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SUMMARY:Inside Dual-Use Technology Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join The FORGE for a high-impact lunch and learn as we deconstruct the future of dual technology. Are you ready? \n\n\n\n\nDual-Use Tech: The New Era of Defense Innovation \nThe “traditional” way of doing business with the government has just changed. With the Department of War’s recent acquisition reforms\, the barrier between commercial brilliance and national security has never been thinner. We’re bringing together the founders building the tech\, the VCs funding the mission\, and the government leaders rewriting the rulebook. \nThe Panel \n\nJinendra Ranka | Associate. Dean for Research\, SCIDS\nDan Magy | Founder & CEO\, Firestorm Labs\nJake Windle | Partner\, Harpoon VC\nSteve Kiser | General Partner\, Veteran Ventures Capital\nDenese Cordaro | Professor\, Warfighter Acquisition University\n\nWhy Attend? \n\nBridge the Gap: Learn how to build products that serve both commercial markets and the warfighter.\nDecipher the Reform: Understand exactly how the DoW’s acquisition changes impact startups and researchers.\nFollow the Capital: Get the VC perspective on why the dual-use sector is the most resilient in today’s economy.\nNetwork: Connect with the region’s top defense tech innovators\, faculty\, and industry leaders.\n\nWho Should Join? \nWhether you’re a researcher with a patentable breakthrough\, a student looking to enter the defense-tech space\, or an industry veteran pivoting to the new acquisition model\, this conversation is for you. \nThe Details \nDate: April 24\, 2026 \nTime: 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Panel 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) \nLocation: UC San Diego Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208 \nLunch: Provided for all registered attendees. \nSpace is limited. Secure your seat at the front line of innovation. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/inside-dual-use-technology-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research,Startups & Founders
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SUMMARY:Meet the VC with Daniel Rich of MasterCard Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Meet the VC Series brought to you by the Office of Innovation & Commercialization. \n\n\n\n\nThe Office of Innovation & Commercialization’s Meet the VC is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from venture capitalists directly. \nThis month CEO Kris Lichter of TL Foundation will serve as host as we meet Daniel Rich of Mastercard Start Path Ventures\, who leads partnerships with high-growth startups shaping the future of cybersecurity\, fraud prevention and digital payments. \nWhether you’re a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights\, our series is your platform for education\, connection\, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. \nMore about Our Guest Daniel Rich \nDan has nearly 30 years of experience in product management\, innovation management\, and corporate strategy\, holding senior roles at Oracle\, FICO\, and now Mastercard.\nIn his current role\, Dan oversees Mastercard’s award-winning startup engagement program\, Start Path\, driving partnerships and investments with growth-oriented tech companies. Dan is an advisor for several companies and serves as a Fellow for Mastercard’s Policy Center for the Digital Economy. Dan completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA and received his MBA from Santa Clara University. \nMore About Our Host Kris Lichter \nKris Lichter is a global innovation leader with more than twenty years of experience building high performance teams and strategies that develop and apply emerging technology to solve complex issues\, develop new markets and accelerate existing opportunities. He is a deep technology operator\, investor\, and board member. \nKris is Chief Executive Officer of TL Foundation\, San Diego’s philanthropic venture fund. TL enables a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem to prosper and grow by investing in the region’s brightest startups. He is also an Operating Partner at Victory Six\, a Washington\, DC\, based defense investment and advisory firm\, and Co-founder of DuMonde Ventures\, an early stage venture consultancy. \nPrior to this\, Kris was Chief Executive Officer of Ardica Technologies\, the world’s leading provider of solid hydrogen energy solutions. Kris also had a successful thirteen-­‐year career at IBM leading many of its innovation and emerging technology initiatives. \nKris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and economics from Bucknell University\, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgetown University. He resides in San Diego\, California.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/meet-the-vc-with-daniel-rich-of-mastercard-ventures/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Professionals,Innovation,Innovators
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T190000
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SUMMARY:Innovation at the Edge: A Bill of Human Rights in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Innovation at the Edge Speaker Series brought to you by the Office of Innovation & Commercialization. \n\n\n\n\nThe Office of Innovation & Commercialization’s Innovation at the Edge is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from founders\, researchers\, venture capitalists\, distinguished alumni\, and creative leaders as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. \nThis month our very own Greg Horowitt welcomes Erik Viirre\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Surgery and Otoneurology and Cognitive Science\, UC San Diego\, alongside Payson Stevens\, author of Before AI Decides: Nine Ways to Stay Human. Together they will lead this exciting discussion entitled “A Bill of Human Rights in the Age of AI.” \nTechnology has often superseded humans’ abilities: faster\, cheaper\, indefatigable and more are the features of the machines that we build. But now we have systems that are as smart as we are in our specialties\, and smarter in the realms we don’t know. The advent of AI perhaps asks of humans: “What is your Value Proposition?” While this framing may feel starkly utilitarian\, it brings into focus our place in the world: our value to others and to ourselves. What rights do we have in a world with incredible AI? How do we best describe these rights? How do we best enact them? In this panel discussion\, an initiative to outline rights and promulgate them is described and the audience is invited to comment and share their ideas. \nWhether you’re a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights\, our series is your platform for education\, connection\, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. \n———————— \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/innovation-at-the-edge-a-bill-of-human-rights-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T183000
