Joanna Strober, wife of Jason Strober, is one of two authors of Getting to 50/50, a book about how to make dual-career households and relationships successful. While Joanna Strober has spent her career as an attorney, a buyout investor, and in private equity, Jason Strober is a software entrepreneur. Together, the couple has three children.

Getting to 50/50 may appeal to both men and women, as it is about how to attain success in all levels of a relationship when both parties have careers, including the mental, home, and physical aspects. The book has been mentioned by the Washington Post, the New York Times, Fortune Magazine, and Business Week, among other prominent publications. One of the more interesting tidbits of Strober’s research is that couples who have dual careers and share household work are happier, both with themselves and with their relationship. Learn more about Getting to 50/50 at www.gettingto5050.com.

For more than four decades, the Marine Science Institute has endeavored to instill an appreciation for the local San Francisco bay area in students through interactive programs. Beginning with the Discovery Voyage, the institute began offering opportunities for young people to experience the natural world as well as learn about the scientific approach and the issues facing future generations.

These programs became so successful that they now attract more than 50,000 participants. They include various marine camps designed for different age groups, ranging from Plankton Pioneers, which introduces kindergartners and first graders to marine life through a boating adventure, to Project Discovery, a four-day experience in which high school students experience marine field-work.

As a non-profit organization, the Marine Science Institute relies on donations from individuals and businesses to support its programs. The institute also receives support from volunteers.

About Jason Strober: A successful entrepreneur, he currently serves as the Vice President of Product Development and Design at 280 Media, a company he co-founded. His previous experience includes founding the internet gaming company TreasureGames, Inc., working for VantagePoint Venture Partners, and co-founding Focalink Communications/AdKnowledge. He recently joined the board of the Marine Science Institute. 

Created by Z-Man Games, Inc., Agricola is a fun and challenging board game for people who enjoy strategy. Although the game has varying levels of complexity, it is best suited for adults and kids who are 12 years and older. Game expansions are available, and the game can also be played solo.

In Agricola, you are a poor farmer, living with your spouse in a wooden shack. The goal of the game is to develop your house with things you find on your property including wood, clay, or stone. As the game progresses, you grow farmland, harvest crops, and have children and care for them. The game requires considerable planning and patience.

Agricola was winner of BoardGameGeek’s Geek Madness Tournament and the Aldie Award in 2011. BoardGameGeek had also bestowed the game with the Golden Geek award for Game of the Year in 2008. 

Jason Strober is co-founder of Unbent Media, Inc. He enjoys playing Agricola.