Jack Dangermond, Founder & President of Esri, Enterprise Award Honoree

We have our favorite COVID-19 data resources. But what do our scientists and civic leaders use to analyze and project geographic trends helping them make more informed decisions and coordinate response efforts? They use a geospatial information system designed by…

Dr. Christina Ghaly, LA County Health Servies Director, Public Sector Award Honoree

Washing our hands, wearing face-coverings, and limiting social gatherings, we’ve all contributed to the fight against COVID-19. But the battle may not be over and thanks to Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of LA County Department of Health Services, for warring…

Innovate@UCLA Board Member Lance Ralls Joins the Pelican Products Team as Chief Information Officer

Technology expert and business leader Lance Ralls has been hired by Pelican Products, Inc. as Chief Information Officer, effective October 12, 2020.  As Pelican’s CIO, Ralls is responsible for all information systems and functions within the company, as well as…

Rich Pierson and Andy Puddicombe, Co-Founders of Headspace, Emerging Tech Award Honorees

To say 2020 has been stressful is an understatement. Perhaps more than ever, our mental health and happiness have been weathered. Thanks to Headspace, a Santa Monica based firm, over 65 million users across 160 countries can replenish their emotional,…

Skye Patrick, Director of LA County Library, Community Impact Award Honoree

Though we love books, the LA County Library is more than a repository of our favorite classics. Under the leadership of its Director, Skye Patrick, the Library has become a civic and cultural center, hub for public information and services,…

Guy Kawasaki Featured as the Keynote Speaker at the Executive Leadership Awards

This year’s honorees will highlight their leadership in applying technology to drive Innovation, enhance the customer experience and create business value — especially during a disruptive COVID-19 pandemic. The evening’s keynote presentation is from Guy Kawasaki (MBA ’79) celebrating this…