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SUMMARY:Essential of Entrepreneurship and Design – Design Thinking and Opportunity Framing
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity Framing: Discovering the Right Idea Using Design Thinking + Generative AI\nBefore you build\, pitch\, or launch it\, ensure it’s the right idea. This 90-minute workshop teaches a repeatable process for identifying meaningful opportunities using Design Thinking—supercharged with Generative AI. \nLed by Kevin Popović—creator of the Problems > Problem Statements™ model and Education Manager at UC San Diego’s Design Lab—this session blends practical tools with real-time AI exercises to help students and professionals frame the right problem before jumping to solutions. \nYou’ll learn to define clear\, actionable problem statements\, explore creative solutions\, and evaluate which ideas are truly worth pursuing—with the support of AI-powered insights that streamline research\, refinement\, and ideation. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll: \n\n\nLearn the “How Might We” model to define problems with empathy and clarity. \n\n\nComplete the Problems > Problem Statements + Gen AI exercise to turn vague ideas into user-centered challenges. \n\n\nUse ChatGPT to accelerate secondary research\, refine problem statements\, and generate early prototypes. \n\n\nPractice Divergent Thinking through rapid ideation—including the “Bad Drawings” challenge. \n\n\nApply evaluation criteria like feasibility\, viability\, and impact to prioritize ideas. \n\n\nPrototype and pitch your idea using a simple framework and peer feedback. \n\n\n\n“Most people are solving the wrong problem. Design Thinking + Generative AI helps you find the right one.” — Kevin Popović \n\nPerfect for:Students\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, team leaders\, and anyone navigating complex challenges or building new things. \nDuration: 90 minutesFormat: Live Workshop + Interactive WorkbookTools: Design Thinking\, Generative AI (ChatGPT)\, Problems > Problem Statements™\, Creative Confidence Assessment™ \nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of the problem you’re trying to solve\, a potential solution worth pursuing\, and a clear path for what to do next. \nSpace is reserved for registered students only.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/essential-of-entrepreneurship-and-design-design-thinking-and-opportunity-framing-5/
LOCATION:The Basement @ UC San Diego\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:AI-Powered Problem Statements: Unlocking Root Cause Analysis for Smarter Process Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by UC San Diego\, Process Palooza is a high-energy\, collaborative experience that showcases and celebrates the power of continuous improvement.\nOn August 6-7\, 2025\, at UC San Diego’s Price Center\, attendees will experience professional exchanges\, sessions\, workshops\, games\, competitions\, and tours offered to inspire organizations and individuals to share\, learn\, begin\, or advance their continuous improvement journey. \nThis year’s theme is: Optimizing -> Transforming -> Disrupting \nThe convergence of process improvement and artificial intelligence powers this continuous cycle of enhancement\, change and innovation. We’re eager to explore this cycle with you at Process Palooza 2025! \nSession Title: AI-Powered Problem Statements: Unlocking Root Cause Analysis for Smarter Process Improvement\nSession Abstract:\nOrganizations often waste time and resources solving the wrong problem. Without a clear\, well-defined problem statement\, teams misdiagnose bottlenecks\, jump to ineffective solutions\, and fail to create lasting impact. In today’s fast-paced environment\, leveraging AI to refine problem statements is the key to unlocking more effective root cause analysis and driving continuous improvement. \nIn this hands-on session\, Kevin Popović\, Founder of The Idea Guy® and expert in problem identification and AI-driven innovation\, will introduce a structured approach to diagnosing and solving process inefficiencies using Problem > Problem Statements + Generative AI. Attendees will learn how to move beyond vague problem descriptions and apply AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to sharpen problem statements\, uncover root causes\, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. \nThrough real-world case studies and interactive exercises\, participants will gain practical skills to: \n\nDistinguish symptoms from root causes in process failures\nUse AI to enhance clarity\, precision\, and measurability in problem statements\nApply a structured problem-solving framework that accelerates innovation and decision-making\n\nBy the end of this session\, attendees will leave with an AI-powered approach to problem-solving that ensures better solutions\, stronger teams\, and more efficient processes. \nJoin us to redefine how your organization identifies and solves its most pressing challenges.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/ai-powered-problem-statements-unlocking-root-cause-analysis-for-smarter-process-improvement/
