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SUMMARY:The Basement Demo Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Basement’s annual Demo Day\, showcasing a fresh lineup of diverse student startups from the Blackstone LaunchPad program and groundbreaking projects from Innovating for X (i4x) is back! This year marks The Basement’s 10th anniversary so we will be celebrating in a big way. \nJoin the celebration of student entrepreneurs\, network with local innovation leaders\, hear captivating pitches as finalists vie for first\, second\, and third place\, as well as vote for the Audience Choice Award. With over $64\,000 in cash and in-kind prizes on the line\, you won’t want to miss this! \n• Startup demo tables \n• Pitch competition excitement \n• Photo booth fun \n• Tasty food and refreshments \n• Meaningful networking opportunities \n• Exciting giveaway opportunities for UC San Diego students \n• Plus\, the first 20 attendees receive a free Basement tote bag! \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \nFor current/past Basement students/mentors/staff\, please select “Basement Affiliate” as your ticket type. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to The Basement \nThis event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus (some things just don’t change even after 10 years…) If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP506 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP504 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/the-basement-demo-day-2025/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Triton Tank
DESCRIPTION:Got a game-changing idea? Pitch it at Triton Tank! Step through our elevator prop doors and deliver your 90-second pitch to a panel of expert judges at The Basement’s version of Shark Tank. Whether you’re ready to showcase your innovation for a chance to win amazing prizes or you simply want to cheer on fellow student entrepreneurs\, don’t miss this exciting event! \nPrize List: \n\n1st Place: iPad\n2nd Place: AirPods\n3rd Place: $100 Visa Gift Card\n\nImportant Notes: Only current UC San Diego students are eligible to pitch\, but everyone is welcome to attend the event. All participants MUST register on Eventbrite. To pitch\, you must sign up in person at the event. Sign-ups will open on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and spots are limited—so if you’re eager to pitch\, be sure to arrive early! Priority will be given to those who were on the waitlist for Triton Tank Fall 2024. Past winners of Triton Tank are ineligible to pitch in subsequent Triton Tanks. \n\n\n\n\nPITCH FORMAT \n\nYour name\nYour company/idea name\nDescribe your problem\nDescribe your proposed solution\nShare how your idea is different\nConclude and seek connection with the audience\n\nOFFICIAL RULES \n\nOnly current UC San Diego students can pitch\nYou must pitch solo (No pairs\, trios\, or group ensembles please.)\nPitches must be no longer than 90 seconds\nFollow the pitch format (See above)\n\n\n\n\n\nDirections to The Basement \nThis event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP506 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP504 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/triton-tank-2/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Founder Fireside: Latinx Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month\, The Basement and Chicanx and Latinx Studies present a special edition of Founder Fireside. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Founder Fireside series: \nLaunching a business or social enterprise is challenging—it requires time\, resources\, and persistence. Join us at The Basement for Founder Fireside\, where UC San Diego alumni founders return to campus to share their successes\, struggles\, and everything in between. This is a unique opportunity to learn from their journeys and connect with fellow entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a positive impact on society. \nEvent Description: \nIn celebration of Latinx Heritage Month\, The Basement has partnered with Chicanx and Latinx Studies to present a special edition of Founder Fireside\, highlighting Latinx alumni founders. We’re excited to feature the entrepreneurial journeys of three alumni who have launched businesses across diverse industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear their inspiring stories and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes*! \nFree samples of Kuali’s Salsa Macha Clásica provided to the first 20 attendees! \n*Prizes only available for current UC San Diego students \nAbout the Panelists: \nAlyssa Perez ‘13 | Founder & CEO\, APE Structural Engineering | https://www.apestructures.com/team \nBorn and raised in Santa Barbara\, California\, Alyssa always had a deep-rooted love and appreciation for construction and design. As a kid\, she spent countless hours building forts\, playing with LEGOs\, and roller coaster tycoon. Growing up Mexican-American\, Alyssa admired many members in my family and community working in the construction industry. \nAfter graduating from the University of California\, San Diego\, with a Bachelor of Science in Structural Engineering\, Alyssa gained valuable experience working for various structural engineering firms