As 2024 comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for an incredible year of growth, innovation, and connection. Let’s take a lively walk down memory lane and celebrate some of the highlights that made this year so special!

Titan Fast Pitch: Unleashing Student Potential

One of our biggest events, Titan Fast Pitch, brought together student entrepreneurs to pitch their groundbreaking ideas. From middle school to university students, the talent on display was truly inspiring. A huge congratulations to all our winners and a big thank you to our sponsors, especially US Bank for being our Diamond Sponsor. Relive the excitement here: Titan Fast Pitch Recap.

SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship

We co-hosted the SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship event earlier this year, gathering students, entrepreneurs, and innovators for an unforgettable day of talks, panels, and networking. This year’s event set records for attendance and impact—check out the recap: SoCal Celebrates 2024. Mark your calendars for April 19, 2025, when we’ll do it all over again—only bigger!

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs with Yuukke

Through our continued partnership with Yuukke, we brought a CSUF Entrepreneurship education to women across the globe, helping break barriers in entrepreneurship. From workshops to impactful partnerships in India, we’re proud to be part of this life-changing initiative: Our Partnership with Yuukke.

Student Competitions and Accomplishments

Our students have been busy showcasing their talent, including their incredible participation in the CSU Startup Competition. It’s always wonderful to see their hard work and dedication shine on bigger stages: Celebrating Our CSU Competitors.

Startup Incubator Success Stories

Our CSUF Startup Incubator continued to be a hub for creativity and growth this year. We’re proud of our residents and their achievements, like Lifeline Capital Group tackling legal innovation and Arthur Moncayo pushing forward with By Virtue of Steam: Resident Success Stories.

Alumni Making Headlines

CSUF Entrepreneurship alumni have been making waves too—like Ryan Paules, who led Radar Promotions to land on the Inc 5000 list, and Bryan Ruef, who’s making communities safer with 10-8 Systems. We couldn’t be prouder: Alumni Success Stories.

New Faces and Big Changes

This year, we also welcomed two new members to our Advisory Board—Antonela Opris and Jayro Sandoval—who bring fresh perspectives and passion to our growing community:

Speaker Series: New Voices & Perspectives

The CSUF Startup Speaker Series featured many inspiring speakers throughout the year, including our first session in Spanish! The topics ranged from entrepreneurial strategies to AI and technology, bringing new insights to our community.

Celebrating Achievements

I’m personally humbled to have been nominated for the 2024 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the Orange County Business Journal. This nomination is a reflection of our entire community’s dedication and passion: Read More.

Honoring Those Who Passed Away

We also took time this year to honor the memory of our dear friend and mentor, Bernie Spear. His legacy of mentorship will forever be a part of CSUF Entrepreneurship, and his impact on students and entrepreneurs cannot be overstated: In Memory of Bernie Spear.

We also mourned the passing of George Wright, CSUF alumni and Dean of the School of Business & Economics at Concordia University. George partnered with us on many things, including SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship, and he always brightened the room whenever he entered. He will be missed: Called to Glory: George Wright

Looking Forward

This year has been incredible, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. From the Titan Fast Pitch to SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship, from amazing alumni success stories to transformative partnerships, none of this would be possible without the support of our community.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Here’s to innovation, growth, and entrepreneurship in 2025 and beyond!