Keri Waters is an inventor, long time entrepreneur and currently the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of Austin, America’s newest private University.
In this episode, expect to learn about Keri’s journey as an entrepreneur, how the University of Austin is combining liberal arts and entrepreneurship, what they are looking for in applicants, and how Keri is building the centers of innovation at the University of Austin.
This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company
https://www.johngaltmortgage.com
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:39 - The University of Austin
6:01 - Rethinking What a College Education Ought to Be
7:56 - Civic Entrepreneurship
16:48 - Making Education More Practical
22:10 - The Case for Liberal Arts
24:44 - The Polaris Project
33:40 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company
34:39 - What is University of Austin Looking for in Applicants
37:34 - The Melding of Academia and Start Ups
41:55 - The Flexibility of Modern Education
47:33 - What is the Goal For University of Austin Graduates?
49:36 - Keri’s Career and Entrepreneurship Background
1:01:20 - Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood
1:08:23 - AI and Education
1:12:03 - How to Connect with Keri and the University of Austin Keri and the University of Austin
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Connect with Keri Waters:
Website | https://www.uaustin.org
linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/keriwaters
Twitter | https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fkeriwaters
Email | kwaters@uaustin.org
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