Fostering Creativity to Develop Social and Environmental Solutions
- Led by the Business Department at De Anza College
- Sponsored by the Business, Computer Science and Applied Technologies Division
- Open to all De Anza students, in all majors
For questions, please contact Emily Garbe, Business faculty member, at garbeemily@deanza.edu
Spring 2024 Speaker Series
Hear from industry experts on the latest trends in venture funding, technology innovations and challenges and opportunities in venture development – focusing on artificial intelligence, robotics, big data, health, the environment and social issues.
Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held in the Business and Finance Village Center (AT 202).
Tuesday, April 30: Advertising – New Technologies and Careers
Speaker: Catherine Lin
Catherine Lin has more than a decade of experience in advertising, specializing in online marketing of products and working with clients such as Apple and Cadillac. She is currently the associate design director at Leo Burnett, a leading global ad agency. She was formerly art director at Kettle, a premier ad agency that integrates technology and creativity.
Tuesday, May 14: How to Get Funding for Your Business
- This program will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Speaker: Kevin McClelland
Kevin McClelland is a financial adviser with over 30 years of experience. He is on the Board of the San Jose Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Small Business Committee. He has been honored as Business Advocate of the Year by the San Jose Chamber of Commerce and received a Star Award from the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce.
Artificial Intelligence: Powers and Pitfalls (Originally scheduled for May 21, Postponed till Fall, 2024)
Speaker: Rowland Chen
Rowland Chen is the CEO of the Silicon Valley Laboratory and a Business instructor at De Anza. He has more than 40 years of experience as a scientist, engineer, management consultant, and educator who has worked with some of the largest and smallest companies in the world. Formerly a visiting scientist at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, he brings a unique perspective to the AI ecosystem.
(Image credit: prompt engineered by R. Chen, rendered by OpenAI's Dall-E)
Tuesday, June 4: Business Model Competition (BMC) 2-4 p.m.
This annual business model competition is open to all De Anza students. Led by Dean Manisha Karia, the competition is a team-based event where students develop a venture plan within a given time based on a market opportunity identified by the judge. More information to follow soon.
Fall 2024: Startup Boot Camp
Led by Rowland Chen, a De Anza Business faculty member and an industry leader in venture funding, this free eight-session series of workshops will cover identifying value propositions, business modeling, funding, team building, and pitching. Participation will be limited to eight teams. Students from all majors across the campus are encouraged to apply.