UCTV: Business

Social Networks for Social Justice: The Power of Technology to do Good with Ben Rattray -- The Atlantic Meets the Pacific

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:00:00 PDT

Ben Rattray, founder of Change.org, describes to the National Journal’s Ron Brownstein how powerful this crowd-sourcing platform has become as millions of people advance local and global change through online petitions. Rattray points to the selection of Candy Crowley and Martha Raddatz to run the presidential and vice presidential debates as an example of its success, noting that 180,000 people used the site to campaign for female moderators. Series: "The Atlantic Meets The Pacific" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 24356]

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Anne Simpson CalPERS Director of Corporate Governance

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 PDT

Anne Simpson is the Senior Portfolio Manager, Investments and Director of Corporate Governance at CalPERS. It is the largest public pension system in the United States with approximately $224 billion under management. She addresses incoming MBA students at UC Davis about the role of companies and corporations today and historically. She also explores corporate governance and how it needs to be refined to create better companies. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 24367]

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Lynda.com and the Future of Education in the Digital Age

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 64:00:00 PDT

Lynda Weinman is the co-founder and executive chair of lynda.com, one of the pioneering companies in online education that teaches technology and design skills to individual, corporate, academic and government subscribers. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 24387]

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Marten Mickos - Open Source and Cloud Computing

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 96:00:00 PDT

Marten Mickos shares the benefits and challenges involved in building businesses in the open source and cloud computing spaces. As CEO of MySQL AB for seven years, Mickos grew that company from a garage start-up to the second largest open source company in the world. He is now CEO of Eucalyptus Systems whose underlying technology was developed at UC Santa Barbara. Since its origin as an academic research project in 2007, Eucalyptus has become the dominant open source cloud solution, boasting over 25,000 clouds formed. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 24129]

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Crowdfunding for Academic Research

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 28:00:00 PDT

Can academics raise money for their research by convincing members of the public to open their wallets for small donations? In more and more fields – from music to journalism to science – people are raising large sums for projects in precisely this way. The process is called crowdfunding. This panel of experts will explain how crowdfunding works across the disciplines, provide examples of successful strategies, and answer your questions about how to create a crowdfunding campaign for your research. Series: "Voices" [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 24121]

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Opportunities and Perspectives in Technology Business and Society

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 28:00:00 PDT

Kerri Pollard is the president of Commission Junction, an online advertising company owned by ValueClick. Her primary responsibility is to oversee the operations of Commission Junction’s U.S. offices. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 24160]

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The 2012 New Venture Competition

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 60:00:00 PDT

The 13th annual New Venture Competition provides a hands-on opportunity for campus innovators to learn about successful venture creation, beginning with the evaluation of new business opportunities, working with potential clients/customers for market validation, crafting a concise oral pitch, drafting a compelling executive summary and financial projections, and learning how to raise necessary capital for launch. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 24221]

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Mark Templeton - CEO Citrix Systems

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 92:00:00 PDT

Mark Templeton is president and CEO of Citrix Systems, a leading provider of virtualization, networking and cloud computing technologies that let people work and play from anywhere on any device including work using virtual meetings, desktops and datacenters. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 24127]

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Neurons and Networks

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 24:00:00 PDT

Are social networks like the human brain? Jeff Stibel, Chairman and CEO of Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp, looks at the relationship between the development of the human brain and that of social networks. He argues that virtually all networks roughly follow the development pattern of the human brain and that if networks like Facebook grow too large they will self-destruct. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 24128]

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Big Bang - UC Davis Business Plan Competition 2012

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 88:00:00 PDT

Big Bang is the annual UC Davis Business Plan Competition organized by MBA students of the Graduate School of Management. The goal of the contest is to promote entrepreneurship at UC Davis and the region supported by the university. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 24106]

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Freedom from Oil Dependence with Yossie Hollander - Conversations with History

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:00:00 PDT

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Yossie Hollander for a discussion of the problem of oil dependence. Hollander discusses what he learned as a pioneer of the Israel software industry including the factors that made possible Israel’s thriving Silicon Valley. Focusing on the role of philanthropy in changing the way we see social problems, he describes the mission of the Fuel Freedom Foundation which includes defining the problem of oil dependence. Examining present and future costs in light of the changing structure of oil markets, he shows how monopoly behavior prevents consumers from having access to vehicles that use alternative fuels. Hollander highlights the impact of China’s demand for oil on the structure of the market focusing on future prices. He concludes with an analysis on the impact of oil dependence on poorer regions of the world such as Africa. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 24148]

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Academic-Industry Collaborations: Can We All Just Get Along?

