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Face to Face with Investors #LATechWeek

James West Alumni Center 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Thursday, October 16, 4:30 pm - 8 pm Meet. Pitch. Build Relationships. Join us for an exclusive in-person networking event at the UCLA Campus, where founders and innovators will have the opportunity to engage directly with angel investors, venture partners, and leaders from the early-stage startup ecosystem. 🌟 Why Attend? • Face-to-face conversations with active […]

UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase

UCLA Anderson School of Management 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, United States

The UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase is the university’s largest pitch event, featuring live presentations from 10 standout founders, an expert panel, high-impact networking, and over $250,000 in live investments from the Draper family and awards from UCLA. The event spotlights startups from across the UCLA innovation ecosystem, including from the School of Engineering, UCLA Health, […]

November Coffee Chat

UCLA Anderson School of Management 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, United States

This morning coffee networking session is open to Bruin Angels members and non-members. Join us to learn more about Bruin Angels and network with the UCLA entrepreneurship community.

January Coffee Chat

California Nanosystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Start the new year right, by expanding your professional network with Bruin Angels! It's time for another coffee chat, connecting founders, investors, and mentors to make things happen in the UCLA ecosystem. We're working to expand our network to by moving to a new location. Thank you to our board member, Nikki Lin, for setting […]

February Coffee Chat

California Nanosystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Expand your professional network with Bruin Angels! It's time for another coffee chat, connecting founders, investors, and mentors to make things happen in the UCLA ecosystem. Thank you to our board member, Nikki Lin, for setting us up in the lobby of the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI)! If you want to learn more about what's […]

Mastering Networking Conversations

Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell Offices 1900 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Your deck isn't what gets the deal. For founders and investors, the first conversation is the spark. At a party, dinner or in an elevator a pitch can happen anywhere and you need to be ready. Don't leave your next deal to chance. Join Bruin Angels to streamline your pitch process and improve your networking. For Founders: Learn […]

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Celebrating Entrepreneurship in the UCLA Ecosystem

James West Alumni Center 325 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Thursday, March 5, 5 pm - 8 pm Join fellow Bruins for an evening grounded in community and mutual support as we highlight founders, investors, and change makers within the UCLA alumni ecosystem. The program will feature a panel of UCLA alumni and affiliates who are actively building companies, deploying capital, and supporting ventures - all while uplifting the […]

Virtual Pitch Event

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Exclusive for Bruin Angels members, three Bruin-led startups currently fundraising will pitch their startups. Pitches are 10 minutes with 5 minute Q&A. If you're interested in attending, or wish to learn more about Bruin Angels, please reach out to anyone on our leadership team. Bruins can apply to pitch at SparkXYZ.

Virtual Event Featured Event Series Founder Mixer

UCLA Founder Mixer

UCLA Anderson School of Management, Grand Salon 110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson for a cross-campus Founder Mixer, bringing together founders, mentors, speakers, and partners from across UCLA’s entrepreneurial community for an evening of connection and celebration. ​Enjoy light refreshments and great company as you reconnect and expand your network within UCLA’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ​📅 Date: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 đź•’ […]

EVA GARLAND CONSULTING | WINNING NIH SBIR/STTR GRANTS WEBINAR

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Winning NIH SBIR/STTR Grants in 2026: Key Solicitation Updates + Expert Q&A Join Eva Garland Consulting (EGC) Grants Experts Brandon Turner, Ph.D., and Ranjay Jayadev, Ph.D. on Thursday, August 20th at 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT for an overview of the latest NIH SBIR solicitation updates and what they mean for small businesses preparing […]

Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series: Managing Job Search Stress

Presented by UCLA Career Center, UCLA Alumni Association | Graduating is a big step, and what comes next can feel uncertain. The Real Talk for New Grads Summer Series offers open, discussion-based sessions for recent UCLA grads navigating life after college. These conversations are a space to connect with fellow Bruins, share your experiences and […]