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Innovation: The driving force behind company growth and market penetration
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
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.