Name: Startup Lifecycle
Start: 2025-01-23T16:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-23T18:00:00-08:00
Location: UC San Diego - The Basement (Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor)

Join us in learning the startup lifecycle, a 7-step process that entrepreneurs should follow to take their vision from an idea to a s
About this Event

Series Description:

Whether you are a student startup with a brand new idea, a small business owner with a side project, or a seasoned business mogul, the Entrepreneur Workshops focus on a variety of topics pertinent to your journey. Sponsored by Perkins and Coie and hosted by the Office of Innovation and Commercialization’s The Basement, these workshops are open to everyone. We invite you to register for as many sessions as you are interested in! Light refreshments will be provided.

Event Description:

How do you take your startup from idea to exit? Join us in learning the startup lifecycle, a 7-step process that entrepreneurs should follow to take their vision from an idea to a successful exit. Gain invaluable insights into creating and capturing value—learn how to develop market-ready products, launch successfully, secure funding, scale your company, and achieve a winning exit strategy. Don't miss your chance to uncover game-changing strategies and win a signed copy of Gregory’s latest book, The Startup Lifecycle!

About the Speaker:

Gregory Shepard | CEO, Startup Science |

Gregory Shepard has built and sold 12 businesses in BioTech, TransitTech, AdTech and MarTech. He is a Forbes Book Author and contributor and has been featured or quoted in publications like Fortune, Entrepreneur, The New York Observer, The DEAL and Thrive Global. A recipient of four private equity awards for transactions between $250M to $1B, Greg has appeared on TV, Radio, and popular Podcasts. Greg has also been a TEDX and Keynote speaker at multiple universities and conferences worldwide.

As a founder at BOSS Capital Partners, Greg co-leads a global investment syndicate that focuses on series seed technology businesses that prefer operational expertise and guidance to achieve rewarding, capital-efficient outcomes. Their most recent success story is Delerrok, which was acquired by Cubic Transportation for $48M in just under 3 years of initial investment as a result of implementing Greg’s proprietary BOSS (Business Operating Support System) Methodology and Framework. BOSS–an open-source business operating system formulated by Greg’s 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience and investor expertise–was developed to empower entrepreneurs and increase the overall startup success rate.

Humble beginnings molded by struggles with neurodivergence and poverty haven’t stopped Greg from becoming the successful entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist he is today. Greg’s success story of overcoming obstacles is what drives him to support young entrepreneurs looking to spark positive change in the world around them, spreading his message of “Altruistic Capitalism”. From growing up with very little, to navigating a world not built for those with neurodivergencies, Greg continues to be one of the most recognizable examples of how fearless optimism and steadfast determination can guide any intelligent and determined young professional toward success.

Directions to The Basement

This event is located on the first floor of the . The entrances are located across from the or next to the bus and trolley stop.

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MTS Trolley

The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.

Parking

Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.