What I Wish I Knew Before I Started

Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Hub

Real talk from student founders about what they learned the hard way — and what they’d do differently now.

2232 Piedmont Ave

Starting something new is exciting — and overwhelming. But what if you didn’t have to figure it all out the hard way? What I Wish I Knew Before I Started is a candid conversation featuring students and recent alumni who’ve launched ventures, built projects, or led bold initiatives at Berkeley. They’ll share the highs, the lows, the pivots — and the things they really wish someone had told them earlier. Then we’ll eat FREE yummy dinner and connect. You’ll hear real stories about:<ul><li>How to test an idea without burning out</li><li>Mistakes that turned into momentum</li><li>What mattered more than they expected</li><li>How they found support when things got hard</li></ul> You’ll also have a chance to ask your own questions, connect with other curious builders, and reflect on what you want to carry forward as you start something of your own.

Who should come?<ul><li>Students considering launching something — or already in the messy middle</li><li>Participants in Start Something F2025 considering SEARCH, TEST, or BUILD</li><li>Anyone who wants insight, encouragement, or a dose of real talk</li></ul> Open to UC Berkeley students only.

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