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The Key Elements of Professional Networking for Entrepreneurs with Christopher K. Lee
The CSUF Startup Incubator Speaker Series continues this week with a powerful session led by Christopher K. Lee, author of The Five Elements of Professional Networking. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, student, or professional trying to grow your influence and build meaningful connections, this is a talk you won’t want to miss. Why Networking Matters…
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Unlock Workforce Funding for Small Businesses with Cameron Cook
The latest CSUF Startup Talk featured Cameron Cook, Founder and Managing Director of Coast Forward, sharing how small and medium-sized businesses can access publicly funded workforce programs to hire, train, and retain employees — all while saving money and strengthening their teams. How Workforce Programs Can Help Your Business Grow Hiring and retaining good people…
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Chicano Roots, Titan Spirit, Shark Tank Drive – Victor Macias ’09 and the Story of Santana Snacks
gain that Titan entrepreneurs dream big and deliver! After his keto-cookie startup Nui Foods landed him and partner Kristoffer Quiaoit on Shark Tank, Macias has launched a new venture close to his heart: Santana Snacks. Inspired by the antojitos – spicy fruit cups, street corn, and dorilocos – that defined his Santa Ana upbringing, Santana…
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CSUF Startup Incubator Speaker Series: Three Expert Talks to Close Out 2025
The CSUF Startup Incubator Speaker Series is closing out 2025 with an incredible lineup of experts ready to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students level up their game. Each event will take place on Wednesday at noon (Pacific) on Zoom, and all are free to attend. Whether you want to grow your team, expand…
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Titan Fast Pitch Finals 2025: Fuel the Future
The spirit of entrepreneurship will be on full display at Cal State Fullerton this fall as we host the Titan Fast Pitch Finals on Saturday, November 1, at 1:00 PM in the Titan Student Union Pavilions. Each year, the Titan Fast Pitch competition brings together hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs from middle schools, high schools, and…
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How Woo Kim, a CSUF Electrical Engineering Alumnus, Created LynkMe: A Startup Digital Business Card Success Story
By Curtis Chan Origins: From Engineer to Entrepreneur Woo Kim’s journey begins at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), where he pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering. While his roots were firmly in technology, Woo’s curiosity led him to explore the intersection of engineering and entrepreneurship. During his years at CSUF, Woo became increasingly aware of…
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From “The Mollusk” to Titan Fast Pitch: Michael Butorac’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Some entrepreneurs follow the playbook. Michael “The Mollusk” Butorac writes his own. Currently earning his MBA at Cal State Fullerton, Michael is a marketer, storyteller, producer, and community builder who refuses to be boxed into one title. Between brand activations with Adobe, unique community events (including renting out a theater for Fantastic Four), and launching…
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From CSUF Entrepreneurship to Kansas City Bottleshop: Joey Beim’s Journey
When Joey Beim graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2011 with a degree in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Economics, he didn’t immediately launch a retail business. Instead, his early ventures focused on education — specifically, helping intermediate Spanish learners advance their skills. After earning a master’s in language instruction, Joey created and sold Spanish-language…
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From CSUF Entrepreneur to Business Leader | Monica Hernandez on Teamwork, Growth & Giving Back
Connect with MonicaLearn more about CSUF Entrepreneurship Monica Hernandez (’13, Entrepreneurship) returns to CSUF to share how the lessons she learned as a student in the CSUF Entrepreneurship program continue to shape her success today. From collaborating with real-world businesses like Rance’s Chicago Pizza and Forell & Associates to applying the Congruence Model of leadership…
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