Tag: cal state fullerton

  • Parable of the Pipes | Video 1: Meet the Pipes

    Parable of the Pipes | Video 1: Meet the Pipes

    Welcome to the “Parable of the Pipes” series! In this opening episode, we set the stage for an enlightening journey into the world of entrepreneurship. Join us as we introduce the captivating series that will guide you through essential lessons about launching and building a successful business. Get ready to learn from real-life experiences and…

  • BUY a Small Business, Don’t Start One (Social Entrepreneurship Theme) | CSUF Startup Event June 28

    BUY a Small Business, Don’t Start One (Social Entrepreneurship Theme) | CSUF Startup Event June 28

    Launching a startup from the ground up comes with significant uncertainty and risk of failure. Instead, prospective business people can do what scholars call Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. A person acquires a profitable running business and continues the performance trajectory, benefiting from positive cash flow from day one. Some 90% of new ventures fail within the…

  • Empowering Connections with LynkMe Smart Cards | A CSUF Entrepreneurship Success Story

    Empowering Connections with LynkMe Smart Cards | A CSUF Entrepreneurship Success Story

    Website: https://www.lynkmesmartcards.com/ In this inspiring interview, we sit down with Woo Kim, a recent Electrical Engineering graduate from Cal State Fullerton. Woo has created an innovative business called LynkMe Smart Cards, revolutionizing how we network in the real estate and real estate mortgage markets. Discover the fascinating story behind LynkMe Smart Cards, from its humble…

  • Be Understood & Get Funded (Social Entrepreneurship Theme) | CSUF Startup Zoom Event June 14

    Be Understood & Get Funded (Social Entrepreneurship Theme) | CSUF Startup Zoom Event June 14

    Great stories are contagious. When properly crafted, presentations are powerful, persuasive tools that inspire their audience to adopt new ideas and advocate them to others. For an idea to become unstoppable, it must first be articulable. This presentation will dive into the most industry-proven, data-supported components of a successful investor pitch. We will talk through…

  • Brand Strategy: The Science Behind Social Entrepreneurship | CSUF Startup Incubator Talk

    Brand Strategy: The Science Behind Social Entrepreneurship | CSUF Startup Incubator Talk

    Building a strong brand identity requires a strategic approach backed by proven methodologies. During this session, our expert speaker, Chris Lee, will guide you through a tried-and-true process of brand development, offering valuable insights and actionable strategies. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup founder, or a business professional seeking to enhance your brand, this…

  • Brand Strategy: It’s More Science Than Art (Social Entrepreneurship Theme) | CSUF Startup Zoom Event May 31

    Brand Strategy: It’s More Science Than Art (Social Entrepreneurship Theme) | CSUF Startup Zoom Event May 31

    Many people think of branding as a creative exercise. Or they think only of the visual elements. But developing a brand identity takes more than artistic vision. In this session, we will walk you through a tried-and-true, strategic approach to brand development. This event will also include a Social Entrepreneurship theme. We look forward to…

  • CSUF Entrepreneurship Mentor Celebration!

    CSUF Entrepreneurship Mentor Celebration!

    Earlier this month we celebrated our current mentors in the CSUF Entrepreneurship program. These mentors dedicate many hours to helping our student teams complete some of the most demanding projects that any students have to do at Cal State Fullerton. Mentors help students with their consulting projects with local businesses, creating business plans based on…

  • OC Register: CSUF’s Center for Entrepreneurship: Inspiring investable ‘social innovation’

    OC Register: CSUF’s Center for Entrepreneurship: Inspiring investable ‘social innovation’

    The OC Register just published an article on the recent grant that CSUF Entrepreneurship received to help promote social entrepreneurship. Here’s a sample from the OC Register article: The types of startup businesses launched to better the lives of individuals and communities are examples of “social entrepreneurship,” said [John Bradley Jackson], who graduated from CSUF…

  • CSUF Entrepreneurship Interview with CSUF Grad and Entrepreneur Umair Zavary

    In this interview, we talk with Umair Zavary. Umair graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 2015 with his degree in Marketing and returned to Pakistan to join the family business, “Netline Private Limited which focuses on providing leading solutions to the Pakistani and Global market. The company now serves a significant market share in Pakistan…

  • CSUF Entrepreneurship Interview GottaGoFoods

    Founded by two CSUF Entrepreneurship alumni, Rachel Littell and Andrew Ayres, GottaGoFoods is on a mission to create delicious cookies that also help with digestion. In this interview, we talk with Rachel and Andrew about their company, what lessons that they learned at CSUF have helped them launch their company, and the advice they have…