Lavin Entrepreneurship Center

Founder of Rough Draft Brewing Co., Jeff Silver grew a local brewery into an international brand with innovative brews and a passionate team 🙌 From building partnerships with major distributors and retailers like Costco and Whole Foods to exporting internationally, Jeff brought innovation and passion to every aspect of the business. Jeff is now an inspiring mentor with invaluable experience in entrepreneurship, operations, and product development. Lavin appreciates you Jeff! 😁 #sdsu #mentorship #entrepreneurship #productdevelopment #startup

With nearly 20 years at Intuit, Jila generously shares her expertise as a mentor in SDSU's Lavin Entrepreneurship Program ✨ With a background leading product development at Intuit and working on major projects for Fortune 500 companies, Jila knows how to drive innovation and create a competitive edge. She’s a natural when it comes to building strong teams, collaborating across functions, and helping others level up their leadership. Whether Lavins are looking to refine their leadership capabilities, improve operational efficiency, or innovate in their product or service offerings, Jila’s background positions her as an invaluable resource. We appreciate you Jila! 🙌 #sdsu #entrepreneurship #mentorship #sandiegostateuniversity #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #intuit

If you would like to present your research and/or pedagogical papers at the 11th California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference, please submit your proposal (800 words) soon, as the submission deadline for paper presentations is just a few hours away. Last year, we welcomed participants from over 12 countries, and we look forward to welcoming many more educators and researchers for CEEC 2025 in San Diego from April 23–26, 2025. Additional information about the conference can be found here:  https://lnkd.in/gvfMSWxH

Exciting day with the Lavin Cohort as we visited the Ecology Center to explore sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the power of good, locally grown food! 🌱 The field trip was a great opportunity to connect with innovative leaders in the sustainability space and learn how entrepreneurship can drive positive environmental change. #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #LavinEntrepreneurship #Innovation #SDSU

To accommodate requests from fellow entrepreneurship scholars and educators, we are extending the submission deadline for the 11th California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference (CEEC) to November 12, 2024. We hope this additional time will encourage you to consider submitting a proposal for CEEC 2025, hosted by the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego State University from April 23-26, 2025. For more details, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gvfMSWxH

🚀 Exciting day for the Lavin students at the Sharp Innovation Lab! The Lavin cohort recently visited the Sharp Innovation Lab, an impressive facility dedicated to advancing healthcare training and collaboration. Students toured the mock hospital room, where trainees can gain hands-on experience with new equipment, as well as versatile training spaces designed for various hospital scenarios. Additionally, they explored the conference rooms that facilitate a wide range of meetings and events. A truly inspiring glimpse into the future of healthcare innovation! #LavinCohort #SharpInnovationLab #HealthcareInnovation #sdsu #entrepreneurship #LavinEntrepreneurshipCenter

The Lavin Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego State University invites you to submit proposals for the 2025 California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference (CEEC), which will be held on our campus from April 23-26, 2025. The theme for CEEC 2025 is "Futurescape - Navigating Emerging Technologies and Macroenvironment Changes." While we welcome submissions on a wide range of entrepreneurship topics, we are particularly excited to explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our understanding of entrepreneurship - challenging existing theoretical assumptions and pedagogical approaches. We also encourage proposals examining inclusiveness, international entrepreneurship, ecosystems, and more. Submission deadline: October 29, 2024 (800-word abstracts) You can find additional information about CEEC 2025 on our website: https://lnkd.in/gvfMSWxH

Startup Week has officially kicked off! Tune into Day 3 at the SDSU Alumni Center 🚀 Check out the full schedule & get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gEC_SB9X

The Lavin Entrepreneurship Center is a proud sponsor of this year’s San Diego Startup Week – Making Waves of Innovation, happening October 21st – 25th! Enjoy five days of programming throughout startup hubs in San Diego and Tijuana. Participate in workshops, listen to keynotes and panelists, and network with some of the best founders and innovators in San Diego! 🚀 Join us and get tickets: https://lnkd.in/eRJsD-Hd #SDSW2024 #StartupSD #StartupWeek 

The Day 3 schedule for San Diego Startup Week is locked in 🔒! Join us at San Diego State University Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center on Wednesday, October 23rd, to learn from founders, mentors, and builders. Watch the toughest Intercollegiate pitch competition and take part in the after-party powered by Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University! Highlights of #SDSW2024 Day 3: ➡️ Mentor Magic Presented by Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University ➡️ Customer Discovery Interactive with Daniel Huss ➡️ NIL and Entrepreneurship Panel ➡️ Startup Story ft. Maya Madsen, CEO & Founder at Maya's Cookies ➡️ Startup Story ft. Kevin Gelfand, CEO & Co-Founder at Shake Smart ➡️ Lightweight Intercollegiate Pitch Competition ➡️ Reception & After Party Presented by Techstars San Diego Powered by SDSU Join us for San Diego Startup Week 2024 - Making Waves of Innovation! 🚀 Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/eRJsD-Hd #SDSW2024 #SanDiegoStartupWeek #StartupSD #WavesofInnovation #Innovation #SanDiegoStartups #SDSU