2 hours
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208
Free Tickets Available
Tue, 28 Oct, 2025 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm (GMT-07:00)
Design & Innovation Building, Room 208
9510 Innovation Lane, San Diego, United States
The Office of Innovation & Commercialization's is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from founders, researchers, venture capitalists, distinguished alumni, and creative leaders as they converge to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit.
This month welcomes Lux Capital's own Scientist in Residence in a very special fireside chat to discuss his latest book, "The Magic of Code," as well as a myriad of other exciting topics. Sam is also an xLab senior fellow at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and a research fellow at the Long Now Foundation. He has authored "Overcomplicated," as well as "The Half-Life of Facts." His writings have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and Wired, where he was previously a contributing writer. And in case you were wondering, the first computer he used was a Commodore VIC-20.
Whether you're a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights, our series is your platform for education, connection, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential.
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Directions to the Design & Innovation Building
The event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the . The entrances are located across from the or next to the bus and trolley stop.
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MTS Trolley
The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.
Parking
Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.
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Ticket type | Ticket price |
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UC San Diego Undergraduate Student | Free |
UC San Diego Graduate Student | Free |
UC San Diego Faculty | Free |
UC San Diego Staff | Free |
UC San Diego Post-Doc | Free |
UC San Diego Startup | Free |
Community Member | Free |