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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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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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John Bradley Jackson: Championing Entrepreneurship at CSUF, Nominated for Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Again
For the sixth time, John Bradley Jackson, the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University, Fullerton, has been nominated for an Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem through leadership, mentorship, and business innovation.…
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Mastering the Art of Crafting Your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Startup Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, launching a startup is both thrilling and challenging. One of the most critical steps in this journey is developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). It’s the cornerstone that can make or break your business idea, and understanding how to craft an MVP effectively can significantly increase your chances of…
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Neuroscience, Hollywood VFX, and Entrepreneurship | Barry Sandrew’s Entrepreneurial Journey
SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship event March 9: https://www.socalentrepreneurship.org/ Dive into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship with CSUF Entrepreneurship’s interview with Barry Sandrew, Ph.D, the Managing Director of The Innovation Hub at Westcliff University. In this insightful conversation, Barry shares his incredible journey from being a neuroscientist at Harvard to revolutionizing the film industry with groundbreaking…
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Inspiring Entrepreneurship: Interview with David Ochi | SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship 2024
Join us at SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship! https://www.socalentrepreneurship.org/ David Ochi https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidochi/ In this engaging conversation with David Ochi, Executive Director of the Innovation Incubator at California State University, Dominguez Hills, we delve into the world of entrepreneurship, tracing David’s remarkable journey that began at the age of 13. Learn how he pioneered the launch of the…
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Social Entrepreneur Builds Business To Serve Aging Pets | CSUF Startup Talk
Ye Olde Pet Shop sign up page: https://launch-yeoldepetshoppe.kickoffpages.com/Joyce Monsees: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycemonsees/ Join us for an enlightening interview with Joyce Monsees, the visionary founder of Ye Olde Pet Shop, a unique business dedicated to serving the needs of older pets and their loving owners. In this engaging conversation, Joyce shares her passion for creating a business that…