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Carsten Maschmeyer<\/a>, in recognition of his remarkable achievements as a transatlantic entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and author.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/glimpses-of-joy-scenes-from-the-gaba-gala-2025\/\">post about last year\u2019s Gala<\/a> to get an impression.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and be part of one of the most anticipated events of the year!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Excellent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gabagala.org\/#sponsorship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sponsorship opportunities<\/a><\/strong> are available!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771866659774{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;400&#8243;]\n<p style=\"text-align: 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class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-md-flex wpex-md-flex-wrap wpex-md-justify-between\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-mb-20 wpex-md-mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/nextgen-mixer-march-2026\/\" title=\"NextGen Mixer March 2026\"><img width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260312-Next-Gen.jpg\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260312-Next-Gen.jpg 690w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260312-Next-Gen-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><i class=\"wpex-thumbnail-format-icon wpex-block wpex-right-0 wpex-bottom-0 wpex-mr-15 wpex-mb-15 wpex-absolute wpex-text-white wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M160 80H512c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16V320c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H490.8L388.1 178.9c-4.4-6.8-12-10.9-20.1-10.9s-15.7 4.1-20.1 10.9l-52.2 79.8-12.4-16.9c-4.5-6.2-11.7-9.8-19.4-9.8s-14.8 3.6-19.4 9.8L175.6 336H160c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V96c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zM96 96V320c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H512c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H160c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64zM48 120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24S0 106.7 0 120V344c0 75.1 60.9 136 136 136H456c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H136c-48.6 0-88-39.4-88-88V120zm208 24a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-text-2xl wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/nextgen-mixer-march-2026\/\">NextGen Mixer March 2026<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-date entry-date wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-mb-5\">March 16, 2026<\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>An evening well spent with GABA NextGen in Palo Alto. From craft cocktails at Bar Underdog on California Ave., to conversations about life in Silicon Valley and favorite film genres, the night was full of connection, curiosity, and community. Until&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/nextgen-mixer-march-2026\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link black\" aria-label=\"more about NextGen Mixer March 2026\">more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_1 col-1 col entry post-42256 type-post has-media cat-293 cat-111 post_tag-285 post_format-171\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-md-flex wpex-md-flex-wrap wpex-md-justify-between\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-mb-20 wpex-md-mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/executive-circle-january-2026\/\" title=\"Executive Circle\"><img width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260205-Silicon-Valley-Executive-Circle.jpg\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Executive Circle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260205-Silicon-Valley-Executive-Circle.jpg 690w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260205-Silicon-Valley-Executive-Circle-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><i class=\"wpex-thumbnail-format-icon wpex-block wpex-right-0 wpex-bottom-0 wpex-mr-15 wpex-mb-15 wpex-absolute wpex-text-white wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M160 80H512c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16V320c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H490.8L388.1 178.9c-4.4-6.8-12-10.9-20.1-10.9s-15.7 4.1-20.1 10.9l-52.2 79.8-12.4-16.9c-4.5-6.2-11.7-9.8-19.4-9.8s-14.8 3.6-19.4 9.8L175.6 336H160c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V96c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zM96 96V320c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H512c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H160c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64zM48 120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24S0 106.7 0 120V344c0 75.1 60.9 136 136 136H456c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H136c-48.6 0-88-39.4-88-88V120zm208 24a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-text-2xl wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/executive-circle-january-2026\/\">Executive Circle<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-date entry-date wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-mb-5\">February 7, 2026<\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>On Thursday, the GABA Northern California - German American Business Association Executive Circle gathered at the BMW Group Technology Office in Mountain View for an insightful and engaging breakfast discussion among senior leaders and decision-makers. A sincere thank you to&hellip;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/executive-circle-january-2026\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link black\" aria-label=\"more about Executive Circle\">more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_1 col-1 col entry post-42230 type-post has-media cat-284 cat-111 post_tag-285 post_format-171\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-md-flex wpex-md-flex-wrap wpex-md-justify-between\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-mb-20 wpex-md-mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/global-business-outlook-2026\/\" title=\"Global Business Outlook 2026\"><img width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210-Global-Business-Outlook-2026.jpg\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Global Business Outlook 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210-Global-Business-Outlook-2026.jpg 690w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251210-Global-Business-Outlook-2026-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><i class=\"wpex-thumbnail-format-icon wpex-block wpex-right-0 wpex-bottom-0 wpex-mr-15 wpex-mb-15 wpex-absolute wpex-text-white wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M160 80H512c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16V320c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H490.8L388.1 