'Curious Conversations' podcast: James Harder talks about emerging tech and entrepreneurship
James Harder joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about entrepreneurship and emerging technologies, specially highlighting the Department of Computer Science’s initiative CS/root. Harder shared his belief that the entrepreneurship process can be learned and applied to various novel ideas, the ways the program hopes to teach and support it, as well as the role it will play in putting emerging technology in more people’s hands.
About Harder
Harder is the external engagement manager for Virginia Tech's Department of Computer Science and the executive director of CS/root, the department’s program to support and encourage computer science-focused entrepreneurship. His research interests include agricultural applications of blockchain as well as other emergent technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cybersecurity.
Takeaways
- Elements of entrepreneurship are often overlooked and understudied but are often foundational to the success or failure of an idea going to market.
- CS/root at Virginia Tech is available to students, faculty, and community members and provides mentorship, advisory boards, and resources to help develop ideas and start businesses.
- The program supports various emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and blockchain.
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About the podcast
"Curious Conversations" is a series of free-flowing conversations with Virginia Tech researchers that take place at the intersection of world-class research and everyday life. Produced and hosted by Travis Williams, assistant director of marketing and communications for the Office of Research and Innovation, university researchers share their expertise and motivations as well as the practical applications of their work in a format that more closely resembles chats at a cookout than classroom lectures. New episodes are shared each Tuesday.
