Carlos Ortiz

4 weeks ago | rit.edu | Vienna McGrain |Carlos Ortiz |Traci Westcott

Academic Convocation keynote speaker Astro Teller compared graduation to completing the “tutorial level” of life—where graduates have learned how to work the controls and are now heading into the game of life in exploration mode. Emphasizing the power of a creative mindset over mastering the pursuit of excellence, he urged the Class of 2025 to embrace the journey ahead with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to be intentionally foolish.