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Benefit from 20+ years of experience in strengthening transatlantic business, making deep local connections, organizing impactful events and providing access to thought leaders.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div data-vc-parallax="1.5" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1590503231610 vc_general vc_parallax vc_parallax-content-moving wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1604311255360"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Leverage Our Expertise</span></h2><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1592843769670 vc_column-gap-20 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1591645669994"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c2d0a .vcex-icon-box-content{color:#000000;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c2d0a .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#000000;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c2d0a .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:70px;color:#000000;border-radius:50%;}</style><div class="vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-text-center expertise vcex_6741de17c2d0a"><div class="vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20"><img width="90" height="90" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAFoAAABaAQMAAAACZtNBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAARSURBVBgZYxgFo2AUjIJBAwAEkgABIrLhIQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" class="vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Powerful Networking" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/powerful-networking.png" data-eio-rwidth="90" data-eio-rheight="90" /><noscript><img width="90" height="90" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/powerful-networking.png" class="vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle" alt="Powerful Networking" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div><div class="vcex-icon-box-text"><div class="vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-text-md wpex-mb-10">Powerful Networking</div><div class="vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p style="text-align: center">Targeted opportunities to develop and deepen a relevant and effective professional network</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1591645678979"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c439c .vcex-icon-box-content{color:#000000;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c439c .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#000000;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c439c .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:70px;color:#000000;border-radius:50%;}</style><div class="vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-text-center expertise vcex_6741de17c439c"><div class="vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20"><img width="90" height="90" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAFoAAABaAQMAAAACZtNBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAARSURBVBgZYxgFo2AUjIJBAwAEkgABIrLhIQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" class="vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Impactful Events" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/impactful-events-1.png" data-eio-rwidth="90" data-eio-rheight="90" /><noscript><img width="90" height="90" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/impactful-events-1.png" class="vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle" alt="Impactful Events" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div><div class="vcex-icon-box-text"><div class="vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-text-md wpex-mb-10">Impactful Events</div><div class="vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p style="text-align: center">Access to a wide range of relevant events on current topics supported by experts and thought leaders</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1591645687359"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c5743 .vcex-icon-box-content{color:#000000;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c5743 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:#000000;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_6741de17c5743 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:70px;color:#000000;border-radius:50%;}</style><div class="vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-two wpex-block wpex-text-center expertise vcex_6741de17c5743"><div class="vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--image wpex-mb-20"><img width="90" height="90" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAFoAAABaAQMAAAACZtNBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAARSURBVBgZYxgFo2AUjIJBAwAEkgABIrLhIQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" class="vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Vibrant Community" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vibrant-community.png" data-eio-rwidth="90" data-eio-rheight="90" /><noscript><img width="90" height="90" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/vibrant-community.png" class="vcex-icon-box-image wpex-align-middle" alt="Vibrant Community" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div><div class="vcex-icon-box-text"><div class="vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-text-md wpex-mb-10">Vibrant Community</div><div class="vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p style="text-align: center">Engaged business leaders collaborate and share expertise with German-American community</p> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1590504087691 wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1590410135212"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Be Part of a Large Professional Network</span></h2><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1590504544389 wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c734f .vcex-milestone-number{color:#e30613;font-size:80px;font-weight:700;}.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c734f .vcex-milestone-caption{color:#000000;font-size:1.0em;font-weight:400;}</style><div class="vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex_6741de17c734f"><div class="vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block"><div class="vcex-milestone-desc"><div class="vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none"><span class="vcex-milestone-time vcex-countup" data-options="{"startVal":0,"endVal":60,"duration":2.5,"decimals":0,"separator":",","decimal":".","animateOnScroll":false}" aria-hidden="true">0</span><span class="screen-reader-text">60</span><span class="vcex-milestone-after">+</span></div><div class="vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5">Events per year</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c7a01 .vcex-milestone-number{color:#e30613;font-size:80px;font-weight:700;}.