A. Richard Newton Distinguished Innovator Lecture Series
This lecture series recognizes the entrepreneurial vision of A. Richard Newton, Dean of UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering from 2000 to 2007, by inviting distinguished innovators to share lessons from their own successes and failures. Hosted by the Pantas and Ting Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology, the lectures take place at UC Berkeley on Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm - 8pm in Li Ka Shing Auditorium. Syllabus and course information available on bcourses. CLICK HERE to see the past speakers from previous semesters.
SCHEDULE
Sean Foote
Cofounder and managing director, Co=Creation=Capital (early stage) and Cosmopolitan Capital (mid stage)
Feb 11, 2020
Surbhi Sarna
Cal grad, founder, nVision medical device company dedicated to filling the void in women's health innovation. Acquired by Boston Scientific for $275M.
Feb 18, 2020
Shilpa Shah
Cal grad, cofounder, Cuyana. Retail brand recently in the news with Meghan Markle and their $30M fundraising round.
Feb 25, 2020
Rebecca Lynn
Cal grad, cofounder/partner, Canvas Ventures in conversation with Scott Kucirek
March 3, 2020
Scott Kucirek
CEO OCHO Candy inc and founder, zipRealty Inc. (ZIPR NASDAQ) in conversation with Rebecca Lynn
March 3, 2020
Jerry Luk
Cal Grad, Jerry Luk, creator LinkedIn mobile, cofounder Edmodo and cofounder, Firework, fastest growing video platform
March 14, 2020
Marilee Shaffer
“Food & Wine”, Cal grad, Marilee Shaffer, cofounder, Urban Legend Winery in conversation with Brian Spears
March 17, 2020
Brian Spears
Brian Spears, cofounder, New Age Meats in conversation with Marilee Shaffer
March 17, 2020

Spring Break
No Class
March 24, 2020
Tracy Young
Cofounder, PlanGrid, construction productivity company recently acquired by Autodesk for $875M
March 31, 2020
CLASS INFORMATION
INDENG 95 | 195 | 295
Academic Units: 1
Pass/No Pass
For additional questions, please email vhowell@berkeley.edu.