in San Francisco and San Diego. These experiences solidified my passion for custom home design and construction. \nRecognizing the growing gap between technological advancements and traditional engineering practices\, Alyssa and her business partner saw an opportunity to create an engineering firm that would leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results. With a focus on efficiency\, sustainability\, and innovation\, they founded APE Structural Engineering over four years ago. \nToday\, their firm is dedicated to providing top-tier structural engineering services for custom homes and other building types\, ensuring that each project is not only structurally sound but also aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible. \nRosa Teresa Valdes ‘12 | Founder & CEO\, Educated Chola | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosavaldes/ \nGrowing up in South East Los Angeles\, Rosa struggled with crippling anxiety and depression without being able to identify them. Even after completing her Master’s degree at NYU graduate school in Public Administration\, Rosa still had not officially been medically diagnosed with having a mental health disorder. \nIt was through this graduate school experience\, along with the other adversities faced in her upbringing as a first-generation Latina from a single-parent household with a low socioeconomic background on top of the social stigma of mental health within the Latinx community\, that she knew she was not the only one facing this issue. \nEducated Chola is a Latina lifestyle brand based in LA\, with a unique twist\, focused on mental health/salud mental. Through Educated Chola\, Rosa is sharing her personal struggles with the goal of reaching those in the Latinx community by beginning a dialogue about mental health because it has yet to be seen. Rosa aims to help individuals embrace mental health concerns and struggles within the Latinx community encouraging others to take a break and still be a ‘successful’ person\, despite the pressure of unattainable social expectations. \nJaneen Mendoz Perez ‘11 | CEO\, Kuali LLC | https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeen-mendoza-cruz \nJaneen Mendoza Cruz is a proud Latina entrepreneur and co-founder of Kuali\, an artisanal salsa brand based in Oakland\, CA. Drawing on her Mexican heritage and her husband’s family recipes\, Janeen has transformed a homemade salsa side hustle into a thriving business that ships nationwide and is carried by 10 retailers. Prior to launching Kuali\, Janeen spent over a decade in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors\, advocating for communities of color. Frustrated by systemic barriers\, she left that world to build her own legacy through entrepreneurship. \nJaneen graduated from UC San Diego’s Marshall College in 2011\, earning a double major in economics and Latin American studies. As a daughter of Mexican immigrants and a first-generation college graduate\, her business reflects her passion for celebrating cultural authenticity and building generational wealth. Kuali\, meaning “good” or “quality” in Nahuatl\, carries her vision of honoring her roots by creating products that stay true to Mexican flavors without compromising for mainstream tastes. \nIn addition to running her business\, Janeen is a dedicated advocate for Latina entrepreneurship\, sharing her experiences and insights on navigating the complexities of small business ownership. Her work has been featured in publications like The 19th News and the company was recently nationally recognized with a Good Food Award for their signature salsa macha. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to The Basement \nThis event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP506 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP504 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/founder-fireside-latinx-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Triton Tank
DESCRIPTION:Got a game-changing idea? Pitch it at Triton Tank! \nStep through our elevator prop doors and deliver your 90-second pitch to a panel of expert judges at The Basement’s version of Shark Tank. Whether you’re ready to showcase your innovation for a chance to win amazing prizes or you simply want to cheer on fellow student entrepreneurs\, don’t miss this exciting event! \nPrizes awarded to 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place. Prize list coming soon! \n\n\n\n\nImportant Note: Only current UC San Diego students are eligible to pitch\, but everyone is welcome to attend the event. All participants MUST register on Eventbrite. To pitch\, you must sign up in person at the event. Sign-ups will open at 10:50 a.m. on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and spots are limited—so if you’re eager to pitch\, be sure to arrive early! \n\n\n\n\nDirections to The Basement \nThis event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP506 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP504 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DI
