Meet Bella Messina who is a computer science senior with a track record of entrepreneurship infused extra curricular activities. As a Lavin Entrepreneur, member of the ZIP Launchpad, former president of the Entrepreneur Society and winner of a VentureStart Competition, Bella has taken advantage of the entrepreneurship opportunities available to her at SDSU. “If you have the opportunity to minor in entrepreneurship, become a Lavin entrepreneur, join Entrepreneur Society, or start a company at the ZIP Launchpad - TAKE IT! You'll meet tons of incredible people who will support you along the way and gain invaluable skills in the process. The best thing you can do is to invest in yourself.” #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
In 2013, a group of SDSU students were frustrated with the lack of visibility on their nightly skateboard rides. They took this frustration and turned it into the widely innovative Shredlights, a brand that creates durable headlights for boards and a variety of other rides. The CEO of Shredlights, Eric Birkemeier, is a former Lavin Entrepreneur who took his brand from Entrepreneur Day to now signing a partnership with a multi-million dollar electric bicycle company. Shredlights proves the lengths you can go while doing what you love. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
Meet Ben Nguyen, a member of the second year cohort of the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program. Ben is currently in his final year at SDSU as a music major and entrepreneurship minor. Ben found his passion in music education. Starting his own business, Teach Private Lessons, that supports local music teachers in finding the space and resources needed to teach music. “What makes me unique is that my background isn’t in business, but in music education. But with learning about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, I’m able to implement that in my own music business and help others live a great life teaching music as well. I love using my knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship to create a long-lasting impact on music education.” 
Charbon Plus, started by Lavin Entrepreneur Alumnus Lucien Aymerick Eloundou, is an organic skincare brand crafted for the specific needs of people of color. Lucien founded this company after battling problems within his own skin and seeing similar problems with those closest to him. He wanted to start a company that empowered self-confidence with products that actually worked for different skin types. Charbon Plus’ mission is to provide sustainable, clean and effective products to an underserved segment of consumers to allow them to feel good in their own skin. The entirety of Lucien’s company was founded on one of the notions of the Lavin Entrepreneur Program that entrepreneurs need to listen to the consumers and create solutions based on their feedback. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
The California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference is pleased to announce Caryn Beck-Dudley as the opening keynote speaker for our 2021 conference. Beck-Dudley is the President and CEO of AACSB, an organization that accredits business schools throughout the nation, including San Diego State University. Our 2021 California Entrepreneurship Educators Conference is set for April 15 and 16, 2021. Our conference seeks to engage conference participants in cutting edge, transformative activities and discussion related to reinventing entrepreneurship research and pedagogy. If you are interested in speaking at the 2021 conference, submit a speaker proposal through our website. #CEEC #LavinEntrepreneurshipCenter #SDSU #SanDiegoStateUniversity 
Tomorrow students from the Fowler College of Business and College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts are completing their semester-long course by competing in an interdisciplinary startup competition hosted by the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center. Come watch as the teams pitch business models and play original music to a panel of judges. First place team earns $500.The zoom link to join the competition can be found through the link in our bio. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
Meet Jasmin Villa! Jasmin is one of our second year Lavin Entrepreneurs and a Conrad Prebys Scholarship Recipient. Through the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, herself along with three other entrepreneurs connected to start their own business, TekMate. As the Chief People Officer and Co-Founder of Tekmate, Jasmin and her team empower seniors and older adults to live happier, healthier, and productive lives through technology. She says “ We got to develop something special that went above and beyond just being classmates. It's an experience that I will always look back on years from now and be glad I did it.” Jasmin is passionate, committed, and a true entrepreneur in the making. We wish her well on her journey. #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity 
Entrepreneurship at SDSU intersects at the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center. Here you can connect with students forging their own path, mentors providing guidance, and programs creating opportunity. You could meet your next business partner or add someone to your network. The opportunities are endless. We partner with other entrepreneurship organizations on campus, including ZIP Launchpad and Entrepreneur Society, to create a culture of innovation. If you haven’t done so already, explore our website to see what peaks your interest, then connect with us! #lavinentrepreneurshipcenter #sdsu #sandiegostateuniversity