A Conversation with Mitch Lasky
Entrepreneurs and innovators come from all industries and educational backgrounds.
- April 30, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for a thought-provoking talk with Mitch Lasky, as he champions the crucial role of the humanities (and digital humanities) in shaping innovation and entrepreneurship in today's ever-evolving world. Mitch is a partner at Benchmark, one of Silicon Valley's top venture firms, and a co-owner of Major League Soccer Club LAFC. At Benchmark, he made early investments in many games and mobile application companies, including Riot Games (League of Legends), Snapchat, and Discord. Before joining Benchmark, Mitch worked at the Walt Disney Company, ran Activision's studios, founded the first mobile game startup to go public in the U.S. and led mobile and online gaming at Electronic Arts. He has a podcast on the modern history of the video game business called GameCraft.
At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Participate in a Q&A session with Mitch and delve deeper into his wide-ranging career experience.
- Build your professional network at an outdoor reception with refreshments.
This event is free and open to all.