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SUMMARY:AI Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: The Brink Team\nLocation: Nexus Theatre\, University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego CA 92110 \nProgram Format: Multi-session Course\nTraining Topics: Technology\nDescription: \n\nAI WORKSHOP SERIES \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nThis 6-part AI Workshop Series is designed to provide an overview of AI\, layout opportunities across industry sectors\, functions\, start-ups\, and investing\, and discuss the challenges and risks that we must overcome to seize the tremendous potential that AI presents to us. The series will comprise of a series of lectures\, discussions\, case studies\, hands-on workshops and will conclude with start-up pitches that best reflect the opportunities and incorporate the learnings from the series. Led by Pankaj Kedia – a prolific start-up AI investor\, senior AI advisor at Brink\, and adjunct Knauss MBA faculty at the University of San Diego\, this series is designed for start-up founders\, investors\, students\, and faculty who are ready to incorporate AI in their day-to-day life. \nAttendees may attend the entire series or single events\, and recordings will be accessible for past event in the series. \nWhat to expect: \n\nUnderstand the range of AI opportunities across enterprises and consumers\nUnderstand the challenges and risks we must face for AI adoption\nA final session with a panel of judges providing feedback to AI Start-ups\n\nPast Events In the Series: \nSession 1:  AI Overview: The Past\, Present\, and Future \nSession 2:  AI Opportunities Across Industry Verticals and Functions \nSession 3:  AI Opportunities for Start-ups and Investors \nSession 4:  AI Challenges and Risks \nSession 5:  AI Tools-n-Tricks Hands-On Workshop \n\n \nPankaj Kedia \nPankaj Kedia is a globally recognized AI thought-leader and expert as an early-stage investor\, CXO advisor & consultant\, adjunct MBA professor\, keynote speaker\, and Global AI150 honoree. Previously\, Pankaj played pivotal roles incubating and growing a series of businesses during the Internet\, Mobile\, and Cloud technology eras across three decades at Intel and Qualcomm. \nAs the Founder & Managing Partner of 2468 Ventures\, Pankaj has directly invested in 150+ early-stage startups and 15+ funds across silicon\, systems\, software\, and services. He is now bringing the benefits of AI to society-at-large and is focused on accelerating the AI ecosystem. As a senior AI advisor at Brink\, Pankaj is advising a number of AI-focused founders as they incubate and grow their start-ups. As an adjunct Knauss MBA professor at the Univ of San Diego\, Pankaj has taught multiple AI courses and is currently leading the Torero Ventures Lab where 26 students are incubating eight (8) AI-powered start-ups. Pankaj is a lifelong learner with engineering and business degrees from Stanford\, Wharton\, Univ of Michigan\, and the Indian Institute of Technology. \nCOURSE FORMAT \nSessions 1 – 4 – Hybrid \nSession 5 – Online only \nSession 6 – In Person at University of San Diego
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/ai-workshop-series-2/
LOCATION:Nexus Theater at University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:AI Tools-n-Tricks Hands-On Workshop - AI Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Point of Contact: The Brink Team\nLocation: Nexus Theatre\, University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego CA 92110 \nProgram Format: Multi-session Course\nTraining Topics: Technology\nDescription: \n\nAI WORKSHOP SERIES \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nThis 6-part AI Workshop Series is designed to provide an overview of AI\, layout opportunities across industry sectors\, functions\, start-ups\, and investing\, and discuss the challenges and risks that we must overcome to seize the tremendous potential that AI presents to us. The series will comprise of a series of lectures\, discussions\, case studies\, hands-on workshops and will conclude with start-up pitches that best reflect the opportunities and incorporate the learnings from the series. Led by Pankaj Kedia – a prolific start-up AI investor\, senior AI advisor at Brink\, and adjunct Knauss MBA faculty at the University of San Diego\, this series is designed for start-up founders\, investors\, students\, and faculty who are ready to incorporate AI in their day-to-day life. \nAttendees may attend the entire series or single events\, and recordings will be accessible for past event in the series. \nWhat to expect: \n\nUnderstand the range of AI opportunities across enterprises and consumers\nUnderstand the challenges and risks we must face for AI adoption\nA final session with a panel of judges providing feedback to AI Start-ups\n\nPast Events In the Series: \nSession 1:  AI Overview: The Past\, Present\, and Future \nSession 2:  AI Opportunities Across Industry Verticals and Functions \nSession 3:  AI Opportunities for Start-ups and Investors \nSession 4:  AI Challenges and Risks \nINSTRUCTOR \n \nPankaj Kedia \nPankaj Kedia is a globally recognized AI thought-leader and expert as an early-stage investor\, CXO advisor & consultant\, adjunct MBA professor\, keynote speaker\, and Global AI150 honoree. Previously\, Pankaj played pivotal roles incubating and growing a series of businesses during the Internet\, Mobile\, and Cloud technology eras across three decades at Intel and Qualcomm. \nAs the Founder & Managing Partner of 2468 Ventures\, Pankaj has directly invested in 150+ early-stage startups and 15+ funds across silicon\, systems\, software\, and services. He is now bringing the benefits of AI to society-at-large and is focused on accelerating the AI ecosystem. As a senior AI advisor at Brink\, Pankaj is advising a number of AI-focused founders as they incubate and grow their start-ups. As an adjunct Knauss MBA professor at the Univ of San Diego\, Pankaj has taught multiple AI courses and is currently leading the Torero Ventures Lab where 26 students are incubating eight (8) AI-powered start-ups. Pankaj is a lifelong learner with engineering and business degrees from Stanford\, Wharton\, Univ of Michigan\, and the Indian Institute of Technology. \nCOURSE FORMAT \nSessions 1 – 4 – Hybrid \nSession 5 – Online only \nSession 6 – In Person at University of San Diego
