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Rising Together
Springboard co-founder and CEO Gautam Tambay kicks off Rise 2020 with a discussion of what it means to Rise Together.
Gautam Tambay
2020-10-05T14:00:00Z 2020-10-05T14:10:00Z America/Los_Angeles Rising+Together https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Transforming Your Career for a Post-Pandemic World
Springboard CEO Gautam Tambay speaks with LinkedIn’s CBO, Dan Shapero, about the post-pandemic job market and how to thrive in this new world.
Gautam Tambay Dan Shapero
2020-10-05T14:10:00Z 2020-10-05T15:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Transforming+Your+Career+for+a+Post-Pandemic+World https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Networking Hour
Network with all Rise attendees, regardless of vertical, during this kickoff networking hour. Like the convo you're having? Swap zoom links and keep chatting!
2020-10-05T15:00:00Z 2020-10-05T16:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Networking+Hour+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Data Science and Design Collaborations for Innovation
IDEO data scientist and designer Lisa Nash and interaction designer Takashi Wickes share what they’ve learned about data science and design collaborations
Lisa Nash Takashi Wickes
2020-10-05T16:00:00Z 2020-10-05T17:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Data+Science+and+Design+Collaborations+for+Innovation https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Mentor Networking Hour
If you are Springboard mentor, join this networking hour to connect with other mentors.
2020-10-06T09:00:00Z 2020-10-06T10:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Mentor+Networking+Hour https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Applying Your Design Thinking Mindset to Shape the World
Learn how you can use a design thinking mindset to impact the world around you.
Jeff Eyet
2020-10-06T11:00:00Z 2020-10-06T11:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles Applying+Your+Design+Thinking+Mindset+to+Shape+the+World+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Fueling the Healthcare Evolution through Data Science
Explore the ways in which data science is driving innovations in healthcare and learn how you can break into the world of HealthTech.
Thomas Vladeck Chinmay Shukla Waco Holve
2020-10-06T11:00:00Z 2020-10-06T11:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles Fueling+the+Healthcare+Evolution+through+Data+Science+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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How to Excel as a Designer in Today's Job Market
Learn how companies are adapting their recruitment strategies to the new normal — so you can plan your job-seeking strategies accordingly.
Cristina De La Cruz Chris Hickey
2020-10-06T12:00:00Z 2020-10-06T12:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles How+to+Excel+as+a+Designer+in+Today%27s+Job+Market+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Employer Spotlight: Indeed
This workshop explores two free tools you can use to make your Indeed profiles more attractive to hiring managers, as well as what its like to work at Indeed.
Betsy Paulose Kristine Holcomb
2020-10-06T14:00:00Z 2020-10-06T15:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Employer+Spotlight%3A+Indeed https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Networking
Network with Design Professionals
Enter a networking chat roulette to easily meet others in your field and connect.
2020-10-06T15:00:00Z 2020-10-06T16:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Network+with+Design+Professionals https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Blazing Your Own Trail in Data Science and Machine Learning
Learn tactical tips from speakers who pivoted into the data and ML industries and built successful careers at Google Brain, The Athletic, and Spotify.
Pasquale Prosperati Sara Hooker chloe liu
2020-10-06T16:00:00Z 2020-10-06T16:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles Blazing+Your+Own+Trail+in+Data+Science+and+Machine+Learning https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Networking
Mentor Networking Hour
If you are Springboard mentor, join this networking hour to connect with other mentors.
2020-10-06T17:00:00Z 2020-10-06T18:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Mentor+Networking+Hour https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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How to Use Hustle and Grit to Transform Your Career
Join SVA co-founder Rahim Fazal and CareerKarma CEO Ruben Harris as they discuss how they built ultra successful careers from the ground up.
Ruben Harris Rahim Fazal
2020-10-07T11:30:00Z 2020-10-07T12:15:00Z America/Los_Angeles How+to+Use+Hustle+and+Grit+to+Transform+Your+Career https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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How Predictwise is Using Data to Increase Election Turnout
PredictWise data scientist Nikhil Garg explores how companies like PredictWise shape political campaigns and what it means to use data science for social good.
Nikhil Garg
2020-10-07T11:30:00Z 2020-10-07T12:15:00Z America/Los_Angeles How+Predictwise+is+Using+Data+to+Increase+Election+Turnout+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Lightning Talks: Netflix and Instacart
Enjoy back-to-back talks from Netflix machine learning engineer Ravi Chirravuri and Instacart's Senior Machine Learning Engineer Jagannath Putrevu.
Ravi Kiran Chirravuri Jagannath Putrevu
2020-10-07T12:30:00Z 2020-10-07T13:15:00Z America/Los_Angeles Lightning+Talks%3A+Netflix+and+Instacart https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Open Source Development - What is It, How to Contribute and Why?
Colt Steele and Elie Schoppick explain why early-career engineers should contribute to open-source projects and the step-by-step process for doing so.
Colt Steele Elie Schoppik
2020-10-07T14:00:00Z 2020-10-07T15:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Open+Source+Development+-+What+is+It%2C+How+to+Contribute+and+Why%3F+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Adobe XD for Designers
Learn how UX Designers around the world are utilizing Adobe XD’s powerful features. Pick up tips directly from an Adobe expert.
Jamie Nuzbach
2020-10-07T14:00:00Z 2020-10-07T15:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Adobe+XD+for+Designers https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Networking