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SUMMARY:Meet the VC with Jon Bassett\, Garrett Smith\, and Nick Mourlas
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Innovation at the Edge Speaker Series brought to you by the Office of Innovation & Commercialization.\n\n\n\nThe Office of Innovation & Commercialization’s Innovation at the Edge is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from founders\, researchers\, venture capitalists\, distinguished alumni\, and creative leaders as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. \nThis month for Meet the VC\, we welcome Jon Bassett — and we’re excited to expand the conversation with a powerhouse panel of venture and innovation leaders. Joining Jon are Dr. Garrett Smith and Dr. Nicholas (Nick) Mourlas of ReefHaven Ventures\, bringing deep experience across venture capital\, entrepreneurship\, corporate innovation\, and healthcare investing. \nJon Bassett is a Managing Partner at NextGen Venture Partners\, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on backing exceptional founders at the very beginning of their journeys. He is also a Partner and Head of Private Investment Research at Brown Advisory\, a $180 billion registered investment advisor\, where he helps shape private market investment strategy. \nAlong the way\, Jon has learned that careers are rarely linear — he landed his first job in venture capital via a circuitous route that started with looking for a grant writer on Craiglist. Today\, he also advises the U.S. Tennis Association’s Ventures Committee and serves on the investment committee of a European pre-seed venture fund. Jon is passionate about helping students see that curiosity\, hustle\, and relationships often matter just as much as credentials. Jon lives in North County San Diego with his wife\, four young children\, and their dog\, and can usually be found playing pickleball or coaching his kids’ sports teams. \nDr. Garrett Smith brings more than two decades of experience as serial healthcare entrepreneur\, academic and corporate innovator\, and venture capitalist. He is Managing Partner at ReefHaven Ventures\, where he invests at the intersection of medical technology\, life sciences\, robotics\, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Smith previously served as CEO of CrownPoint Medical and has held senior leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson in partnering and investing with start-ups. He held an Investment Director role at MedeonBio where he was responsible for seed through Series B medtech investments\, and since has invested in multiple start-ups as an angel investor. As a serial entrepreneur\, he has co-founded two start-ups that have been acquired by AbbVie and Viatris for over $600M. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from UC San Diego\, and completed a BioDesign Fellowship at Stanford. \nNicholas (Nick) Mourlas\, Ph.D.\, is an Investment Partner at ReefHaven Ventures\, where he invests in early-stage medical technology and life science companies operating at the intersection of advanced engineering\, biology\, robotics\, and artificial intelligence. He brings more than 25 years of experience as a repeat founder\, corporate innovation leader\, and investor. Dr. Mourlas previously served as Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS San Diego and has held senior innovation leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and PARC (a Xerox company). He has founded and led multiple medical device companies acquired by Johnson & Johnson\, Medtronic\, and Integra LifeSciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and was the John B. Simpson Biomedical Innovation Technology Fellow during the inaugural year of the Stanford Biodesign Fellowship Program. \nWhether you’re a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights\, our series is your platform for education\, connection\, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. \n———————— \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/meet-the-vc-with-jon-bassett-garrett-smith-and-nick-mourlas/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Innovators,Startups & Founders
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SUMMARY:Innovation at the Edge: Minting Innovation- The Story of Money
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Innovation at the Edge Speaker Series brought to you by the Office of Innovation & Commercialization.\n\n\n\nThe Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s Innovation at the Edge is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from founders\, researchers\, venture capitalists\, distinguished alumni\, and creative leaders as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. \nPresented by UC San Diego’s MAVERiC Studio\, this interactive session invites audiences to experience the evolution of gold from the imperial die to extended reality. \nGold has defined value for more than 5\,000 years\, shaping civilizations\, economies\, and trust itself. In this special edition of Innovation at the Edge\, Dr. Edward J. Watts\, Alkiviadis Vassiliadis Endowed Chair in Byzantine Greek History at UC San Diego\, and Jon Cavuoto\, founder of First National Bullion & Coin (San Diego)\, explore how humanity’s faith in gold has evolved from ancient empires to modern markets. Watts reveals how gold coinage helped define empire and innovation\, while Cavuoto brings these ideas to life through contemporary insights and hands-on demonstrations from the heart of Southern California’s bullion community. \nJoining remotely\, Dr. Adam Trexler\, founder and president of Valaurum Inc.\, provides a rare look inside his nanotechnology-driven mint\, where gold is transformed into flexible\, verifiable Aurum® bills. Together\, the discussion bridges history\, craftsmanship\, and cutting-edge technology to show how gold continues to anchor trust in an age of digital value.
