TOMORROW is the last day for SDSU students to apply for our 2021-2023 Lavin Entrepreneur Cohort! In our two-year program, you are introduced to an assortment of courses, workshops, and activities to help build your network and entrepreneurial competencies. From dinners with founders to winning money in competitions to even meeting your future co-founders, what the Lavin Entrepreneur Program will expose you to is unmatched. FYI, the application period for transfer students will open on June 1st. Visit our website to apply! 
Meet Miguel Angel Aldrete! Miguel is a junior business administration major in our first-year cohort of the Lavin Entrepreneur Program. As a three-time published author, motivational speaker, and up-and-coming entrepreneur, Miguel’s goal is to make a difference in the world. His journey with entrepreneurship started when he realized the devastating effects of deforestation. In response, he started the non-profit organization “Kids 4 Our World,” which counters deforestation by planting trees worldwide. Miguel shares his passion for environmental justice through public speaking, even taking his message to the TEDx stage. We are excited to see Miguel sharpen his entrepreneurial competencies to help change the world. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
Today we are spotlighting another mentor-mentee pair from our Lavin Entrepreneur Program! Mary Ainsworth, a communication major from our first-year cohort, and Lisa Druxman, the founder of FIT4MOM, were matched because of their shared passions for women’s empowerment, mental health, and physical health. Mary says, “If we are not passionate about what we do, we won’t have the stamina to continue working for it.” Mary’s drive is thriving, working as the social media manager for Lisa’s company, FIT4MOM. In this job, Mary explores her passions while developing entrepreneurial competencies. To have a mentor of your own, you can apply for our Lavin Entrepreneur Program. If accepted, you will receive access to this mentorship program, an internship program, and so many other opportunities. Visit our website to learn more. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
We’ve opened applications for our 2021-2023 cohort of Lavin Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in exploring entrepreneurship at SDSU and being a part of a two-year experiential program that utilizes collaboration and education to build the next generation of SDSU entrepreneurs, join us this Friday, March 26th, from 10 to 11 am, for an information session for prospective Lavins ran by current Lavins. To learn more about the Lavin Entrepreneur Program and find the link to join this Friday’s information session, visit the link in our bio! #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
Lavin Entrepreneur, Jessica Octavio, has always had an eager passion for forging a meaningful impact in others’ lives. For Jessica, entrepreneurship is about innovation, altruism, and love, which led her to find her business, Wubbie. Wubbie is a communication app that supports young patients with chronic illnesses. Through this business venture, Jessica has interacted with patients and families as they navigate difficult times. She says, “Beyond their symptoms, the student patients I work with have shared how their diagnosis has affected their relationships, life goals, and mental health. Seeing them overcome those obstacles is a huge inspiration for me to serve them in the best way I can.” #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
Exciting news! The Lavin Entrepreneurship Center has officially opened applications for the 2021 spring round of our Lavin Startup SEED Fund. The fund is open to SDSU entrepreneurship students seeking early-stage seed funding for their early startup ventures. View the video to learn how we are helping SDSU startup teams. Visit our website at lavincenter.sdsu.edu to learn more. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
What do you get when you meet someone who shares your extravagant taste for coffee? Some jitters and a thriving mentorship. Leah, an SDSU student in our Lavin Entrepreneurship Program, and Julius were matched through the Lavin Entrepreneur Mentor Program last year and have since created a solid rapport of java and marketing. Now, they’re working closely together to rebrand RISE San Diego. The Lavin Entrepreneurship Mentor Program matches Lavin Entrepreneurs with local business entrepreneurs and professionals to further develop industry competencies and skills. If you are interested in joining our mentorship program, we encourage you to learn more about the program by visiting our website. We are always looking for new mentors to join our program and will be opening Lavin Entrepreneur applications next month. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #lavin 
Calling all surfers, entrepreneurs, and passion seekers!! Tonight at 7 pm, Thom McElroy, the co-founder of Volcom, will share his passion story and how you can create your own. Starting with a moving documentary, you can see insight into this dreamer’s life. Then, Thom will take questions from the audience. Find the link to join on our website! #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #lavin 
Tomorrow, the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center is holding the VentureStart Competition, but with a twist. We are introducing a pivot-style competition where teams will need to generate adaptive solutions to small businesses’ problems. The competition is open to all SDSU students and the winning team will take home a $1,000 cash prize. Join us for the competition tomorrow from 9 am to 12 pm via Zoom. You can find the link to join the competition on our webpage. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity