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Mark Madsen @madsen_mark May 14, 2021

Tomorrow Kobe will be inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame. Thinking about this achievement for Kobe caused me to reflect on several cherished memories I had with him.
Kobe, congrats on the hall of fame!! Well deserved.
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markmadsen.com Reflections on Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame Induction Mark Madsen describes a number of memories that he and Kobe Bryant shared together during their shared years on the Lakers.

Mark Madsen @madsen_mark Sep 24

Your and your team's leadership at Cal and in the world! — a couple of Berkeley kids in the lab, and now you're running one of the biggest AI companies in the world.

Heck of a run, @alighodsi Much more to come for you guys and for the University!

Ali Ghodsi Verified account @alighodsi Sep 24

All seven Databricks co-founders began our journey together at UC Berkeley. We started the company in a room in Soda Hall, moved to a small office on Addison Street, and spent our first few years in Berkeley before eventually heading to SF. Two of our co-founders are still on the faculty.

Today we announced Databricks Field at California Memorial Stadium, our first collegiate athletics sponsorship.

Berkeley shaped everything about how this company thinks, and this is our way of investing in the next generation of students and builders who'll do their best work on that campus.

Go Bears!

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Mark Madsen @madsen_mark Sep 24

#GoBears This is exactly what makes Cal so special. UC Berkeley is THE sports and business leader!

Jeremy Fiance Verified account @jfiance Sep 24

Databricks Field was just announced ~ BIG NEWS for the Cal Bears!!!

All seven Databricks co-founders started at Berkeley. The company began in a room in Soda Hall, and its co-founders still teach on campus.

Now their name is on the 50-yard line, in the largest partnership in Cal Athletics history and Databricks' first ever in college sports.

My favorite detail: the deal is funded by UC Berkeley becoming a Databricks shareholder.

Ali Ghodsi said it best: this is about "investing in the next generation of students and builders who'll do their best work on that campus" - including on the gridiron.

That's the Berkeley flywheel in one sentence. Research becomes a company, the company becomes a giant, and the giant pays it forward.

Grateful to have been in some of the rooms that helped bring this together. More on the big news below.

Thank you to the founders, execs, and Databricks team. See you tomorrow night against Clemson. Go Bears!

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Mark Madsen @madsen_mark May 12

Jason was one of the strongest and kindest peple I have ever meet. He was ferocious on the court and full of love and kindness off the court. He welcomed everyone no matter your background. He was the guy who brought fun and energy to life. This is a beautiful statement from Jason’s family and I too will miss Jason dearly.

"Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly."

Ramona Shelburne Verified account @ramonashelburne May 12

No one could have fought this cancer with more grace and courage than my friend, Jason Collins. Devastated for him, his family and this world to lose such a bright light. But what a legacy he’s left us. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
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Mark Madsen @madsen_mark Apr 3

I’m so appreciative of the amazing Cal community for meeting our $250,000 match in 72 hours!

Another generous donor has stepped up for another $100,000 in match funding - let’s finish strong before the portal opens:

Cal Athletics Fund @CalAthFund Mar 31

The Fight For California Men's Basketball Matching Challenge is LIVE! Coming off an incredible 20-plus-win season, we need your support to build a championship program. Every gift you make today is matched, doubling your impact on our student-athletes and the future of Cal Basketball. Let’s keep the momentum going. 📈 #GoBears @CalAthletics @CalMBBall

crowdfund.berkeley.edu/project/49671

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