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/triton-tank/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Workshop - Finding Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:Series Description: \nWhether you are a student startup with a brand new idea\, a small business owner with a side project\, or a seasoned business mogul\, the Entrepreneur Workshops focus on a variety of topics pertinent to your journey. Sponsored by Perkins and Coie and hosted by the Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s The Basement\, these workshops are open to everyone. We invite you to register for as many sessions as you are interested in! Light refreshments will be provided. \nEvent Description: \nGot a brilliant idea\, but unsure if there’s a need in the market? Attend this engaging workshop where you’ll embark on a comprehensive journey to understand and discover your target market. Learn how to sidestep the common pitfall of having a solution without a problem and instead learn the skills and tools needed to conduct effective market research\, develop insightful personas\, and create value propositions that resonate with your customers. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your entrepreneurial skills and to better position yourself in the market. \nAbout the Speaker: \nKevin Popovic | Education Manger\, UC San Diego – The Design Lab | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpopovic/ \nKevin Popović aka The Idea Guy™ is an expert in creating new ideas that solve problems. As the Education Manager at The Design Lab of UC San Diego\, Kevin teaches design thinking\, innovation\, and creative problem solving to students\, faculty\, and administrators. He was the inaugural Director of ZIP Idea Lab and the Zahn Chair of Creativity and Innovation at San Diego State University. Additionally he’s the Founder of Ideahaus®\, an award-winning creative communications agency that helps B2B\, B2C\, and non-profit organizations figure out how to build brands and increase sales. With his expansive knowledge and experience\, Kevin knows how to genrate new ideas\, solve problems\, and develop strategies to create engagement. \n\n\n\n\nDirections to The Basement \nThis event is located on the first floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop. \n———————— \nMTS Trolley \nThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB. \nParking \nPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus\, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot. \n\nP506 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP504 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB\nP510 – Pay and Display\, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*\nGilman Parking Structure\, Southwest side of the DIB
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/entrepreneur-workshop-finding-market-fit/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Workshop - Storytelling for Innovators
DESCRIPTION:Series Description: \nWhether you are a student startup with a brand new idea\, a small business owner with a side project\, or a seasoned business mogul\, the Entrepreneur Workshops focus on a variety of topics pertinent to your journey. Sponsored by Perkins and Coie and hosted by the Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s The Basement\, these workshops are open to everyone. We invite you to register for as many sessions as you are interested in! Light refreshments will be provided. This workshop is co-hosted by UC San Diego’s Women’s Center. \nEvent Description: \nStruggle with the dreaded “Tell me about yourself” question? Dive into an interactive workshop where you’ll unlock your natural storytelling talents and master the art of public speaking. Whether it’s for your startup journey or professional growth\, this session has you covered. \nUsing the power of improv\, you’ll sharpen your storytelling and presentation skills\, learning to captivate any audience authentically and articulately. Discover why authenticity and empathy are your essential tools in your entrepreneurial and leadership journeys. Gain the skills to confidently share your story to the world! \nAbout the Speaker: \nLisel Gorell – Getz | Director of Program Development\, UC San Diego | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisel-gorell-getz/  \nLisel Gorell-Getz is an arts educator and administrator who fuses people and purpose through arts integration and community building. Lisel is dedicated to connecting communities\, increasing access\, and building social capital in the intersectional space of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and the arts. Whether it’s creating a mentorship program for young women\, developing school residencies\, facilitating panels and discussions\, leading community classes\, or supporting fellow educators through training and professional development opportunities\, she believes the arts make a difference.  She holds a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College and an MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management  from USD. \n**Please note that this workshop is NOT held at The Basement.** \n\n\n\n\nDirections to UC San Diego’s Women’s Center \nThe Women’s Center is located on the UCSD main campus\, in Student Center West\, between Mandeville Center and the Original Student Center\, on the 2nd floor\, above Blue Pepper Thai Restaurant. Map to Women’s Center \n———————— \nDriving and Parking\n\nTake Interstate 5 north or south to the La Jolla Village Drive Exit.