We are thrilled to announce our first Brand Ambassador, Rose Wang! 🎉 After attending one of our UMass LA Mixers, she shared her support for our mission and her involvement marks a pivotal step in our growth. She'll be starting December 2024. 🔑 If you’re looking for an opportunity that will enable you to challenge yourself while making a meaningful impact, Grad Pad is looking for Brand Ambassadors to represent our mission. 🔥 At Grad Pad, we’ve recognized the dire need for a revival of human connection, and we are committed to bringing disconnected alumni communities together. With responsibilities like driving user adoption, hosting sponsored events, and soliciting customer feedback, we want our ambassadors on the forefront of Grad Pad. For those who value human connection, this is a great opportunity to apply the skills you’ve developed and cultivate new ones in the realms of marketing, partnerships, budgeting, and user activations. Key Skills You’ll Develop: -Event Planning & Management -Financial Budgeting -Marketing & Partnerships -User Activation Strategies We’re looking for candidates who: -Have experience planning and running events -Are well-rounded and can connect with a variety of people -Possess excellent communication skills -Have a deep understanding of student and alumni life, both on and off-campus This role will give you valuable real-world experience in marketing, partnerships, and more—all while making a difference in your community. As a Brand Ambassador, you will work intimately with us, including direct access to our CEO, CTO, and PPM team. We are united by one mission, and we’d love to see how you fit in our team. If this excites you, apply to be a Grad Pad Brand Ambassador and help us shape the future of alumni networks. #GradPad #BrandAmbassador #AlumniCommunity #EventPlanning #Marketing #Networking #LeadershipOpportunity
Grad Pad
Social Networking Platforms
Los Angeles, California 274 followers
Building community for disengaged alumni ecosystems
About us
Grad Pad is the ultimate platform for connecting and empowering alumni networks. Those networks include universities, high schools, and companies. Bridging the gap between alumni and their institutions, Grad Pad offers an intuitive space for alumni to stay connected, share opportunities, and give back to their communities. By providing access to exclusive resources, events, and networking opportunities, Grad Pad is redefining how alumni engage with their institutions and with each other. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an established professional, Grad Pad helps you build meaningful relationships that support your personal and professional growth. Additionally, Grad Pad offers companies a unique opportunity to tap into a highly engaged alumni talent pool, fostering recruitment, partnerships, and brand loyalty.
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gradpad.online
External link for Grad Pad
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- Social Networking Platforms
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
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- Privately Held
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- 2023
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Los Angeles, California 90095, US
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Loneliness is a growing concern in today’s society, and at Grad Pad, we’re committed to addressing it by fostering meaningful connections within alumni communities. According to recent findings from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), many adults report feeling isolated, with limited emotional support and fewer opportunities for social interaction. The Household Pulse Survey highlights how these trends—worsened by post-pandemic life and remote work—are leaving people disconnected, but that’s where Grad Pad comes in. Our platform, combined with our in-person events, is designed to bridge the gap, helping alumni stay connected, build supportive networks, and find the community they need. Let’s make connection a priority in the digital age. Discover how Grad Pad can help strengthen your support system and create lasting bonds. Sign up for our mailing list at the bottom of our home page: gradpad.online Learn more about the loneliness pandemic here: https://lnkd.in/gV6vXnVW
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Last Friday, Grad Pad hosted the Inaugural LA Mixer for Boston Latin School. It was an amazing opportunity to bring together alumni from different class years and further strengthen the BLS community. 🎓✨ With ~20 alumni in attendance spanning from the classes of '01 to '16 (15 years!), the evening was filled with laughter, stories, and shared memories, all made even sweeter by our partnership with Yuma Bakery, startup company of Grad Pad PMM Jocelyn Mendoza. Yema provided delicious treats for everyone to enjoy 🍰. At Grad Pad, we’re about rekindling old connections, sparking new ones, and sharing moments with others that can relate to your journey. Special thank you to our interns Julie Lam and Ethan Epstein for managing the check-in process and capturing moments on social media!
