While the conversation around autonomous vehicles (AVs) is largely focused on passenger vehicles and the impact on our daily commutes, the reality is that AVs are anticipated to change the trucking industry and distribution channels much sooner. By reducing distribution cost and time, the transition to autonomous long-haul trucks may well disrupt industrial land use […]
Last week, Lawrence Livermore National Lab and the City of Fremont partnered with Nationwide Boiler, Inc., Lam Research and other East Bay employers to launch a pilot called Vets2tech Week. The event aimed to “pre-recruit” veterans into appropriate college programs, educate them on required skills, and provide information about work opportunities with local employers. The […]
With intense focus on improving energy efficiency (among other focus areas like the smart grid and new materials for energy), as well as developing new, clean, affordable and sustainable energy sources at the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), we are very interested in developing partnerships across the world […]
On January 30, Startup Grind Fremont hosted Atelier Advisors & Finance for Entrepreneurs’ founder, Lili Balfour. Lili has advised more than 100 companies across various industries, helping them to raise more than $200 million. She has also served as a finance expert to universities, accelerators, and media outlets. The event took place at Peerbuds […]
When TechShop announced it was closing all its locations earlier this month, the response from the maker community and other supporters was swift and filled with emotion. Many described, in deeply personal terms, the role TechShop played in not just their careers but in their lives. David Lang’s post on Medium is a great example. […]
Meet Parker Thomas, Fremont’s new FUSE Corps Executive Fellow, who will be spending the next 365 days forging the path for Fremont to become a Maker City. Parker will be collaborating with the City, the Fremont Unified School District, students, teachers, and local companies to create a Maker Education program for Fremont’s middle schools. Read […]
I recently attended a panel discussion on the exciting trend of game-based learning at DeVry University’s Fremont campus. Dr. Rod Berger, President and CEO of MindRocket Media Group, kicked off the discussion by asking panelists to define game-based learning, its role in higher education, and challenges that it faces. Gamification Analyst Karl Kapp acknowledged that […]
If you’re looking for evidence of entrepreneurial spirit on the east side of the Bay, here’s a good metric. The 2017 East Bay Innovation Awards received more than 100 nominations for 16 spots in eight competitive categories. The finalists represent leading businesses and organizations from ten East Bay cities. We are proud to announce that […]
Brotherly love. Cheesesteaks. The 76ers. Philadelphia is the 5th largest city in the U.S. and has no shortage of unique and enduring assets. What has been more fleeting for the birthplace of our independence, is a strong footing for its local economy. That’s changing, however, as Philadelphia ups its innovation game. Our Innovation District series […]