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/innovation-at-the-edge-minting-innovation-the-story-of-money/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Innovation,Innovators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T113000
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SUMMARY:Founder Fundamentals: Lunch & Learn w/ Morrison Foerster- Schmidt/Potter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic series of workshops and office hours with expert attorneys from MoFo\, designed specifically for university researchers\n\n\n\nJoin us for the third and final session in a dynamic series of workshops and office hours with expert attorneys from Morrison Foerster\, designed specifically for university researchers and startup founders. Explore essential topics including corporate financing\, licensing strategies\, and patent protection to help you build a strong legal foundation for your venture. Whether you’re launching your first company or navigating your next funding round\, this is your chance to get practical insights and tailored guidance from legal professionals who understand innovation. \nTOPIC: Patent Playbook: Practical Approaches to Filing and Beyond \nThis session we welcome Jeffrey Schmidt\, Life Sciences Patent Attorney\, and Karen Potter\, Partner\, both of Morrison Foerster\, as they dive into the Patent Playbook: Practical Approaches to Filing and Beyond. Together\, they will reveal how innovative companies strategically leverage patents and other intellectual property – from the earliest stages of invention through commercialization. The seminar will explore a hypothetical invention to illustrate creative approaches to protecting intellectual property\, including patent protection\, portfolio building\, and competitive positioning. Attendees will gain practical insights into crafting intellectual property strategies that not only safeguard inventions but also enhance business value\, while navigating evolving standards on eligibility and obviousness across jurisdictions. They will also explore how these strategies apply to emerging technologies\, including artificial intelligence. \nEvent Schedule: \n11:30 a.m. – Registration open with Boxed Lunch and Beverage available for pick up while supplies last \n12 -1 p.m.– Lunch and Learn Session in Room 208 \n1 – 1:30 p.m. – Q&A \n1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Office Hours on 4th Floor with Mofo Reps\, 20-minute slots available\, sign up at the event \nThis event is powered by Morrison Foerster\, a proud supporter of our innovation ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/founder-fundamentals-lunch-learn-w-morrison-foerster-schmidt-potter/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups & Founders,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T193000
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SUMMARY:Space Day: Forging Stronger Ties
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together space industry leaders with faculty\, researchers\, and startups from across UC San Diego.\n\n\n\n⏰👉 Please note we are reaching capacity for this event! Parking on campus is VERY limited – we highly recommend traveling via MTS trolley (the UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus Stop) or using ride share such as Uber or Lyft. More information and parking options can be found below. \n Bringing together space industry leaders with faculty\, researchers\, and startups from across UC San Diego. \nJoin UC San Diego and top space industry leaders for an afternoon of idea exchange and collaboration – all followed by a star-studded networking mixer! This event will bring together faculty\, industry leaders\, government partners\, and investors that are shaping the next era of space economy – from life science to dual-use technologies and space infrastructure. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, researcher\, or space enthusiast – this Space Day Forum this is your chance to connect with the people and ideas defining the next era of space innovation\, exploration and commercialization. \nThank you to our proud Event Sponsors – Viasat and Quartus Engineering! \nWhat to Expect/Agenda: \n1:30 p.m. | Registration (Coffee and Tea) \n2:00 p.m. | Welcome (15 minutes total) \n\nCorinne Peek-Asa\, Ph.D. – Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation\nPaul Roben\, Ph.D – Associate Vice Chancellor for OIC\n\n2:15 p.m. | Keynote Speaker & Presentation  \nA dual-perspective keynote featuring a leading space founder and the Chair of DARPA’s Investment Committee. Each will unpack the forces transforming today’s space landscape – from bold entrepreneurship to federal investment priorities\, and what’s needed to advance U.S. space leadership and commercialization. \n\nKarl Stedman – Founder and CEO of Pulse Space\, a cutting-edge space company advancing next-generation power systems built for resilience and frontier applications. A self-taught serial entrepreneur\, Karl has founded ventures across AI\, aerospace\, and finance\, bringing a first-principles approach to solving complex engineering and infrastructure challenges.