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November 2020
11/12: Innovation-X Roundtable: Future of Retail
The goal of the Innovation-X Roundtable series is to help industry adapt at this critical time. How can companies innovate to create the biggest impact for industry and society now and in the future? From these initial discussions, will emerge Discovery Projects, where we will leverage the resources of UC Berkeley faculty and students to create innovative solutions with Network members that guide the future of industry. Register
Find out more »11/12: Reimagining the retail economy from proximity to distance
https://youtu.be/zsqLQfIBIyI COVID-19 has accelerated a shift in retail that started with e-commerce 3 decades ago. As consumers adjust their habits to mitigate the impact of the pandemic in their daily lives, retailers have an opportunity to reimagine their business to serve these consumers in a post-pandemic world. The panel will explore how the retail industry is doing this through the lens of our esteemed panelists who will explore both business & technical aspects of this reimagination. The goal of the…
Find out more »December 2020
SCET Spring 2021 Classes Information Session
Come learn more about Spring 2021 classes at the UC Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology. We will give an overview of our upcoming class offerings and the Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Technology. Register Here
Find out more »January 2021
1/28: US Innovation & Cross Border Opportunity
How can outside business people access the myriad opportunities in innovation in the United States, Silicon Valley and beyond? What is unique about the culture in US innovation ecosystems and what kind of norms are expected? What kind of investment, partnership, and venture opportunities exist in the US and how can Chinese and other outside players best access these opportunities? These are some of the questions that will be addressed by a panel of US-China business experts including Olivia Wang,…
Find out more »February 2021
2/25 The Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chains
https://youtu.be/DubJcwYzuXs In the past 20 years, our society has become increasingly accessible— in the span of a day, a person can travel across the world, simultaneously, if you prefer staying home, you can have everything from groceries to clothing delivered directly to you in the span of a few days. However, with these incredible innovations, our amount of waste and greenhouse gas emissions have dramatically increased—putting our future at risk. Our upcoming Innovation-X roundtable will pose the question: What will…
Find out more »March 2021
3/18: Innovation-X Roundtable: Chinese Retail Ecosystem and the Influence of Social Media
Retail sector has experienced both challenges and opportunities this year and is facing a long term revolution given the changed consumer behaviors. Retailers now face two biggest challenges-consumer structural change and the emergence of innovative business models-and opportunities given by digital brand transformation. Now more than ever, retailers have to reposition and embrace innovative technologies to open the data barrier between each selling channel, in order to avoid possible customer loss, customer transfer risk and product management issues. With the…
Find out more »3/24: Fireside Chat with Keith Enright
Join us on Wednesday, March 24th 7-8 pm PST to hear from Keith Enright, Chief Privacy Officer at Google, as he discusses privacy, data protection, opportunities to jump on as a career professional or college student, and industry-leading insights as a top executive in Silicon Valley. Get your FREE ticket by registering here. More on Keith Keith Enright serves as Google’s Chief Privacy Officer and leads the global privacy legal team. He joined Google in March 2011. He has more…
Find out more »April 2021
4/21: UC Berkeley Engineering Leadership Professional Program Information Session
Come learn more about the UC Berkeley Engineering Leadership Professional Program. The program is available around the world for Fall 2021! Earn your Certificate in Engineering Leadership. The Engineering Leadership Professional Program helps technical professionals: - Learn skills to help you accelerate your career and move into leadership positions - Understand how emerging technologies are being applied in areas such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and others. - Guide innovative projects at your company to help implement your ideas. Join us…
Find out more »4/26: CalWeek Session 1 – Bearicorns: Berkeley Entrepreneurs, Your Journey Starts Here
SCET invites newly admitted UC Berkeley students to attend our virtual CalWeek events! Want to launch a startup? We invite you to learn about entrepreneurship and how the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET)’s real-world curriculum can lead to career opportunities with innovative companies and new ventures. Register for the virtual session HERE Check out our Cal Students section of the website for more information on opportunities to get involved at SCET! Questions? Contact SCET Academic Program Manager Michelle…
Find out more »4/29: CalWeek Session 2 – Entrepreneurship Community at Cal
SCET invites newly admitted UC Berkeley students to attend our virtual CalWeek events! The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) helps students gain the insight, exposure and practical training they need to become technical leaders and innovators. We invite you to hear about SCET’s real-world curriculum that develops lifelong skills, leading to career opportunities with innovative companies and new ventures. Register for the virtual session HERE Check out our Cal Students section of the website for more information on…
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