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 80:00:00 PDT

It is understood that academia and industry both have essential roles in bringing new and improved clinical products to the public. However, it is also generally agreed that academic-industry collaborations are tarnished by both real and perceived consequences of financial conflicts of interest. The first program in the Meeting the Challenge of Conflicts of Interest series from the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology brings together Dr. Gary Firestein of UC San Diego and Dr. Jeremy Barton of Pfizer for a clarifying conversation about this important challenge to medical research. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 24056]

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Mexico Moving Forward (2012): Building Capabilities

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 PDT

In the last segment of the four-part “Mexico Moving Forward: Charting a Path to Prosperity” series, Stanford political scientist Beatriz Magaloni joins leaders of two Mexican non-profits to explore ways of improving access to education and business opportunities across Mexico. This series is presented by the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at UC San Diego. Series: "Mexico Moving Forward" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 24030]

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Mexico Moving Forward (2012): Lending and Selling to the Poor

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 44:00:00 PDT

In Part 3 of the four-part “Mexico Moving Forward: Charting a Path to Prosperity” series, three Mexican executives from the banking, housing and food production sectors present their successful strategies for integrating low-income residents into a vibrant economy. This series is presented by the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at UC San Diego. Series: "Mexico Moving Forward" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 24029]

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Mexico Moving Forward (2012): Basic Needs

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 76:00:00 PDT

In Part 2 of the four-part “Mexico Moving Forward: Charting a Path to Prosperity” series, Mexican executives describe the basic needs that must be met in order for Mexico to thrive in today’s economy. This series is presented by the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at UC San Diego. Series: "Mexico Moving Forward" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 24028]

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UCLA Anderson School of Management Presents Jim Moffatt's Perspectives on Leadership

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 40:00:00 PDT

Jim Moffatt, Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, LLP, gives his perspectives on leadership in this presentation at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Series: "UCLA Anderson School of Management Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 23884]

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Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 68:00:00 PDT

Amory Lovins is among the world's leading authorities on energy, especially its efficient use and sustainable supply. Lovins demonstrates how business can become more competitive, profitable, and resilient by leading the transformation from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. He argues that this transition will build a stronger economy, a more secure nation, and a healthier environment. Presented by the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and the Environmental Studies Program at UC Santa Barbara. Series: "Institute for Energy Efficiency" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 23889]

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Shining a Light on a Social Entrepreneurship Startup: Unite to Light

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 92:00:00 PDT

Unite to Light, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity based in Santa Barbara which designs, manufactures, and distributes low cost solar powered lighting to citizens of developing countries. The principals explain why and how their version of a socially responsible entrepreneurial company was launched, along with their business philosophy in executing its operations. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 23634]

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Raising Venture Capital: Some of the Important Rules Have Changed

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 24:00:00 PDT

The MIT Forum - in a joint program with UCSB’s Technology Management Program - addresses how the current negative economic climate has made fund-raising for startups much more complicated. Three experts, each of whom represent different segments of the investment community: angel investing, VC investing, and private equity venture investing, will share their insights on leveraging and maximizing opportunities to attract and secure funding. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 23506]

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21st Century Health Care with Bernard Tyson of Kaiser Permanente

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 88:00:00 PDT

Bernard Tyson is president and chief operating officer of Kaiser Permanente, the nation's largest not-for-profit health plan and health care provider, with annual operating revenue in excess of 42 billion. Tyson shares his understanding of the health care industry that have developed over his 30-year career. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 23477]

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Common Threads with Rick Ridgeway

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 88:00:00 PDT

Two-thirds of our economy is based on the purchase of consumer goods. Patagonia’s Vice President of Environmental Initiatives Rick Ridgeway discusses efforts by Patagonia and others to reduce the environmental impact of consumption to create a more sustainable world. He encourages us to reduce, repair, reuse, and then, recycle. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 23478]

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The 21 Golden Rules: An Entrepreneurship Fable

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:00:00 PDT

Jason Nazar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Docstoc.com, the premier online website for small businesses that provides a selection of documents and resources to help start, grow and manage your small business and professional life. Docstoc is a top 500 worldwide website that reaches over 20M people a month. Jason was previously a partner at Venature LLC, a consulting group focused on accelerating the growth of new ventures. There he worked with dozens of tech companies to improve their strategy, sales, and prepare them for financing. He previously worked in start ups as both a founder and head of sales and marketing. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 23419]