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c7a01 .vcex-milestone-caption{color:#000000;font-size:1.0em;font-weight:400;}</style><div class="vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex_6741de17c7a01"><div class="vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block"><div class="vcex-milestone-desc"><div class="vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none"><span class="vcex-milestone-time vcex-countup" data-options="{"startVal":0,"endVal":3000,"duration":2.5,"decimals":0,"separator":",","decimal":".","animateOnScroll":false}" aria-hidden="true">0</span><span class="screen-reader-text">3000</span></div><div class="vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5">Attendees per year</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c7f15 .vcex-milestone-number{color:#e30613;font-size:80px;font-weight:700;}.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c7f15 .vcex-milestone-caption{color:#000000;font-size:1.0em;font-weight:400;}</style><div class="vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex_6741de17c7f15"><div class="vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block"><div class="vcex-milestone-desc"><div class="vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none"><span class="vcex-milestone-time vcex-countup" data-options="{"startVal":0,"endVal":400,"duration":2.5,"decimals":0,"separator":",","decimal":".","animateOnScroll":false}" aria-hidden="true">0</span><span class="screen-reader-text">400</span><span class="vcex-milestone-after">+</span></div><div class="vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5">Paying members</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c8419 .vcex-milestone-number{color:#e30613;font-size:80px;font-weight:700;}.vcex-milestone.vcex_6741de17c8419 .vcex-milestone-caption{color:#000000;font-size:1.0em;font-weight:400;}</style><div class="vcex-module vcex-milestone wpex-text-center vcex_6741de17c8419"><div class="vcex-milestone-inner wpex-inline-block"><div class="vcex-milestone-desc"><div class="vcex-milestone-number wpex-leading-none"><span class="vcex-milestone-time vcex-countup" data-options="{"startVal":0,"endVal":50,"duration":2.5,"decimals":0,"separator":",","decimal":".","animateOnScroll":false}" aria-hidden="true">0</span><span class="screen-reader-text">50</span></div><div class="vcex-milestone-caption wpex-mt-5">Partner organizations</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1590588012925 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin wpex-has-shape-divider-top wpex-has-shape-divider-bottom"><div class="wpex-shape-divider wpex-shape-divider-tilt wpex-shape-divider-top wpex-absolute wpex-overflow-hidden wpex-top-0 wpex-left-0 wpex-w-100 wpex-leading-none wpex-ltr"><svg class="wpex-shape-divider-svg" style=" height:200px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path class="wpex-shape-divider-path" fill="#ffffff" d="M0,6V0h1000v100L0,6z"/></svg></div><div class="wpex-shape-divider wpex-shape-divider-tilt wpex-shape-divider-bottom wpex-absolute wpex-overflow-hidden wpex-bottom-0 wpex-left-0 wpex-w-100 wpex-leading-none wpex-ltr wpex-shape-divider-rotate wpex-rotate-180"><svg class="wpex-shape-divider-svg" style=" height:200px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path class="wpex-shape-divider-path" fill="#ffffff" d="M0,6V0h1000v100L0,6z"/></svg></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column youare vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1592900824244"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6741de17c9035{color:#ffffff;}</style><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-right vcex_6741de17c9035"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">You Are</span></h2> <div style="color:#ffffff;" class="wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element text-mobile-center" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p style="text-align: right;">a member of a corporation, small business, service organization, start-up, VC, or a non-profit organization with a business interest or roots in Germany or California,</p> <p style="text-align: right;">convinced that a strong network, collaboration and the opportunity to connect with thought leaders will benefit your career and your business.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column ourmission vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1592900833933"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6741de17c9744{color:#ffffff;}</style><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vcex_6741de17c9744"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Our Mission</span></h2> <div style="color:#ffffff;" class="wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element text-mobile-center" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>GABA is an alliance of corporations, organizations and professionals with the purpose of strengthening transatlantic business.</p> <p>We have built on German-Californian networking and knowledge sharing since 2001, and we operate at the forefront of international business, trends and technology.</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-vc-parallax="1.5" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1590505149630 vc_general vc_parallax vc_parallax-content-moving wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">GABA Near You</span></h2> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1590572413776" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p style="text-align: center;">Select your local German-American business community for local events and networking opportunities</p> </div> </div> <div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid desktop-chapter vc_column-gap-20 wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1591687739947"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/norcal/" target="_blank" class="vc_single_image-wrapper wpex-image-hover opacity vc_box_border_grey"><img width="300" height="300" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAASwAAAEsAQMAAABDsxw2AAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAiSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCj9gAAAAAAAAAAAAAADcBC20AAGTiYZEAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Chapter NorCal" title="Chapter NorCal" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-NorCal.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-NorCal.