LOCATION:UC San Diego\, 9500 Gilman Dr.\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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SUMMARY:Essential of Entrepreneurship and Design – Design Thinking and Opportunity Framing
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity Framing: Discovering the Right Idea Using Design Thinking + Generative AI\nBefore you build\, pitch\, or launch it\, ensure it’s the right idea. This 90-minute workshop teaches a repeatable process for identifying meaningful opportunities using Design Thinking—supercharged with Generative AI. \nLed by Kevin Popović—creator of the Problems > Problem Statements™ model and Education Manager at UC San Diego’s Design Lab—this session blends practical tools with real-time AI exercises to help students and professionals frame the right problem before jumping to solutions. \nYou’ll learn to define clear\, actionable problem statements\, explore creative solutions\, and evaluate which ideas are truly worth pursuing—with the support of AI-powered insights that streamline research\, refinement\, and ideation. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll: \n\n\nLearn the “How Might We” model to define problems with empathy and clarity. \n\n\nComplete the Problems > Problem Statements + Gen AI exercise to turn vague ideas into user-centered challenges. \n\n\nUse ChatGPT to accelerate secondary research\, refine problem statements\, and generate early prototypes. \n\n\nPractice Divergent Thinking through rapid ideation—including the “Bad Drawings” challenge. \n\n\nApply evaluation criteria like feasibility\, viability\, and impact to prioritize ideas. \n\n\nPrototype and pitch your idea using a simple framework and peer feedback. \n\n\n\n“Most people are solving the wrong problem. Design Thinking + Generative AI helps you find the right one.” — Kevin Popović \n\nPerfect for:Students\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, team leaders\, and anyone navigating complex challenges or building new things. \nDuration: 90 minutesFormat: Live Workshop + Interactive WorkbookTools: Design Thinking\, Generative AI (ChatGPT)\, Problems > Problem Statements™\, Creative Confidence Assessment™ \nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of the problem you’re trying to solve\, a potential solution worth pursuing\, and a clear path for what to do next. \nSpace is reserved for registered students only.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/essential-of-entrepreneurship-and-design-design-thinking-and-opportunity-framing-4/
LOCATION:The Basement @ UC San Diego\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Essential of Entrepreneurship and Design – Design Thinking and Opportunity Framing
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity Framing: Discovering the Right Idea Using Design Thinking + Generative AI\nBefore you build\, pitch\, or launch it\, ensure it’s the right idea. This 90-minute workshop teaches a repeatable process for identifying meaningful opportunities using Design Thinking—supercharged with Generative AI. \nLed by Kevin Popović—creator of the Problems > Problem Statements™ model and Education Manager at UC San Diego’s Design Lab—this session blends practical tools with real-time AI exercises to help students and professionals frame the right problem before jumping to solutions. \nYou’ll learn to define clear\, actionable problem statements\, explore creative solutions\, and evaluate which ideas are truly worth pursuing—with the support of AI-powered insights that streamline research\, refinement\, and ideation. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll: \n\n\nLearn the “How Might We” model to define problems with empathy and clarity. \n\n\nComplete the Problems > Problem Statements + Gen AI exercise to turn vague ideas into user-centered challenges. \n\n\nUse ChatGPT to accelerate secondary research\, refine problem statements\, and generate early prototypes. \n\n\nPractice Divergent Thinking through rapid ideation—including the “Bad Drawings” challenge. \n\n\nApply evaluation criteria like feasibility\, viability\, and impact to prioritize ideas. \n\n\nPrototype and pitch your idea using a simple framework and peer feedback. \n\n\n\n“Most people are solving the wrong problem. Design Thinking + Generative AI helps you find the right one.” — Kevin Popović \n\nPerfect for:Students\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, team leaders\, and anyone navigating complex challenges or building new things. \nDuration: 90 minutesFormat: Live Workshop + Interactive WorkbookTools: Design Thinking\, Generative AI (ChatGPT)\, Problems > Problem Statements™\, Creative Confidence Assessment™ \nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of the problem you’re trying to solve\, a potential solution worth pursuing\, and a clear path for what to do next. \nSpace is reserved for registered students only.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/essential-of-entrepreneurship-and-design-design-thinking-and-opportunity-framing-3/
