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Join us for this month’s Coffee & Conversation, where we’ll dive into the exciting world of angel investing and unveil the launch of Fund 8 for AngelCon 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about angel investing and discover how you can participate as an investor in this transformative program. Hear from: Seasoned investors […]
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Caleb Imler, SBDC Consultant and the owner of Crazy Any Pest Control, walks you through the best way to start your business without a budget.
Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded) Training Topics: Accounting/Budget Damon Watkins, the Director of Finance & Operations for Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a motivated, personable business professional with a 15+ year track record in multiple aspects of financial control, management and policies/procedures. Learn how to create and modify financial reports, handle records, and manipulate costs, […]
In today’s competitive culinary landscape, outstanding food alone is no longer sufficient to ensure the success of a restaurant. Exceptional service and hospitality are the cornerstones of a memorable dining experience that keeps customers coming back. This workshop is a dynamic and immersive training workshop designed to empower restaurant owners, managers, and staff with the […]
Gibsey and Josh Beckett are the proud proprietors of Thibido Winery, an esteemed establishment nestled in the scenic region of Paso Robles, California. Josh Beckett hails from the distinguished lineage of the Beckett family, renowned for establishing the esteemed Peachy Canyon Winery, a veritable pioneer in the realm of Paso’s winemaking. Growing up in the […]
Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2023. An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. While most people know […]
This month, we are joined by the winners of the Audience and Investor Choice Awards from AngelCon 2023: Quantum Energy, DEMO Studios, and Ryde. Gain insights into the remarkable journeys of these innovative startups as they provide updates on their companies since their outstanding performance at the competition. Investor Choice Winners: Ryde Technologies ($100k Investment): […]
Small businesses engaged in Research & Development (R&D) may be eligible to access government dollars through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. SBIR provides early-stage research and development funding to small technology companies or individuals who are interested in forming a company. STTR is a similar program […]
Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded) Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning Description: Are you passionate about food and dreaming of owning your own restaurant? Join us for an informative and hands-on workshop led by local restaurateur Ben Arrona, who will guide you through the essential steps of launching a successful restaurant business. In this comprehensive workshop, Ben […]
Program Format: Online Course (Prerecorded) Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales, Other, Technology Description: Join us this month to hear the entrepreneurial journey of Miles Hischier, the visionary behind HiView, a Google Workspace Reseller and Professional Services Firm. With experience gained from working at Square in San Francisco, Miles established HiView in 2016, […]