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-NorCal-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="300" data-eio-rheight="300" /><noscript><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-NorCal.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Chapter NorCal" title="Chapter NorCal" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-NorCal.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-NorCal-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a> </figure> </div> <style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6741de17cb570{font-weight:600;}</style><h3 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1607067999145 vcex_6741de17cb570"><a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/norcal/" class="wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">NorCal ❯</span></a></h3> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element text-chapter-links" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/norcal/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Northern California covers the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and beyond</a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1590506735863"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/socal/" target="_blank" class="vc_single_image-wrapper wpex-image-hover opacity vc_box_border_grey"><img width="300" height="300" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAASwAAAEsAQMAAABDsxw2AAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAiSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCj9gAAAAAAAAAAAAAADcBC20AAGTiYZEAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Chapter SoCal" title="Chapter SoCal" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-SoCal.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-SoCal.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-SoCal-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="300" data-eio-rheight="300" /><noscript><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-SoCal.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Chapter SoCal" title="Chapter SoCal" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-SoCal.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-SoCal-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a> </figure> </div> <style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6741de17cc581{font-weight:600;}</style><h3 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1607068026122 vcex_6741de17cc581"><a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/socal/" class="wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">SoCal ❯</span></a></h3> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element text-chapter-links" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/socal/" rel="noopener">Southern California primarily covers Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego</a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1590571381694"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/germany/" target="_self" class="vc_single_image-wrapper wpex-image-hover opacity vc_box_border_grey"><img width="300" height="300" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAASwAAAEsAQMAAABDsxw2AAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAiSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCj9gAAAAAAAAAAAAAADcBC20AAGTiYZEAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Chapter Germany" title="Chapter Germany" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-Germany-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-Germany-1.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-Germany-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="300" data-eio-rheight="300" /><noscript><img width="300" height="300" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-Germany-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Chapter Germany" title="Chapter Germany" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-Germany-1.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Chapter-Germany-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a> </figure> </div> <style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6741de17cd285{font-weight:600;}</style><h3 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1606734532475 vcex_6741de17cd285"><a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/germany/" class="wpex-no-underline wpex-inherit-color" target="_self"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Germany ❯</span></a></h3> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element text-chapter-links" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><a href="https://www.gaba-network.org/germany/" rel="noopener">GABA’s transatlantic connection to Germany and its vibrant start-up scene</a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1600369713711 wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1591281033987"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Focus Areas of GABA Programs</span></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative visible-phone"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element vc_custom_1592388835647 focus-topics-pic visible-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="New Technologies and Innovations" title="Topic1-400x399" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="New Technologies and Innovations" title="Topic1-400x399" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591282289193 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div style="min-height:300px;" class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element topics" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h3 style="text-align: right;">New Technologies and Innovation</h3> <p style="text-align: right;">Data and Security<br /> Quantum Computing<br /> Cloud/SaaS<br /> Artificial Intelligence (AI)<br /> Machine Learning (ML)<br /> …</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right wpb_content_element vc_custom_1593161324549 hidden-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="New Technologies and Innovations" title="Topic1-400x399" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="New Technologies and Innovations" title="Topic1-400x399" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic1-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591281908103 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative visible-phone"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element vc_custom_1600765678267 focus-topics-pic visible-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Media & Entertainment" title="Media & Entertainment" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Media & Entertainment" title="Media & Entertainment" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591282289193 