\nTake the La Jolla Village Drive Exit and head west on La Jolla Village Drive (left if you are northbound\, right if you are southbound).\nGo through the stoplight at Villa La Jolla Drive (north). Bear right onto Gilman Drive (east). As you enter campus\, you will pass the South Parking Structure on your right.\nPlease make note\, there is no parking available at the Women’s Center. It is a short distance from two parking lots that offer hourly and full-day paid parking options.\n\nClosest Parking\n\nContinue on Gilman Drive past the South Parking Structure\, and through the stop sign. Go underneath the wooden pedestrian bridge. At the next stop sign\, turn left. Bear immediately right into Parking Area P113. Handicap and paid parking is available. From P113\, you will be entering the original Student Center. You will see Taco Villa Restaurant\, and will pass the General Store and Food Co-op where you will find a large elevator directly in front of you. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor\, and turn left. The Women’s Center is directly in front of you on the west side of the building.\n\nPublic Transportation\nThe Blue Line Trolley is the best option for getting to campus. For information on bus routes from your area\, please visit the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/entrepreneur-workshop-storytelling-for-innovators/
LOCATION:UC San Diego Women’s Center\, 9352 Eucalyptus Grove Lane\, San Diego\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Founder Fireside - Women in the Food & Beverage Industry
DESCRIPTION:Series Description:\nStarting a business or social enterprise isn’t easy. It takes time\, resources\, and a lot of perseverance. Join us at the Basement for Founder Fireside\, where UC San Diego alumni founders return to campus to talk about their achievements\, struggles\, and everything in between. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn from alumni founders’ experiences and to connect with other like-minded student leaders interested in creating a positive difference in our society. \nEvent Description: \nIn collaboration with UC San Diego’s Women’s Center and the Women’s Network student organization\, The Basement’s Founder Fireside returns in Spring Quarter with a focus on women founders in the food and beverage industry. In this special edition of Founder Fireside\, we are excited to hear the entrepreneurial journeys from not just alumni founders\, but also local San Diego business owners. Hear their stories\, sample their products\, and enter in some tasty raffle giveaways. \nAbout the Panelists: \nVanessa Dew ‘06\, Co-Founder Health-Ade | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-dew-023489a/ \nVanessa Dew is a professional speaker\, entrepreneur coach\, and co-founder of Health-Ade\, one of the world’s most successful kombucha brands\, reaching nearly $300 million in retail sales and available in over 50\,000 stores. Named Entrepreneur of the Year by USC Marshall School of Business\, she mentors up-and-coming founders. Having been recognized in world-renowned publications like Forbes and Glamour\, she was named one of the Gold House A100 List of most impactful Asians. Her insights have been featured on popular shows such as 2nd Life\, Gritty Girls\, Asian Boss Girl\, and The Mad Happy Podcast. Vanessa’s passion for empowerment led to The Gold House Futures Scholarship. Engaging in investment\, advisory\, and board roles\, she’s spoken on esteemed panels and delivered keynotes at Expo West and influential stages worldwide. As a formidable businesswoman and mother of two\, Vanessa Dew is more than a name; she embodies optimism\, resilience\, family values\, and the audacity to dream big. Vanessa graduated from UC San Diego with a BS in Biochemistry. \nGeraldine Ridaura-Schumacher\, CEO & Founder\, Holy Matcha | https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldinerid \nGeraldine Ridaura’s entrepreneurial career started with a simple problem: she couldn’t drink coffee. Coffee didn’t sit well with her\, so while trying to find alternatives that made sense she landed on two things — she loved matcha and there were no matcha cafes in San Diego. In the summer of 2016 was when Holy Matcha was born- San Diego’s first matcha cafe. Fast forward 8 years later\, Holy Matcha is still going strong with multiple brick and mortar stores\, retail merchandise\, online store with Amazon selling nationwide\, and a wholesale program. \nMaya Madsen\, CEO & Founder\, Maya’s Cookies | https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-madsen-6100311b4/ \nFounded in 2015 by Maya Madsen\, Maya’s Cookies is America’s #1 Black-Owned Gourmet Vegan Cookie Company. As a vegan with a sweet tooth\, she had not been able to find that perfectly delicious\, soft-baked gourmet vegan cookie\, so she spent years crafting her award-winning and crowd-pleasing recipes.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/founder-fireside-women-in-the-food-beverage-industry/
LOCATION:UC San Diego – The Basement (Design & Innovation Building\, 1st Floor)\, 9510 Innovation Lane\, La Jolla\, CA\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partner Events
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