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Tri-Valley innovation events bring focus to world-class talent
During the month of June, the Tri-Valley region hosted some of the nation's most innovative companies, entrepreneurs and scientists.
PLEASANTON, CA —July 3, 2024 — During the month of June, the Tri-Valley region hosted some of the nation’s most innovative companies, entrepreneurs and scientists during two events aimed at fostering the region’s world-class talent.
On June 20th, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) and the Hertz Foundation partnered to host “THE HERTZ EFFECT” at the Pleasanton headquarters of 10x Genomics. It was an evening bringing together companies, non-profits, research institutions, startups, and thought leaders from across the Bay Area to build new connections and to celebrate the Hertz legacy of shaping the Tri-Valley region’s innovation ecosystem.
Featured speakers included Hertz Fellows and regional thought-leaders Kathleen Alexander, Founder and CEO of Savor, Megan Blewett, Co-Founder and President of Iris Medicine and William Evans, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Physics Division Leader, who shared their stories and highlighted the impact that the Hertz Foundation and the regional innovation ecosystem had on their careers. Hertz fellows John Cherian, Charles Dove, Syamantak Payra, and Millie Trimm also shared their latest research through whiteboard pitches to the unique convening of the Tri-Valley region’s brain trust of science and tech superstars. Some of the world’s greatest minds whose groundbreaking work is shaping the future were featured, and attendees engaged with fellow innovators, exchanged ideas, and forged new connections.
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“We are lucky to be part of a thriving innovation ecosystem and to further our shared mission with the Hertz Foundation of cultivating the talent pipeline in the Tri-Valley,” said ITV CEO Katie Marcel. “The legacy and influence of the Hertz Foundation within our community is unparalleled, and it was an honor to partner with Hertz on an event that delivered an inspiring atmosphere filled with cutting-edge insights and visionary conversations.”
In addition, the TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) hosted their Youth Globals event on Wednesday, June 19th at Las Positas College in Livermore, with over 450 student-leaders engaged in workshops and training sessions led by dozens of prominent Tri-Valley CEOs, founders, business owners, and civic leaders.
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This was an unprecedented opportunity for Tri-Valley students to meet with and learn from industry experts in AI, Robotics, Space, Healthcare, Culinary, Arts, Sports, Public Service, Climate, Environment, Transportation, NFTs & Blockchain, and Social Entrepreneurship. Attendees discovered trends on the future of the workforce and developed essential skills to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset for tackling industry challenges. The complete list of speakers and agenda can be found here.
"It was an incredible experience working with students, organizations, and the community in the Tri-Valley to plan the TYE Global event” stated TYE Globals Convenor Reena Gupta. “They were amazed to learn and network directly with industry experts, providing real-world learning experiences. Student volunteers played a crucial role in running the entire event, taking initiative and solving problems on the spot. Hosting the event in the Tri-Valley was an easy decision, given the exceptional support from all fronts with special thanks to Las Positas College, which generously opened their entire campus for us. This event was a first of its kind, from meticulous planning to successful execution.”
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About Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV):
ITV’s cross-sector collaboration is attracting new businesses, helping existing businesses expand, attracting workforce, and branding the Tri-Valley as a region that enables businesses and residents alike to help to create a better world. As we showcase our healthy innovation ecosystem, the world has begun to take notice of the Tri-Valley as a community of thinkers fueled by collaboration, empathy, innovation and a high quality of life.
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