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element vc_custom_1593161332324 hidden-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Media & Entertainment" title="Media & Entertainment" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Media & Entertainment" title="Media & Entertainment" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic5-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div style="min-height:300px;" class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element topics" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Media and Entertainment</h3> <p style="text-align: left;">Film Industry<br /> Digital/Social Media<br /> Gaming and Music<br /> Virtual Reality (VR)<br /> Augmented Reality (AR)<br /> …</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591281908103 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative visible-phone"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element vc_custom_1616681721062 focus-topics-pic visible-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="" title="Topic2-400x399-1" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Topic2-400x399-1" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591282289193 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div style="min-height:300px;" class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element topics" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h3 style="text-align: right;">Leadership, Human Capital, Future of Work</h3> <p style="text-align: right;">Top Talent Attraction<br /> Workplace California<br /> Leadership and Career Development<br /> Living a Double-Life<br /> …</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right wpb_content_element vc_custom_1616681730679 hidden-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="" title="Topic2-400x399-1" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Topic2-400x399-1" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Topic2-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591281908103 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative visible-phone"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element vc_custom_1592389152209 focus-topics-pic visible-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Life Science and Digital Health" title="Life Science and Digital Health" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Life Science and Digital Health" title="Life Science and Digital Health" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591282289193 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element vc_custom_1593161352160 hidden-phone"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="400" height="399" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Life Science and Digital Health" title="Life Science and Digital Health" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Life Science and Digital Health" title="Life Science and Digital Health" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic3-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6"><div style="min-height:300px;" class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element topics" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h3>Life Sciences and Digital Health</h3> <p>Telemedicine<br /> Biotech<br /> Lab Food<br /> Pandemic Research<br /> …</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591281908103 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative visible-phone"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container 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https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Infrastructure and Mobility" title="Infrastructure and Mobility" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1591282289193 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative wpex-vc-has-custom-column-spacing wpex-vc-column-spacing-0px"><div class="wpb_column 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src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAZAAAAGPAQMAAABI8RTBAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAqSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DwcMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN4FT30AAcZYA7cAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Infrastructure and Mobility" title="Infrastructure and Mobility" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="400" data-eio-rheight="399" /><noscript><img width="400" height="399" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Infrastructure and Mobility" title="Infrastructure and Mobility" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1.jpg 400w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Topic4-400x399-1-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div></div><div data-vc-parallax="1.5" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid bg-diagonal vc_custom_1591632979591 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_general vc_parallax vc_parallax-content-moving wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin wpex-has-shape-divider-top wpex-has-shape-divider-bottom"><div class="wpex-shape-divider wpex-shape-divider-tilt wpex-shape-divider-top wpex-absolute wpex-overflow-hidden wpex-top-0 wpex-left-0 wpex-w-100 wpex-leading-none wpex-ltr wpex-shape-divider-flip"><svg class="wpex-shape-divider-svg" style=" height:200px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path class="wpex-shape-divider-path" fill="#ffffff" d="M0,6V0h1000v100L0,6z"/></svg></div><div class="wpex-shape-divider wpex-shape-divider-tilt wpex-shape-divider-bottom wpex-absolute wpex-overflow-hidden wpex-bottom-0 wpex-left-0 wpex-w-100 wpex-leading-none wpex-ltr wpex-shape-divider-flip wpex-shape-divider-rotate wpex-rotate-180"><svg class="wpex-shape-divider-svg" style=" height:200px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 1000 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path class="wpex-shape-divider-path" fill="#ffffff" d="M0,6V0h1000v100L0,6z"/></svg></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1503272201399"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vcex-module vcex-testimonials-fullslider wpex-py-40 dark-skin has-arrows vc_custom_1684140676388"><div class="wpex-slider slider-pro" data-fade-arrows="false" data-arrows="true" data-buttons="true" data-loop="true" data-auto-play="false" data-auto-play-delay="5000" data-animation-speed="600" data-height-animation-duration="500" data-touch-swipe-desktop="false"><div class="wpex-slider-slides sp-slides"><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-13209 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>“Newly arrived in Silicon Valley, we participated at a GABA-Newcomers event. Driven by the enthusiasm of the GABA team, we participated in many other events from GABA and its partners, which are offered in every industrial sector. These great networking opportunities largely contributed to our exponential growth in the number of contacts in the USA and in Europe. GABA has been great for developing both friendships and our business.”