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Another successful Grad Pad event in the books! 🎉 Last week, we hosted our quarterly UMass Amherst Mixer, bringing together alumni from four different schools: Isenberg School of Management, School of Public Health and Sciences, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Commonwealth Honors College. The industries represented included Commercial Real Estate, Law, Healthcare, Tech Sales, Crypto Hedge Funds, EdTech, Entertainment and Sports Betting. Exciting conversations and new connections were made! 🥂 Thank you to our Product Marketing Manager Intern Ethan Epstein for supporting this event live and helping make it a success! #NetworkingEvent #AlumniConnections #GradPad #UMassAmherst #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #EdTech
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🚀 Big News from Grad Pad! 🚀 We’re excited to announce our founder, Rondale Davis, is the new Technical Excellence Chair for NSBE Los Angeles Professionals! He’ll lead workshops on Cybersecurity, AI, & more, building a supportive community for Black engineers. 💪🏽 #NSBELosAngeles #TechnicalExcellence #BlackEngineers #Community #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Networking #GradPad #Entrepreneurship #AI #Cybersecurity #MBSE #TechLeaders #InclusiveCommunities #Leadership #NSBE #TechLeadership #Growth #Empowerment #Innovation #Engineering
🚀 Grad Pad Founder Appointed as NSBE Professionals LA Chapter Technical Excellence Chair 🎉👨🏽💼💡
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🚀 We’re thrilled to announce Drickerson Saint Louis as a Grad Pad Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO)! With 15 years of experience, Drickerson brings expertise in software engineering, mobile solutions, and AI. His role will be pivotal in shaping our platform's technical evolution, ensuring scalability, security, and cutting-edge innovation. 🛠️📱 Drickerson’s leadership will enhance our digital infrastructure and data management, aligning with our global expansion goals and commitment to a secure, personalized user experience. He’s known our CEO, Rondale Davis since high school, originally meeting at Boston Latin School, underscoring the importance of alumni networks and their role in driving meaningful connections. Welcome to the team, Drickerson! Let’s elevate Grad Pad to new heights! 🌟🔒 #GradPad #TechLeadership #NewCTO #Innovation #TechExpert #SoftwareEngineering #MobileSolutions #DataSecurity #AlumniNetwork #GradPad #TechAdvancement #Leadership #ScalableSolutions #AI #MachineLearning #GlobalExpansion #TechCommunity
Grad Pad Welcomes Drickerson Saint Louis as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer 💻🔧
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Looking to supercharge 🚀 alumni engagement? Grad Pad, fresh off an exciting appearance at Startup UCLA’s Demo Day, is redefining how universities and alumni connect. This year’s event highlighted innovative 💡 startups—including Grad Pad—making an impact in the UCLA and LA entrepreneurial community. Here’s a glimpse into the event and how it’s paving the way for Grad Pad's continued momentum and future success! 📈 #EdTech #AlumniNetworking #GradPad #TechInnovation #StartupUCLA #AlumniEngagement #FutureOfNetworking #StartupSuccess #VentureCapital #HigherEdTech #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #Entrepreneurship #DemoDay2024 #Leadership #FutureOfEducation #UCLA #InnovationAccelerator #NetworkingOpportunities #AlumniCommunities
Startup UCLA Accelerator ⚡ Experience
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As the EdTech market surges towards making $350 billion in projected revenue by 2030, Grad Pad is ready to 🚀 transform alumni networking into a seamless, dynamic ecosystem. 🌐 Imagine a world where all alumni have pride in their alma mater, to the same level of UCLA or Stanford University networks. Grad Pad's vision is clear: revolutionize the way alumni connect, collaborate, and access opportunities, strengthening the bond and pride of those networks. The future of networking is here—are you ready to join?💡 #EdTech #AlumniNetworking #GradPad #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AlumniEngagement #FutureOfWork #NetworkingRevolution #CareerGrowth #StartupSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #Leadership #FutureOfEducation #UCLA #GoBruins #AlumniCommunities
The Future of Grad Pad: 🌟 Revolutionizing Alumni Networking 🔗
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Learn how Grad Pad in it's MVP form became the official social networking platform for UCLA Anderson's Palooza 10, the business school's marque onboarding event which gathers 2,000 attendees, where current students, and prospective students get to network with alumni. With the support of UCLA Anderson School of Management and guidance from Dylan Stafford, Grad Pad began its journey to revolutionize alumni engagement. 🚀✨
From Mockups to Palooza 10's 🎉 Official Social Media Platform: Grad Pad 🚀 MVP Launch
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Excited to pitch at Startup UCLA Entrepreneurship Institute’s Demo Day next week!🎉🎉
Join us for Demo Day 2024! You are invited to a special edition of Demo Day featuring both our Summer Accelerator and Innovation Fellows teams. Our Summer Accelerator supports student and alumni founders and Innovation Fellows spotlights the groundbreaking research and innovations of UCLA faculty and staff. RSVP: https://lu.ma/lf8cmkeh Our Startup UCLA teams will showcase their startup innovations and connect with the UCLA and LA entrepreneurship community. Come for the pitches and stay for a reception with food, drink and networking 🎉. Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, 6PM-9PM Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Room 330 De Neve Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Parking in Lot SV - Sunset Village) RSVP Today: https://lu.ma/lf8cmkeh Come to see Startup UCLA teams Milkyway X Grad Pad AYSE The Furriest Practice & Potential Revilico Inc. Neuron Tom Fadial Xiaofan Cui Sanjib Gurung, Ph.D. & more!
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