<p><strong>SAN JOSÉ</strong> &#8212; The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) announced that <span class="xn-person">Eric Yuan</span>, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications, Inc., and regional healthcare workers will be recognized with Spirit of Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Awards during SVLG&#8217;s Annual Forum event on October, 29, 2021.</p>
<p><span class="xn-chron">The event will be held virtually on (where else?) Zoom from 9:00 am</span> – <span class="xn-chron">11:30 am next Friday, </span>October 29.</p>
<div class="col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1">
<p>&#8220;SVLG is honored to present this year&#8217;s Spirit of Silicon Valley awards to Zoom Founder and CEO <span class="xn-person">Eric S. Yuan</span> and to the region&#8217;s remarkable healthcare workers. Eric is a visionary leader who not only possesses tremendous business acumen but also has a keen sense of integrity and purpose. Zoom&#8217;s technology platform has served as a vital lifeline during the pandemic — enabling businesses to continue to grow and evolve their services, while also connecting friends and loved ones for a host of occasions, from intimate gatherings to holiday celebrations,&#8221; said SVLG CEO <span class="xn-person">Ahmad Thomas</span>.</p>
</div>
<div class="col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1">
<p>&#8220;SVLG also wants to recognize the brave service and tremendous sacrifice performed by doctors, nurses, EMTs and other healthcare workers who have been on the frontline of the pandemic and have helped to keep our communities safe,&#8221; added Thomas.</p>
<p>Previous recipients of the Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Award — which recognizes individuals who demonstrate business excellence, impeccable ethics and community engagement — include Dr. <span class="xn-person">Lisa T. Su</span>, President and CEO of AMD (2020); <span class="xn-person">Bill McDermott</span>, President and CEO of ServiceNow and former CEO of SAP SE (2018); and U.S. Representative <span class="xn-person">Anna Eshoo</span> (2013).</p>
</div>

Ford announced that Apple Maps will be integrated directly into Ford’s upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle…
SAN RAMON -- Lumin Digital, the Compounding Growth Platform for banks and credit unions, has…
SAN JOSE -- TYLsemi has emerged from stealth and closed an oversubscribed $43 million early-stage…
PALO ALTO -- Transcripta Bio, an AI-powered drug discovery company focused on neurological and neuromuscular…
SAN FRANCISCO -- Whale, a Singapore-based enterprise AI company, has secured a $40 million Series…
SANTA CLARA -- AMD and Anthropic have announced a strategic partnership to deploy up to…