Network with Software Engineering Professionals
Spend up to 2 hours mingling with other SWEs. Enter a networking chat roulette to easily meet others and connect.
2020-10-07T15:00:00Z 2020-10-07T17:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Network+with+Software+Engineering+Professionals https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Passion Economy and the Future of Work
Learn about emerging trends in the Creator economy and how you can harness platforms to monetize your skills.
Mercedes Bent Siya Raj Purohit
2020-10-07T16:00:00Z 2020-10-07T16:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles Passion+Economy+and+the+Future+of+Work+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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The Impact of Mentoring with Springboard
Join a discussion and Q&A with 5 data, design, and SWE mentors as they talk about their experiences mentoring Springboard students.
Peter Nsaka Dr. Ciarda Henderson Hobson Lane Anne Pike Dipanjan (DJ) Sarkar
2020-10-07T17:00:00Z 2020-10-07T18:30:00Z America/Los_Angeles The+Impact+of+Mentoring+with+Springboard https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Networking
Mentor Networking Hour
If you are Springboard mentor, join this networking hour to connect with other mentors.
2020-10-07T18:30:00Z 2020-10-07T19:30:00Z America/Los_Angeles Mentor+Networking+Hour https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Networking
Mentor Networking Hour
If you are Springboard mentor, join this networking hour to connect with other mentors.
2020-10-08T09:00:00Z 2020-10-08T10:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Mentor+Networking+Hour https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Employer Spotlight: Capital One
Learn about Capital One's technology journey, a look inside our Data Science and Data Analyst teams & life at Capital One.
Colleen Frazier Nell Cunningham
2020-10-08T09:30:00Z 2020-10-08T10:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Employer+Spotlight%3A+Capital+One+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Alumni Series: Design Grads Share Experiences, Trials, Tribulations
In this series, design alumni share their Springboard experiences, the trials they faced, and the successes they achieved.
Kashif Ross April Hoang Drew Hopkins
2020-10-08T11:00:00Z 2020-10-08T11:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles Alumni+Series%3A+Design+Grads+Share+Experiences%2C+Trials%2C+Tribulations https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Alumni Series: Data Grads Share Experiences, Trials, Tribulations
In this series, data alumni share their Springboard experiences, the trials they faced, and the successes they achieved.
Emily Schoof George Mendoza
2020-10-08T11:00:00Z 2020-10-08T11:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles Alumni+Series%3A+Data+Grads+Share+Experiences%2C+Trials%2C+Tribulations https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Delivering Career Pathways in Higher Education
Our industry expert panelists discuss how the worlds of higher education and industry are colliding to produce new career-focused education models for learners.
Katie BLOT Melissa Loble Julia Fisher Dientje Francis Lawrence
2020-10-08T12:30:00Z 2020-10-08T13:15:00Z America/Los_Angeles Delivering+Career+Pathways+in+Higher+Education https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Lightning Talks: LinkedIn and Cisco Innovation Labs
Enjoy back-to-back talks from LinkedIn Data Scientist Brian Xu and Cisco Innovation Lab's Machine Learning Scientist Pranjal Daga.
Brian Xu Pranjal Daga
2020-10-08T15:30:00Z 2020-10-08T16:15:00Z America/Los_Angeles Lightning+Talks%3A+LinkedIn+and+Cisco+Innovation+Labs https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Networking
Network with Data Professionals
Enter a networking chat roulette to easily meet others in your field and connect.
2020-10-08T16:15:00Z 2020-10-08T17:15:00Z America/Los_Angeles Network+with+Data+Professionals+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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RealTalk with Recruiters from Disney and JBC Holdings
Our panelists will share their perspectives on how to stand out in the job search and share job search tips with students.
Tanya Kuwadekar Christina Nguyen
2020-10-08T17:00:00Z 2020-10-08T17:45:00Z America/Los_Angeles RealTalk+with+Recruiters+from+Disney+and+JBC+Holdings+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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From Bootcamp Grad to SWE Lead
Learn what it means to be a team lead, how to earn a promotion as an SWE, and battle the "bootcamp programmer" stigma.
Stephanie Wong Connie Cheung Zejian Shen
2020-10-08T17:00:00Z 2020-10-08T18:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles From+Bootcamp+Grad+to+SWE+Lead+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
– · Networking
Mentor Networking Hour
If you are Springboard mentor, join this networking hour to connect with other mentors.
2020-10-08T18:00:00Z 2020-10-08T19:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Mentor+Networking+Hour https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Using Data to Drive Social Movement: Campaign Zero
Campaign Zero co-founder DeRay Mckesson shares how data can be used to drive social good and shape policy.
DeRay McKesson
2020-10-09T12:30:00Z 2020-10-09T13:15:00Z America/Los_Angeles Using+Data+to+Drive+Social+Movement%3A+Campaign+Zero https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Portfolios Reviewed: Create an Exceptional Design Portfolio
DesignOps Manager Josue Martinez conducts a live portfolio review and provides valuable tips for how to make your portfolio stand out.
josue martinez
2020-10-09T14:00:00Z 2020-10-09T15:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Portfolios+Reviewed%3A+Create+an+Exceptional+Design+Portfolio https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)
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Tips for Nailing Technical Interviews
Learn how to effectively pitch your capstone project to a hiring manager and highlight the skills that will help you land your first data job.
Zack Allen Lou Zhang
2020-10-09T14:00:00Z 2020-10-09T15:00:00Z America/Los_Angeles Tips+for+Nailing+Technical+Interviews https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Frise Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

