Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley: Leadership Powering Cal Entrepreneurship

UC Berkeley consistently ranks #1 globally for producing venture-backed startup founders, and this evening brings the Berkeley community together to examine how that leadership advantage is built and sustained.

Join us for an evening centered on connection, conversation, and leadership that supports the next generation of Cal entrepreneurs. 

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026

📍 Chef Chu’s, Los Altos

⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

🎟️ Limited seating

Leadership Powering Cal Entrepreneurship with:

• Charles Huang, Trustee, UC Berkeley; Co-Founder, RedOctane; Co-Creator of Guitar HeroA founder and Berkeley leader bringing real-world entrepreneurial experience into education and innovation.
• Darren Cooke, Interim Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer, U.C. BerkeleyLeads initiatives that empower students and faculty to innovate with purpose and impact.
• Omar Qarshi, Director of Venture Capital Services, Office of the ChancellorOversees venture capital strategy and partnerships supporting Berkeley-affiliated startups.
• Lisa M. Lum (Moderator), Founder, Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley

Seats are limited. If you’re interested in data-backed insight, meaningful conversation, and connecting with leaders shaping Berkeley’s entrepreneurial future, this is an evening to prioritize. Seats are limited.  RSVP early. Go Bears. 💙💛 

Event net proceeds support CAL.

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