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/ai-tools-n-tricks-hands-on-workshop-ai-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Nexus Theater at University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:AI Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:AI WORKSHOP SERIES \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nThis 6-part AI Workshop Series is designed to provide an overview of AI\, layout opportunities across industry sectors\, functions\, start-ups\, and investing\, and discuss the challenges and risks that we must overcome to seize the tremendous potential that AI presents to us. The series will comprise of a series of lectures\, discussions\, case studies\, hands-on workshops and will conclude with start-up pitches that best reflect the opportunities and incorporate the learnings from the series. Led by Pankaj Kedia – a prolific start-up AI investor\, senior AI advisor at Brink\, and adjunct Knauss MBA faculty at the University of San Diego\, this series is designed for start-up founders\, investors\, students\, and faculty who are ready to incorporate AI in their day-to-day life. \nAttendees may attend the entire series or single events\, and recordings will be accessible for past event in the series. \nWhat to expect: \n\nUnderstand the range of AI opportunities across enterprises and consumers\nUnderstand the challenges and risks we must face for AI adoption\nA final session with a panel of judges providing feedback to AI Start-ups\n\nPast Events In the Series: \nSession 1:  AI Overview: The Past\, Present\, and Future \nSession 2:  AI Opportunities Across Industry Verticals and Functions \nSession 3:  AI Opportunities for Start-ups and Investors \nINSTRUCTOR \n \nPankaj Kedia \nPankaj Kedia is a globally recognized AI thought-leader and expert as an early-stage investor\, CXO advisor & consultant\, adjunct MBA professor\, keynote speaker\, and Global AI150 honoree. Previously\, Pankaj played pivotal roles incubating and growing a series of businesses during the Internet\, Mobile\, and Cloud technology eras across three decades at Intel and Qualcomm. \nAs the Founder & Managing Partner of 2468 Ventures\, Pankaj has directly invested in 150+ early-stage startups and 15+ funds across silicon\, systems\, software\, and services. He is now bringing the benefits of AI to society-at-large and is focused on accelerating the AI ecosystem. As a senior AI advisor at Brink\, Pankaj is advising a number of AI-focused founders as they incubate and grow their start-ups. As an adjunct Knauss MBA professor at the Univ of San Diego\, Pankaj has taught multiple AI courses and is currently leading the Torero Ventures Lab where 26 students are incubating eight (8) AI-powered start-ups. Pankaj is a lifelong learner with engineering and business degrees from Stanford\, Wharton\, Univ of Michigan\, and the Indian Institute of Technology. \nCOURSE FORMAT \nSessions 1 – 4 – Hybrid \nSession 5 – Online only \nSession 6 – In Person at University of San Diego \nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/ai-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Nexus Theater at University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Competition and Intellectual Property (IP) - Brink Pitch Prep Workshop
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC is a weekly series running January to February 2025 to help entrepreneurs prepare to compete in the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC). SDAC\, hosted by San Diego State University (SDSU)\, is a 3-month series of events (March to May 2025) that seeks to fund founders by activating angel investors who raise funds to invest in the winner of the pitch competition. Through a series of evaluations and pitch events\, investors arrive at 6 finalists who pitch at the SDAC finale on June 5\, 2025. The SDAC application deadline is February 27\, 2025. \nEvent Format \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC prepares founders to pitch by reviewing slide deck topics\, slide design\, and Gust\, the SDAC platform used for company evaluation. Attendees may attend the entire series or single events\, however attendance is not required to apply for SDAC. Pizza\, soda\, and a bottle refill station provided. \nCompetition & IP \nIn a pitch deck\, the “competition” slide and the discussion of your intellectual property (IP) are crucial elements to demonstrate how your product or service stands out from rivals in the market\, highlighting your unique advantages and explaining how your IP protects your competitive edge\, thus convincing investors of your potential for success. By showcasing a strong IP position\, investors are more likely to believe in your company’s ability to sustain growth and profitability in a competitive market. \nHear from Misit Cain from Techstars on how to think about competition and Noel Gillespie from Procopio on approahces to IP strategy and what investors want to see in a pitch deck when it comes to compeititon and competitive advantage. \nWhat to expect: \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify key competitors\nHighlight your differentiation\nProtect your IP\nExplain your IP strategy
