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Events

Meet, Learn, Build – Together

Our events bring founders, builders, and dreamers together to share ideas, solve problems, and have a good time doing it.

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Igniting Early Stage Innovation in OC

Join us at EvoNexus Irvine to hear from Executive Director Dan Jenkins on his vision for the newly re-launched incubator in Irvine, and network with other founders, leaders, and builders in Orange County & LA!

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June 3, 2025 2:00 PM

Igniting Early Stage Innovation in OC

Join us as Dan Jenkins (EvoNexus) shares about the relaunch of their incubator in Orange County.

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April 29, 2025 2:00 PM

AI, Innovation & the Future of Venture Building

Join us for a special edition of Exit Hours, hosted at Biola University, as we dive into global trends in AI, innovation ecosystems, and what the future of venture building looks like across startups, academia, and enterprise.

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April 1, 2025 2:00 PM

Unforeseen Challenges

Join us for an afternoon of real talk with startup builders. Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) shares hard-won lessons on navigating unexpected founder challenges. Plus, showcases from Santana Snacks and Lynkme Cards — no pitches, just progress.

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March 4, 2025 2:00 PM

Exit Hours Social

Join us for a more intimate time of networking and connection over food and beverages.

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February 26, 2025 10:00 AM

Exit Strategies

Join us in Westwood as Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) shares about four possible outcomes of startups and why understanding them early matters.

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February 4, 2025 2:00 PM

Faith and Purpose in Startups

Join Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) and Jake Thomsen (Sovereign's Capital) on a discussion about the role of faith and purpose in founding companies.

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January 21, 2025 2:00 PM

Can You Raise Money with Just an Idea?

Join us for a discussion with Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) on how compelling ideas can drive early-stage fundraising.

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January 14, 2025 2:00 PM

Fireside Chat with Dr. Cynthia West

Join us as Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) and Dr. Cynthia West (Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship) lead a fireside chat about startups.

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December 17, 2024 2:00 PM

Fireside Chat with Jennifer Bryne

In honor of Christmas, Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) and Jennifer Bryne (Grit Capital Partners) will lead a fireside chat.

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December 3, 2024 2:00 PM

Importance of Gratitude while building a Startup

In honor of Thanksgiving, Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) will lead a discussion on gratitude in startups - even when things don't go according to plan.

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November 19, 2024 2:00 PM

Cap Table Deep Dive

Joshua Lee (Gumshoe Ventures) will be leading a deep dive on cap tables: why they're important, what to consider, and horror stories!

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November 12, 2024 2:00 PM

Tax 101 for Founders

Join us as Jennifer Kowal (Chase Private Bank) does a deep dive on Tax 101 for Founders.

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