To kick off Season 2 of PeppTalk, host Alexa Borstad sits down with Anthony Kennada ('08) and Ulysse Saltiel ('25) to explore the heart and vision behind the inaugural Waves Innovation Summit. Held on Pepperdine's Malibu campus in partnership with the Graziadio Business School and Seaver College, the Summit brings together students, alumni, faculty, and industry leaders for a day focused on bold ideas, practical learning, and meaningful connection.

The Waves Innovation Summit is an annual, one-day conference led by students and alumni. The 2026 Summit will feature expert speakers, breakout panels, and networking opportunities centered on the future of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship—with a special focus on practical AI literacy and career pathways in emerging technologies.

This year, the Summit runs alongside a landmark c ...