Batten Institute - Education - Tech Learning Series

WHO: Attention all Darden students! Are you interested in a career in the fast-growing tech sector? And/or realize that technology is fundamental to every modern enterprise? No matter where you fall on the interest continuum, from mere curiosity to tech-or-die, this *new* learning series is for you! An introduction to tech, brought to you by the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology.

WHAT: Each week, we’ll get to know key roles, skills and trends in the tech sector, as well as (some of) the key faculty in this area before electives and in time for interview season.

Sessions and Topics Fall 2024

17 September | CLA 150 | 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Prof. Mike Lenox
Topic: Strategy in a Digital World

1 October | CLA 150 | 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Prof. Alex Cowan
Topic: Project Management

22 October | CLA 150 | 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Speakers: Prof. Tim Laseter and Arnie Katz, Chief Product & Technology Officer, GoFundMe
Topic: GoFundMe

29 October | CLA 150 | 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Prof. Rachel Brozenske
Topic: Using Design Thinking to Build Products That Resonate

6 November | CLA 150 | 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Jim Zuffoletti, Entrepreneurship Community Director at Darden
Topic: Tech & Effectuation

12 November | CLA 150 | 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Prof. Tim Laseter
Topic: TBA

19 November | CLA 150 | 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Speakers: Omar Garriott and Carlos Bortoni, Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology
Topic: Sales & GFTM Roles in Tech


Spring 2025 dates and topics coming soon!