USC Viterbi Bay Area VIP Presents - A Fireside Chat with William Wang

Tue Nov 11 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:45 pm UTC-08:00

Cooley LLP | Palo Alto

USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Publisher/HostUSC Viterbi School of Engineering
USC Viterbi Bay Area VIP Presents - A Fireside Chat with William Wang Join us for a fireside chat with William Wang, Founder and CEO of Vizio. Moderated by Azita Martin, Nvidia.
About this Event

Charting a Path to Success: A Fireside Chat with William Wang '86, Founder and CEO of Vizio

Join us for a fireside chat with , founder and CEO of Vizio, as he shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and the strategies that powered his success. From launching his first company and navigating early setbacks to founding Vizio, William offers a rare perspective on how vision and execution can redefine a market.
Moderated by Nvidia's Azita Martin, with special remarks by Dean Yannis C. Yortsos.
Enjoy hosted drinks and appetizers during the pre-event reception, and connect with fellow Trojans in Northern California.

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The Speakers:

William Wang, Founder and CEO, Vizio

Azita Martin, VP and GM Retail & CPG, Nvidia

Yannis C. Yortsos, Dean, USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Cooley, Palo Alto, CA.

6:00 PM | Check-In & Networking

6:30 PM | Welcome and update from Dean Yannis C. Yortsos

6:50 PM | Fireside Chat

7:35 PM | Q & A

7:50 PM | Networking

8:45 PM | Event Concludes


Ticket prices: $25 for young alumni (Class of 2015-2025) and $35 for general admission. $15 for Early Bird Registration (Register by October 28).


This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Viterbi School of Engineering operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Event Venue

Cooley LLP, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, United States

Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 35.00

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