Startup Monterey Bay Connect: Meet the Winners Startup Challenge 2023

Be part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations, trends in business and technology, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders, investors, and local businesses. Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community. Join us for this month’s meeting themed: Meet the 2023 Startup Challenge Winners.

This event will be held at the UC MBEST conference room. Refreshments will be provided.

Meet our Speakers:

• Jeanette Bent – Stellaria Creative Company  
• Garrett Vick – The Bus Stop Beer Garden
• Mark Angel – Get up and Move 
• Ritika Kumar – Art Abilities
• Xiao Xiao – Friendly Robots Co.

Agenda for the evening:

• 5:30 PM – Check-in, Network & meet the speakers (refreshments will be available at this time)
• 6:00 PM – Welcome & announcements
• 6:30 PM – Speaker presentations & Q&A
• 7:30 PM – End

Parking: Free at the venue

Special thanks to our event sponsors, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), BlueTech Valley Innovation Cluster, The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED), CSUMB College of Business, White Summers, Wells Fargo, 1st Capital Bank, Marina Community Partners – Shea Homes.

Thank you to our marketing partners: Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, Santa Cruz Works, Monterey County Weekly, and KAZU 90.3!