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Celebrating Leadership and Innovation: John Bradley Jackson’s Impact on CSUF Entrepreneurship
The CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship has become a cornerstone of innovation and entrepreneurial growth at Cal State Fullerton, Southern California, and globally, thanks in no small part to the leadership of John Bradley Jackson (JJ). Recently nominated for the Orange County Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year Award, JJ’s contributions have played a pivotal role…
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CSUF Alum Marlene Mardirossian on Transforming Missed Connections with New App, Drop Socials
Co-founded by Cal State Fullerton alumna Marlene Mardirossian, Drop Socials is the groundbreaking app that turns everyday missed connections into real, meaningful relationships. Whether you’re looking to connect romantically, socially, or professionally, Drop Socials uses geolocation to help you find and engage with people in your direct proximity—no more what-ifs! From CSUF to Startup Success…
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Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Key Takeaways from the CSUF Entrepreneurship Roundtable
CSUF Entrepreneurship hosted an engaging Roundtable Discussion featuring some of the brightest minds in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Moderated by John Bradley Jackson, the panel included Phillip Stinis, Victor Macias, Ritu Thakur, and Travis Lindsay, each bringing unique expertise to the table. Throughout the event, they tackled pressing questions from attendees, covering everything from securing funding…
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CSUF Entrepreneurship: A Look Back at an Amazing 2024!
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…
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Celebrating Excellence: John Bradley Jackson Nominated for 2024 Entrepreneurship Award
We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that John Bradley Jackson, the driving force behind entrepreneurial education at Cal State Fullerton, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ)! Affectionately known as “Professor JJ,” Director Jackson’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurial talent both within the university…
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How to Pitch to an Investment Panel in 2024 | CSUF Startup Incubator Director John Bradley Jackson
CSUF Startup Incubator: https://go.csufentrepreneurship.com/csuf-incubator Join other entrepreneurs at the SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship event March 9, 2024: https://www.socalentrepreneurship.org/ Navigating the unforgiving terrain of the investment world can be especially daunting for fledgling startups. Amid the chaos of building your business, securing suppliers, and cultivating a customer base, the daunting task of raising capital looms large. But…
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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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Triumph at Titan Fast Pitch | Crowning the Winners out of the more than 300 Students who Entered
This past Saturday marked the culmination of excitement and innovation as the Titan Fast Pitch competition reached its thrilling finals at the Titan Student Union on the radiant Cal State Fullerton campus. With a vibrant audience of over 100 attendees, the event showcased the remarkable pitches of finalists hailing from middle schools, high schools, and…