San Diego State University Lavin Entrepreneurship Center

A Community of Doers, Dreamers & Builders 💡
For Jose Velazquez Mancilla, the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program was more than just a college experience—it was a community.

Through Lavin, Jose connected with mentors who truly cared and found daily inspiration in the peers around him. Being surrounded by passionate builders and bold thinkers helped shape his journey, and he’s proud to now count himself among them.

We’re excited to celebrate Jose and the impact he’s already making. The future is bright! 🌟

🚨 Want to break into the world of investing? Join us for the first VCIC Info Session on July 7 at 5:30PM via Zoom to learn how to become a mock venture capitalist. 💼💡

Why should you join the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)?
✨ Weekly Fall meetings
✨ Live, Shark Tank-style competition in the Spring
✨ Real entrepreneurs will pitch THEIR startups to YOU!

Don’t miss out—fill out the interest form at the link in our bio.

Inspired by Mentors, Driven by Peers 🚀For , the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program has been one of the most impactful parts of his college journey—and now he’s headed into SDSU’s MBA program to take that momentum even further.

From the wisdom shared by mentors to the incredible drive of his fellow Lavin classmates, Isaac found himself surrounded by people who challenged and inspired him every step of the way. The exposure to diverse entrepreneurial paths and the opportunity to build lasting connections left a lasting mark on his early career.

We’re proud to celebrate Isaac and all he’s accomplished—this is just the beginning! 🌟

Congrats to Kira Rittmuller 🎉 this year’s Prebys Entrepreneurship Endowed Scholarship recipient!

Kira’s passion for entrepreneurship started young and now shines through her beach-inspired jewelry brand, MiLa Jewelry, named after her grandmas 💛🌊

She plans to use the scholarship to support her education at SDSU while continuing to grow her business. Check out her work at or milajewelry.store!

Turning Insight Into Action 💼 For .attardo , joining the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program his senior year was a defining moment.

Surrounded by driven peers and mentors, he spent his final year at SDSU sharpening his entrepreneurial mindset and learning to make decisions rooted in user and customer insights—skills that will shape his path far beyond graduation.

The Lavin experience empowered Matt to bridge the gap between ideas and real-world impact—and we know this is just the beginning. Congrats, Matt! 🎓🚀

⏰ The deadline is TOMORROW to apply for the Lavin Entrepreneur Program 2025–2026!

Don’t miss your chance to join a community of student innovators and entrepreneurs at SDSU. 🚀 This is your opportunity to gain mentorship, grow your ideas, and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.

📅 Deadline to apply: June 15

🚀🚀 Big shoutout to ReliaCare (SDSU ZIP Launchpad) and Loopholes (Techstars) — two incredible startups who made it to the Top 12 Semifinalists at this year’s San Diego Angel Conference! 🌟

🔹 ReliaCare is improving care coordination and reducing hospital readmissions with a digital health platform supporting patients across their entire journey.
🔹 Loopholes helps brands stay compliant by using AI to flag risky marketing content before and after it goes live.

Both teams delivered compelling pitches and gained valuable investor feedback. We’re proud to see SDSU-affiliated and San Diego-based innovators driving impact and purpose-driven change. 🙌

⏰ One week left to apply for the Lavin Entrepreneur Program 2025–2026!

Don’t miss your chance to join a community of student innovators and entrepreneurs. Virtual office hours are still available for last-minute questions and feedback!
Deadline to apply is June 15!

📣 Deadline Alert! The Lavin Entrepreneurship Program application closes Saturday, 6/15 at 11:59 PM ⏳
If you're ready to grow as a founder, leader, and innovator — this is your moment to apply 💼🌟
🔗 Link in bio

📢 Lavin Application Reminder!
Still working on your 2025–2026 application? Now’s the time to make progress!
💬 Virtual Office Hours are open! Link in bio. Get feedback and boost your chances.
📅 Deadline: June 15

💬 Applying to the Lavin Entrepreneur Program 2025–2026? Take advantage of Virtual Office Hours to boost your app and get insider tips!

Meet with the Lavin Team to discover what can make you stand out.
Applications due June 15, link in bio!