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/competition-and-intellectual-property-ip-brink-pitch-prep-workshop/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T193000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Prep for SDAC: Financials & Ask (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Brink Pitch Prep for SDAC is a weekly series running January to February 2025 to help entrepreneurs prepare to compete in the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC). SDAC\, hosted by San Diego State University (SDSU)\, is a 3-month series of events (March to May 2025) that seeks to fund founders by activating angel investors who raise funds to invest in the winner of the pitch competition. Through a series of evaluations and pitch events\, investors arrive at 6 finalists who pitch at the SDAC finale on June 5\, 2025. The SDAC application deadline is February 27\, 2025. \nEvent Format \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC prepares founders to pitch by reviewing slide deck topics\, slide design\, and Gust\, the SDAC platform used for company evaluation. Attendees may attend the entire series or single events\, however attendance is not required to apply for SDAC. \nFinancials & Ask \nThe financial slide is used to demonstrate the potential return on investment (ROI) to investors. It typically includes financial projections\, funding requirements\, and key financial metrics like break-even to provide investors with a clear picture of the company’s financial health and potential for future growth. Also included are your funding requirements\, use of funds and how it will drive growth to the next inflection point. Hear from Randy Schreckhise on what investors are looking for in the financials slide of the pitch deck. Kit Ryan from Pillsbury will cover elements fundamental to the “ask” slide such as financial instruments (SAFE\, convertible note\, or equity)\, valuation cap\, and cap table. \nWhat to expect: \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nPresent key financial projections\, such as revenue\, expenses\, and profitability\nCalculate a break-even and other key financial metrics\nOutline the potential return on investment for investors\nDetermine how much to raise and what financial instrument to use\nDetermine valuation and ownership
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/pitch-prep-for-sdac-financials-ask-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250127T173000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Prep for SDAC: Optimizing Your Gust Profile (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC is a weekly series running January to February 2025 to help entrepreneurs prepare to compete in the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC). SDAC\, hosted by San Diego State University (SDSU)\, is a 3-month series of events (March to May 2025) that seeks to fund founders by activating angel investors who raise funds to invest in the winner of the pitch competition. Through a series of evaluations and pitch events\, investors arrive at 6 finalists who pitch at the SDAC finale on June 5\, 2025. The SDAC application deadline is February 27\, 2025. \nEvent Format \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC prepares founders to pitch by reviewing slide deck topics\, slide design\, and Gust\, the SDAC platform used for company evaluation. Attendees may attend the entire series or single events\, however attendance is not required to apply for SDAC. \nOptimizing Your Gust Profile \nGust is the platform SDAC uses for company evaluation. This session will introduce you to Gust\, review all the sections in Gust\, and provide guidance for uploading your submission content to optimize your profile. \nWhat to expect: \nIn this session you’ll learn about: \n\nWhat the Gust platform is\nHow the Gust platform is used\nCreating a company profile in Gust\nOptimizing your profile
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/pitch-prep-for-sdac-optimizing-your-gust-profile-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Brink%3A SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@sandiego.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T193000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Prep for SDAC: Customer Discovery & Product (USD)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC is a weekly series running January to February 2025 to help entrepreneurs prepare to compete in the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC). SDAC\, hosted by San Diego State University (SDSU). is a 3-month series of events (March to May 2025) that seeks to fund founders by activating angel investors who raise funds to invest in the winner of the pitch competition. Through a series of evaluations and pitch events\, investors arrive at 6 finalists who pitch at the SDAC finale on June 5\, 2025. The SDAC application deadline is February 27\, 2025. \nEvent Format \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC prepares founders to pitch by reviewing slide deck topics\, slide design\, and Gust\, the SDAC platform used for company evaluation. Attendees may attend the entire series or single events\, however attendance is not required to apply for SDAC. Pizza\, soda\, and a bottle refill station provided. \nCustomer Discovery & Product \nCustomer discovery helps you understand your target market’s pain points\, needs\, and how your product directly addresses them. Referencing customer discovery proves you’ve conducted thorough research and validated your solution through customer feedback and aren’t just building a product based on assumptions. This reduces risk and builds confidence in your business idea with potential investors. Benton Moore will lead this session integrating aspects from the Lean Essentials Sprint series he teaches. \nThe “product slide” focuses on the details of your product\, including its technical aspects\, and functionalities. It differs from the “solution slide\,” which explains how your product addresses a specific problem or need\, key benefits\, and value proposition. A product slide should not only effectively showcase your product but also tell a compelling story and how you plan to navigate the regulatory pathway (if applicable). Investors want to see that you’ve built something and that it can attract users (which you can learn from customer discovery) and is differentiated and defensible (attend our Competiton & IP session). Prasad Sunkara will share best practices for how best to talk about your technical product in a pitch to investors. \nWhat to expect: \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nConduct customer discovery\nIntegrate findings throughout your pitch deck\nEffectively present your technical product to investors
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/pitch-prep-for-sdac-customer-discovery-product-usd/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T193000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Prep for SDAC: Market Opportunity & Team (Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC is a weekly series running January to February 2025 to help entrepreneurs prepare to compete in the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC). SDAC\, hosted by San Diego State University (SDSU)\, is a 3-month series of events (March to May 2025) that seeks to fund founders by activating angel investors who raise funds to invest in the winner of the pitch competition. Through a series of evaluations and pitch events\, investors arrive at 6 finalists who pitch at the SDAC finale on June 5\, 2025. The SDAC application deadline is February 27\, 2025. \nEvent Format \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC prepares founders to pitch by reviewing slide deck topics\, slide design\, and Gust\, the SDAC platform used for company evaluation. Attendees may attend the entire series or single events\, however attendance is not required to apply for SDAC. \nMarket Opportunity & Team \nIn a pitch deck\, the “market opportunity” slide is crucial as it demonstrates the potential size\, growth rate\, and overall attractiveness of the market your product or service is entering\, essentially showing investors there’s a large enough market to make a great return. By including a well-researched market size slide in your pitch deck\, you’ll demonstrate your deep understanding of market\, customer segments\, and priorities. Hear from Amy Cuneo about how to use market research to determine market size and how best to present market opportunity to investors. \nThe “team” slide demonstrates the composition of you founding team\, showcasing key members\, relevant experience\, and expertise. It strengthens your pitch and convinces investors that you have the right people with the necessary skills and background to execute the business plan and achieve success. Investors don’t just invest in ideas; they invest in people. They want to see strong founder-market fit\, experience in the space\, and dedication to learning and executing. Maisha Cobb will address what investors are looking for when evaluating a founding team and how to present in a pitch deck. \nWhat to expect: \nIn this session you’ll learn how to: \n\nDefine your ideal customer profile\nBreak down the broader market into relevant segments\nCalculate TAM\, SAM\, SOM\nUse the team slide to build credibility
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/pitch-prep-for-sdac-market-opportunity-team-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T193000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Prep for SDAC: Problem-Solution & Product-Market Fit (USD)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC is a weekly series running January to February 2025 to help entrepreneurs prepare to compete in the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC). SDAC is a 3-month series of events (March to May 2025) that seeks to fund founders by activating angel investors who raise funds to invest in the winner of the pitch competition. Through a series of evaluations and pitch events\, investors arrive at 6 finalists who pitch at the SDAC finale on June 5\, 2025. The SDAC application deadline is February 27\, 2025. \nEvent Format \nBrink Pitch Prep for SDAC prepares founders to pitch by reviewing slide deck topics\, slide design\, and Gust\, the SDAC platform used for company evaluation. Attendees may attend the entire series or single events\, however attendance is not required to apply for SDAC. Pizza\, soda\, and a bottle refill station provided. \nProblem-Solution & Product-Market Fit \nProblem-solution slides are crucial in a startup pitch deck\, laying the foundation for demonstrating product-market fit to investors. While problem-solution fit validates that your solution effectively addresses a genuine need\, product-market fit ensures your solution meets those needs within a larger\, sustainable market. Essentially\, it’s about finding the right product for the right market. Both are essential for startup success: a solution without a problem has no market\, and a solution without a market has no business. Join Vidya Dinamani as she expertly covers this important topic. \nWhat to expect: \nIn this session you’ll learn how to: \n\nClearly identify\, validate\, and define problems\nCreate and present solutions with a focus on unique value proposition\, scalability\, and proven impact\nIteratively refine your solution based on market feedback\n\nAmy Duncan will provide an overview of the Brink Pitch Prep Series\, an overview of the pitch deck slides\, and how SDAC works\, and Silvia Mah will provide an intro to the Gust platform.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/pitch-prep-for-sdac-problem-solution-product-market-fit-usd/
