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Techstars Global Startup Weekend Los Angeles at LMU!
Friday, November 17 - 19, 2017
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Techstars Global Startup Weekend Los Angeles at LMU!
Friday, November 17 - 19, 2017
Friday, November 17 - 19, 2017
Event starts at 5:30 pm
Loyola Marymount University- Roski Dining Room
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles,
CA
90045
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Prepare for the Global Startup Celebration
Techstars Global Startup Weekend Los Angeles (TGSW) connects entrepreneurs, organizing teams, and startup communities around the world. As an attendee you will get access to exclusive resources to help prep for success at Techstars Startup Weekend and make connections with mentors and other startup teams. To help you keep growing after the event, the winning team of each event will receive helpful perks for building their startup as well as a showcase in our global channels.
Do you have an idea you'd like to pursue or a problem you'd like to solve but don't know where to start or who to start with?
Techstars Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team, create a prototype of your idea, validate your business idea, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs, all in one weekend.
What do you need to bring?
Lots of energy! You'll pitch your own idea or listen to others, then vote on the most interesting ideas and form teams with diverse skill sets. You can come with friends, but you’ll get the full experience if you participate in separate teams. Remember, it’s all about the team.
Your idea should be something you have not previously worked on. The idea you pitch and the problem you set out to solve can span social, educational, financial, environmental, or other issues. Over the course of the weekend you'll be challenged to create a prototype of your MVP, or minimum viable product, that fits the needs of your target customer. You'll get feedback, iterate, and likely pivot your approach entirely! Important: You cannot have worked previously on your idea.
Techstars Startup Weekend is a full weekend long experience. Your ticket includes:
- 7 full (and delicious) meals over the course of the weekend
- Benefits and discounts from our global partners
- One-on-one time with amazing mentors
- A new network of developers, designers, and entrepreneurs eager, like you, to change the world.
- All the internet and coffee you can consume.
Watch the video below to see what you can expect, and if you’re feeling inspired click on the “Buy Ticket” button now!
Still have questions, feel free to reach us at “losangeles@startupweekend.org”.
Don’t wait any longer and join the Techstars Startup Weekend movement!
No talk, all action!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday November 17th
Saturday November 18th
Sunday November 19th
Speakers
Cam Kashani
Today, Cam is on to her third company, COACCEL: The Human Accelerator, a unique 3-month program, 1-1, that focuses on building powerful, mindful leaders. COACCEL: The Human Accelerator specializes in Female Founders, though are open to Humans. Learn more at COACCEL.com.
Previously, Cam cofounded the first co-working space in Los Angeles for technology startups and entrepreneurs in 2010, Coloft, which was infamously referred to as ground-zero for the LA tech ecosystem. During her four years there, Coloft had over 1400 alumni, including Uber LA, Instacart, Fullscreen and so many more.
While Cam works with men and women, she is specifically passionate about working with women because she believes that if women embrace their own deeply rooted power, they can collectively shift the energy in business and ultimately create a harmonious environment for all.
Dayle Smith
Dean of LMU College of Business
Event Judges
Jen Bilik
Head Honcho
Danny Le
Marty McDonough
Marty is also a member of the Producers Guild of America, New Media Council.
Gazelle Rastegar
Gazelle has 20 years of management experience in healthcare industry, both in corporate setting at Johnson & Johnson, as well as successful start-ups. Most recently, she served as a VP of Business Development in a healthcare technology start-up on implementation of IoT platform and wearables. In this role, she implemented business strategies as well as, UX design, launch of numerous pilots and roll out of IT platforms, and completion of a large distribution partnership. Her experience spans out to asset management, sales and marketing, investment banking, and R&D in a start-up biotech.
Aside from entrepreneurship, Gazelle is an avid skier and traveler, and participates in triathlons and marathons.
Coaches and Mentors
Joey Aquino
Startup Business Development Manager
Jason D'Mello Ph.D
Andrew Fielding
Founder of Orana and Shrewd
Jasmine Foroutan
Bryson Ishii
Lew Jaffe
CEO/President/Board Member
Cam Kashani
Today, Cam is on to her third company, COACCEL: The Human Accelerator, a unique 3-month program, 1-1, that focuses on building powerful, mindful leaders. COACCEL: The Human Accelerator specializes in Female Founders, though are open to Humans. Learn more at COACCEL.com.
Previously, Cam cofounded the first co-working space in Los Angeles for technology startups and entrepreneurs in 2010, Coloft, which was infamously referred to as ground-zero for the LA tech ecosystem. During her four years there, Coloft had over 1400 alumni, including Uber LA, Instacart, Fullscreen and so many more.
While Cam works with men and women, she is specifically passionate about working with women because she believes that if women embrace their own deeply rooted power, they can collectively shift the energy in business and ultimately create a harmonious environment for all.
Marty McDonough
Marty is also a member of the Producers Guild of America, New Media Council.
Ryan Nurnberger
Serial Entrepreneur
Christopher Stern
Tech Executive and Entrepreneur
Michael Wojciechowki
Chairman at Affordable Housing Advisors and Professor
Mylen Yamamoto
Founder
Event Sponsors, and Partners
The Techstars Global Startup Weekend Los Angeles at LMU! team is grateful for the support of local community partners without whom this event would not be possible.
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Organizing Team
Techstars Startup Weekend Los Angeles is 100% led by volunteer community leaders.
Learn how to get involved here
Facilitators
Dee Hamill
Accountant/Entrepreneurial Development Coordinator
Event Staff
NaKesha Mayfield
Administrative Specialist, Assistant to Dean, Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Tiffany Jonick
Communications Manager at LMU Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Bri Berkhout
Student Coordinator @ The Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship
Matt Tejada
Student Assistant to Associate Director @ The Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship
Starting his first venture at sixteen has formed a serious passion for entrepreneurship at a young age. Matthew is consistently working on multiple projects where he specializes in building teams, forming partnerships, and business development.
Jose Garcia
Maddy Isbell
Graphic Designer @ The Fred Kiesner Center for Entrepreneurship
Teddy Karrer
Student Operations Manager @ The Fred Kiesner Center For Entrepreneurship
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