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	"id": "4195839",
	"title": "Design Thinking 101 and the Industry of Innovation",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003ELearn how to approach problems from a new perspective by joining Design Thinking 101, an interactive session covering:\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cul\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003EA high\u002Dlevel overview of the Design Thinking process\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003EHow the Orlando Magic approach innovation\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003Cli\u003EA brief ideation exercise\u003C/li\u003E\u000A\u003C/ul\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EAndrew Bekemeyer is a UCF alumnus and sports business professional with experience spanning ticket sales, live entertainment, and fan development. A Winter Garden, Florida, native, Bekemeyer began his career with the Orlando Magic as a live entertainment intern. He now serves as the assistant director of innovation, where he drives advancements across the sports business landscape.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EZach\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E is a sports business professional who began his career with the Orlando Magic in 2021 as an innovation graduate associate. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and with experience in Miami and Toronto, Zach has contributed to major sporting events across Florida, including two Pro Bowls, the Daytona 500, an MLS All\u002DStar Game and a Super Bowl. His academic and hands\u002Don experience in sports business continues to shape his approach to innovation.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad",
	"location_url": "http://map.ucf.edu/?show\u003D52",
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	"registration_link": "https://ucf.startuptree.org/events/945",
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	"starts": "Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Speaker/Lecture/Seminar",
	"tags": ["Blackstone LaunchPad at UCF","CENTER FOR ENTREPRENURIAL LEADERSHIP","sports business"],
	"contact_name": "LaunchPad",
	"contact_phone": "407\u002D823\u002D2642",
	"contact_email": "launchpad@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4195839/design-thinking-101-and-the-industry-of-innovation/"
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