</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Michael Schmid, Partner, ProiPatent</div></div><div class="my-testimonial-slider-logo"><img width="500" height="284" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAfQAAAEcAQAAAAAZunvIAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAoSURBVHja7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tCy+gAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgb0cAAAHj9Rj7AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="Proi Patent" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial.png" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial-300x170.png 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="500" data-eio-rheight="284" /><noscript><img width="500" height="284" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="Proi Patent" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial-300x170.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-31 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><p>“GABA has helped me in my personal life and in my role at SAP to develop meaningful connections in the ecosystem. The diversity of their network spans from early talents to thought leaders in the Silicon Valley who represent corporates, academia and the venture community. On many occasions the team was able to relate our business goals with those of other members and identify collaboration opportunities.”</p> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Daniel Zimmer, Sr. Director, SAP Bay Area Labs Management</div></div><div class="my-testimonial-slider-logo"><img width="500" height="248" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAfQAAAD4AQMAAAAgrYYGAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAmSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deDQ9gAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXAg+AAAB3mUcHQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SAP_logo_bw-2.png" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SAP_logo_bw-2.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SAP_logo_bw-2-300x149.png 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="500" data-eio-rheight="248" /><noscript><img width="500" height="248" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SAP_logo_bw-2.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SAP_logo_bw-2.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/SAP_logo_bw-2-300x149.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-13194 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>“GABA has been instrumental in supporting NRW.Invest mission to market Germany’s No. 1 investment location, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). We are thrilled to work with them on upcoming projects”</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Kai Buehler, NRW.Invest</div></div><div class="my-testimonial-slider-logo"><img width="500" height="284" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAfQAAAEcAQAAAAAZunvIAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAoSURBVHja7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tCy+gAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgb0cAAAHj9Rj7AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="NRW.GLOBAL BUSINESS" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial.png" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial-300x170.png 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="500" data-eio-rheight="284" /><noscript><img width="500" height="284" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="NRW.GLOBAL BUSINESS" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial-300x170.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-13196 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>“In 2020, GABA organized a nationwide hydrogen technology and business presentation, the first webinar of its kind. Engineers from Berlin, Germany, and managers from the East and West coasts gave us a glimpse into the future of energy. Now in 2023, it’s becoming a reality in California with leaders from Germany and the US. As a consequence of this well-attended hydrogen event, we now have two hydrogen energy storage projects in operation in California.”</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Clark Crawford, GKN Hydrogen</div></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-13316 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><p>“Ich möchte GABA herzlich danken für die bereichernden Gespräche, die einzigartigen Veranstaltungen und die interessanten Menschen, die ich durch die GABA kennenlernen durfte.”</p> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Heiko Erhard, VP, Neato Robotics</div></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-13201 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>“Thanks to GABA I found employment at a global corporation. I attended the annual GABA economic and financial outlook event and met a senior executive, who shortly after hired me as the West Coast Regional Manager. I have since attended many GABA events and am always impressed by the quality of the events and seniority of the attendees.”</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Alexander Schulz, Advisory Board Member at UC Irvine</div></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-13206 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>“GABA succeeds very well in strengthening the German-American community and friendship. Through their hosting of excellent events, members can share top-notch industry specific knowledge and experience across the Atlantic and connect as professionals and personally. I am thankful to GABA for wonderful memories of events, business opportunities, and even friendships that I could experience and access through the incredible network which they cultivate.”</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Alexander Roth, Partner at Taylor Wessing US</div></div><div class="my-testimonial-slider-logo"><img width="514" height="79" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAgIAAABPAQAAAACxZ5D6AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAcSURBVFjD7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tB2+gAAAAAAAeAxReAAF0O8YKAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="TW" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Taylor-Wessing-bw.png" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Taylor-Wessing-bw.png 514w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Taylor-Wessing-bw-300x46.png 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="514" data-eio-rheight="79" /><noscript><img width="514" height="79" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Taylor-Wessing-bw.