178.9c-4.4-6.8-12-10.9-20.1-10.9s-15.7 4.1-20.1 10.9l-52.2 79.8-12.4-16.9c-4.5-6.2-11.7-9.8-19.4-9.8s-14.8 3.6-19.4 9.8L175.6 336H160c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V96c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zM96 96V320c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H512c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H160c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64zM48 120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24S0 106.7 0 120V344c0 75.1 60.9 136 136 136H456c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H136c-48.6 0-88-39.4-88-88V120zm208 24a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-text-2xl wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/global-business-outlook-2026\/\">Global Business Outlook 2026<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-date entry-date wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-mb-5\">December 11, 2025<\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Our annual Global Business Outlook 2026 brought a full room of GABA Northern California - German American Business Association members and guests together at SAP Labs in San Francisco to look hard at what\u2019s ahead for transatlantic business.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/global-business-outlook-2026\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link black\" aria-label=\"more about Global Business Outlook 2026\">more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_1 col-1 col entry post-42226 type-post has-media cat-284 cat-111 post_tag-291 post_format-171\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-md-flex wpex-md-flex-wrap wpex-md-justify-between\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-mb-20 wpex-md-mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/nextgen-christmas-mixer\/\" title=\"NextGen Christmas Mixer\"><img width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251203-NextGen-Mixer.jpg\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"NextGen Christmas Mixer\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251203-NextGen-Mixer.jpg 690w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/20251203-NextGen-Mixer-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><i class=\"wpex-thumbnail-format-icon wpex-block wpex-right-0 wpex-bottom-0 wpex-mr-15 wpex-mb-15 wpex-absolute wpex-text-white wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M160 80H512c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16V320c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H490.8L388.1 178.9c-4.4-6.8-12-10.9-20.1-10.9s-15.7 4.1-20.1 10.9l-52.2 79.8-12.4-16.9c-4.5-6.2-11.7-9.8-19.4-9.8s-14.8 3.6-19.4 9.8L175.6 336H160c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V96c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zM96 96V320c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H512c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H160c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64zM48 120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24S0 106.7 0 120V344c0 75.1 60.9 136 136 136H456c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H136c-48.6 0-88-39.4-88-88V120zm208 24a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-text-2xl wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/nextgen-christmas-mixer\/\">NextGen Christmas Mixer<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-date entry-date wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-mb-5\">December 4, 2025<\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Last night\u2019s GABA NextGen Christmas Mixer was a wonderful way to close out the year; warm, lively, and filled with holiday spirit. A special highlight was our surprise visit from Santa, who brought a little festive magic (and a few gifts!) to the group.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-readmore-wrap entry-readmore-wrap wpex-my-15 wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/nextgen-christmas-mixer\/\" class=\"entry-readmore theme-txt-link black\" aria-label=\"more about NextGen Christmas Mixer\">more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry vcex-grid-item entry-has-details span_1_of_1 col-1 col entry post-42137 type-post has-media cat-284 cat-111 post_format-171\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-md-flex wpex-md-flex-wrap wpex-md-justify-between\"><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative wpex-mb-20 wpex-md-mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/living-legends-andreas-von-bechtolsheim\/\" title=\"Living Legends: Andreas von Bechtolsheim\"><img width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106-Living-Legends.jpg\" class=\"vcex-blog-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Living Legends: Andreas von Bechtolsheim\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106-Living-Legends.jpg 690w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/20251106-Living-Legends-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><i class=\"wpex-thumbnail-format-icon wpex-block wpex-right-0 wpex-bottom-0 wpex-mr-15 wpex-mb-15 wpex-absolute wpex-text-white wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"wpex-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M160 80H512c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16V320c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H490.8L388.1 178.9c-4.4-6.8-12-10.9-20.1-10.9s-15.7 4.1-20.1 10.9l-52.2 79.8-12.4-16.9c-4.5-6.2-11.7-9.8-19.4-9.8s-14.8 3.6-19.4 9.8L175.6 336H160c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V96c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zM96 96V320c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H512c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H160c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64zM48 120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24S0 106.7 0 120V344c0 75.1 60.9 136 136 136H456c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H136c-48.6 0-88-39.4-88-88V120zm208 24a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-details entry-details wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><h2 class=\"vcex-blog-entry-title entry-title wpex-text-2xl wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/living-legends-andreas-von-bechtolsheim\/\">Living Legends: Andreas von Bechtolsheim<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-date entry-date wpex-text-sm wpex-text-3 wpex-mb-5\">November 10, 2025<\/div><div class=\"vcex-blog-entry-excerpt entry-excerpt wpex-my-15 wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>We were privileged to host the legendary Andreas von Bechtolsheim as our inaugural guest - and the response was extraordinary. The event sold out completely, with nearly 200 attendees eager to hear from one of the Valley's true pioneers. 