UW Problem Lab

Introducing the next panel of accomplished judges for the Open Problem Stream of the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch.

Three professionals from a range of industries and backgrounds will be evaluating the 6 finalists competing for $7,500 in funding tonight! 🏆💰

Brian O'Grady, Founder and Principal Consultant at Search Warrant Online Marketing, is a data-driven innovator and digital marketer for B2B technology brands. He has trained marketers on 4 continents to help clients like IBM, Kinaxis, and Alcatel achieve measurable success with digital marketing that influences more than a billion dollars in annual revenue.

Gavriel State is a Senior Director for Simulation and AI at NVIDIA, based in Toronto, where he leads efforts involving applications of AI technology to simulation systems and vice versa. Previously, Gavriel founded TransGaming Inc, and spent 15 years focused on games and rendering technologies.

Vanessa's teaching at UWaterloo includes coursework on design and problem-solving. Her research focuses on the problem of cross-disciplinary knowledge integration and the design of scenarios for the human dimensions of large-scale environmental change. Her recent work has included the influence of occupational, interpersonal, and cultural conflicts on climate change attitudes.

Don’t miss your chance to see the Open Problem Stream finalists tonight!

Visit uwaterloo.ca/problem-lab/events to register 🔗

Interesting in hearing important problems facing today’s world?

Join us at the Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch Finals on March 22nd & 23rd to watch student teams tell their analysis of important commercial problems. Each night, pitches run from 5-7pm and span a range of topics technology challenges to pressing sustainability problems.

Register for the virtual events using the link in our bio and prepare for deep dives into important problems and opportunities for innovation.

➡️ Check the link in our bio for event information and registration 🔗