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Join students from the UC Berkeley Master of Analytics program as they showcase cutting-edge projects that demonstrate the transformative power of analytics across industries, from sports and entertainment to the forefront of…
Come see the next generation of Berkeley founders pitch what they’ve been building—from biotech to SaaS, AI, HealthTech, and more! 🌱 StEP is where startups begin their journey. Since 2018,…
The eHub is launching our version of a team-finding mixer: Date Before You Marry. You might have heard that the relationship between co-founders is comparable to a marriage. Both of…
Get ready to get busy with your hands because this is going to be an evening for sustainable period product workshop! With materials and step-by-step instructions provided, you will get…
Starting a business outside Silicon Valley? Wondering how to raise capital in global markets? Join Ken Singer, SCET Berkeley’s Chief Learning Officer in conversation with Chang Zi Qian, an entrepreneur investor who navigated…
Please join us for this upcoming live webinar with speakers from Airbnb, OpusClip and Pinterest: How AI Is Changing the Growth Marketing Playbook in 2025 (RSVP) The growth marketing strategies…
Join us to celebrate the Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) Class of 2025 as they showcase their capstone projects. In partnership with industry leaders, these students have worked to move…
Have you experienced social dissonance before? Chances are you have. Social dissonance refers to the internal conflict between how a person sees themselves and how they are perceived. For example,…
TechCrunch returns to the Bay Area, delivering insights into the cutting-edge world of AI through expert-led main-stage sessions, focused breakouts, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
TechCrunch is returning to Boston, MA with All Stage (formerly Early Stage), to bring you a full day of how-to, must-have founder knowledge, powered by Fidelity Investments.
Sam King named director of CITRIS at UC Davis
Sam King named director of CITRIS at UC Davis
Marvell NanoLab gets high-tech boost with Lam Research gift
Marvell NanoLab gets high-tech boost with Lam Research gift
‘Meaningful social impact’: Julie Shapiro introduces vision for corporate engagement
‘Meaningful social impact’: Julie Shapiro introduces vision for corporate engagement
From Lab to Launch: Mar Navarro’s Biotech Journey at SCET
Mar Navarro, originally a student from Spain, joined the SCET community after participating in the Startup Semester at Berkeley in 2023. Since then, she has immersed herself in the Berkeley…
Motorcycles, murals, and mentorship: Nicole Ta drives toward a community-centered future
This is the final of four profiles of the inaugural undergraduate Spieker Scholars, who receive significant financial support and enrichment opportunities through the program. Nicole Ta, a first-year student in…
How my first fish expedition found a species on the brink of extinction
When most people hear about a fishing expedition in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, they might picture researchers snorkeling through coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea or diving into crystal-clear cenotes, surrounded…
True Lies
Ever since a Berkeley researcher developed the polygraph in 1921, each successive technique—from measuring perspiration to brain scans—has failed to reliably detect lying. But a new study published in the…
On Board
Haas campus with fall foliage colors. Photo: Noah Berger. For nearly two decades, the Berkeley Board Fellows program, part of Haas’ Center for Social Sector Leadership (CSSL), has given MBA…
Culture Runs Deep
This year we’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of our Defining Leadership Principles, and I’m thrilled to see so many examples of our thriving culture in this issue of Berkeley Haas. …
Ineffective Counsel
A Maasai woman works at an office in Ngong, Kenya. While generative AI promises to assist small businesses in myriad ways, a study of Kenyan entrepreneurs revealed it may hinder,…
Preexisting Cognition
It’s popular for companies to show they’re responsible corporate citizens. Google touts its solar-powered data centers. Apple talks about its use of recycled materials. Walmart describes its support for local…
The Can-Do Mayor
There’s a clock on Adena Ishii’s office desk, placed so she can easily see it. It’s not your typical clock, ticking off minutes and hours. This one counts down days—the number Ishii has…
Don Fraser, MBA 62
Don Fraser, longtime friend of “Peanuts” creator, Charles Schulz, died Jan. 10 in Napa at the age of 90. Fraser was the former President of the Cal Business Alumni Association…
Austin Power
When Ezinne and Oji Udezue were looking to relocate from New York in 2017, they approached the decision like any good MBA would: they made a spreadsheet. Both Nigerian-born product…
The Tenny Effect
If you’re a Haas alum, then your life has been impacted by Tenny Frost, whether you know her or not. Though most of you do know her. As the executive…
From SCET Student to Teacher: Luke Kim’s Journey from Digital Nomad to Solopreneur
Luke Kim is a course creator, entrepreneur in residence at Alchemist, columnist at Times of India writing about AI, partner at Truth Cartel, a marketing agency specializing in Web3—and new…
Startup Spotlight: AidRx turns retail pharmacy frustration into healthcare innovation
Back when Tony Lee was filling prescriptions as a retail pharmacist, he began dreaming about how to make his job better. “I saw a lot of pharmacists who were just…
Meet Karenna Rehorn, the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub navigator
Karenna Rehorn got hooked on startups while working with Big Ideas, the University of California’s yearlong social entrepreneurship program. That led to their current role as navigator at the Berkeley…
UC Berkeley SCET and The Financial Academy Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Investment and Innovation Education
Berkeley, CA & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley and The Financial Academy of Saudi Arabia are proud to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at advancing investment,…
Trade policies unraveled: Q&A with economist Matilde Bombardini
Shipping containers stacked at the Long Beach Container Terminal on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) The U.S. awoke today to a chaotic global trading landscape as President Donald…