\nDominic Gallello – Chair\, Investment Committee at DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). Mr. Gallello is spearheading DARPA’s efforts to create a new business model to rapidly deliver a classified Program of Record and is partnering in the development of DARPA’s Space Strategy. Mr. Gallello is an established technology leader who as CEO\, led his last three companies from a ~$300M valuation to ~$1.3B in exit value. \n\n2:45 p.m. | Faculty Lightning Talks with Q/A – x3 (10 minutes each) \n\nAaron Rosengren\, Ph.D. – Professor at UC San Diego and leader in space situational awareness and astrodynamics\, with over 30 peer-reviewed journal publications and 110 conference papers and abstracts.\nJohn D. Evans\, Ph.D. – Founder and CEO of ReflecTek\nTania Moroimoto\, Ph.D. –  Associate Professor\, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering\, Head of Morimoto Lab\, and part of UC San Diego Contextual Robotics Institute\n\n3:15 p.m. | Roundtable Discussion: Industry\, Government Partnerships (45 minutes) \n\nMatt Martinez – Vice President of Transformation at ViasatViasat is a global communications company. Matt is spearheading the strategic overhaul of Viasat’s government business\, optimizing operations\, improving efficiency\, increasing competitiveness\, and enhancing the delivery of mission critical\, secure communications solutions across air\, land\, sea\, cyber\, and space. Previously\, Matt spent 10 years at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) building and leading BCG’s North American Space Industry business.\nDominic Gallello – Chair\, Investment Committee at DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)\nMaria Onorato – Associated Deputy Director for Industry Engagement and Development at the CA Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). \nKarl Stedman – Founder and CEO of Pulse Space\n\n\nModerator: Rachel Costello – Director of Innovating for National Security (i4NS)\, UC San Diego\n\n4:00 p.m. | 20 Minute Break (Refreshments\, Snacks) \n4:20 p.m. | Panel: Backing the Bold: Funding Space Innovation and Commercialization \n\nAndrew Ermitano – Deputy Chief of Space Ventures\, SpaceWERX (Oversees a $500M portfolio accelerating Space Force capabilities including SBIR/STTR opportunities)\nMela Louise Norman – Partner at New Vista Capital (focused on space and national security)\nSabrina Steele\, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications\, The Aerospace Corporation\nDrew Busbee\, MBA – Executive Director of Disruptive Technology Index (DTI).\nModerator: Greg Horowitt – Director of Innovation Design\, UC San Diego\n\n5:00 | Frontiers of Innovation: From In-Space Manufacturing to Space Medicine (30 minutes) \n\nElizabeth Reynolds –  Executive Advisor of Methuselah Foundation \nMichael Reily\, MBA – Chief Strategy Officer at Varda Space Industries\nCat Jamieson\, MD\, Ph.D – Director of the UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute and Integrated Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center’ Founder/CEO of Aspera Biomedicines.\nModerator: Kiana Aran\, Ph.D. – Professor of Bioengineering and Co-Director of Center for Technologies for Healthy Aging\, UC San Diego\n\n5:30 p.m. | Faculty Lightning Talks with Q/A – x2 \n\nAlysson Muotri\, Ph.D. –Director of the Sanford Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center and Head of the Muotri Lab.\nKobi Koffler\, Ph.D.\, MBA – Head of UCSD Laboratory of Neural Engineering and Founder of Auxillium Technologies.\n\n5:50 p.m. | Closing Remarks & Next Steps\, Call to Action  \n6:00 p.m. – 7:30 pm| Networking Mixer (Appetizers\, Refreshments) \nNetworking mixer to explore pathways to advance San Diego space technologies and talent through cross-campus collaborations and industry/government partnerships. Completed bingo cards get a goody bag at the duration of the event/when they exit. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP506 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP504 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/space-day-forging-stronger-ties/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions,Innovation,Innovators,Leaders,Networking,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T153000
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SUMMARY:Founder Fundamentals: Lunch & Learn with Morrison Foerster- Matt Ferry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic series of workshops and office hours with expert attorneys from MoFo\, designed specifically for university researchers\n\n\n\nJoin us for the second in a dynamic series of workshops and office hours with expert attorneys from Morrison Foerster\, designed specifically for university researchers and startup founders. Explore essential topics including corporate financing\, licensing strategies\, and patent protection to help you build a strong legal foundation for your venture. Whether you’re launching your first company or navigating your next funding round\, this is your chance to get practical insights and tailored guidance from legal professionals who understand innovation. \nTOPIC: Licensing (Employee Contributions and IP) \nThis session we welcome Matt Ferry\, Technology Transactions Partner at Morrison Foerster\, as he opens up about Licensing (Employee Contributions and IP). Matt will walk life science startups through critical issues in intellectual property licensing and employee IP contributions. For founders\, it will highlight key considerations and common pitfalls in assigning IP from employees\, contractors\, and collaborators. For startups pursuing partnerships\, it will outline licensing structures\, negotiation points\, and practical approaches to protecting core assets. