Would You Hire Your Own Graduate?
What if the true measure of a university wasn’t its rankings, campus amenities, or brand recognition—but the quality of the young adults it sends into the world?
In this episode of CEO Blindspots®, UATX President Dr. Carlos Carvalho discusses a bold question facing higher Education today:
Are colleges producing graduates who are truly prepared for life, leadership, and work?
Dr. Carvalho shares how UATX is challenging conventional assumptions about higher education through merit-based admissions, rigorous intellectual inquiry, open debate, and meaningful real-world experience. We explore why employers increasingly seek graduates who can think critically, communicate effectively, navigate disagreement, and contribute from day one.
Whether you’re an employer searching for future leaders, a parent evaluating college options, or a student determined to make the most of your education, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what higher education can be designed to achieve.
CEO Blindspots® Podcast Guest: Dr. Carlos Carvalho
Dr. Carlos Carvalho is the President of the University of Austin. Prior to taking on this role, he spent 15 years as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, where he held the La Quinta Centennial Professorship and founded the Salem Center for Policy. A native of Brazil, Dr. Carvalho earned his doctorate in statistics from Duke University and has also taught at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research focuses on Bayesian statistics in complex, high-dimensional problems with applications ranging from economics to genetics to public policy. At UATX, he is leading a bold effort to build a new university that stands for American principles and academic excellence.
👉 For more information about Dr. Carlos Carvalho and UATX (University of Austin in Texas); uaustin.org
👉 To access the transcript of this episode of the CEO Blindspots® Podcast with Dr. Carlos Carvalho;
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CEO Blindspots® Podcast Host: Birgit Kamps
Birgit’s professional experience includes starting and selling an “Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company” and a “Best Company to Work for in Texas”, and serving as a Board Member of various companies. She is also a mentor at the University of Houston’s Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship.
Birgit is able to help investors and executives quickly discover blindspots holding their organization back, and accelerate leadership effectiveness.
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