The May 2025 newsletter celebrated Lavin grads, highlighted SDAC & ZIP applications, and wrapped up the year with awards, tacos, and inspiration!
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Browse our newsletter archives for a curated record of program updates, student achievements, and faculty initiatives at the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center.
April in Action: Students, Mentors & the Magic We Made 🪄
The April 2025 newsletter showcased a vibrant month at the Lavin Center including Marc Barron’s powerful Startup Story, our final Mentor Breakfast of the semester, and an exciting Lavin field trip to Qualcomm HQ. Students explored real-world insights, cutting-edge tech, and built community with mentors and peers. The issue also announced open applications for the Lavin Cohort, ZIP Launchpad’s Summer program, and the VCIC team—inviting students to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey.
Marching Ahead🍀: A Month of Entrepreneurial Inspiration
The March 2025 newsletter highlighted a month of opportunity and entrepreneurial momentum at the Lavin Center. From Trish Clifford’s inspiring Startup Story and the impactful Social Venture Challenge to the continuation of our valued Mentor Breakfasts, students engaged deeply in learning and innovation. The issue also announced open applications for the next Lavin cohort and multiple funding opportunities through scholarships and ZIP Launchpad programs.
A Month of Love for Learning: February 2025 Newsletter
The Feburary 2025 newsletter highlighted a month of entreprenuership learning oppourtunities at the Lavin Center. From the engaging PitchFest 2025 to the first valued Mentor Breakfasts for the spring semester, students engaged deeply in learning and innovation. The issue also highlights upcoming March events and opportunitie for Lavin & ZIP Launchpad programs.
End of Year Wrap Up: November & December 2024 Newsletter
The final newsletter of 2024 celebrated a semester of impact and growth at the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center. Highlights included an inspiring Startup Story with Power Digital’s Grayson Lafrenz, meaningful mentor-student connections at our Mentor Breakfast, and a joyful Entrepreneurship Initiative Holiday Party. The issue also honored the memory and legacy of beloved faculty member David Turner, whose contributions to the Lavin community will be long remembered.
Spook-tacular Lessons: October Recap and What’s Coming Next
In October 2024, the Lavin Newsletter spotlighted entrepreneurial inspiration and hands-on learning. Highlights included a Startup Story session with Jamal Rasoully, founder of multiple food ventures, innovative student-led solutions at the SDSU Hackathon, mentor breakfasts fostering growth and guidance, and an impactful field trip to The Ecology Center in preparation for the Social Venture Challenge.