Innovation at the Edge

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December 5, 2024: UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization is hard at work securing a speaker and topic for this upcoming discussion

Don't miss out on being part of this exciting dialogue. Let's shape tomorrow's innovation.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208

And if you can't make it in person, this event will be livestreamed on Linkedin and Youtube.  

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Putting the Public Back in Public Health

October 3, 2024: UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization and Greg Horowitt will host an exciting discussion on the topic of public health led by John Ayers on October 3.

"Putting the Public back in Public Health" challenges the traditional top-down approach, where experts assume they know the problems and solutions to all health issues. Instead, it advocates for a bottom-up model that actively listens to communities by engaging directly with the public where they are voicing their needs both online and via digital technologies. This new model for health demands entrepreneurial thinking to build out resources that can meaningfully change public health and save lives millions at a time.

Don't miss out on being part of this exciting dialogue. Let's shape tomorrow's innovation.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208

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Unmasking XR: A Revolutionary Medium Over Marketing

June 6, 2024: UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization and Greg Horowitt will host an exciting discussion on the topic of extended reality (XR) led by MAVERiC Studio's own Joe Unger and Trisha Williams on June 6. Join us for an enlightening discussion that shifts the conversation away from the latest XR headset trends and big tech rivalries, and instead focuses on how XR can be harnessed to address real-world challenges, enhance human capabilities, and drive societal progress. Discover how this transformative medium can truly impact human endeavors beyond the hype and marketing. Don't miss out on being part of this exciting dialogue. Let's shape tomorrow's innovation.

Thursday, June 6, 2024
5 to 7 p.m.
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208

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Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Success in Equitable Funding

May 2, 2024: Join us May 2 as UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation & Commercialization, Greg Horowitt, and our very own Christiana Russell of Talent Foundry host an engaging panel of industry and university experts in a conversation that promises to ignite your curiosity and imagination.

Together, we'll discuss the launch of the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Venture Catalyst Program (VCP) grant initiative and invite you to participate in another networking/funding-focused event. Our panel will consist of three guest speakers, who will highlight funding opportunities for startups from diverse communities. Panelists include:

•  Oralia Alvarez, Mission Driven Finance
•  Julio de Unamuno IV, HomeLab™ at UC San Diego
•  Luis Gutierrez Prieto, Founders First Capital Partners 

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Meet the VC: Ryan Sommerville

Ryan Sommerville, General Partner of Antler VC

March 7, 2024: The night will shine a spotlight on the dynamic world of venture capital and startups right here in San Diego with one of our proud VC firms. Get a chance to explore the strategies, trends, and success stories driving innovation in our vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Hear directly from this seasoned venture capitalist as he shares invaluable insights, expert advice, and insider perspectives on what it takes to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned investor, or simply curious about the future of innovation, Meet the VC promises to enlighten, inspire, and connect you with the movers and shakers shaping the future of business in San Diego and beyond. 

Students, faculty, and staff members are welcome to ask questions and get to know this venture firm at our informal meet-and-greet following the presentation. Don't miss out on being part of this conversation, where your imagination, curiosity, and ideas are the keys to unlocking the future. Let's shape tomorrow's innovation. Register now to ensure your seat.

Thursday, March 7, 2024
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208

Special Panel Discussion: The Future Arrived Yesterday

February 5, 2024: Join us for an exciting panel discussion with distinguished innovators working at the cutting edge of social robotics and AI.

This month, UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation & Commercialization will host an engaging panel of industry and university experts in a discussion that promises to ignite your curiosity and imagination. Together, we'll delve into the intriguing intersection of AI, Healthcare, and Social Robotics. We'll unveil the immense potential of AI-enabled humanoids in redefining patient care, all while delving into the ethical dimensions surrounding the adoption of this technology.



And yes, you will even meet Ria, one of the most advanced and expressive social robots in the world!

Don't miss out on being part of this dialogue, where your imagination, curiosity, and ideas are the keys to unlocking the future. Let's shape tomorrow's innovation.

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Meet the VC: Kim Kamdar

Kim Kamdar, Domain Associates

December 7, 2023: Kim Kamdar of Domain Associates has been involved in cutting-edge therapeutic start-ups and proven herself an incredible asset to our innovation ecosystem. With a background in small molecule drug discovery, Kim has played a critical role in identifying companies with promising molecular and companion diagnostics to support personalized medicine.

Kim will lead an engaging discussion about the role venture capital has in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, shed light on prevailing investment strategies, as well as delve into current trends and future directions in the biotechnology and healthcare industries.

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