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Lavin Entrepreneurs
Lavin VentureStart Program 2012 — 2014
![]() Matthew Better Psychology |
![]() Andrew Carcich Finance |
![]() Jesse Castaneda International Business |
Matthew is studying in the College of Sciences, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business. He has experience in being a camp counselor, administrative work, and running his own College Works Painting business. At San Diego State University, he is a member of the Psychology Club, the Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, and plays intramural sports including both indoor soccer and water volleyball. In the next 3-5 years, Matthew plans on graduating from San Diego State University, attending graduate school, and starting his own business.
Andrew is in the College of Business Administration majoring in Finance with a minor in Marketing. He is currently employed at the Aztec Aquaplex as a building services member for the Associated Students (A.S.) here at SDSU. He's also involved in the Entrepreneurial Society, the Finance and Investment Society, The College of Business Honors program, and Sigma Chi fraternity here at San Diego State. His future plans include starting and running his own successful business while at SDSU, and then going on to graduate school for his MBA. On the side, he'd also like to create some Apps for the iPhone that will hopefully take off and become popular.
Jesse is a student in SDSU's College of Arts & Letters majoring in International Business. He has been working since he was 17, became a manager at 19, and following his company's closure he chose to pursue an education full-time. Jesse is currently President and Founder of SDSU E-Sports, an organization dedicated to creating a competitive video gaming culture at San Diego State. He plans to pass down a successful organization at SDSU, and launch his own profitable E-Sports-related business within the next 3-5 years.
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Antonio Cinotto International Business |
![]() Hugo Gonzalez Entrepreneurship |
![]() Andrew Haines Electrical Engineering |
Antonio is in the College of Arts and Letters, majoring in International Business with an emphasis in Japan and Asia Pacific. During school he will be working for Volt Workforce Solutions as a student ambassador for Sony Computer Entertainment America, and in the past he has worked in guest services at the U.S.S. Midway Museum, as a promotions assistant for LaptopRepair.com and an independent residential home painter and remodeler. Antonio was the Pledge Class President of Beta Upsilon Pledge Class of Delta Sigma Pi, and will be Fall 2012's Vice-President of Alumni Relations. He is in Phi Eta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Societies, on Associated Student's CASE (Cultural Arts and Special Events), was the Treasurer of the Tenochca Residence Hall Council, a member of the International Business Society and the University Affairs Board. His future plans include working towards his MBA, or conducting international business, either with imports or exports, between the United States and the Asian Pacific region.
Hugo is currently studying in San Diego State University's College of Business as a Business Management major with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. He has various experiences related to entrepreneurship such as buying and selling cars and clothing for profit; currently he's working with the company Equipo Construccion based in Guadalajara, Mexico as their logistics manager. At SDSU, Hugo is an active member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. In the next three to five years he plans to attend graduate school for his master's degree in business and start an e-commerce business.
Andrew is in the College of Engineering at SDSU, majoring in Electrical Engineering. His life is centered around his 2 jobs: one being work construction, where he does manual labor as well as project management; the second job is working for A.S. as a Facility Supervisor at the Aztec Recreation Center. Andrew is involved in the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), AGC (Associated General Contractors) student chapters at school, and the Lavin Entrepreneur Program. His current plans are to continue working construction for an income and using what he learns from his Electrical Engineering courses to assist him in his life as an entrepreneur.
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Marissa Happee Entrepreneurship |
![]() Joseph Haugh Kinesiology |
![]() Michael Hoffie Entrepreneurship |
Marissa is a student at San Diego State University majoring in Business Management with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship in the College of Business Administration. She has experience in sales and customer service and has volunteered with several non-profit organizations including the San Diego County Epilepsy Foundation and Santa Cruz Children's Charities. She is a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, a national leadership and honors organization, as well as the Meetings and Events Student Association and Art Club. In five years Marissa would like to have completed her Masters in Business Administration and be initiating the first phases of creating her own business.
Joseph is currently a student at San Diego State University majoring in Kinesiology: Pre Physical Therapy. He enjoys all kinds of water sports and is an aquatic facilitator at Seaforth Boat Rentals in Coronado. Joseph is president of the Martial Arts Club at San Diego State and enjoys training in all different styles of martial arts. He would like to start a non-profit organization that involves donating a dime or more a day to charities all across the nation and possibly the world.
Michael is currently a Junior at San Diego State majoring in Business Management with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. He works at California Pizza Kitchen in Fashion Valley, and is a sports fanatic who you will find playing ball at the Aztec Recreation Center. He hopes to graduate in two years and be in a top management position, or running his own business soon thereafter.