LOCATION:The Basement @ UC San Diego\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking + Gen AI: Undergraduate Research Hub
DESCRIPTION:In an age where solutions often come before understanding\, this interactive workshop flips the script. Empowering Creativity teaches participants how to clearly define the right problems to solve—before jumping to ideas. Guided by Kevin Popović\, you’ll explore how to use design thinking methods and generative AI tools to uncover root causes\, engage with empathy\, and craft problem statements that inspire innovative action. \nThrough a series of rapid\, hands-on exercises\, you’ll: \n\n\nIdentify and classify real-world problems (technical\, adaptive\, wicked) \n\n\nUse the “How Might We” model to frame problems with clarity \n\n\nConduct primary and secondary research with AI-assisted methods \n\n\nLeverage ChatGPT and DALL·E to refine statements\, generate insights\, and visualize concepts \n\n\nCollaborate and test with simulated AI-based stakeholders \n\n\nParticipants will leave with a repeatable framework for transforming challenges into opportunity—powered by the synergy of human and artificial intelligence. \nWhether you’re a student\, faculty member\, or professional\, this session will improve how you think about problems and how you solve them.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/empowering-creativity-design-thinking-gen-ai-3/
LOCATION:The Basement @ UC San Diego\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn for International Business Leaders Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In today’s U.S. business economy\, your LinkedIn profile is more than a resume—it’s your digital handshake\, your reputation engine\, and your most valuable networking tool. \nThis interactive workshop\, led by Kevin Popović (The Idea Guy® and UC San Diego faculty)\, is designed specifically for international business leaders\, executives\, and professionals looking to succeed in the American market. You’ll learn how to build a high-impact profile\, tell your professional story with clarity\, and leverage LinkedIn to connect with decision-makers\, showcase your expertise\, and support your U.S. business goals. \nWhether you’re seeking new clients\, partnerships\, or executive opportunities\, this workshop gives you the insight—and the tools—to stand out with confidence. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nHow LinkedIn fits into the U.S. business culture and professional economy \n\n\nBest practices for optimizing your headline\, summary\, and experience \n\n\nHow to tell your story in a way that resonates with American audiences \n\n\nTactics for networking\, visibility\, and engagement that support business growth \n\n\nReal-time feedback and examples from leaders like you \n\n\nWho Should Attend:\nInternational executives\, entrepreneurs\, and business professionals entering or expanding in the U.S. market.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/linkedin-for-international-business-leaders/
LOCATION:UC San Deigo Extended Studies\, 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essential of Entrepreneurship and Design – Design Thinking and Opportunity Framing
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity Framing: Discovering the Right Idea Using Design Thinking + Generative AI\nBefore you build\, pitch\, or launch it\, ensure it’s the right idea. This 90-minute workshop teaches a repeatable process for identifying meaningful opportunities using Design Thinking—supercharged with Generative AI. \nLed by Kevin Popović—creator of the Problems > Problem Statements™ model and Education Manager at UC San Diego’s Design Lab—this session blends practical tools with real-time AI exercises to help students and professionals frame the right problem before jumping to solutions. \nYou’ll learn to define clear\, actionable problem statements\, explore creative solutions\, and evaluate which ideas are truly worth pursuing—with the support of AI-powered insights that streamline research\, refinement\, and ideation. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll: \n\n\nLearn the “How Might We” model to define problems with empathy and clarity. \n\n\nComplete the Problems > Problem Statements + Gen AI exercise to turn vague ideas into user-centered challenges. \n\n\nUse ChatGPT to accelerate secondary research\, refine problem statements\, and generate early prototypes. \n\n\nPractice Divergent Thinking through rapid ideation—including the “Bad Drawings” challenge. \n\n\nApply evaluation criteria like feasibility\, viability\, and impact to prioritize ideas. \n\n\nPrototype and pitch your idea using a simple framework and peer feedback. \n\n\n\n“Most people are solving the wrong problem. Design Thinking + Generative AI helps you find the right one.” — Kevin Popović \n\nPerfect for:Students\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, team leaders\, and anyone navigating complex challenges or building new things. \nDuration: 90 minutesFormat: Live Workshop + Interactive WorkbookTools: Design Thinking\, Generative AI (ChatGPT)\, Problems > Problem Statements™\, Creative Confidence Assessment™ \nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of the problem you’re trying to solve\, a potential solution worth pursuing\, and a clear path for what to do next. \nSpace is reserved for registered students only.