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Lex Sisney

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 52:00:00 PDT

Lex Sisney, led the development of two multi-million dollar companies and is the author of "Ready for Enlightenment," a book on spiritual development for type-A personalities. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 23038]

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Seth Epstein

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 84:00:00 PDT

Adult language: Seth Epstein is a creative CEO/start up entrepreneur and Emmy award winner for the rebrand of the X-Games. From humble beginnings in a garage, Seth built a pioneering creative agency, which was later acquired by Razorfish. Seth has directed commercials, rebranded TV networks globally, overseen web re-brands of all sizes, rebranded companies and products, architected e-commerce solutions and built sophisticated mobile platforms. He has also developed consumer goods and started originally in clothing. His wide range of experiences all share a commonality of design. His commitment is to building world class companies that are powered by exceptional design, which remains true with his latest endeavor, SocialStay. Series: "Technology Management Program" [Business] [Show ID: 23420]

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Diary of an Entrepreneur with Roger Strauch Chairman The Roda Group

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 48:00:00 PDT

Roger Strauch is Chairman of The Roda Group, a seed stage venture capital group, based in Berkeley, California focused on clean technology. His firm, co-founded in 1997 with Dan Miller, provides entrepreneurs the resources, environment, and guidance to launch and grow their high technology businesses. Series: "Distinguished Innovator Lectures" [Business] [Show ID: 23263]

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Fragile States Global Threats and International Security with Stewart Patrick (Conversations with History)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 80:00:00 PDT

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Stewart Patrick, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, for a discussion of his new book, “Weak Links.” Patrick discusses the criteria for defining fragile states and for creating benchmarks for evaluating whether they pose national security threats with reference to terrorism proliferation, criminal activity, energy insecurity and infectious disease. He argues that in most cases the links are tenuous and the focus on one category obscures the challenges these states actually pose for the U.S. and the community of nations. He proposes that the United States focus on an early warning system that anticipates problem areas, identify local environments that shape harmful outcomes, engage in multilateral solutions, and de-emphasize the over reliance on military solutions. Series: "Conversations with History" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 23260]

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A Blueprint: From Cal/CET Alum to Startup Founder with Vivek Sodera

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 80:00:00 PDT

Vivek Sodera, co-founder of Mailvest, an authentication and analytics platform that allows businesses/apps to better understand customers through their inbox activity talks to students at UC Berkeley. Sodera was also a co-founder of Rapleaf, a data company. Series: "Distinguished Innovator Lectures" [Business] [Show ID: 23262]

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Who Owns Music and Why You Should Care

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 80:00:00 PDT

Anthony Seeger, Distinguished Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive, imparts some of his considerable musical knowledge, and also a song, when he delivers the prestigious 110th Faculty Research Lecture. He looks at the opposing positions of "Don’t pirate my music" and "Knowledge wants to be free" to discuss the more general point that copyright law is only one way among thousands that societies regulate the transmission of and access to knowledge. The lecture is preceded by the UCLA Bluegrass and Old-Time String Ensemble singing, "This Land is Your Land." Series: "UCLA Faculty Research Lectures" [Arts and Music] [Business] [Show ID: 23417]

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Why Entrepreneurship is Important with Garrett Gruener

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PDT

Garrett is a co-founder of Alta, and was also a Partner at Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co. founder of Ask.com and a co-founder of Alta Partners. He has more than two decades of experience in the fields of software development, systems engineering and corporate development. Garrett also founded Ask Jeeves, now Ask.Com, a leading Internet search engine which is now part of IAC. Series: "Distinguished Innovator Lectures" [Business] [Show ID: 23261]

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Product Management at Internet Start-Ups

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 36:00:00 PDT

Keval Desai discusses his 20 year history in Silicon Valley, including time spent at Google and Digg. He relates his experiences in product management with mobile and Internet start-ups. Series: "Distinguished Innovator Lectures" [Business] [Show ID: 23023]

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Alex Le CityVille Executive Producer Zynga

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 68:00:00 PDT

Alex Le, executive producer of CityVille by Zynga, discusses his experiences as an entrepreneur in the era of social network games. Series: "Distinguished Innovator Lectures" [Business] [Show ID: 23022]

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