PRESS RELEASE:
Stanford student entrepreneurs introduce their start-up companies to Silicon Valley
STANFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 1, 2016–
Cardinal Ventures:
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WHAT: |
Cardinal Ventures, Stanford’s on-campus accelerator for student entrepreneurs, will be hosting its Fall Pitch Day on Monday, Dec. 5. The event will allow students to showcase their companies – spanning innovation in consumer products, medical devices, social networks, and cloud computing – to the local Silicon Valley venture community. This group represents the fourth cohort from the Cardinal Ventures accelerator program. |
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WHO: |
Cardinal Ventures was founded in 2014 by Justine Moore, ’16, and Olivia Moore, ’16. Current co-leaders of the program are Ela Heussen, MBA ’17, and Albert Gianatan, ’18. | |
| Cardinal Ventures companies have continued to participate in and receive funding from Y Combinator, StartX, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pejman Mar Ventures, and other accelerators and institutional investors. Company founders range from Stanford freshmen to graduate students from the university’s professional schools. | ||
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The event will feature a keynote address by Astro Teller, CEO of Google[x] and pioneer in intelligent technology. Over 50 venture firms are expected to be in attendance. |
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WHEN: |
MONDAY, DEC. 5, 3-6 P.M. To register, email Michael Gioia at mgioia2@sse.stanford.edu. Refreshments will be served. |
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WHERE: |
Tresidder Union, Oak Lounge |
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| 459 Lagunita Dr. | ||
| Stanford, CA 94305 | ||
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Parking will be available at the Tresidder lot, off Mayfield Avenue. |
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| A parking voucher will be provided for media. |
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Cardinal Ventures
Michael Gioia, 214-693-2491
Director of Business Development
mgioia2@sse.stanford.edu