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In uncertain times, these UC Berkeley students are using tech to innovate democratic processes

The Building Bridges course encourages students to think like entrepreneurs and "see that technology can be used for good.”
May 15, 2025

Perplexity Decoded: Lessons from the Founder/CEO and his PhD Advisor

Aravind Srinivas is the CEO and co-founder of Perplexity, a rapidly-growing startup redefining how we…

May 13, 2025
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Collider Cup XVI Wrap-Up — Announcing the Winners!

From AI-powered research to civic innovation, Collider Cup XVI showcased creative solutions to real-world challenges—meet the teams behind this semester’s top projects.
May 13, 2025
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IE University Students Dive into Berkeley’s Innovation Ecosystem During Immersion Week 2025

Earlier this month, a cohort of Data Science and Business graduate students from IE Universityin…

May 1, 2025

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Collider Cup XVI

May 9, 1-4 p.m.
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TechCrunch Sessions: AI in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley

June 5, 2025
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TechCrunch All Stage – Ultimate Founder Summit

July 15, 2025

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Serendipity by Design: How Berkeley Systemically Fosters Entrepreneurial Success

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Q&A: Team Playvision builds a bright future for sports tech

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Innovation and Engineering Leadership with Marc Tarpenning, Co-Founder, Tesla Inc.

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From Pharmacist to Innovator: Rashmi Varma’s Journey to Bridging Health Gaps

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SCET Takes the Global Stage at Asian Leadership Conference

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Impact Food Launches in Cal Dining: a Q&A with Founder Kelly Pan

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