Lodestar Speaker Series: The Playbook for Global Entrepreneurs

Join us for an inspiring evening with trailblazing entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shaping industries worldwide. The Playbook for Global Entrepreneurs: Innovating for a Changing World brings together thought leaders across healthtech, venture-building, clean energy, and international policy to share their insights on driving impact through entrepreneurship.

Moderated by Professor Laura Hassner, Strategic Advisor to the Chancellor and Executive Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley, this discussion will highlight strategies for turning bold ideas into real-world solutions. Laura co-founded the Berkeley Changemaker® program, which empowers students with critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills to drive innovation.

Featuring:

Dr. Kent Davis-Packard – Founder of Women Forward International, former U.S. State Department official, and international policy expert.

Dr. Vinona Bhatia – Healthtech investor, former oncologist, and advisor to global biotech startups
Mr. Jawahar Gidwani – CEO of QuSwami, inventor of groundbreaking clean energy technology
Mr. Cornellius Suhartono – Serial entrepreneur, startup founder, and investor in AI-driven innovation

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