![]() Andrew Jen Accounting |
![]() Monica Jimenez Entrepreneurship |
![]() Brian Kidwell Finance |
Monica Jimenez is a fourth year Real Estate Major with a minor in Spanish and Entrepreneurship. She grew up in Playas de Tijuana, Baja California where she went to school until her second year of High School. She moved to San Diego, graduated from Otay Ranch High School and attended San Diego State University. At San Diego State University, she got involved with the Hispanic Business Student Association, the Venture Start Competition, and currently is an active member of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity and Entrepreneur Society. This past year, she studied abroad for two semesters at Keele University in Staffordshire, UK, where she took entrepreneurial courses and swam for the University's swim team. In the near future she hopes to get started in the field of Real Estate and continue her passion for entrepreneurship.
Andrew is currently studying Accountancy in the College of Business Administration at San Diego State University. His involvement with campus life ranges from serving on the Associated Business Student Council executive board to attending meetings of various organizations within the College of Sciences and Engineering. Personally, his entrepreneurial spirit has already led him to start a bicycle sales and service venture at a young age. When Andrew finishes the undergraduate experience, he hopes to make a positive impact that directly benefits individuals in whatever he decides to do after earning a degree at the graduate level.
Brian is in the College of Business majoring in Finance. His current work involves providing digital marketing services such as search engine optimization to various clients. At SDSU he is actively involved in Entrepreneur Society as President of the organization. He completed a WebCompass internship program through the Lavin Center, and is a co-founder of Nextero, LLC where his team is developing an improved manual wheelchair in the Zahn Center incubator on campus. Brian's future plans after graduation include growing his current ventures and helping other students start companies with the knowledge that he gains.
![]() Brandon Koletsky Business Administration |
![]() Jonathan Krupka Marketing |
![]() Roger Ma International Business |
Brandon is a student in San Diego State University's College of Business majoring in Business Administration. He is the founder of SD Sticker Designs and has worked multiple jobs related to sales. Brandon has also been a member of the SDSU football team for two years. In the future, he plans on expanding his company to a much larger scale while also working his way up in the business world.
Jonathan is a student in SDSU's College of Business majoring in Marketing with a minor in Finance. He is currently both an assistant for SDSU's Cultural Arts & Special Events and the Campus Ambassador for Muscle Milk. After serving on various student government boards last year, he looks forward to providing his input on the A.S. Finance Board. Within the next few years, Jonathan hopes to either start his own business or establish himself as a vital component of a business.
Roger is in the College of Arts & Letters at San Diego State University majoring in International Business. His work experience includes two years in the import/export industry and over five years in retail and eCommerce. Roger's SDSU related experience includes plans to join the International Business Society and he is looking forward to being immersed in the Lavin Entrepreneur Program. His future plans are to establish a trading company in Hong Kong catering to diverse markets around the globe.
![]() Alexander Martinez Entrepreneurship |
![]() Michael Thomas Smith Entrepreneurship |
![]() Henok Tadesse Computer Engineering |
Alexander is a student in the College of Business majoring in Business Management with a specialization in Entrepreneurship. He is currently part of a real estate investment team that "flips" homes. Here, he is able to use his strength in dealing with people to acquire properties at the best possible price, which in the end, leads to a greater ROI for the team. As an Executive Member of the Entrepreneur Society, he thoroughly enjoys inspiring students to pursue their entrepreneurial passions, as well as surrounding himself with positive, smart-working entrepreneurs. In the near future, Alexander plans on creating and managing his own department within his investment group, as well as creating a leading energy-shot to compete against 5-Hour Energy.
Michael is a 20 year old Business Management Entrepreneurship major in San Diego State University's College of Business. He has held multiple jobs since he was 16 years old, varying from customer service to manual labor. He is an individual of the San Diego community and strives to help out the community whether it be through the Adopt-A-Highway Foundation or volunteering at the Carlsbad Marathon. While attending SDSU, Michael has continuously made an effort to be involved within campus activities through the Entrepreneur Society, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and his current employer SDSU Dinning Services. In the upcoming years he plans to have fully established his start-up company, Collective Apparel, to build connections within San Diego and to have started his career after graduating.
Henok Tadesse is studying at San Diego State University majoring in Computer Engineering. He is a student from Ethiopia, currently interning at Qualcomm. He also tutors undergraduate Freshman/Sophomore students in Physics on campus during the school year. In the future, Henok plans to create his own technology company.
![]() Kenneth Utler Entrepreneurship |
![]() Nick Warner Multimedia |
Kenny is a student in the College of Business majoring in Business Administration with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship. His work experience includes interning for an Accounting Firm and currently he has his own clothing line. Kenny is an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Cal Theta Chapter as well. In the next few years he plans on taking his clothing brand to the next level and putting all his effort into it. Right now it stands as a hobby, but when he graduates he'll be able to focus primarily on the line.
Nick is a student at San Diego State University pursuing a degree in Multimedia. Over my two years in college I have compiled over 650 hours of community service as well as maintained a steady work position as Corporate Development Assistant for KPBS, San Diego. During my time here at San Diego State I have served as a member of the Board of Directors for Associated Students, Executive chair on PSFA's College Council, and am the current Vice President of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Cal Delta chapter. With my degree I plan on entering the world of Social Media, by developing products that efficiency cater to the lives of students across the U.S.
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