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From realizing a need to raising the necessary capital, we discuss the challenges startup companies face and how to navigate and overcome them from a grassroots entrepreneur. We also cover manufacturing and scaling up from a prototype to an actualized and refined product. After spending several years in the food service/catering industry, Nate Stein recognized the […]
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, important for any small business that uses technology. Bill Britton, cybersecurity expert with more than 25 years of IT and cybersecurity involvement, will explain the most common cyber threats and counter defense tools and how to keep your credentials secure, and reduce […]
In this Coffee and Conversation, Elizabeth Jennings shares how 2020 has reshaped thinking around early stage investing–and how innovative businesses can use this to their advantage. Especially pertinent to healthcare and cleantech, we walk through techniques for developing a resilient commercial narrative and strategy to move forward conversations with both investors and partners alike amid the […]
Come find out how Google works, on the inside. We will be taking a deep dive into the technical infrastructure that powers Google Search, Google Docs, Android, Google Cloud, and several other billion-user services. Digital Marketing expert, Steve Burnside, will be presenting material on an internal system called Borg, a predecessor to the Open Source […]
(October 2020) Jenny Kassan, owner of Jenny Kassan Consulting, will join us this month to discuss business funding and ways to seek the right investors for your company. She will teach you the steps to get funding on your own terms, where to find investors, and how to confidently speak to them on behalf of […]
(August 2020) Katerina Axelsson CEO and Founder of Tastry, will share her entrepreneurial experiences and journey to creating a company in San Luis Obispo. Katerina, is a graduate of Cal Poly with a B.S. in Chemistry. While in school, she worked at a custom-crush facility and noticed that one of their batches imprinted with two […]
A streamlined approach to preparing or revising your business plan.