Master the art of organizational focus, talent development, and navigating rapid technological transformation.
This course examines the leadership principles required to build and sustain high-performing organizations in the technology sector. It explores the transition from individual contributor to executive leadership, emphasizing the importance of organizational clarity, talent recruitment, and a growth mindset. The content covers practical strategies for managing time, fostering team accountability, and leading through significant industry shifts like the adoption of generative AI. Participants will gain insights into balancing personal well-being with professional demands while maintaining a mission-driven approach to business.
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
CEO | Board Director | Investor-Grade Operator
Greg Brown is the Chief Executive Officer of Illumia, a platform built to empower education, healthcare, and corporate enterprises with secure, intelligent technology—streamlining operations while elevating the experiences they deliver every day. Prior to Illumia, Greg was President and CEO of Udemy, a leading global platform for online learning and skills development. With a career spanning more than 25 years in software and technology, Greg was instrumental in transforming the learning landscape by making education more accessible and affordable to millions of learners worldwide. Under his leadership, Udemy expanded its course offerings and platform capabilities, empowering over 75 million individuals and 17,000 organizations to accelerate their professional and personal growth. Before joining Udemy, Greg served as CEO of Reflektive, a next-generation performance management platform, and held numerous senior executive roles at prominent companies including Blackhawk Network, Achievers, Mindjet, PivotLink, and WebEx. His strategic vision and commitment to innovation have consistently driven growth and operational excellence across the organizations he has led. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he was also a quarterback for the Mustangs. A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, he believes in harnessing the power of technology to transform the human experience across higher education, healthcare, and senior living.
