somewhere try to find alum-

hire people who believe in this sentiment. We also need

ni from your alma mater that already works there, grab

to constantly reinforce our culture through our behav-

coffee with a current employee, follow the company, etc.

iors and decisions we make every

Leverage your network to help you get your next job.

day. Pulsing our employees twice a year on an employee voice sur-

SVL: HR is the catalyst - What

vey is one way in which we gauge

makes a good employee, man-

our culture and engagement.

ager, leader desirable and great

To help drive talent strategies

for the company and also for the

that truly enable our businesses

employee, himself/herself?

success – we need data. Talent Analytics is the new oil.

PW: I believe that a good em-

At LinkedIn we have built a talent analytics team to help

ployee is always learning, has a strong work ethic and is a

us find, engage, hire and retain the right people. The data

brand ambassador for their organization.

helps us understand things like where the candidates

Managers and leaders need to lead the way. They cre-

are, what skillsets they have, and who our competition is.

ate the vision that others aspire to achieve. They need to

This data also helps me keep an eye on our organization-

be authentic and treat people beautifully. They should

al health. What is our hiring pattern? Where do we have

ensure their teams are working on a good mix of proj-

the most effective leaders? What do they do different

ects that both stretches them in their skills and contrib-

that we can leverage in other teams? What are the key

utes to the success of the company. They encourage the

drivers to engagement? Data helps us solve problems

team to come to the table with solutions, not problems.

and improve as a company.

They realize that mistakes are just part of the necessary

Regarding aspiring employees they need to learn to build

learning curve and should not be hidden. They believe

out their network; connect with people who they went to

in transparency to build trust. They strive to be both em-

school with, or worked with. Add your friends and family.

powering while holding themselves and their teams ac-

Then learn about the companies and cultures you aspire

countable.

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SFL: What is your title and what do you do? What has prepared you for this? KB: My title is CEO & President of the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee. I think the body of work that I have had the privilege to be exposed to over the last two decades has prepared me for this role. I have worked a lot of Super Bowls and other major sporting events around the world, and have seen the explo-

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara

sion of sophistication around how those events are produced and how they are delivered.

And there’s a lot interest in where this Super Bowl is being played

I think you need that kind of perspective to bring the best possi-

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ble group of professionals together and create the best possible

a place that’s so very attractive for so many people. We expect

plan for Super Bowl 50. We recognize that the Super Bowl is the

to see more than one million people come through the region

greatest television spectacle in the United States every year, but

during Super Bowl Week.

it’s also an amazing fan experience for those lucky enough to ei-

MEET KEITH BRUCE The CEO & President of the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee Super Bowl 50

– More Than A Game! In-

deed – A Super Bowl Like No One Has Ever Seen Before. That’s what this will be … and what undoubtedly will be the largest, most impactful and most beneficial Bay Area special event to date for our community in our lifetimes. From the Super Bowl Bid Committee in 2013 … to all the planning

This is the ultimate of the ultimate. This is the San Francisco Bay Area. This is Silicon Valley, too. This is also the NFL and it is worldesque. This is by any stretch of the imagination (and that is what it takes, imagination) not your typical day at the office. This will be by far the biggest local event (and positive impact on our San Francisco Bay Area community!) to date ever in our lifetimes.

… and then the execution of it all. What does it all mean? It’s so BIG. How can the task be described? How can it be grasped? There’s nobody who knows it better, or to hear it from, than Keith Bruce, himself, the CEO & President of the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee. What’s it like, the thinking behind it all, as we approach Super Bowl 50? It takes a village? Hardly; far more, as we will see, for it’s a far grander stage than that. Until now, nothing has been THIS big. This is Super Bowl 50. Super Bowl City to open January 30-February 7 in San Francisco

ther live in the host region or visit the region during Super Bowl

SFL: What has been so very special regarding everyone’s positive

week. If you think about an Olympics or a FIFA World Cup or a Su-

reaction since the Bid?

per Bowl or a Final Four, those are hugely passionate moments

KB: What has been really gratifying for me and our entire Host

when people are feeling the euphoria of being in that environ-

Committee is how everyone has really rallied behind all this Su-

ment. Super Bowl 50 is being planned to take the fan experience

per Bowl. Since that day when we were awarded the Bid, the re-

to the next level.

gion really has come together, from the municipalities and civic entities that are supporting our efforts, to the mayors who are all

SFL: From the inside view, just how big is this? What does this

working with us to make sure that this event is great, to the corpo-

all mean that people in general don’t know or can’t easily, really

rate community working together in an unparalleled way to help

grasp the magnitude?

us put on an unforgettable celebration.

KB: That’s a great question. You can only say so much to get peo-

Now, it’s up to our organization that we make sure we live up to

ple to appreciate this scale of what hosting a Super Bowl means

that and walk the walk and deliver opportunities for our entire

to a region. People can see renderings and they can look at pic-

region. It’s our goal to connect and glue these communities and

tures of past Super Bowls, but until you actually experience it and

regions together in a positive way. We’re just looking for the fin-

it unfolds in front of you, it’s very hard to grasp the magnitude of

ished product to be great; for everyone to enjoy it and say: “I had

it. And then you add on the fact that it’s Super Bowl 50.

a fantastic experience”.

It’s also been 31 years since we hosted Super Bowl XIX at Stanford. There are a lot of people in the Bay Area who weren’t around to

SFL: Philanthropy plays an important role, a very important part,

experience that. So, this is all new. Our role is to really help peo-

of Super Bowl 50. How would you describe the Purpose behind

ple learn about all of the opportunities to participate and under-

this Mission?

stand that Super Bowl is more than a game.

KB: From the beginning, Super Bowl 50 has always been more

NFL is recognizing what a milestone moment it is all season-long.

than just a game; we see it as a powerful catalyst for our entire

That’s exciting because we’re going to benefit from that tailwind,

region. That’s why the opportunity to make a lasting impact on

with of all that promotional programming and everything they’re

our community drives every decision we make. And that’s why

doing to excite everyone about the 50th. This is going to be an

we charted a course from the very beginning to make ours the

extraordinary Super Bowl moment for the NFL and certainly for

most giving Super Bowl yet. The 50 Fund – our legacy fund –

the Bay Area.

aims to give more than $10 million to organizations that impact