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…
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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…
Spotlight on: Greg Geary
Sponsors are a key element of the success of Innovate@UCLA’s events. This year Innovate is happy to welcome Greg Geary as Sponsorship Vice-Chair for Innovate@UCLA events. Greg serves as Vice President IT at DigitalBridge a leading global digital infrastructure investment…
Thought Leadership: Be Your Best Advocate: How to Make Connections and Expand Your Network
Hello! I am Piper O’Brien and I am a Client Solutions Manager at iSpace. I have been in my role for almost 8 years and on the client side for over 10 years! My career has excelled due to my…
Spotlight on: Kevin Gray
Kevin Gray serves as an active member of Innovate@UCLA’s board of directors and is currently serving as the 2023 Summer Event’s Chair. His next event will be the 2023 Summer Solstice taking place on Wednesday, June 14th from 8 AM…
Spotlight on: Andy Schlei
Andy returns as chairman of the Executive Leadership Awards September 2023. After the resounding success of 2022’s Executive Leadership Awards, Andy Schlei, Executive Leadership Awards Committee Chair, is even more excited about this year’s event, “I’m excited to be working…
UCLA Anderson’s 2023 approach to IT
Higher education is no stranger to an economic environment in which every penny counts. As we come through the pandemic, we are finding ourselves concerned about the macro-economy like many other companies this year. With that said, it’s still important…
Anderson presents: Innovation and Digital Transformation: Leadership Imperatives
About The SpeakerJeetu Patel is Cisco’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security and Collaboration. He leverages a diverse set of capabilities to lead the strategy and development for these businesses and also owns P&L responsibility for this multibillion-dollar…