LMU Entrepreneurship Program & Fred Kiesner Center

LMU's Fall '24 Incubator Showcase: Join us on December 4th at 7 PM at LMU Playa Vista Campus for an unforgettable evening of inspiring startup pitches, delicious foods & drinks, live music, and networking with entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Don't miss out—RSVP here now: https://lnkd.in/g_Jr_4U2

Last week my Business of Music class (co-taught by Grammy award winning artist Macy Gray) hosted the first ever “Roaring Stones Artist Showcase” in Hollywood sponsored by LMU Entrepreneurship Program & Fred Kiesner Center Our 35 students designed, promoted and ran the entire event, designing the artwork, booking the acts (including 4 very talented performers from our class) ran the sound and lights, live streamed the event to 30k people around the world via tik tok and IG Live, organized catering and merchandise sales, hosted VIPs, and promoted and SOLD OUT the venue through digital marketing, on campus promotions and even pulling off a flashmob on campus! Proceeds from the event will go to fund free music classes for kids through the Music for Young Minds Foundation and we ended the night with a special performance of the entire class singing with Macy Gray “Creep” by Radiohead while I strummed a guitar (unfortunately I can’t post videos on LinkedIn but here’s a link to them on Google drive! - https://lnkd.in/gEfUTDhE ). Thank you to all the artists, especially my good friend from Louisville Scott T. Smith for coming to California for the first time to support our class, and thanks to all my friends who supported this showcase in one of countless ways!

Last night I had the pleasure of hearing from Sarah Hardy, Co-founder of Bobbie as part of the Hilton Distinguished Entrepreneur Lecture Series at Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration, and I left feeling inspired and deeply moved by the authenticity and integrity that shape the brand's journey. Sarah’s stories were filled with powerful examples of how Bobbie stays true to its mission—always putting customers and community first. A few of my favorite learnings and takeaways from her talk: ? "Low ego, high conviction." This quote perfectly encapsulates the leadership mindset that has driven Bobbie’s impact. ? Advice to entrepreneurs: 1?? If you have an idea, tell someone. Your vision has a better chance to thrive when it’s shared. 2?? If you need help, ask someone. Never be afraid to seek the support you need. 3?? Do things that don't scale. Sarah shared the importance of building authentic relationships—like personally delivering products to customers—because genuine connection builds trust and loyalty. Thank you, Sarah, for the incredible insights and for reminding us all of the power of staying grounded in purpose. Thank you Jennifer Longnion for being an amazing moderator! #Entrepreneurship #Authenticity #Leadership #Community #Inspiration #Bobbie #StartupLessons #WordsToLiveBy

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Attention LMU Entrepreneurship community! Are you part of a family business or interested in guiding one through generational success? Join us on November 22 for an incredible Family Business Program event at Loyola Marymount University! Get ready for a deep dive into the 10x10 learning roadmap, led by industry experts who know what it takes to drive a family business forward. Our featured speakers include Deanne Mendoza, Dr. Lee Hausner, Ron Munman, and Stacy Allred. Each brings unique insights to help you develop actionable strategies for navigating growth, transition, and legacy planning in family enterprises. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge, connect with professionals, and leave with a clear action plan to strengthen your family business for the future. Breakfast and lunch are on us! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gg65kPVJ

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?? Join Deanne Coombs Mendoza and an All-Star Expert Panel at the Family Business Symposium We are excited to announce that Deanne Coombs Mendoza, Executive Vice President and Co-Owner of Teacher Created Materials (TCM), will be joining an expert panel of distinguished leaders at our upcoming Family Business Symposium on November 22, 2024 at Loyola Marymount University. Deanne will join renowned speakers Dr. Lee Hausner, Ronald Munman, and Stacy Allred to discuss actionable strategies that will prepare your family business for long-term success. As the featured family business, Deanne will serve as a real-world example of how the 10x10 learning roadmap can be applied to a thriving family business. Dr. Lee Hausner, Ron Munman, and Stacy Allred will guide the discussion, drawing on Deanne’s experience at Teacher Created Materials—a pioneering educational publishing company renowned for its innovation and community engagement. Together, they will demonstrate how the 10x10 action plan helps businesses successfully navigate different stages of growth and transition. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies they can apply to their own family businesses. ?? Date: November 22, 2024 ??Location: Loyola Marymount University? ??? Breakfast and lunch included Use code LMUlionQ430 for a 30% early bird discount when you register here. Special student tickets available. Family Business Program members attend free. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most innovative leaders in family business. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/gdTJXqXQ #FamilyBusiness #InnovativeLeadership #StrategicPlanning #FamilyBusinessSymposium #Entrepreneurship #EducationalExcellence Loyola Marymount University #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #LosAngelesBusiness #LABusiness #LosAngelesEntrepreneurs #SouthernCaliforniaBusiness #NetworkingLA #BusinessDevelopment #LAEntrepreneurs #LocalBusinessLA #LAMarket #LATech #LeadershipLA #FamilyBusinessStrategy #BusinessStrategy

This past weekend, nearly 100 LMU students from various majors came together for our annual Startup Weekend! Over the course of three days, they formed 11 incredible new companies and pitched their innovative ideas to compete for cash prizes. A huge congrats to our winners: Parking Pal, AceTest.Ai, Urban Street, Maki, and Club Rank! ?? We're so proud of all the participants who took on this entrepreneurial challenge and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible including our student workers, facilitator, faculty, and mentors/judges! Alexis Travkin, Jesse Webb, Caroline Hidenrick, Isabella Mora, Amada Reyes, David Y Choi, Jose Garcia, Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D., Alexander Glosenberg, Sunil Murthy, PhD, MBA, Jason D'Mello Ph.D., Mike Wojciechowski, Art Bell, Ernesto Solis, Noriko Sato Ward, Clive Zickel, Erika Weiss, and Jill Yang.

A wonderful weekend for our LMU Entrepreneurship Program & Fred Kiesner Center with 100+ students from all over university participating in start up weekend. Had fun joining them Friday night as they pitched ideas and then they were off to build a business in 72 hours! Popped in Saturday and was so impressed with the wide range of ideas and biz models. Great to see so many students developing that entrepreneurial mindset! Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration Jose Garcia David Y Choi Alexander Glosenberg Jason D'Mello Ph.D. Thanks to all the coaches, judges and staff supporting this amazing experience.

?? Don’t miss the chance to hear from Sarah Hardy, Co-founder & Chief People & Experience Officer of Bobbie ??? She’s leading the way in reshaping the baby formula industry and fostering inclusive work cultures. ?????? Get ready for an inspiring talk on entrepreneurship, leadership, and making an impact. See you on Nov 18th at 5pm! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSRRgVFG #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #LMU #Bobbie #Leadership