Event Report
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Pierce brought founders, mentors, and advisors together across five sessions, from quick mentoring conversations to hands-on workshops. Here is a look at each one, with the flyers and slides to revisit.
5 sessions
Short, focused conversations where founders shared their goals and questions and mentors offered practical guidance. Powered by Fōkcus and the San Diego & Imperial SBDC.
Workshop
A 45-minute, everyone-pitches session at New Village Arts, co-led with Maisha. Participants turned what they do into a clear, memorable 30-second pitch, drafting in pairs and practicing in trios.
Workshop
A close look at how investor pitches are put together, taken apart piece by piece so founders can strengthen their own.
Roundtable
An open conversation for founders building a board and for people interested in serving on one.
Ask me anything
Drop-in time with experienced advisors for direct, honest feedback on fundraising questions.
Personal event guide
Attendees told Pierce what they wanted from Startup Week and which days they could attend, by voice or a short quiet form, and got three events picked from the official schedule.