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Coffee & Conversation with Connor McCarthy

Join us as we discuss growing and scaling success at the seed level with Connor McCarthy. We will cover trends in successful startups from VC and operations years. Connor is an investment associate at Trust Ventures. He has previously served as Chief of Staff at Esper, a leading govtech company. He has also previously worked at 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz, and Capitol Counsel. Connor holds an A.B. in Philosophy with a minor in African-American Studies from Georgetown University. REGISTER HERE

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Coffee and Conversation with Pipsticks

Join us and Maureen, founder of Pipsticks, as we discuss her experience with running a business through the COVID-19 pandemic. Pipsticks delivers subscriptions for sticker lovers. Their commitment to fun and great design inspire their curated sticker packs each month. REGISTER HERE

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Coffee & Conversation with AngelCon 2022 Investors

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Hear from three Angel Investors as they share their experience being part of AngelCon 2022. An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for ownership equity in the company. While most people know AngelCon as a pitch competition that happens once a year; becoming an investor is a year-long training process that leads up to the main event. REGISTER HERE

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Coffee & Conversation with David Walker, Firestone Walker Brewing Company

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles + Zoom 1345 Park St, Paso Robles, California, United States

Join us as David discusses the curious, passionate, and at times, precarious past 25 years of the company.  Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other—founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Since then, the craft brew industry has transformed dramatically; particularly in Paso Robles. Throughout all those changes, Firestone Walker has stood out as an industry leader and carved the way for many others to follow in their footsteps.  REGISTER HERE

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Coffee and Conversation with Alla Weinstein

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

This month, Alla Weinstein of Castle Winds will join us to discuss the upcoming changes to the Morro Bay coastline. In Jan 2016 Trident Winds submitted an unsolicited lease request to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for the development of a commercial offshore wind farm off the coast of Morro Bay.  By the end of this year BOEM will be conducting a competitive lease auction that will see 3 developers securing sites off the coast of Morro Bay.  The original site defined in 2916 lease request is now part of the Morro Bay lease areas. She will provide an overview of the process that will be followed from now till the auction and what will take place post the auction, including offshore wind technologies that will be used for the installation of offshore wind in the water depths found off the coast of Morro Bay and along the West Coast. REGISTER

Coffee & Conversation with Chris Labasky

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The Art of the Pivot - Finding Opportunities in a Sea of Despair Chris will share the story of Abound’s transition from a consumer facing financial app into a business facing API, along with some of the hard learned lessons.  Chris Labasky is the CFO and Co-Founder of Abound. He is an avid technologist and serial entrepreneur, having previously been a Co-Founder at Favor (acquired HEB). As a software engineer and CFA charterholder, he is particularly fascinated by the intersection of finance and technology. REGISTER

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SBDC: Coffee and Conversation with AngelCon 2022 Winners

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

The winners of AngelCon 2022 will join us this month to talk about their journey after winning a total of $205K in equity investment. Acre Cloud - Winner ($135,000) AcreCloud’s farm-management platform offers growers and contractors customized control over their operations, extensive auditing capabilities, and access to new products, such as AcrePay and AcreAnalytics. It is the rare marriage of fintech and agtech. Novocuff - Runner-Up ($70,000) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), preterm birth complications were responsible for approximately 1 million deaths in 2015. Novocuff is designing a minimally invasive, non-surgical device that will help prevent preterm birth. REGISTER

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Coffee & Conversation w/ HiView Solutions Founder

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Register 8:30-9:30AM - Keynote Speaker 9:30-10AM - In Person Networking Join us this month to hear the entrepreneurial journey of Miles Hischier, the visionary behind HiView, a Google Workspace Reseller and Professional Services Firm. With experience gained from working at Square in San Francisco, Miles established HiView in 2016, providing businesses not only with Google Workspace subscriptions but also invaluable support and migration services. Engage in insightful discussions as Miles shares his path from Square to HiView's success, demystifying Google Workspace's potential, and learn how HiView's 17-strong team caters to 450+ clients. This event offers networking opportunities, a Q&A session, and a spotlight on HiView's achievements. Reserve your spot now for a morning of inspiration, knowledge-sharing, and connections with fellow entrepreneurs and professionals.

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Coffee & Conversation

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

8:30-9:30AM - Keynote Speaker: Logan Bartlett (joining virtually) 9:30-10AM - In Person Networking Logan Bartlett is a seasoned expert in the field of business investment and growth. Currently, a Managing Director at Redpoint on the Early-Growth team; his impressive career includes leading investments in high-potential companies such as Cyera, Cribl, FloQast, Ramp, Materialize, Monte Carlo, and Crossbeam. Additionally, Logan has played a pivotal role in supporting Redpoint's investment in Workato. Logan's insights are shaped by his extensive experience in enterprise software investments during his nearly six-year tenure at Battery Ventures before joining Redpoint. He is also known for his engaging interviews with influential founders and technologists on "The Logan Bartlett Show," his popular podcast. His unique perspectives and deep understanding of the startup ecosystem make him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grow or start a business. About Redpoint Ventures: established in 1999, with a distinguished history of partnering with visionary founders to create and redefine markets. The firm invests in startups across various stages, from seed to growth. Redpoint has backed over 578 companies, including industry giants like Snowflake, Looker, Kustomer, Twilio, and Netflix. With 181 IPOs and M+A exits and managing $7.2 billion across multiple funds, Redpoint's expertise […]