October 12-23, 2020
The 2020 Gaucho Professionals Expo featured sessions led by industry veterans from the technology, biotech, venture capital, finance, and health and wellness industries. Alumni experts also discussed job search skills, resumes, graduate school, and career pivots. Read more about the sessions and speakers below.
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Keynote Speakers
The State of the Economy During COVID-19
Monday, October 12, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Dr. Peter Rupert,
Professor of Economics and Director of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project
Dr. Peter Rupert, Professor of Economics and Executive Director of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project (EFP), will distill data from the changing pandemic landscape and offer insights into the scope of COVID-19’s impact on the economy.
Your Job Search During COVID-19
Monday, October 19, 2020
12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dana Manciagli '82,
President and Founder of Job Search Master Class
Has the global health crisis impacted your job search or employment status? Join Dana Manciagli ’82, President and Founder of Job Search Master Class who will offer concrete tips to help you maximize your job search, identify job leads, and remain positive during times of change.
Breakout Sessions
Join us for a conversation with a Gaucho venture capitalist and two Gaucho-founded companies that he helped to fund.
Arvind Gupta '97
Founder/Venture Advisor, IndieBio
Damien Kudela, PhD '15
Founder/CEO, Cayuga Biotech
Melanie Matheu '01
Founder/CEO, Prellis Biologics
Andy Ogawa '95
Moderator, Managing Partner, Quest Venture
Hear about innovative advances in the CBD and cannabinoid science arena. Christopher will share his journey from co-founding The Honest Company to now working at the intersection of beauty, wellness, and healthcare.
Christopher Gavigan '97 - Founder/CEO, PRIMA and Co-Founder, The Honest Company
Succeeding in Tech: How I Got Here and Where the Industry is Heading: Thurs, Oct 15, 11:00am-12:00pm
Meet UCSB alumni working in the tech industry, as they share their professional journeys and offer insights into where the field is going and the challenges that lie ahead.
Sandeep Gupta '91
VP and GM, Amazon Fire TV
Hong Tang, PhD '03
Venture Partner, Tsingyuan Ventures
Lewis Thompson '96
Moderator, Group Vice President, Oracle
Join Gaucho alums as they share their professional journeys and offer insights into their experiences of starting a technology company.
Chuck Goetschel '89
Co-Founder/CEO, Rallio, Inc.
Jay Freeman '03
Co-Founder/CTO, Orchid
Yulun Wang PhD '88
Chairman/Founder/Chief Innovation Officer, InTouch Health
Bei-Jing Guo '95
Moderator, Founder/Angel Investor
Join Gaucho alums as they share their professional journeys and offer insights into their experiences of starting a biotechnology company.
Bradley Patt PhD '93
Chairman/CEO, TheraCEll, Inc.; Founder/CEO, DermOQ, Inc., Co-Founder/Chairman, HyVIDA Brands, Inc.
Brenton Taylor '03
Executive Vice President of Engineering, Inogen
Todd DeSantis '92
Co-Founder/VP of Informatics, Second Genome
Dr. Beth Pruitt
Moderator, Director, UCSB Center for BioEngineering and ME/BSME/MCDB Professor
Is grad school right for you? What program should you consider? How do you get started? Join this session and discuss taking the next leap in your academic/professional career.
Fernando Pena '10 - Director of Admissions and Recruitment, San Francisco State University
Not sure what to do when the tenure track is not right for you? Join us for a lively discussion as a panel of doctoral alumni share their paths beyond the academic ladder.
Anna Sandoval Giron MA '99, PhD '05
Research Sociologist, US Census Bureau
Arturo Gonzalez, PhD '97
Director and Global Head of Policy Advocacy & Research, Facebook
Sarah Kriz MA '03, PhD '06
Lead Cognitive Psychologist, MITRE Corporation
Chris Martin, PhD '99
Co-Director of Science, Kavli Foundation
Brooke will be sharing recruiter tips and tricks for your next job search. From how and where to apply for jobs, to how best to build your resume and prepare for interviews, this session for young professionals will help you position yourself for your next role.
Brooke Salyer '11 - Agency Partnerships Lead, Snap Inc.
In partnership with the UC Alumni Career Network, Markell joins a panel of UC alumni to discuss preparing for a career change, identifying opportunities and leveraging your strengths to successfully pivot to a new industry or field.
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Markell Morris '93 - Owner, Futures in Motion, Inc.