Speakers

Christine Cruzvergara

VP Higher Education & Student Success at Handshake

Nell Cunningham

Recruiting Manager at Capital One

Colleen Frazier

Recruiting Manager, Data Science at Capital One

Colt Steele

Consultant, Teacher, and Developer

Ruben Harris

CEO at CareerKarma

Peter Nsaka

Software Engineer at Shopify

Zack Allen

Physician Data Scientist at Rad AI

Zejian Shen

Engineering Manager at Uplift

Connie Cheung

Engineering Manager at Pared

Mercedes Bent

Investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners

Ravi Kiran Chirravuri

Machine Learning Infrastructure at Netflix

Chris Hickey

AVP and Division Director of Recruitment for The Creative Group

Lisa Nash

Data scientist & Designer at IDEO

Emily Schoof

Data Scientist at Healthy Together

Christina Nguyen

Senior Recruiter at JBC Holdings

Dipanjan (DJ) Sarkar

Data Science Lead at Applied Materials

Anne Pike

Lead Designer at USAA

Jagannath Putrevu

Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Instacart

chloe liu

Senior Director of Analytics & Data Science at The Athletic

Hobson Lane

Co-founder and CTO at Tangible AI

Dr. Ciarda Henderson

Senior Director Of User Experience at Confirmit

Elie Schoppik

Co-founder and Lead Instructor at Rithm School

George Mendoza

Data Scientist at Hypergiant Space Age Solutions

Sara Hooker

Research Scholar at Google Brain

Drew Hopkins

UX Designer: Lead of Research at FIS

April Hoang

User Experience Designer at Microsoft

Melissa Loble

Chief Customer Experience Officer at Instructure

Kashif Ross

UI/UX Designer at WriterDuet

Thomas Vladeck

Managing Director at Gradient

Stephanie Wong

Team Lead at Wavely

Katie BLOT

Principal and owner at Strategy-Ed LLC

Takashi Wickes

Interaction Designer at IDEO

Jamie Nuzbach

Strategic Development Manager at Adobe XD

Rahim Fazal

Co-founder and CEO at SV Academy

Tanya Kuwadekar

Technical Recruiter at Disney

Kristine Holcomb

Senior Technical Recruiter at Indeed

Dientje Francis Lawrence

Global Vice President, Strategy at Pearson

Julia Fisher

Author & Director of Education at Clayton Christensen Institute

Pasquale Prosperati

Data Scientist Premium Analytics in APAC at Spotify

Pranjal Daga

Machine Learning Scientist at Cisco Innovation Labs

Nikhil Garg

Senior Data Scientist at Predictwise

Dan Shapero

Chief Business Officer at LinkedIn

Siya Raj Purohit

Investor at Pathway Ventures

DeRay McKesson

Co-founder at Campaign Zero

Lou Zhang

Lead Data Scientist at MachineMetrics

Brian Xu

Data Science + Economic Graph Stories at LinkedIn

Savin Goyal

Machine Learning Infrastructure at Netflix

Waco Holve

Data Scientist at Spora Health

Gautam Tambay

Co-Founder & CEO at Springboard

Betsy Paulose

Technical Recruiting Manager at Indeed

Cristina De La Cruz

Regional VP at Robert Half - The Creative Group

Jeff Eyet

Co-founder at The Berkeley Innovation Group

josue martinez

DesignOps Manager at GoGuardian

Chinmay Shukla

Sr. Data Scientist at PathAI

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