Innovation Academy
Launch into IA is our convocation for the new Innovation Academy students. The event kicks off the academic year by bringing all of the incoming IA students together and welcoming them to the University of Florida. This event is required for all incoming first-year IA students. Family members are invited to attend as well.
Thank you to the Launch into IA 2023 attendees. You may find the livestream video recording of this year's event below.
Abhi Lokesh (2013)CEO & Co-Founder of Fracture |
Josh Greenberg (2014)Co-Founder of Grooveshark |
Kristen Hadeed (2015)Founder/CEO of Student Maid and Author |
Kai Kight (2016)Keynote Speaker and Violinist |
Julia Landauer (2017)NASCAR Driver and Keynote Speaker |
John Spence (2018)Top 100 business thought leaders, International Business Speaker and Author |
Josh Linkner (2019)Five-Time tech entrepreneur, two-time NY Times bestselling author, venture capitalist and keynote speaker |
Gigi Butler (2020)Branding Powerhouse, Motivational Speaker & Founder of Gigi's Cupcakes |
Kai Kight (2021)Keynote Speaker and Violinist |
Kim Kaupe (2022)Buisnesswoman, keynote speaker, and one-of-a-kind teacher |
Dr. Farouk Dey (2023)Vice Provost for Integrative Learning and Life Design |