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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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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 entry post-12842 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\"><p>&#8220;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\u2026 my wife found her job with eBay through this connection. \u2013 Since then, I have attended many more GABA events, and all of them were interesting and useful for my business and me personally.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md\"><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name\">Florian Sch\u00f6binger, K\u00e4rcher New Ventures<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide entry post-40198 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\"><p>&#8220;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&#8217;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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 entry post-40484 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\"><p>&#8220;Ich m\u00f6chte GABA herzlich danken f\u00fcr die bereichernden Gespr\u00e4che, die einzigartigen Veranstaltungen und die interessanten Menschen, die ich durch die GABA kennenlernen durfte.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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 entry post-40195 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\"><p>&#8220;GABA has been instrumental in supporting NRW.Invest mission to market Germany&#8217;s No. 1 investment location, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). We are thrilled to work with them on upcoming projects&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial.png 500w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NRW-Global-Business-Testimonial-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide entry post-31 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\"><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SAP_logo_bw.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SAP_logo_bw.png 500w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/SAP_logo_bw-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide entry post-40200 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\"><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Merck-Logo-bw-Testimonial.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Merck\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Merck-Logo-bw-Testimonial.png 500w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Merck-Logo-bw-Testimonial-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide entry post-15655 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\"><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Proi Patent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial.png 500w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Proi-Patent-bw-Testimonial-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide entry post-15658 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\"><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Taylor-Wessing-bw.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"TW\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Taylor-Wessing-bw.png 514w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Taylor-Wessing-bw-300x46.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597309596113{margin-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28772&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605521595175{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221; el_class=&#8221;focus-topics-pic&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597311625329{margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28772&#8243; alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605521628770{padding-right: 40px !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; min_height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;promote-your-brand&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Promote Your Brand<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Interested in promoting your business, products, or services in Northern California or Germany? GABA\u2019s programs, events, website and regular communications give you ample opportunity to show your thought leadership and capabilities and enhance your reputation to a professional audience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Find out More&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606746422397{margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaba-network.org%2Fnorcal%2Fsponsorship%2F&#8221; el_class=&#8221;button-find-out-more&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28773&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605521565214{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221; el_class=&#8221;focus-topics-pic&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_spacing=&#8221;0px&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599502005557{margin-bottom: 60px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; min_height=&#8221;300px&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;become-a-volunteer&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\"><b>Become a Volunteer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Want to support the professional German-American community directly with your talents and skills? As a volunteer, you can hone your skills and expand your network by supporting GABA with event logistics, content ideas or operations behind the scenes.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Find out More&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1606746473678{margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaba-network.org%2Fnorcal%2Fvolunteering%2F|title:Volunteering&#8221; el_class=&#8221;button-find-out-more&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28773&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605521581430{padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605004790696{padding-top: 250px !important;padding-bottom: 220px !important;background-color: #e30613 !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_height=&#8221;200&#8243; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;200&#8243; visibility=&#8221;hidden-phone&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28361&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605103678885{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/membership\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;youare&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605003591817{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605099707262{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-link-enrollment&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; font_size=&#8221;44&#8243; el_id=&#8221;signup-member&#8221;]\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Become a GABA Member<\/a><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-link-enrollment&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;]<a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join other successful leaders and professionals in and around the German-American community, and expand and strengthen your connections and business.