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Event Recap: 2023 Executive Leadership Awards

The 2023 Executive Leadership Awards Dinner (ELAD), hosted by Innovate@UCLA, was an inspiration, recognition, and networking evening. This exclusive event, held on Thursday, September 28th, at the UCLA Luskin Ballroom, brought together approximately 150 attendees to celebrate exceptional leaders and…

Spotlight On: Howard Miller

Our members fuel the community that Innovate@UCLA has established. Howard Miller, currently serving as our Membership Vice Chair, strengthens that network by connecting our members and the vibrant UCLA community through passion for technology. Howard has over three decades of…

Navigating Change: A CIO’s Guide to Transitions

The world of the CIO is one of constant evolution. Technology is a living, breathing entity, and the role itself demands agility and adaptability. But amidst the exciting rush of innovation, there’s another reality: transitions. Whether it’s a planned career…

Young Tech Professionals (YTP) 2024 Recap

Written by: Lara Papasian Innovate@UCLA’s Young Tech Professionals program helps students develop lifelong professional skills while developing a product to address a social impact problem. In this quarter-long program student teams are assigned industry coaches to guide them through the…

Summer Solstice Recap

Summer Solstice – Game-Changing Tech: The Intersection of Sports and Innovation (June 13th, 2024) Leaders from various sectors within the fields of Artificial Intelligence and sports convened at the UCLA Faculty Center for a dynamic event focused on the intersection of technology, sports, and…

Spring 2024 Programming Highlights

Throughout Spring 2024, we’ve hosted a diverse array of programs that have sparked conversations and forged connections in the realms of technology and leadership. From navigating executive transitions to exploring the impacts of AI on underserved communities, our events have…

Beverly Macy: “Is Your Company Ready for AI?”

First off, I am honored to have joined the Innovate@UCLA Executive Board and just attended our in person Board meeting yesterday. Many exciting events coming up and I will keep you posted on them all. I also delivered a new lecture on…

Innovate@UCLA Welcome New Members!

Welcome to Innovate@UCLA, where innovation meets community. As we warmly welcome our newest members, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey within our vibrant ecosystem. Join a dynamic network that includes leading technology practitioners, Fortune 500 executives, public…

Fall 2023 Programming Highlights

Maintaining connections, networking, and gaining valuable insights are paramount in the ever-evolving world of technology and innovation. Innovate@UCLA continues to serve as a platform for industry professionals to collaborate and explore cutting-edge developments in the tech landscape. This article will…

SPOTLIGHT ON: LEA ERIKSEN

Lea Eriksen, the driving force behind digital innovation and equity, serves as the Membership Chair for Innovate@UCLA, leading collaboration and fostering a dynamic platform for innovation. With a 25-year track record in local government spanning budgeting, finance, technology, and project…

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