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The article focuses on the annual Mai Tai Kite Camp in Maui which was founded by Charles River Ventures' Partner Bill Tai and professional kiteboarder Susi Mai. Silicon Valley techies who have attended the annual conference on a Maui Beach has witnessed big returns amounting to more than 7 billion U.S. dollars in exits over the past two years. Transactions were suspected to have occurred during kiteboarding activities such as Facebook's acquisitions of Gowalla and Friend.ly.

The article highlights the 5th annual Mai Tai Kite Camp held in Maui, Hawaii on May 18, 2011. The event was started by Bill Tai, a partner of Charles River Ventures, and Susi Mai, a Pro Kiteboarder, and is a gathering of entrepreneurs, investors and businessmen, as well as professional kiteboarders, who share their passions and network. It cites some of those who attended, including Julia French, StylePage.com's co-founder, and provides examples of business successes.