UCLA Anderson Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

UCLA Anderson Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation The Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Founded in 1987.

The Price Center is an internationally recognized leader in entrepreneurial education and research. With a distinguished faculty as its cornerstone, the Center serves as a catalyst in developing transformational courses and programs, while embracing the advantages of its Los Angeles location and UCLA home. We foster a spirit of innovation in individuals, enhance the managerial capacity of organizations, and prepare entrepreneurial leaders who provide significant social and economic value.

We’re excited to welcome the 2026 recipients of the Larry Wolfen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award to the UCLA Anderson Price...
05/12/2026

We’re excited to welcome the 2026 recipients of the Larry Wolfen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award to the UCLA Anderson Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. This fellowship supports students exploring bold, early-stage ideas with the potential to create meaningful impact across industries and communities.

Through the Accelerator’s Summer Founder Series, fellows will participate in workshops, office hours, and mentorship designed to help founders refine their business ideas and accelerate growth.

Meet this year’s fellows and ventures:

• Hunter Angel (FEMBA ’28) — LectureAID, an ADA-first AI platform improving accessibility through lecture transcription and summaries
• Darius “Keevon” Baten (MBA ’27) — Protective Habits Platform, helping low-income Black families build resilience through insurance and financial education
• Jack Ge (MBA ’27) — Supply Chain Compliance Marketplace, simplifying certification and compliance workflows for SMEs
• Brennan Hart (MBA ’27) — Women’s Longevity Fitness Platform, focused on strength training and science-backed wellness for long-term health
• Andrea Vo (MBA ’27) — Buoy, a beauty hardware system designed to improve brush hygiene and product longevity

We look forward to supporting these founders as they continue building over the summer.

Pitch decks. Valuation. Term sheets. Data rooms.This week, Accelerator founders learned directly from experienced operat...
05/09/2026

Pitch decks. Valuation. Term sheets. Data rooms.

This week, Accelerator founders learned directly from experienced operators, investors, and mentors on how to actually prepare for fundraising — not just theoretically, but in practice.

Mentors continued working 1:1 with founders after the sessions, helping refine their individual pitch narratives and decks in real time.

Building companies takes more than ideas. That’s what the Venture Accelerator is built for. Thank you to Darren Marble, Ahmed Mirza, Min-Yi Shi, Patrick Driscoll and Luisa Ramoff!

05/06/2026

Focus on CAC payback. Not LTV.

Professor Dinesh Moorjani breaks it down.

From the Founder-Mentor Mixer to the Alumni Weekend—the UCLA entrepreneurial ecosystem came together at the Venture Acce...
05/04/2026

From the Founder-Mentor Mixer to the Alumni Weekend—the UCLA entrepreneurial ecosystem came together at the Venture Accelerator.

This is where ideas turn into companies.

04/28/2026

“Cash is king”- Mark Wald (BA ‘01), founder .io

04/22/2026

Join the Steinbeck Family Business Seminar at UCLA Anderson School of Management, designed for family business leaders, privately held companies, and next-generation owners.

Over two days, hear from accomplished entrepreneurs, trusted advisors, and industry thought leaders on the topics that matter most, including succession, innovation, governance, growth, and multigenerational leadership. Gain practical strategies and perspectives to help build and sustain enduring enterprises.

Dates and Times:
May 7, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
May 8, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Learn more: https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/steinbeck-family-business-seminar

04/21/2026

Join us for the Venture Accelerator’s annual Founder Mixer, bringing together founders, alumni, and investors from across UCLA’s entrepreneurial community!

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
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Made possible by the support of our incredible sponsors: CEO Forum, Holland & Knight, and Publicize.

🔗 RSVP at the link in bio

Return to the Classroom to Discover What’s NewJoin fellow UCLA Anderson School of Management alumni for a day of insight...
04/15/2026

Return to the Classroom to Discover What’s New

Join fellow UCLA Anderson School of Management alumni for a day of insights and connection at Anderson’s signature conference!

Don’t miss our session, Innovators in Action, where Trish Halamandaris (’92) will share how the Venture Accelerator supports early-stage startups through tailored, year-round programming.

The session will feature a fast-paced showcase of six pitches from current and alumni founders across UCLA and LA’s startup community.

The Alumni Conference sells out every year, so be sure to secure your spot.

Register: https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/alumni/events/alumni-weekend-2026/conference

04/13/2026

Spend the day with Drew Davis (MBA ‘27) & the Venture Accelerator cohort ✨

04/08/2026

What does it take for a company to break through right now?

Sean Goldfaden, CEO at CoEfficient Labs, shares how AI is reshaping the playing field.

Join us for the Venture Accelerator’s annual mixer, bringing together founders, alumni, and investors from across UCLA’s...
04/06/2026

Join us for the Venture Accelerator’s annual mixer, bringing together founders, alumni, and investors from across UCLA’s entrepreneurial community!

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 UCLA Anderson School of Management

Register Now: https://luma.com/lxx9swmu

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