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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversations with Peter Falzon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Coffee & Conversation as we welcome Peter Falzon\, the new Executive Director of the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE)! \nPeter is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of creating economic value in venture-stage and public companies with a focus on life sciences and technology. For the past seven years\, Peter has been the CEO of Ripple Science\, a healthcare IT spinout of the University of Michigan that provides cloud-based software for recruiting and retaining participants in clinical research studies. \nBefore Ripple Science\, Peter spent 10 years studying and working in Japan and 15 years managing life science companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. He is a native of Michigan and a graduate of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business\, where he earned his degree with distinction. \nWe are incredibly excited to have Peter join the Cal Poly CIE community! This event is a wonderful opportunity to hear his story\, learn about his vision for the CIE\, and connect with other members of our vibrant business community. Enjoy free coffee\, great conversations\, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with like-minded professionals!
URL:https://sbdc.calpoly.edu/event/coffee-and-conversations-with-peter-falzon/
LOCATION:SLO HotHouse\, 872 Higuera Street\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation with Nia James Starr of EcoSLO
DESCRIPTION:This Coffee & Conversation event features keynote speaker Nia James Starr\, Sustainability Coordinator with the Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo (EcoSLO). EcoSLO organizes our community to protect San Luis Obispo County’s environment\, engaging residents through impactful programs like the Green Business Program\, Urban Tree Planting\, and Creeks to Coast Cleanups. \nAt this event\, Nia will share insights into the SLO County Green Business Program—part of the statewide California Green Business Network—which provides free resources and technical assistance to help businesses reduce costs and environmental impact. In 2025 alone\, local Green Businesses collectively prevented over 3.27 million pounds of CO2 emissions\, saved nearly 3.82 million kWh of energy\, reduced more than 822\,000 pounds of waste\, and conserved over 1.07 million gallons of water. \nNia brings a unique blend of creativity and environmental expertise to her role. After spending 15 years in New York City\, she relocated to the Central Coast to pursue her passion for sustainability. She holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Systems from Pratt Institute and previously worked for nearly a decade as a visual designer\, using storytelling to connect people with ideas. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn how local businesses can lead the way in sustainability through EcoSLO’s Green Business Program. \n\nInstructions: \nThere are two attendance options: \nIn-Person: In person event will take place at the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s new HotHouse location (1134 Chorro Street.\, San Luis Obispo\, CA 93401) \nVirtual: Attendees will recieve Zoom login information* the morning of the event. \nRegister Here: https://ucmsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/16886
URL:https://sbdc.calpoly.edu/event/coffee-and-conversation-with-nia-james-starr-of-ecoslo/
LOCATION:CIE HotHouse\, 1134 Chorro St.\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Conversation
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