Since its beginning in 1999, the UCSB New Venture Competition provides a unique opportunity for UCSB students to learn how to start a business. The culmination of the program is New Venture Finals, where the finalist teams present an investor pitch to a panel of judges for prize money. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32748]
Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]
What happens when you put together a Forbes 30-Under-30 awardee with a Founder who Mark Cuban gave $1M on Shark Tank? Throw in another young creator of a Chinese/American reality show featuring NBA stars and you have a lively, informative discussion of the challenges associated with creating a venture right out of college. Eric Posen is the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at Naritiv. Jeff Overall is the Founder and CEO of PolarPro. Michael Zhang is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer an...
Bing Chen is a digital media pioneer and entrepreneur. As a founding architect behind YouTube's multi-billion dollar global digital creator and influencer ecosystem, he was responsible for numerous groundbreaking initiatives that engaged more than 500 million content creators worldwide. Now running his own independent studio, Bing discusses how he plans to become the Walt Disney of his generation. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32697]
Peter Callstrom, President and CEO of San Diego Workforce Partnership talks about the research on jobs in San Diego and the free services offered to everyone through the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32740]
Join this candid conversation between Dean Ann Huff Stevens and Allegiant Airlines Chairman and CEO, Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. as they discuss the challenge of running a business in want of oil. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 32670]
Pamala Temple is a rare first-time entrepreneur who bootstrapped her initial startup to national success. After a fulfilling career in various VP of Sales and Marketing positions at several large national assisted living chains, Pamala decided to fix the fundamental issues she saw in the elder care market. Her vision for "finding a better way for baby boomers to find the right care for their aging parents" has led to the creation of A Place For Mom, which has helped to place tens of thousands of...
Human Resources is no longer a field of paperwork and processing. It offers dynamic careers that impact corporate culture as well as business strategy. Experts in the field share how you can have a seat at the table in the new world of HR. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 31451]
Phil Blair, author of “Job Won” and executive officer of Manpower San Diego, discusses the move from temporary placement services to the new, more sophisticated search for employees with the right fit for their employers. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32820]
Cheryl Conner is an entrepreneur who helps other entrepreneurs tell their story. She is a celebrated writer for Forbes, where her articles generate over 20,000 daily views with over 30 million total views. She also writes from the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post and PC Magazine. Cheryl discusses how she turned her love for writing into her powerhouse PR firm, SnappConnor PR. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32614]
Whether being the first point of contact for a client in a moment of crisis or using cutting-edge technology to prep a case, paralegals are in demand. Hear from experts in the field about what it takes to become a paralegal and what skills will help you succeed. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32233]
Aaron Justus is the Director of Brewing for Ballast Point. Beer hasn't always been his career - he started as a TV meteorologist. Justus talks about the craft beer boom and the steps to getting into the industry. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32739]
Kolby Goodman is a career coach, career consultant, resume writer and the founder of jobhuntr.com. Listen in as he talks about the big question, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32738]
Mike Falzone had two near-death experiences within a two week period, during which he was also fired from his job because of his illness. On the ride home from the hospital, he vowed that he would never work for anyone else, ever again. Since that day, Mike has written a best-selling book, toured nationally as a musician and has launched himself as a YouTube star, with over 20 million video views. Mike discusses how he found the intersection between what he loves to do (music and comedy) and thi...
Robbie Bach joined Microsoft in 1988 and over the next 22 years worked in various marketing, general management and business leadership roles. He is a true intrepreneur, shepherding the xBox through Microsoft's colossal organization and redefining the gaming industry with xBox Live's innovative subscription business model. Since leaving Microsoft in 2012, Robbie has applied his business skills to solve major civic issues, outlining a new model for private/public partnerships in his book xBox Rev...
