Business Innovators (Video)

Qualcomm Co-Founder Irwin Jacobs provides insight into the role UC San Diego played in enabling him and his colleagues to build one of the largest information technology companies in the world. Dr. Jacobs is the featured speaker for the 2014 Herb York Memorial Lecture, presented by the Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation at the University of California. Series: "The Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 29111]

Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Ahmet C. Bozer, President of Coca-Cola International, for a discussion of leadership in business. Tracing his intellectual journey, Bozer discusses the skill set and temperament required for leadership; the challenges of navigating between local and global in a multinational corporation; the social dimension of corporate behavior; the importance of shaping a social vision for a corporation; and offers advice to students as they prepare for a future in business. Series: "Conversations with History" [Business] [Show ID: 29124]

Angel Martinez is a leader in product marketing, innovation and future trends. He returns to his alma mater, UC Davis, recounting his business journey through Reebok, Keen and now Deckers Brands. Holding senior positions has given him insights into what makes effective leaders. He argues that it is necessary for leaders to lead through a highly developed sense of compassion and empathy. Only when people truly believe that a leader understand their real needs and are committed to seeing those needs met can one begin to harness the power of the collective genius that is at the core of every organization’s potential. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 28928]

Miles Beckett is the Co-Founder and CEO of Worksteady, a company transforming healthcare staffing by directly connecting healthcare facilities with qualified doctors and nurses. He is formerly the Co-Founder and CEO of EQAL, a digital media company acquired by Everyday Health in 2012. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 28472]

Barrie Bergman grew The Record Bar, from a single music store in Durham, North Carolina to a national chain of 180 stores in 30 states. Shortly after selling The Record Bar, he and a partner purchased bankrupt Bare Escentuals and grew it to an enterprise that was recapitalized in 2004 for over $200 million. He accomplished both successes by taking the ethical high road, facing tough decisions with, “So we’ll get rich a few days later.” His experience in growing ethical companies is chronicled in his book, "Nice Guys Finish First,” a behind-the-scenes look at a commonsense road map to success in business and life. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 28471]

Now in its 15th year, the UCSB New Venture Competition is an opportunity for any UCSB student to learn how to start a business. Competition events take place throughout the school year. The year's activity culminates in when finalist teams present their investor pitches at the New Venture Finals in Corwin Pavilion at UCSB. All teams in the finals receive cash prizes. Part 2. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 28479]

Now in its 15th year, the UCSB New Venture Competition is an opportunity for any UCSB student to learn how to start a business. Competition events take place throughout the school year. The year's activity culminates in when finalist teams present their investor pitches at the New Venture Finals in Corwin Pavilion at UCSB. All teams in the finals receive cash prizes. Part 1. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 28478]

David Henke joined LinkedIn in November 2009 as VP Engineering/Operations and was responsible for all Technology for over 2 years and for Production Operations, IT, Data Systems, and Security for next 2 years. He retired in November 2013. Prior to that David was Senior Vice President of Engineering at Yahoo! for four years, responsible for Engineering/Operations for the Yahoo! Search Marketing organization and the Production Operations infrastructure for the entire company. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 28234]

Under Brett Caine's leadership, Citrix Online experienced record performance, growing revenues to approximately $500 million, from $35 million. Prior to joining Citrix Online, he held executive positions with several leading software companies. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 28248]

Dan Burnham is the retired Chairman and CEO of Raytheon Company. Prior to Raytheon, he held numerous leadership and management roles at companies including Allied Signal and the Carborundum Company. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 28469]