by Betty Yee | Vice Chair | California Democratic Party
Betty Yee helped open the inaugural UC Entrepreneurship Academy at UC Davis on July 24, 2023, welcoming the 30 attendees representing 19 counties throughout California to the immersive training.
California State Controller Malia Cohen gave the keynote address at the inaugural UC Entrepreneurship Academy at UC Davis on July 24, 2023—responding to a thoughtful and wide-ranging interview with San Francisco Recorder-Assessor Joaquín Torres.
by Simone Jacques | Deputy Assessor of Finance and Administration | City and County of San Francisco
From understanding her leadership style, to becoming more mindful of the work that it takes to build and motivate teams, to discovering the importance of the network, San Francisco Deputy Assessor of Finance and Administration Simone Jacques found professional and personal growth through the UC Leadership Academy.
by George Galang | Chief Deputy Assessor | Yolo County
For Yolo County Chief Deputy Assessor George Galang, attending the inaugural UC Leadership Academy Participating in the inaugural UC Leadership Academy was nothing short of transformative. "I now feel equipped to unleash the leader within me, armed with valuable insights and connections from this incredible experience."
I've discovered an overlooked aspect of the entrepreneurial ecosystem: the immense value that lies within peer-to-peer learning.
It's natural to seek advice from seasoned investors and advisors, but in doing so, we sometimes miss out on the goldmine of experience our fellow entrepreneurs possess. Our peers are the in the trenches with us, facing the same hurdles, and their insights and experiences are invaluable as we navigate our entrepreneurial paths.
There is no better learning than through experience.
I learned this lesson firsthand in the 2022 Big Bang! Business Competition. Even with my background as an MBA student, I felt that I had to push past my comfort zone to perform in ways I’d never done before.
It’s one thing to hear or learn about an executive summary, customer call or investor pitch presentation. It’s quite another to try to do it well on the first try.
by Rayyan Islam | Electrical Engineering Major | EQUIP Scholar
As a sophomore electrical engineering student, I've always been interested in the intersection of technology and government. When the opportunity arose to visit Mayor London Breed's office, I knew I couldn't pass it up.
Our day started with quick introductions and getting to know each other in front of Gallagher Hall, home of the the Graduate School of Management.
by Gulnara Nabiyeva | Ph.D. Candidate in Geography | Leaders for the Future Fellow
San Francisco Mayor Breed demonstrates that any peak can be reached if the goal is clear and a hard-working attitude is in place. It was my great pleasure and professional honor to meet her through a special opportunity in my Leaders for the Future Fellowship Program.
My name is Gulnara Nabiyeva. I am an international student from the Republic of Kazakhstan. In 2020 I received my master’s in community development at UC Davis. Currently, I am continuing my education as a Ph.D.
by Rova Yilmaz | MFA Student | Keller Pathway Fellow
I am a MFA student, graduate teaching assistant and a Keller Pathway Fellow. I was honored to be among the UC Davis students who recently met with a leading innovator in the public service space: San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
I never considered myself an entrepreneur until I discovered this option at UC Davis. As I learned more, I realized that it was the perfect fit for me. I've always been passionate about problem solving and creating things, and entrepreneurship gives me a platform to turn my ideas into something tangible that can make a real difference in the world.
