Kaveh Abhari
Digital EntrepreneurshipSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Supporting the discovery, evaluation | Development of business opportunities enabled by digital assets
Domain Experts
Amber Bertelsen
Business BankingUS BankFinance, Accounting, Banking & InsuranceSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Choosing a business bank account and setting up financial accounts | Separating personal and business finances for clean bookkeeping | Evaluating credit, lending, and basic financing options for startups
Rashida Scott Blades
Market ResearchUnderstanding Your Customer and MarketSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
How to use library resources, databases for market research | Competitive research using sources | Identify relevant research tools
Carny Cheng
Software DevelopmentTechnologySDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Scoping and prioritizing features | Managing development timelines and scope | Working with developers
Shan Cureton
Pitching CoachPitching and FundraisingSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Structuring the pitch deck | Tailoring your pitch to the audience | Communication and presentation skills, storytelling
Mike Donohue
Leadership & Team ManagementSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
What makes great leaders | Public speaking (development of public speaking content, the delivery of content and the proper state of mind) | Personal development (development which leads retirement of personal and business goals) | Developing a proper definition of values to provide direction for the company
Maileen Flores
Business Model Development & Financial ModelingFinance, Accounting, Banking & InsuranceSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Building an early stage financial model
Tiffany Gil
Social MediaSales and MarketingSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Social media | Digital marketing | Overseas manufacturing | Navigating Alibaba.com
Spencer Gordon
E-CommerceSales and MarketingSDSU[email protected]
Preston Holland
Paid Media & Marketing AnalyticsSales and MarketingSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Tracking key online metrics | Creating landing pages, campaigns, and dashboards
Rob Hutti
Graphic DesignSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Digital strategy and brand narrative | Customer experience design | Creative art direction and branded content creation | Tech implementation and applied AI
Fadee Kannah
Software DevelopmentTechnologySDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Scoping and prioritizing features | Managing development timelines and scope | Working with developers
Kim King
Investor Strategy & E-Track AdvisorPitching and FundraisingSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Development of a fundraising strategy | Crafting a go-to-market strategy | Insights for target audiences
Carlos Martinez
AccountingFinance, Accounting, Banking & InsuranceSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Set up an accounting system | Tracking income and expenses | Budgeting and forecasting
Lisa Michelle
BrandingSales and MarketingSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Defining brand identity | Creating a visual identity | Connecting the brand to business goals
Bardia Moayedi
PartnerSnell & WilmerSDSU
Jim Ristuccia
Business OperationsSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Clarifying vision and plan | Build simple, repeatable systems | Prioritization and delegation | Breaking down financial and operational concepts | Strategies for team building
Eddie Rodriguez
Co-Founder and General PartnerTeal VenturesSDSU
Jenna Ryan
Beyond the First Customer- Customer Acquisition and RetentionUnderstanding Your Customer and MarketSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Post-purchase communications and retention tactics | Customer acquisition strategies | Audience and channel strategy
Mike Sherbakov
Angel FundingPitching and FundraisingSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Fundraising strategy | Pitch refinement | Investor outreach | How VCs evaluate startups | Preparing for investor meetings
Cindi Temnick
B2B SalesSales and MarketingSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Sales strategy | Sales execution | Competitive landscape and differentiation
JR Tolver
InsuranceFinance, Accounting, Banking & InsuranceSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Understanding insurance requirements | Identifying required insurance coverage
Jonathan Zaidman
Social ImpactSocial and Environmental InnovationSDSU[email protected]Area of Expertise
Social enterprise | Environmental sustainability | Non-profit | Agriculture
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