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="TW" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Taylor-Wessing-bw.png 514w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Taylor-Wessing-bw-300x46.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-12781 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><p>“As the Bay Area based Innovation Hub for Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, we are always excited to connect with teams and companies that share our drive for innovation in the fields like Cultured Meat, Bioelectronics, and Neuromorphic systems. GABA allows us to discuss with like-minded companies in an organic way.”</p> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Arie van Gent, Merck KGaA</div></div><div class="my-testimonial-slider-logo"><img width="500" height="248" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAfQAAAD4AQMAAAAgrYYGAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAmSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deDQ9gAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAXAg+AAAB3mUcHQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="Merck KGaA" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Merck-Logo.png" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Merck-Logo.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Merck-Logo-300x149.png 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="500" data-eio-rheight="248" /><noscript><img width="500" height="248" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Merck-Logo.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="Merck KGaA" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Merck-Logo.png 500w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Merck-Logo-300x149.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div></div></div><div class="wpex-slider-slide sp-slide post-13212 entry type-testimonials cat-4"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-left"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry" style="font-size:26px;font-weight:400;color:#000000;"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p>“GABA had a big influence on how my life developed in Silicon Valley. The day I arrived at SFO I went to the GABA Young Professionals meeting. I connected with many people but one connection was special… my wife found her job with eBay through this connection. – Since then, I have attended many more GABA events, and all of them were interesting and useful for my business and me personally.”</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div> </div><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md"><div class="vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name">Florian Schöbinger, Kärcher New Ventures</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-vc-parallax="1.5" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1600367706694 vc_general vc_parallax vc_parallax-content-moving wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc_row-has-fill hidden-phone wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1600369536863"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1604311592786"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Join Our Networks and Events</span></h2><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1593090236082"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element vc_custom_1593159107205"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="754" height="481" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAvIAAAHhAQMAAAA2/8inAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAABCSURBVBgZ7cEBAQAAAIKg/q92SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBYtGAAAfQPNXsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Thought Leadership" title="Thought Leadership" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Thought-Leadership-2.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Thought-Leadership-2.jpg 754w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Thought-Leadership-2-300x191.jpg 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="754" data-eio-rheight="481" /><noscript><img width="754" height="481" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Thought-Leadership-2.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Thought Leadership" title="Thought Leadership" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Thought-Leadership-2.jpg 754w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Thought-Leadership-2-300x191.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> <h3 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Thought Leadership</span></h3> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p style="text-align: center;">Annual Financial Outlook<br /> Industry-driven Events<br /> Transatlantic Sync Conference<br /> Preparing for the ‘New Normal’<br /> …</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1593090292281"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element vc_custom_1593501741496"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="754" height="481" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAvIAAAHhAQMAAAA2/8inAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAABCSURBVBgZ7cEBAQAAAIKg/q92SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBYtGAAAfQPNXsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Interest Groups" title="Interest Groups" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Interest-Groups-3-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Interest-Groups-3-1.jpg 754w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Interest-Groups-3-1-300x191.jpg 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="754" data-eio-rheight="481" /><noscript><img width="754" height="481" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Interest-Groups-3-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Interest Groups" title="Interest Groups" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Interest-Groups-3-1.jpg 754w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Interest-Groups-3-1-300x191.