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📣 Join us virtually for the October edition of our popular speaker series hosted by the USC Viterbi Startup Garage. Hear from these two superstars and hang out with our VSG community at these chats - don't miss out! Where: Zoom (Register for the Zoom links: https://lnkd.in/eExvhhWw) 🗓️ October 23rd, 12-1 PM PT, Branding for Early-Stage Companies with Benjamin Bidlack Join Benjamin as he shares key insights on branding for startups, including when to prioritize it, practical strategies for growth, and common mistakes to avoid. Learn how to develop your brand, balance authenticity with customer expectations, and adapt to market feedback as your startup evolves.  🗓️ October 30th, 12-1 PM PT, Is SBIR the Right Funding Path for Your Startup? with Juan Hodelin Discover the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and gain insights to help determine if SBIR funding is the right path for your business. Juan Hodelin, co-founder, COO, and strategic advisor to startups, will share his expertise from over 15 years of preparing proposals and executing SBIR Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III projects.

VSG Oceanside Chat: Branding for Early-Stage Companies 🙋 Who: Benjamin Bidlack, Founder of Fireworks Enterprises, LLC, and world-renowned brand strategy advisor. He has held leadership roles at top firms like FutureBrand (Southeast Asia) and Interbrand (North America), advising high-profile companies such as Silicon Valley Bank, Evernote, Sony PlayStation, and more. 🎤 What: Benjamin will share key insights on: - When to prioritize branding vs. other areas like product development and sales. - What branding is—and what it’s not. - Immutable brand truths vs. stage-dependent branding strategies. - How branding can drive growth and business value for startups. - Practical strategies for developing your brand. - Common branding mistakes to avoid. - Bonus: How branding needs evolve as your startup grows, including balancing authenticity with customer expectations and when to adapt your brand to market feedback and trends. 🗓️ When: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 12:00 PM. 💻 Where: Zoom (Register to receive the link) here: https://lnkd.in/eExvhhWw

Calling all LA-based tech startups! Applications to USC Viterbi Startup Garage's Fall 2024 Cohort are open! Are you ready to accelerate your early-stage startup journey? Look no further! The USC Viterbi Startup Garage is opening its doors for our one-year residency program in the heart of Silicon Beach, Marina Del Rey. Who are we looking for? ✔️ Full-time founder teams based in LA. ✔️ Post-Ideation startups with developed technology. ✔️ Early-stage startups with external funding plans. Here's what you can expect: ✅ No equity or fees charged. ✅ Any IP developed by your team is yours to keep. ✅ Access to 24/7 co-working space as your primary office. ✅ USC's extensive network of alumni, mentors, investors, and partners. ✅ Tactical assistance, including coaching and workshops. Join a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs, ready to support, help, and cheer each other on. Here's what sets us apart: 🔍 Partnership with I-Corps Hub West for marketplace acceleration. 🔄 Regular events like Founder's Circle, IIR Office Hours, and Oceanside Chat Speaker Series. 💼 VC/Angel Office Hours for valuable consultations. 🎓 Summer Intern Program tapping into USC's talent pool. 💡 Technology Innovation Exchange for technical challenges. 🚀 Startup Boot Camp for tactical setup. Sign up for one of our upcoming residency info sessions now: https://lnkd.in/ghtPh5AR They will be held on: 📅 Wednesday, September 4th @ 12:30 PM 📅 Tuesday, September 24th @ 4:00 PM Ready to take your startup to the next level? Apply for the Fall 2024 and join us in making a dent in the universe! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gaGGdvm8 Visit Our Website To Learn More https://lnkd.in/gjey2ryk

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Calling all LA-based tech startups! Applications to USC Viterbi Startup Garage's Fall 2024 Cohort are open! Deadline is Sunday, September 29th. Ready to take your startup to the next level? Apply for the Fall 2024 and join us in making a dent in the universe! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gaGGdvm8 The USC Viterbi Startup Garage is opening its doors for our one-year residency program in the heart of Silicon Beach, Marina Del Rey. Who are we looking for? ✔️ Full-time founder teams based in LA. ✔️ Post-Ideation startups with developed technology. ✔️ Early-stage startups with external funding plans. Here's what you can expect: ✅ No equity or fees charged. ✅ Any IP developed by your team is yours to keep. ✅ Access to 24/7 co-working space as your primary office. ✅ USC's extensive network of alumni, mentors, investors, and partners. ✅ Tactical assistance, including coaching and workshops. Join a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs, ready to support, help, and cheer each other on. Here's what sets us apart: 🔍 Partnership with I-Corps Hub West for marketplace acceleration. 🔄 Regular events like Founder's Circle, IIR Office Hours, and Oceanside Chat Speaker Series. 💼 VC/Angel Office Hours for valuable consultations. 🎓 Summer Intern Program tapping into USC's talent pool. 💡 Technology Innovation Exchange for technical challenges. 🚀 Startup Boot Camp for tactical setup. Sign up for one of our upcoming residency info sessions (https://lnkd.in/ghtPh5AR) to be held on 📅 Wednesday, September 4th @ 12:30 PM, and 📅 Tuesday, September 24th @ 4:00 PM Visit Our Website To Learn More https://lnkd.in/gjey2ryk

✨ We are thrilled to share the exciting news that one of our startups TadHealth has successfully secured a $1.6M funding round, led by Halcyon Venture Partners, with participation from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Venture Fund, Halcyon Angels, RevFund, and more. This milestone is particularly meaningful during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, underscoring their commitment to advancing mental health initiatives. Their journey has been remarkable, and this funding will significantly propel them forward. Way to go Ben Greiner!

👀 Open Call for Current USC Students who are Aspiring Entrepreneurs! 👀 Are you ready to dive headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship? USC Viterbi School of Engineering's renowned tech startup incubator, USC Viterbi Startup Garage, is thrilled to announce our annual Summer Smasher hybrid program. We just onboarded NEW STARTUPS! They have fun and exciting project opportunities for students looking to make a BIG IMPACT this summer. What is the Summer Smasher? It's your ticket to a crash course in entrepreneurship, offering a unique experiential opportunity to join our community of fully operational tech startup companies as an Entrepreneur-In-Training (EIT). Want to learn more? Watch our info session: https://lnkd.in/gz_5-DbB Application Deadline: ASAP, application closes on May 23 Apply Now! https://lnkd.in/guTiWVmi

It isn't too late to sign-up! https://lnkd.in/gxgfYg3r Hope to see you there :)