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=&#8221;Find out More&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaba-network.org%2Fnorcal%2Fmembership%2F&#8221; el_class=&#8221;button-join-mailinglist&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top=&#8221;tilt&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;tilt&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605100173409{padding-top: 250px !important;padding-bottom: 220px !important;background-color: #e30613 !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_top_height=&#8221;200&#8243; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;200&#8243; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28361&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605099211638{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/membership\/&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;youare&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605003591817{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1605100563678{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-link-enrollment&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; font_size=&#8221;44&#8243; el_id=&#8221;signup-member-mobile&#8221;]\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Become a GABA Member<\/a><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-link-enrollment&#8221;]<a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gaba-network.org\/norcal\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join other successful leaders and professionals in and around the German-American community, and expand and strengthen your connections and business.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_btn title=&#8221;Find out More&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gaba-network.org%2Fnorcal%2Fmembership%2F&#8221; el_class=&#8221;button-join-mailinglist&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597326989604{padding-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599123471194{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h2-front-page\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">We Thank Our Main Supporters<\/span><\/h2><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3-front-page\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Benefactors and Patrons<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-portfolio-grid-wrap wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-row vcex-portfolio-grid wpex-clr entries gap-30 match-height-grid\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-1 wpex-text-center entry post-42274 type-portfolio has-media cat-23 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredrickslaw.com\/\" title=\"Fredricks, Schwarzl &#038; von der Horst\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fredricks-Schwarzl-von-der-Horst-logo.png\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Fredricks, Schwarzl &amp; von der Horst\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-2 wpex-text-center entry post-39378 type-portfolio has-media cat-168 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\" title=\"SAP Labs\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/SAP.png\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"SAP\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-3 wpex-text-center entry post-41366 type-portfolio has-media cat-168 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deutschewealth.com\/\" title=\"Deutsche Bank Wealth Management\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/DBWM-logo-1.png\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1600700747695{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<h3 class=\"vcex-heading 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\/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-2 wpex-text-center entry post-39390 type-portfolio has-media cat-17 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceritypartners.com\/\" title=\"Cerity Partners\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cerity-Partners.png\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Cerity Partners\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cerity-Partners.png 293w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cerity-Partners-240x82.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-3 wpex-text-center entry post-40149 type-portfolio has-media cat-17 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joindigital.com\/\" title=\"Join Digital, Inc.\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Join-Digital.jpg\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Join Digital, Inc.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-1 wpex-text-center entry post-39400 type-portfolio has-media cat-17 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osborneclarke.com\/\" title=\"Osborne Clarke, Inc.\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/OsborneClarke.png\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Osborne Clarke\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-2 wpex-text-center entry post-41035 type-portfolio has-media cat-17 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsh-group.com\/\" title=\"BSH Home Appliance Corporation\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BSH-logo.jpg\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"BSH\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-3 wpex-text-center entry post-39412 type-portfolio has-media cat-17 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxstudio.com\/\" title=\"TaxStudio\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Taxstudio.png\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Taxstudio\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-1 wpex-text-center entry post-39416 type-portfolio has-media cat-17 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media wpex-relative\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeiss.com\/innovationcenter\" title=\"Zeiss Innovation Center California\" class=\"portfolio-entry-media-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img width=\"293\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Zeiss.jpg\" class=\"portfolio-entry-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"ZEISS Innovation Center California\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Zeiss.jpg 293w, https:\/\/gaba-network.org\/norcal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Zeiss-240x82.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"portfolio-entry vcex-grid-item span_1_of_3 col col-2 wpex-text-center entry post-40367 type-portfolio has-media cat-17 has-redirect\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-inner entry-inner wpex-first-mt-0 wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"portfolio-entry-media entry-media 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