
Our Mission, Vision & History
Mission: To connect the SoCal tech community with industry thought leaders and world-renowned academia and students
Vision: To be the leading voice in the tech community that inspires business innovation.
Innovation
Inspiring business innovation and value creation by technology thought leaders
Education
Connecting members to gain insights from our programs and a world-renowned university
Community
Creating a strong network of passionate business leaders from diverse backgrounds
Executive Messages

Jim Rinaldi
Executive Director, Innovate@UCLA
If there’s one word that defines our moment, it’s uncertainty.
Geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, supply chain shifts, and the rapid pace of technological change are converging to create a level of operational chaos many of us haven’t seen in decades. As CIOs and technology leaders, we are often called upon to provide stability in the face of disruption, foresight amid confusion, and direction through uncharted territory.

Bhupesh Arora
Executive Chair, Innovate@UCLA
Dear Innovate@UCLA Members,
I’m excited to share some highlights for this year. We’re pleased to welcome seven new members to our growing community this quarter. If you’re new, I encourage you to attend the New Member Orientation on May 14th to learn how to get involved and make the most of your Innovate@UCLA membership.