Celebrities and Tech Luminaries Face Off at KIPP Smackdown
KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) threw their 2nd annual Ping Pong Smackdown at Airbnb’s uber cool new headquarters at the historic 888 Brannan Street building in San Francisco.
This year’s event shined a spotlight on tech companies coming together in support of KIPP’s network of college-prep charter schools for low-income students.
The crazy fun-filled party, produced by celebrity interior and lifestyle designer Ken Fulk, brought luminaries from government, entertainment and Silicon Valley for a doubles ping pong tournament, including Mayor Ed Lee, MC Hammer, and tech investors Ron Conway and Bill Gurley.
The tournament also drew support from the Bay Area’s hottest tech companies including Apple, Zynga, Dropbox, Jawbone, and Twitter, who faced off against each other in the name of charity and fun. The KIPP program is has even received attention from Facebook’s head honcho. Though he wasn’t in attendance, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently visited KIPP’s newest high school in Potrero Hill.
The 2nd Annual Ping Pong Smackdown raised money for KIPP’s eight Bay Area charter schools, which serve nearly 3,000 students.
Related Articles
Or’esh Brings Live-Fire Levantine Cooking to SoHo
At Or’esh SoHo, Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg brings live-fire Mediterranean cuisine to downtown New York.
Gucci Fall 2026 Turns Up the Heat
Gucci Fall 2026 delivered streamlined silhouettes, fluid tailoring, modernized Bamboo bags, and a standout Kate Moss runway moment in Milan.
Bingo the Rescue Dog Takes Center Court at the Miami Heat Game in a Powerful Adoption Awareness Moment
On February 9 at the Kaseya Center, a unique and heartfelt moment unfolded during the Miami Heat game with Bingo the rescue dog.
Gisele Bündchen Breathes New Life Into the Iconic Chanel J12 Timepiece
Featuring supermodel Gisele Bündchen and French model Clément Chabernaud, the campaign celebrates the timepiece’s unique duality.
Canada Goose Celebrates International Polar Bear Day with an Exclusive Snow Goose Collection
Canada Goose has debuted a limited-edition capsule collection that celebrates International Polar Bear Day.
Beyond Basic Trusts: Paul Advisory & Legal Group PLLC’s Advanced Protection Stack for UHNW Families
Equity stripping and layered planning help protect ultra-high-net-worth assets from complex legal threats.
Latest Stories
Trending Articles
Related Articles
Or’esh Brings Live-Fire Levantine Cooking to SoHo
At Or’esh SoHo, Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg brings live-fire Mediterranean cuisine to downtown New York.
Gucci Fall 2026 Turns Up the Heat
Gucci Fall 2026 delivered streamlined silhouettes, fluid tailoring, modernized Bamboo bags, and a standout Kate Moss runway moment in Milan.
Bingo the Rescue Dog Takes Center Court at the Miami Heat Game in a Powerful Adoption Awareness Moment
On February 9 at the Kaseya Center, a unique and heartfelt moment unfolded during the Miami Heat game with Bingo the rescue dog.
Gisele Bündchen Breathes New Life Into the Iconic Chanel J12 Timepiece
Featuring supermodel Gisele Bündchen and French model Clément Chabernaud, the campaign celebrates the timepiece’s unique duality.
Canada Goose Celebrates International Polar Bear Day with an Exclusive Snow Goose Collection
Canada Goose has debuted a limited-edition capsule collection that celebrates International Polar Bear Day.
Beyond Basic Trusts: Paul Advisory & Legal Group PLLC’s Advanced Protection Stack for UHNW Families
Equity stripping and layered planning help protect ultra-high-net-worth assets from complex legal threats.
Subscribe to Haute Living
Receive Our Magazine Directly at Your Doorstep
Embark on a journey of luxury and elegance with Haute Living magazine. Subscribe now and have every issue conveniently delivered to your home. Experience the pinnacle of lifestyle, culture, and sophistication through our pages.
Haute Black Membership
Your Gateway to Extraordinary Experiences
Join Haute Black and unlock access to the world's most prestigious luxury events