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Companies funded by SA&ESC pitch events

Recent Events

Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs of SoCal hosted an intimate wine tasting event in June, 2023 during Tech Week LA at a private home in the Brentwood Hills sponsored by Manatt and Prospera Law.

📅 Events

May 18, 2021

Search Fund Panel

May 18, 2021

Search Fund Panel

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) /
Search Funds is an exciting asset class. This panel
brings together very experienced Stanford
searchers, funders, and academics.
Format will provide a discussion of the search fund
model, discussion of recent trends in the sector, the
pros and cons of search funds for
investors/targets/searchers, and Q&A.

JANUARY 20, 2021

Virtual Pitch Event

JANUARY 20, 2021

Virtual Pitch Event

Presenting Companies:
Agorus: Agorus is automating construction for residential developers
Friday: Friday allows consumers and business to transact while preserving privacy.
Illume: Illume is a collaborative and convenient way to share notes of appreciation and gratitude.
RedLeaf: RedLeaf is a producer of super-high value natural inputs demanded by rapidly growing consumer segments.
Vuel: Create a challenge. Invite a friend. Have fun.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Virtual Panel: All about SPACs!

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Virtual Panel: All about SPACs!

What do Draft Kings and Virgin Galactic have in common? They both used SPACs to go public! At this panel, we learned about SPACs from the experts, including Eventbrite co-founder, Kevin Hartz.

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Virtual Panel: Startup Stories of Pandemic Success

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Virtual Panel: Startup Stories of Pandemic Success

Learn how four D2C startups are successfully navigating the uncertainties of the COVID-19 crisis.

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual Pitch Event

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual Pitch Event

Presenting Companies:
Fathomd: Business games for better learning.
Hear Here: Location-based platform for sharing stories.
SportzBiz: Data analytics platform for sports marketing.
Worlds Between Worlds: Mobile gaming studio that builds living, breathing worlds for escape, exploration and play.
Worth: Have your customers advertise to their friends and family.

AUGUST 11, 2020

Virtual Panel: Raising a VC/PE Fund During COVID

AUGUST 11, 2020

Virtual Panel: Raising a VC/PE Fund During COVID

A star-studded, all-Stanford panel of Private Equity and Venture fund investors and advisors  
shared their candid perspectives on fundraising during different market environments.

Panelists:
Juan Bruce (55 Catalyst Capital)
Anne Enna (Beal Private Capital)
José Feliciano (Clearlake Capital)
William Hsu (Mucker Capital)

MAY 28, 2020

Virtual Panel: Overcoming Bias & Risk

MAY 28, 2020

Virtual Panel: Overcoming Bias & Risk

We had a stellar all-female panel of amazing professionals share insights on their experiences in the startup and early stage investing space through
a fun, collaborative and inclusive Zoom format.

Panelists:
Nicole Clark (Trellis Law)
Jesse Draper (Halogen Ventures)
Chelsie Lee (Shipsi)
Helen Reeves (Dentons)
Bridget Vuong (Fuse Inventory)