LOCATION:University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T143000
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SUMMARY:ACE 10-Minute Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Date: 9/4/2024\nTime: 2:30 PM – 4:45 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open – 80 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 9/4/2024 2:30 PM (PDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: The Brink Team\nLocation: Nexus Theater\, Knauss School of Business\, University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park\, San Diego CA 92110-8001 \nTraining Topics: Business Financing\nDescription:\nACE 10-MINUTE PITCHES \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nIntroducing our first ever Accelerate California Entrepreneurship (ACE) Pitch Competition: an opportunity for innovative\, diverse founders to compete for non-dilutive Acceleration Grant funding awards of up to $100\,000. Follow the founders as they pitch their innovative technologies over three live pitch events including the finale at Innovation Day. \nUse this form to register as an attendee to watch a pre-selected group of innovative founders present their 10-minute pitch to an elite panel of judges who will lead Q&A. Whether you’re a founder\, investor\, or innovation enthusiast\, it’s a great way to support our innovation ecosystem. \nPlease note: The pitching founders have already been selected. You are registering as an attendee. \nWhat to Expect: \nFounders pitching live on stage\nQ&A with the judges\nRobust networking with the innovation ecosystem\nFunding for the Acceleration Grants is made possible through the Accelerate California Inclusive Hubs program administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to catalyze innovation for diverse and underserved business owners. The ACE Pitch Competition is hosted by The Brink SBDC\, an Accelerate CA Hub Designee\, along with Connect and Stella. \nINSTRUCTORS \nHosted by Amy Duncan\, Director of The Brink SBDC \nCOURSE FORMAT \nThis session is available in person. Details for arrival and parking will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/ace-pitches-september/
LOCATION:Nexus Theater at University of San Diego\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Brink%3A SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@sandiego.edu
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SUMMARY:Accelerate California Entrepreneurship (ACE) Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/27/2024\nTime: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (PDT)\nStatus: Open – 59 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 8/27/2024 2:30 PM (PDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: The Brink Team\nLocation: Manchester Hall\, University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park\, San Diego CA 92110-8001 \nTraining Topics: Business Financing\nDescription: \n\nACE 3-MINUTE PITCHES  \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nIntroducing our first ever Accelerate California Entrepreneurship (ACE) Pitch Competition: an opportunity for innovative diverse founders to compete for non-dilutive Acceleration Grant funding awards of up to $100\,000. Follow the founders as they pitch their innovative technologies over three live pitch events including 10-Minute Pitches and the finale at Innovation Day. \nAt this kickoff event\, use this form to register as an attendee to watch a pre-selected group of innovative founders present their 3-minute pitch to an elite panel of judges who will lead Q&A. Whether you’re a founder\, investor\, or innovation enthusiast\, it’s a great way to support our innovation ecosystem. \nPlease note: The pitching founders have already been selected. You are registering as an attendee.  \nWhat to Expect: \n\nPre-selected group of founders pitching live on stage\nQ&A with the judges\nRobust networking with the innovation ecosystem\n\nFunding for the Acceleration Grants is made possible through the Accelerate California Inclusive Hubs program administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to catalyze innovation for diverse and underserved business owners. The ACE Pitch Competition is hosted by The Brink SBDC\, an Accelerate CA Hub Designee\, along with Connect and Stella. \nINSTRUCTORS \nHosted by Amy Duncan\, Director of The Brink SBDC \nCOURSE FORMAT   \nThis session is available in person. Details for arrival and parking will be provided upon registration. \n\n\nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/ace-competition/
LOCATION:USD Douglas F. Manchester Executive Conference Center\, 5998 Alcala Park Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Brink%3A SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@sandiego.edu
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