For more than a decade, Julia Dunlap has been in charge of UC San Diego Extension’s paralegal programs. Most recently, she was selected by her peers to serve as president of the American Association for Paralegal Education. Dunlap talks about going digital and the future of paralegals. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32737]
Big data can give us important information about consumer trends, healthcare and much more. But how can we translate the data from numbers to actionable insights? Data scientists are the key. Hear from people in the field about what it takes to become a data scientist including specialized skills and the importance of curiosity. Series: "Career Channel" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 32234]
In 1984, Stacy Peralta inadvertently created the action sports video. His intention was to produce an inexpensive promotional video which skate shop owners could play in their stores to demonstrate Powell•Peralta skateboards. No one anticipated that the VCR revolution would cause these promotional videos to become cult classics, generating over $10 million and establishing Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero and Rodney Mullen as international stars. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Not...
Mark Sylvester morphed his career from artist and professional chef to create an Oscar-winning computer graphics software company, Alias/Wavefront, which he eventually took public. Mark discusses the value of combining an artist's sensibilities with sound businesses discipline. He has applied this approach to his latest venture, introNetworks. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32548]
How do we motivate people to make changes that impact the greater good? The field of sustainability and behavior change is working to do just that. Hear from experts about job growth in this field and how you can put your passion for conservation to work. Series: "Career Channel" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 32235]
As Red Door Interactive's President & CEO, Reid Carr is there for clients and employees alike. Having began his career in advertising, he appreciates the integrity of the brand, but focuses on the fact that what we do for clients has to make them money. In this podcast, Carr talks about the modernization of the ad agency and what types of skills are in demand. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32451]
"People carry their values with them even if they share a common geography," says Mary Walshok, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Programs; Dean, UC San Diego Extension. How do these values impact the world of work and how will they shape your career journey? Walshok speaks with a group of high school seniors about the changing career landscape and how to make opportunities in the job market. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 32249]
Human Resources has evolved over the last couple of decades from a transactional department to more of a collaborative environment where both employees and employers benefit. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32450]
Andy Kieatiwong shares his journey from student to CEO. As the founder and CEO of the Additive Rocket Corporation, he leads a team that leverages 3D metal printing to create reliable and affordable propulsion solutions for space exploration. He speaks with a group of high school seniors about the field of aerospace engineering as well as how to leverage your college experience to find your ideal career. Series: "Career Channel" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 32397]
Alan Bush, director of strategy for Ignite Visibility sheds light on some of the acronyms surrounding digital marketing. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32427]
Don Howard, President and CEO of The James Irvine Foundation, shares how Irvine’s strategic investments are creating opportunity across California, followed by a panel of employers leading solutions to connect youth and young adults in successful career paths. Panelists include: Alex Castellanos, HR Manager, SeaWorld San Diego, Susie Harborth, Co-Founder, General Partner & CFO, BioLabs, and Mitch Mitchell, VP of State Governmental Affairs and External Affairs, San Diego Gas & Electric. S...
Finding your path to stability and success can be challenging. Young adults from around San Diego county share their stories of growing up and finding their place in the workforce and the world. Leaders of some of San Diego’s largest public systems respond. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32398]
How do we create inclusive communities that support job opportunities for young people entering the working world? Andy Hall, VP and Chief Program Officer of San Diego Workforce Partnership shares results from the San Diego opportunity youth research report and unveils a regional “BHAG” (big, hairy, audacious goal) for reducing and preventing youth disconnection in San Diego County by the end of 2020. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 32248]
A real live rocket scientist turned entrepreneur, Neal Bloom is the talent advisor for Hired.com, a site that connects companies with technical talent. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 32426]
Serial entrepreneur and newly elected San Diego City Councilmember Barbara Bry leads a discussion on the future of the region’s innovation economy with panelists Greg McKee, CEO of CONNECT; Albert Pisano, dean of the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego; John Cabeca of the United States Patent and Trademark Office; Paul Roben, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Innovation and Commercialization at UC San Diego; and Nicole Truitt, the founder of Metamer Materials. This program is presented a...
