Beyond the Pitch: Founders’ Journeys

Welcome to Beyond the Pitch: Founders’ Journeys, an inspiring series of events that bring together accomplished founders to share their remarkable journeys in building successful businesses. Join us for of insightful conversations where our esteemed speakers will delve into the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped their entrepreneurial paths. This event is designed to empower and enlighten students, offering invaluable lessons that can guide them on their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Spring 2025 Speakers

Cristobal Murillo

For the first event in our Beyond The Pitch: Founders' Journeys series this semester join Cristobal Murillo as he delves into his journey of creating Selk'bag, a company he founded in Chile and brought to the United States 12 years ago. Murillo has learned to juggle e-commerce, product development, logistics, marketing, and so much more. He will share his journey and what it takes to keep a business moving forward.

Date: February 12th, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm

Cassandra Schaeg

For the second event in our Beyond The Pitch: Founders' Journeys series this semester join Cassandra Schaeg as she delves into her journey of creating an Emmy-award-winning lifestyle docu-series. Learn about how a career in the nonprofit and private sectors led to her journey in entrepreneurship as the Founder of SIP Wine & Beer and Co-Founder of Fresh Glass Productions LLC. We are so excited to hear from Cassandra and learn about how storytelling can change lives!

Date: March 13th, 2025
Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm

Maya Madsen

Maya Madsen of Maya's Cookies (right here in North City!) will share her story of starting and building her successful business. Maya's Cookies was voted America's #1 Black-owned gourmet, vegan cookie company in 2022. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the highs and lows of running your own business while being able to ask questions and network.

Date: March 26th, 2025
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm

Enriching Conversations

Discover the stories behind successful businesses, learn from the challenges others have overcome, and leave inspired to take on your own entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. We look forward to seeing you at the Startup Stories events!

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