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Data analytics expert explores value of user-owned AI

Anna Kazlauskas, Open Data Labs CEO and creator of Vana, spoke with students and faculty from Gies Business about the revolutionary potential of decentralized data systems and their implications for the future of AI development.

Academic founders build broader tech, new study finds

New research from Gies Business suggests that founders with academic backgrounds may engage problems differently from their industry peers thanks to a mindset shaped not by product-market fit, but by intellectual curiosity.

PODCAST: Former White House Chief of Staff Sam Skinner

From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with good people.

All-Employee Expo

Get ready for an extraordinary experience exclusively designed for employees of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Sponsored by Illinois Human Resources, Staff Advisory Council, and Council of Academic Professionals, the 2023 All-Employee Expo will be held on Thursday, October 12, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the State Farm Center. Visit the All-Employee Expo website for more information.

October 12, 10 am–2 pm • State Farm Center

ihr@illinois.edu • Illinois Human Resources