What does it take to survive - much less thrive - in this fast paced New Economy? Who’s leading the way? Will you be able to keep up? xlr8: Survival of the Fastest is a revealing and thought-provoking series that will focus on the strategies and mind-set you need to succeed in the 21st century. Co-hosted by Fast Company magazine, "the handbook for the business revolution," these quarterly events will feature leading thinkers and prominent business executives in discussion about the opportunities, pitfalls and stunningly rapid changes facing business in the New Economy. The xlr8 series zeroes in on the most important issues facing business today: Innovate or Die – August 2, 2000 The Need for Speed – October 18, 2000 The Brains on Brands – March 19, 2001 New Economy/New Leadership – May 24, 2001 Upcoming Program New Economy/New Leadership Thursday, May 24, 2001 The Panelists:  Rosabeth Moss Kanter  Harvard Business School professor and best-selling author.  Rayona Sharpnack  Founder and President of the Institute for Women’s Leadership.  Bill MacElroy President Modalis Research Technologies  Harvey Seifter Executive Director, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra  Moderated by Fast Company senior editor George Anders. The Forum @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 701 Mission St., between Third & Fourth streets 6:15 – 7 pm – Registration 7 – 8:15 pm – Program 8:15 - 9 pm - Catered Networking Reception $85 for Chamber members / $95 for prospective members REGISTER NOW   Executive Advisory Committee San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown Guy Kawasaki, CEO, Garage.com Chris Alden, President & CEO, Red Herring Communications Tiffany Shlain, Founder & Producer, The Webby Awards Stephanie DiMarco, CEO, Advent Software Laura Scher, CEO, Working Assets Kari Novatney, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Planning, Metreon Liz Fetter, CEO, NorthPoint Communications Barbara Edwards, President, California Host Josiane Feigon, Telesmart Communications For more information or to be added to the xlr8 mailing list contact: wyu@sfchamber.com.