StartupSD 1st Mondays - Networking & Expert Panel Presented by Acquire.com

Acquire.com Presents, Bootstrapping to Exit: "Grow Smart, Keep Your Equity, and Cash Out on Your Terms" 1st Mondays Expert Panel & Networking.

Learn how to stretch your funds, scale profitably, and maintain control of your company—all without raising venture capital. This panel explores creative ways to fund your growth, how to stay lean and profitable, and why a smaller, earlier exit can sometimes be the smartest move.

With over 250-300+ attendees, expo tables, and a resource showcase, 1st Mondays is a must-not-miss event that brings the startup community together. Enjoy a night of networking, connections, and community building at ClickUp's HQ in Downtown San Diego! Join us Monday, June 2nd for 1st Mondays!

Moderator: Eric Weiss, CEO & Founder of Chaos to Clarity, Board Member at Startup San Diego.

Expert Panel:

• Andy Ballester, Co-Founder & CPO at EyePop.ai, Co-Founder of GoFundMe
• Brian Lamb, Founder of Promissory, Co-Founder of Trust & Will
• Ky Pratt, Lead Acquisition Advisor & Training Development at Acquire.com
• Adam Riggs-Zeigen, Head of Programs & Technology at Founders First Capital, Founder of RZ Coaching
• Rosa Romaine, President of Acquisition Success at Acquire.com

What to Expect for the Evening:

• 5:30 - 6:00 PM Check-In, Networking, Roundtables, & Expos
• 6:00 - 6:10 PM Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 6:10 - 6:20 PM Lightning Talk Presentations
• 6:20 - 7:05 PM Expert Panel
• 7:05 - 7:20 PM Audience Q&A
• 7:20 - 8:00 PM Closing Remarks, Networking, Roundtables, & Expos

Startup San Diego 1st Mondays are a quarterly networking and expert panel event. We partner with startup hubs to host the event and invite local leaders and innovators in our ecosystem to share their insights, expertise, & strategy to up-skill the startup community.

Whether you're new to San Diego or seasoned in the local startup scene, this event is for you. Stay tuned on social media to get updates on the event. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

Light bites and refreshments will be available. Please purchase your tickets ahead of time through Eventbrite, this will be a sold out event. See you soon!

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