Innovation: The driving force behind company growth and market penetration

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Innovation: The driving force behind company growth and market penetration

By UVA Alumni Association

When and where

Date and time

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 · 6:30 - 8:30pm EDT

Location

Atlanta Tech Village 3423 Piedmont Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305

Refund Policy

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Description

From startups to Fortune 500 companies, innovation drives all companies’ success. Innovation is required to stay relevant among consumers, grow as an organization, and gain market share in heavily competitive industries. Hear from an amazing panel of UVA alumni about the different ways they’re driving innovation in their companies.

Moderator

Jen Miller (Col 99), Founder, 9th House Studios

Panelists

  • Shankha Basu (Engr 08), Co-Founder & COO, Medxoom
  • Ben Goodman (Darden ’10), VP of Corporate Development, Applied Systems
  • Sara Irvani (Col ’10), CEO, Okabashi Brands
  • Jen Oshima (Engr ’07), Senior Product Manager, Lab 1886

Schedule of Events

  • 6:30–7:00 p.m.: Networking, Light Hors d’oeuvres + Drinks
  • 7:00–8:00 p.m.: Panel Discussion
  • 8:00–8:30 p.m.: Open Networking

About the organizer

The UVA Alumni Association builds strong bonds and affinity on and beyond Grounds. With a rich history of innovation and self-governance dating back 180 years, the UVA Alumni Association’s programs and traditions – including Reunions, the Ridley Scholars program, the Jefferson Trust, and Virginia Magazine – empower our 240,000+ alumni to shape the world around us.