The Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s Meet the VC is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to meet a seasoned Venture Capitalist (VC) and gain insider knowledge on funding your startup.

Offered every other month, this engaging session lets you:

• Explore the journey of a top investor who has fueled groundbreaking startups and witnessed their rise to success.
• Uncover the secrets to securing funding, from seed rounds to scaling up your business.
• Learn about what makes a compelling pitches, navigate investor relations, and understand what VCs look for in potential ventures.
• Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of startup financing and innovation.

Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned entrepreneur seeking growth capital, take advantage of this gateway to invaluable education, networking, and empowering your startup dreams. Join us and unlock the key to funding your next big idea.

Details of each month’s speaker and topic will be announced in the lead-up to each event in this exciting series.

Directions

This event is located on the Room 208 of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The building entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop.

Learn more about getting to the DIB, including parking, directions, and maps.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/5iPP4H7W6gxXv8Ed6

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MTS Trolley

The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.

Parking

Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.

P506 – Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB

P504 – Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB

P510 – Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*

Gilman Parking Structure, Southwest side of the DIB