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> 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src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAvIAAAHhAQMAAAA2/8inAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAABCSURBVBgZ7cEBAQAAAIKg/q92SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBYtGAAAfQPNXsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Community Focus" title="Events-Community-Focus-2" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Community-Focus-2-1.jpg" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Community-Focus-2-1.jpg 754w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Community-Focus-2-1-300x191.jpg 300w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="754" data-eio-rheight="481" /><noscript><img width="754" height="481" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Community-Focus-2-1.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="Community Focus" title="Events-Community-Focus-2" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Community-Focus-2-1.jpg 754w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Events-Community-Focus-2-1-300x191.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></div> </figure> </div> <h3 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Community Focus</span></h3> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p style="text-align: center;">Annual GABA Gala<br /> Business Mixers<br /> European Networking<br /> Young Professional Mixer<br /> …</p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1593159620365 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative visible-phone"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl vc_custom_1604311606423"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Join Our Networks and Events</span></h2><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1593091353245 wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1593091364439"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element vc_custom_1593502000211"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="754" height="481" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAvIAAAHhAQMAAAA2/8inAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAABCSURBVBgZ7cEBAQAAAIKg/q92SMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBYtGAAAfQPNXsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full lazyload" alt="Thought Leadership" title="Thought 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title="Cerity Partners" class="portfolio-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="293" height="100" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAASUAAABkAQMAAAD62rRJAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAaSURBVBgZ7cEBDQAAAMIg+6d+DjdgAAAAcCwO2AABnA0WVQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" class="portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Cerity Partners" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cerity-Partners.png" data-eio-rwidth="293" data-eio-rheight="100" /><noscript><img width="293" height="100" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cerity-Partners.png" class="portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle" alt="Cerity Partners" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1651654883739 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><h2 class="vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl"><span class="vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block">Meet Our GABA Board of Directors</span></h2><div class="vcex-module vcex-staff-grid-wrap wpex-clr"><div class="wpex-row vcex-staff-grid entries wpex-clr gap-40"><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 post-13128 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/westerwelle/" title="Kai Westerwelle" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Kai Westerwelle, GABA Chairman" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Kai Westerwelle, GABA Chairman" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kai-Westerwelle-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/westerwelle/" target="_blank">Kai Westerwelle</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Chairman</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Partner at CMS</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 post-13100 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-grose-7157764" title="Tracey Grose" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Tracey Grose, GABA Vice-Chair" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Tracey Grose, GABA Vice-Chair" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tracey-Grose-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-grose-7157764" target="_blank">Tracey Grose</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Vice-Chair</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Senior Executive Advisor at Global PMI Partners<br> Founding Principal at Next Curve Strategy</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-3 post-11880 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siegmarpohl" title="Siegmar Pohl" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Siegmar Pohl, GABA Secretary" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Siegmar Pohl, GABA Secretary" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Siegmar-Pohl-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/siegmarpohl" target="_blank">Siegmar Pohl</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Secretary</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-4 post-13321 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-vogel-b7875b18/" title="Thomas Vogel" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Thomas Vogel, GABA Chief Financial Officer" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Thomas Vogel, GABA Chief Financial Officer" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thomas-Vogel-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-vogel-b7875b18/" target="_blank">Thomas Vogel</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Chief Financial Officer</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Thomas Vogel Venture Advisory</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 post-13299 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/usesocialmedia/" title="Jock Breitwieser" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Jock Breitwieser, GABA Chief Marketing Officer" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Jock Breitwieser, GABA Chief Marketing Officer" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jock-Breitwieser-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/usesocialmedia/" target="_blank">Jock Breitwieser</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Chief Marketing Officer</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>VP of Global MarCom and Brand at Arcserve</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 post-11874 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-11 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmmetzger" title="Michael