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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 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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Is SEO Dead or Evolving? AI Visibility & GEO Explained by Jason Khoo (Zupo)
Connect with JasonZupo WebsiteZupo YouTube Stay connected with CSUF Entrepreneurship Is SEO dead? Not quite—but it’s changing fast. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Khoo, founder of Zupo, to talk about AI Visibility, specifically Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—a new approach to digital marketing that helps your business show up in AI-generated responses from…
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From Classroom Setback to Entrepreneurial Success: Ray Fuentes’ Journey as a CSUF Entrepreneur
Ray Fuentes is a CSUF grad who knows what it means to keep going when things don’t go your way. In this new video interview, Ray talks about pitching his business idea—Rosa Packs—during an entrepreneurship class at Cal State Fullerton. It didn’t get selected. But instead of walking away, he launched it anyway. That persistence…
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GenAI & the Future of Startups | CSUF Alum Adam Levoy
Learn more about Adam Levoy Connect with Adam Levoy Stay in touch with CSUF Entrepreneurship We sit down with Adam Levoy—Cal State Fullerton alumnus, Founder & CEO of Allness Brands, and Co-Founder & COO of Taboo Grow—to talk about how generative AI is transforming entrepreneurship. A 2011 CSUF graduate and seasoned founder, Adam shares how…
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Meet Scott Taylor: New Director of CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship | Vision, Mentorship & Community
Connect with Scott Taylor on LinkedIn Stay in touch with CSUF Entrepreneurship Meet Scott Taylor, the new Director of the CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship, stepping into a role previously held by John Bradley Jackson and founding director Dr. Michael Ames. In this interview, we explore Scott’s journey from Harvard Business School to the University of…
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Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers Entrepreneurial Scholarship: Ricky Guerrero x Jerry Conrey
Ricky Guerrero: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-guerrero-985b01219/Conrey Insurance Brokers & Risk Managers: https://conreyinsurance.com/ Stay in touch with CSUF EntrepreneurshipCSUF Entrepreneurship Scholarships Meet Jerry Conrey, Founder of Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers, and Ricky Guerrero, this year’s recipient of the Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers Entrepreneurial Scholarship at Cal State Fullerton. In this inspiring conversation, Jerry and Ricky…
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Ziggy Bars Is Booming: CSUF Entrepreneurship Alumna Rachel Littell Shares Her Journey
What started as a simple idea for a functional snack has quickly grown into a full-blown business for Rachel Littell, founder of Ziggy Bars and proud Cal State Fullerton Entrepreneurship graduate and Startup Incubator alumna. Her journey from testing recipes in a home kitchen to becoming a staple at local farmers markets shows just how…
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Ritu Thakur on Her Support of CSUF Entrepreneurship and Her Advice for Future Entrepreneurs
Building Community, Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Ritu Thakur We’re proud to welcome Ritu Thakur, Founder and Practice Director of Smart Tech Inc., as the newest member of the CSUF Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. With decades of experience in technology, consulting, and strategic leadership, Ritu brings a powerful mix of professional insight and personal passion for…
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Empowering Student Entrepreneurs: Girish Kannali on TiE U’s Global Impact
Learn more about TiE U: https://tie-u.org/Connect with TiE SoCal: https://tiesocal.org/ If you are a student interested in joining TiE U, the deadline to apply is May 31. Join us for an insightful conversation with tech entrepreneur and investor Girish Kannali as he delves into the transformative power of TiE U, a global initiative by TiE…