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/essential-of-entrepreneurship-and-design-design-thinking-and-opportunity-framing-2/
LOCATION:The Basement @ UC San Diego\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn for International Business Leaders Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In today’s U.S. business economy\, your LinkedIn profile is more than a resume—it’s your digital handshake\, your reputation engine\, and your most valuable networking tool. \nThis interactive workshop\, led by Kevin Popović (The Idea Guy® and UC San Diego faculty)\, is designed specifically for international business leaders\, executives\, and professionals looking to succeed in the American market. You’ll learn how to build a high-impact profile\, tell your professional story with clarity\, and leverage LinkedIn to connect with decision-makers\, showcase your expertise\, and support your U.S. business goals. \nWhether you’re seeking new clients\, partnerships\, or executive opportunities\, this workshop gives you the insight—and the tools—to stand out with confidence. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\nHow LinkedIn fits into the U.S. business culture and professional economy \n\n\nBest practices for optimizing your headline\, summary\, and experience \n\n\nHow to tell your story in a way that resonates with American audiences \n\n\nTactics for networking\, visibility\, and engagement that support business growth \n\n\nReal-time feedback and examples from leaders like you \n\n\nWho Should Attend:\nInternational executives\, entrepreneurs\, and business professionals entering or expanding in the U.S. market.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/linkedin-for-international-business-leaders-workshop/
LOCATION:UC San Deigo Extended Studies\, 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essential of Entrepreneurship and Design – Design Thinking and Opportunity Framing
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity Framing: Discovering the Right Idea Using Design Thinking + Generative AI\nBefore you build\, pitch\, or launch it\, ensure it’s the right idea. This 90-minute workshop teaches a repeatable process for identifying meaningful opportunities using Design Thinking—supercharged with Generative AI. \nLed by Kevin Popović—creator of the Problems > Problem Statements™ model and Education Manager at UC San Diego’s Design Lab—this session blends practical tools with real-time AI exercises to help students and professionals frame the right problem before jumping to solutions. \nYou’ll learn to define clear\, actionable problem statements\, explore creative solutions\, and evaluate which ideas are truly worth pursuing—with the support of AI-powered insights that streamline research\, refinement\, and ideation. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll: \n\n\nLearn the “How Might We” model to define problems with empathy and clarity. \n\n\nComplete the Problems > Problem Statements + Gen AI exercise to turn vague ideas into user-centered challenges. \n\n\nUse ChatGPT to accelerate secondary research\, refine problem statements\, and generate early prototypes. \n\n\nPractice Divergent Thinking through rapid ideation—including the “Bad Drawings” challenge. \n\n\nApply evaluation criteria like feasibility\, viability\, and impact to prioritize ideas. \n\n\nPrototype and pitch your idea using a simple framework and peer feedback. \n\n\n\n“Most people are solving the wrong problem. Design Thinking + Generative AI helps you find the right one.” — Kevin Popović \n\nPerfect for:Students\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, team leaders\, and anyone navigating complex challenges or building new things. \nDuration: 90 minutesFormat: Live Workshop + Interactive WorkbookTools: Design Thinking\, Generative AI (ChatGPT)\, Problems > Problem Statements™\, Creative Confidence Assessment™ \nYou’ll leave with a better understanding of the problem you’re trying to solve\, a potential solution worth pursuing\, and a clear path for what to do next. \nSpace is reserved for registered students only.
URL:https://theideaguy.us/event/essential-of-entrepreneurship-and-design-design-thinking-and-opportunity-framing/
LOCATION:The Basement @ UC San Diego\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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