Be part of the growing entrepreneurial community in this region at this monthly meeting. Find out about the latest innovations, trends in business and technology, or the latest and greatest ideas. Meet other founders, investors, and local businesses. Join us as we build the Monterey Bay startup community.

This event will be co-hosted by Monterey Bay DART and held at the MBEST Center. Refreshments will be provided.

Speakers:

• Josh Metz – Monterey Bay DART
• Stephanie Perkins – Action Council of Monterey County
• Brad Van Dam – American Casting Company
• Kristina Chavez Wyatt – California Manufacturing Technology (CMTC)
• Daniel Emerson – Light and Motion
• Cody Cleverly – Joby Aviation
• Michael Matkin – UCSC CIDER – CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research

Agenda for the evening:

• 5:30 PM – Check-in, Network & meet the speakers (refreshments will be available at this time)
• 6:00 PM – Welcome & announcements
• 6:10 PM Speaker presentations & Q&A

Parking: Free at the venue

Special thanks to our event sponsors: The James Irvine Foundation, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), BlueTech Valley Innovation Cluster, The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED), CSUMB College of Business, White Summers, Wells Fargo, 1st Capital Bank, Marina Community Partners – Shea Homes.

Thank you to our marketing partners: Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, Santa Cruz Works, Monterey County Weekly, and KAZU 90.3!