Bruin Entrepreneurs

?? RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITY ?? ?? Join us this upcoming Tuesday for an exclusive talk with entrepreneur and UCLA alum Brian Le! Hear from a self-taught software engineer graduate from UCLA who founded Duffl (YC W20), an online grocery store catered towards college students. While also learning about his journey to becoming a software engineer at Walt Disney and SpaceX. ?? When? March 4th, 2025 @ 7PM PST ?? Where? Covel Commons 203 See you there! ??

Bruin Entrepreneurs SPARK Crowdfunding Campaign Launch! ?? Donate to our SPARK campaign which will end in 30 Days! We need your help to reach our goal of $6000. The funds we raise go toward our materials and venue sneeded to run our entrepreneurial services and resources. ?? Please donate through the link in bio! Thank you in advance for your support! ?? Donate: crowdfunding.ucla.edu/be25

Yet another special full-circle moment thanks to Bruin Entrepreneurs ???? This past Tuesday, I had the incredible opportunity to speak to the board and members of Bruin Entrepreneurs Weekly Nights about my journey as an entrepreneur, both through college and now in post grad. It was a surreal experience because not too long ago I was on the other side of the room, attending these same fireside chats as a board member of BE to learn firsthand about entrepreneurship, being inspired by the speakers who came before me. I still have so much to learn and I am (SO) far from perfect, but I shared my authentic journey from failed projects to building successful businesses today, with plenty of ups and downs along the way. My path was not the typical route to entrepreneurship, though let’s be real there is no one set path in the first place, but I hope my story inspired and motivated those who attended. A huge thank you to Nikola Haralanov for inviting me to speak. It is truly an honor to return to a group I was once a member of, now as a speaker. ???? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?? ?????????? ???? ???? ?? ?????????? ??????????????: Be f**king authentic. If you need a script to stay on track, cool. But remember people want to hear your story, your personal experiences, the real, raw, unfiltered path that got you from then to now. The best thing you can offer your audience is authenticity. Be real. That is what resonates. @Bruin Entrepreneurs ??????

?? Reimagining Community Building in the Digital Age Join us for an inspiring panel discussion exploring how technology is reshaping the way we connect, collaborate, and build diverse communities. ?? The event features powerhouse speakers: Bounce CEO Sean Monteiro, Ascendo VC’s Deal Team Analyst Claudia Ortiz, Blaze.tech Co-CEO Nanxi Liu, and Startup Village Founder Lance Ding! ?? Whether you're interested in becoming a founder, venture capitalist, or community builder, this is your chance to gain exclusive insights on entrepreneurship in the digital world. RSVP now - https://lnkd.in/gYMrSSqX! ? #UCLA #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Technology

A few weeks ago I returned to UCLA to participate in Bruin Entrepreneurs annual designation -- this time as a judge and workshop host! I got the opportunity to host my workshop on Autolayout, a technical Figma feature that I think is undertaught. Please check out my workshop on my Figma Community Page : https://lnkd.in/gePmgpYf ???????????? It was my first time judging designs and I learned so much from the other judges and discussing with the design teams. It was inspiring to see what teams are able to come up with in such a short amount of time. Proud of all the teams for defining complex problems and designing well thought out solutions all in 6 hours ?????? thanks to Bruin Entrepreneurs team for hosting a great event! the teams for making some great designs :) Juliana Viado for venturing down to SoCal with me and fulfilling the prophecy design mentor at each other's schools ???? #designathon #uxdesign #designevents #UCLA #designcommunity #ux #designthinking #figma #workshops

Join us on Wednesday, May 29th at De Neve Plaza Rooms for the 1000 Pitches Demo Day! Witness the culmination of innovation as aspiring entrepreneurs present their groundbreaking ideas. From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, immerse yourself in a showcase of creativity, ingenuity, and passion. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and engage with the next generation of game-changers. Mark your calendar and be part of the excitement! There’s cookies, brownies and an incredible opportunity to network with Venture Capital investors and startup founders!

?? Join Bruin Entrepreneurs for BruinLabs! ?? Applications for BruinLabs, UCLA's premier virtual startup accelerator, are now open! ?? Whether you're a UCLA student, a high schooler, or a university student from anywhere in the world, this is your chance to dive into a 5-week journey of entrepreneurial exploration. ?? Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST? ?? Apply here: [https://lnkd.in/gyRDJQFs] Join us for specialized workshops, expert guidance, and a vibrant community of like-minded peers. Don't miss out on the opportunity to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and bring your innovative ideas to life. Apply now and embark on your startup journey with BruinLabs! #BruinLabs #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Innovation #UCLA #VirtualAccelerator #ApplyNow #DeadlineReminder

?? Join Bruin Entrepreneurs for "1000 Pitches"! ?? Join us on a thrilling four-week campaign that challenges UCLA students to deliver their best 30-second pitch. SUBMIT YOUR PITCH NOW AT https://lnkd.in/g334KqNx This is your chance to showcase your innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit! ?? Prizes and Opportunities: - Top 10 Pitches: The five best pitchers will present their ideas directly to our esteemed panel of judges: - Mike and Lena from Cohere - Beatina from Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson - Naseem Sayani from Emmeline Ventures - Caroline Peacock from Techstars LA - David Pack from Olive, ex-Mirae Investments - Kayvon Moshiri from Plug and Play Grand Prize: The student with the winning pitch will receive a $300 cash prize, priority consideration for the pre-accelerator program at Beta University, and an exclusive opportunity to participate in a workshop with the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson! ?? Whether you’re polishing your pitching skills or eager to make an impact, don’t miss this incredible chance to shine in front of industry leaders. ?? Mark your calendars and start preparing your pitches. We’re excited to hear your innovative ideas and help propel them forward!

First time guest speaking at UCLA last night for the Bruin Entrepreneurs club! ?? A couple years ago, I created a Facebook Ad workshop to help students validate their business idea and do some real life market-testing using Meta's precise targeting. With the help of AI, it's gotten to the point that every student can go home with a landing page, one creative, direct-response copy, and their Meta Ad account setup with the right settings and targeting - all within the hour. I’ve ran that workshop across town at LMU, CSUN and SMC. It’s the most rewarding experience every time! DM me if you’re interested in seeing the deck. It works for grown ups too!