Cabot Executive-in-Residence Lecture: Eric Erpenbach ('98)

As an Executive in Residence, Eric will offer a unique perspective on leading through technological change, sharing lessons from a career that has evolved alongside advancements in software engineering, distributed systems, cloud computing, AI, and automation. Drawing from his experiences at IBM, he will explore how emerging technologies are changing the way we solve problems, create value, and work across organizations. Eric will also share lessons learned throughout his career and encourage students to think beyond the technology itself by developing the analytical skills, curiosity, adaptability, and leadership mindset needed to turn new technologies into meaningful solutions and opportunities.