This lecture series serves as an entry point for undergraduate and graduate curriculum sequences in entrepreneurship and innovation. The series, established in 2005, is named in honor of A. Richard Newton, a visionary technology industry leader and late dean of the University of California Berkeley College of Engineering. The course features a selection of high-level industry speakers who share their insights on industry developments, leadership, and innovation based on their careers.

This class is open to students from all majors. This class is a great introduction to technology entrepreneurship and innovation and is required for two tracks of the SCET Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Technology. All majors will feel welcome. It is also part of the Berkeley Changemaker suite of courses, which is designed to activate passions and sharpen your sense of where you want to go and how to make that happen, with particular focus on critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.

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