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to secure ownership\, manage licensing arrangements\, and avoid costly IP disputes. \nEvent Schedule: \n11:30 a.m. – Registration open with Boxed Lunch and Beverage available for pick up while supplies last \n12 -1 p.m.– Lunch and Learn Session in Room 208 \n1 – 1:30 p.m. – Q&A \n1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Office Hours on 4th Floor with Mofo Reps\, 20-minute slots available\, sign up at the event \nWant More Events Like This? \nDid you know there is one more upcoming session left in this Founder Fundamental Lunch & Learn series? Don’t miss out on Session #3 with Jeffery Schmidt and Karen Potter. \nThis event is powered by Morrison Foerster\, a proud supporter of our innovation ecosystem. \n———————— \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/founder-fundamentals-lunch-learn-with-morrison-foerster-matt-ferry/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research,Startups & Founders,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251028T183000
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SUMMARY:Innovation at the Edge with Lux Capital's Samuel Arbesman
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Innovation & Commercialization’s Innovation at the Edge is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from founders\, researchers\, venture capitalists\, distinguished alumni\, and creative leaders as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. \nThis month Paul Kedrosky welcomes Lux Capital’s own Scientist in Residence Samuel Arbesman in a very special fireside chat to discuss his latest book\, “The Magic of Code\,” as well as a myriad of other exciting topics. Sam is also an xLab senior fellow at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and a research fellow at the Long Now Foundation. He has authored “Overcomplicated\,” as well as “The Half-Life of Facts.” His writings have appeared in the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, The Atlantic\, and Wired\, where he was previously a contributing writer. And in case you were wondering\, the first computer he used was a Commodore VIC-20. \nWhether you’re a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights\, our series is your platform for education\, connection\, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. \n———————— \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/innovation-at-the-edge-with-lux-capitals-samuel-arbesman/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Innovators,Research,Startups & Founders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T202603
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T071929Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation at the Edge with Scott Stanford
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Innovation & Commercialization’s Innovation at the Edge is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from founders\, researchers\, venture capitalists\, distinguished alumni\, and creative leaders as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit. \nThis month we welcome Scott Stanford\, Co-Founder and Partner at ACME Capital. Scott has been focused on the internet/technology sector for over 25 years as an advisor\, operator\, and investor. Prior to founding ACME in 2018\, he was a co-founder of Sherpa Capital. Scott co-headed Goldman Sachs’s Global Internet Investment Banking business in San Francisco for 12 years where he advised clients on $80 billion of equity and debt financings and strategic transactions and was deeply involved in investments in technology-enabled companies such as Facebook\, Uber\, DST/Mail.ru\, Demand Media\, LinkedIn\, Palantir\, iCrossing\, and Square. His client coverage responsibility included Facebook\, Google\, Yahoo\, Groupon\, Zillow\, Airbnb\, Uber\, and many other established and emerging technology-enabled companies. \nWhether you’re a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights\, our series is your platform for education\, connection\, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to the Design & Innovation Building \nThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://sdtechscene.org/event/innovation-at-the-edge-with-scott-stanford/
LOCATION:Design & Innovation Building\, Room 208\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Innovators,Research,Startups & Founders
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