Metzger" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Michael Metzger; GABA SoCal Chapter Chair" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Michael Metzger; GABA SoCal Chapter Chair" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michael-Metzger-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmmetzger" target="_blank">Michael Metzger</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">SoCal Chapter Chair</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Partner at Drake Star Partners</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-3 post-13133 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneliabohle/" title="Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cornelia-Bohle-Neubrand-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corneliabohle/" target="_blank">Cornelia Bohle-Neubrand</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Director</div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-4 post-13113 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielabusse/" title="Daniela Busse" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Daniela Busse, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Daniela Busse, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Daniela-Busse-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielabusse/" target="_blank">Daniela Busse</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Director</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Head of Incubator Research at Facebook CPG, Meta</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 post-11850 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-11 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfram-doelker-424a5648/" title="Wolfram Doelker" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Wolfram Doelker; GABA Director, Co-Founder GABA Southern California Chapter" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Wolfram Doelker; GABA Director, Co-Founder GABA Southern California Chapter" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wolfram-Doelker-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfram-doelker-424a5648/" target="_blank">Wolfram Doelker</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Director, Co-Founder GABA Southern California Chapter</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>CEO, WDE International Inc<br> Co-founder of GABA’s SoCal Chapter</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-2 post-13154 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-gold/" title="Bernhard Gold" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Bernhard Gold, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Bernhard Gold, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bernard-Gold-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-gold/" target="_blank">Bernhard Gold</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Director</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Venture Partner, Head of Corporate Partnerships at Relay Ventures</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-3 post-11854 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guntherhofmann" title="Gunther Hofmann" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Gunther Hofmann, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Gunther Hofmann, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gunther-Hofmann-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guntherhofmann" target="_blank">Gunther Hofmann</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Director</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Managing Director at Corporate Finance Associates</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-4 post-13123 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaad-oren-77a7823/" title="Yaad Oren" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Yaad Oren, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color.jpg" data-srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color-125x125.jpg 125w" data-sizes="auto" data-eio-rwidth="235" data-eio-rheight="235" /><noscript><img width="235" height="235" src="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color.jpg" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle" alt="Yaad Oren, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color.jpg 235w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yaad-Oren-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaad-oren-77a7823/" target="_blank">Yaad Oren</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Director</div><div class="staff-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><p>Head of SAP Innovation Center Network</p></div></div></div></div><div class="staff-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_4 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp wpex-text-center col col-1 post-11846 entry type-staff has-media cat-8 cat-10 cat-9 has-redirect"><div class="staff-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr vc_custom_1647872716382"><div class="staff-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity wpex-mb-20"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craynaud" title="Caroline Raynaud" class="staff-entry-media-link" target="_blank"><img width="235" height="235" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAOsAAADrAQMAAACyxPOWAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAFiS0dEAIgFHUgAAAAeSURBVBgZ7cExAQAAAMIg+6deCF9gAAAAAAAAAI8AHHUAAXnB6BsAAAAASUVORK5CYII=" class="staff-entry-media-img staff-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-align-middle lazyload" alt="Caroline Raynaud, GABA Director" loading="lazy" decoding="async" 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https://www.gaba-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Caroline-Raynaud-color-125x125.jpg 125w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px" data-eio="l" /></noscript></a></div><div class="staff-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr"><h3 class="staff-entry-title entry-title wpex-mb-5" style="margin-block-start:10px;margin-block-end:5px;font-size:0.8em;font-weight:600;"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craynaud" target="_blank">Caroline Raynaud</a></h3><div class="staff-entry-position entry-position wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-leading-snug wpex-mb-5" style="font-size:0.8em;color:#000000;">Director</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1600369777352 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-has-shape-divider-bottom"><div class="wpex-shape-divider wpex-shape-divider-tilt wpex-shape-divider-bottom wpex-absolute wpex-overflow-hidden wpex-bottom-0 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