Join Us For Compass’ Third Annual
Pathfinders Fundraiser
Pathfinders: An Evening with Guy Kawasaki
Compass High School is thrilled to invite you to our Annual Pathfinders Fundraiser on March 8, 2025, 5-8 PM. This year's event features New York Times bestselling author Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva, former Apple evangelist, and host of the Remarkable People podcast. Known for his engaging interviews with distinguished figures such as Temple Grandin, Vivek Murthy, Marc Benioff, and Martha Stewart, Guy will bring valuable insights into leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now!
Purchase your tickets or sponsorship using the button below. Simply select your ticket type or sponsorship level, and follow the steps to complete your purchase.
This event is open to all of our friends and supporters who are 21 years old and above.
Meet Guy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki is an influential thought leader, author, and speaker renowned for his work in evangelizing innovation and technology. As the Chief Evangelist of Canva, a popular online graphic design tool, Kawasaki has played a pivotal role in promoting accessible design and empowering millions of users around the world to create visually compelling content. He is also the host of the Remarkable People podcast, where he engages in insightful conversations with some of the world's most distinguished figures, including Temple Grandin, Vivek Murthy, Marc Benioff, and Martha Stewart. Through this platform, Kawasaki brings forward stories and lessons on leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurship, aiming to inspire and inform his audience.
Kawasaki’s journey as an evangelist began at Apple, where he served as the Chief Evangelist and was instrumental in promoting the Macintosh in the 1980s. His pioneering work at Apple helped shape the way people viewed and used personal computers, establishing him as a visionary in the tech industry. Beyond his tenure at Apple, Kawasaki continued to champion innovation as a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz and as a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, supporting the mission of open knowledge and global collaboration.
An accomplished author, Kawasaki has written fifteen books, including notable works like The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and Think Remarkable. His writings focus on entrepreneurship, social media, and marketing, providing practical guidance for startups, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. His book The Art of Social Media has become a go-to guide for those navigating the complexities of digital marketing, while Enchantment explores the art of persuasion and influence in both business and personal contexts.
Kawasaki’s academic background reflects his commitment to continuous learning and thought leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he shares his expertise and insights with the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful to our event sponsors for making this event possible! Want to join them? Contact us today to become a sponsor!
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Law Office of Vidhya Babu, APC
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With a compassionate and client-focused approach, we help you navigate wills, trusts, incapacity planning, and probate matters with confidence. Serving individuals and families across the Bay Area, we are dedicated to making estate planning clear, accessible, and stress-free.
Geoff Wiggs and Nancy Hyunh
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The Gerdes Family
Neurodiversity Education Series
The Neurodiversity Education Series features a lineup of renowned experts, including educators, mental health professionals, and advocates specializing in neurodiversity. It provides families with valuable insights and tools to better support and connect with neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and more.
This collaborative initiative seeks to foster understanding, empathy, and inclusion by equipping families and communities with the knowledge and resources they need to create supportive environments for their uniquely wired learners.Sand Hill School provides a joyful and personalized learning environment for bright students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. Many of our students also have ADHD and/or school-based anxiety.
We re-instill students’ confidence and love of learning by helping them acquire the academic and social emotional skills they need for lifelong success.
Read more about The Sand Hill Approach, our unique evidence-based approach to working with students so they become successful and resilient at home, at school and in life.
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Support Compass High School and gain valuable exposure while making a lasting impact on students with learning differences. As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks such as event recognition, premium table placements, and special promotional opportunities.
📢 Sponsorship Levels:
✨ $1,000 – Art of the Start Sponsor: Reserved table for 10, social media and website recognition, event program acknowledgment, and a feature in our high-engagement email newsletter.
✨ $2,500 – Enchantment Sponsor: Priority table placement, dedicated social media spotlight, prominent website banner, event shout-out, and two donated tickets for teachers or individuals.
✨ $5,000 – Remarkable Sponsor: Premier table placement, branded signage, top-tier event recognition, a featured spotlight in our newsletter, a bottle of wine at your table, and a personalized thank-you video from Compass students or staff.Join us in making a difference! Contact Riley Mulcahy at rmulcahy@compasshigh.org for more information.
The venue, food and drink
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Pinstripes in San Mateo, where you'll enjoy a delicious dinner, refreshing drinks, and the chance to connect with an inspiring community.
In the warm and inviting atmosphere of Pinstripes, the evening will feature great food, engaging conversations, and a special keynote by Guy Kawasaki.
Conveniently located at Hillsdale Mall—36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA—Pinstripes is the perfect setting for this memorable event.
Event FAQs
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Pathfinders is a community event for adults 21+ supporting Compass High School.
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The dress code for the event is business casual.
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All event tickets should be purchased ahead of time through the ticketing platform on this page. While we would love to accomodate last minute attendees, capacity and planning restrictions require an advanced notice.