Year: 2025-2026

Workshop #2: Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship

Want to pursue business, but also want to make a positive impact on people and the planet? As passionate impact entrepreneurs, Jan Livingston Mokhtari and Marsh Mokhtari are the founders behind Gray Whale Gin, a purpose-driven brand that has made…

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Workshop #3 Sports Journalism and Entertainment

Lights, camera, action! Do you have a passion for sports? Are you interested in the entertainment industry? Our Sports Journalism & Entertainment Workshop offers an incredible opportunity to delve into these two fields. This year, we have two accomplished industry…

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Workshop #7 -The Business of Hospitality

Curious what it’s really like to run a restaurant—or build a career in hospitality? Join Manhattan Beach restaurateurs Mike Simms (Simms Restaurants) and Sylvie Gabriele (Love & Salt) for a behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of food, service, and…

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Mark Maruyama

Mark Maruyama recently retired from his role as Strategic Alliance Director at Netrix Global, a top IT services firm, and now advises early-stage technology companies on how to grow their revenue through optimized sales, marketing, and partnerships – especially those…

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Carnelian Horsey

Carnelian Horsey is a technology leader who helps companies use data, artificial intelligence, and smart digital tools to solve real-world problems. She works with organizations across the US, specifically in the Retail space for the past four and a half…

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