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SUMMARY:Date Before You Marry: The Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The Date Before You Marry (DBYM) Mixer is your chance to move past the resume and see if the chemistry is real. Whether you’re a founder looking for your “other half” or a talented professional seeking your next big mission\, this event is designed to bridge the gap between “nice to meet you” and “let’s build this.” \nThe DBYM process is a hands-on way to test-drive teamwork. Founders post short-term projects with clear deliverables\, and applicants apply to tackle them. It’s a low-risk\, high-reward trial run to see if your work styles\, communication rhythms\, and goals truly align before you make things official.
URL:https://begin.berkeley.edu/event/date-before-you-marry-the-mixer/
LOCATION:eHub\, 2232 Piedmont Ave\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Haas Impact Fund Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Haas MBA sector VCs present early-stage impact investment opportunities which will be judged for inclusion into our portfolio \n\n\n\n\nHear from our MBA Student Venture Partners as they pitch four early-stage startups that are tackling the world’s most pressing challenges to a panel of impact investing industry judges. The winning team’s company will receive a $75\,000 investment from the Haas Impact Fund. \nKeynote Speaker – Anna Patterson\nAnna Patterson heads Ceramic.ai and is an accomplished leader in artificial intelligence and a serial entrepreneur with two exits to Google. Prior to starting Gradient Ventures\, Anna was Vice President of Engineering in Google Research. \nJudges \n– Rashmi Gopinath\, BAM Corner Point \n– Toussaint Bailey\, Uplifting Capital \n– Curtis McKee\, Third Point Ventures \n– Wendy Lim\, Burst Capital
URL:https://begin.berkeley.edu/event/haas-impact-fund-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Spieker Forum\, Haas School of Business
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SUMMARY:Berkeley StEP Showcase Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our highly anticipated Berkeley StEP Showcase Day at Berkeley Haas School of Business! \nOur top teams will take the stage to pitch their ventures—built and validated over the semester—to a panel of judges. We’ll be awarding $6K in prizes 🏆 and bringing together founders\, investors\, and industry experts for an evening of innovation and connection. \n🚀 Come celebrate the culmination of months of hard work and meet the next generation of builders shaping what’s next. 🚀
URL:https://begin.berkeley.edu/event/berkeley-step-showcase-day/
LOCATION:Spieker Forum in Chou Hall at the Haas School of Business
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SUMMARY:Deep Tech Demo Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Students from Haas\, Engineering and Berkeley Law will present on stage and through posters on behalf of 15 deep tech startups and innovation projects
URL:https://begin.berkeley.edu/event/deep-tech-demo-day-2026/
LOCATION:Bakar Bioingenuity Hub Studio\, 2625 Durant
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SUMMARY:UC LAUNCH Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 6th at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business for UC LAUNCH Demo Day\, where top startups from across the UC system pitch\, compete for $50K+ in prizes\, and connect with founders\, investors\, and innovators.
URL:https://begin.berkeley.edu/event/uc-launch-demo-day-6/
LOCATION:Spieker Forum in Chou Hall at the Haas School of Business
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SUMMARY:Collider Cup XVIII
DESCRIPTION:Berkeley’s Premier Student Startup Pitch Competition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at SCET’s Collider Cup\, where top student teams pitch their projects to professors\, investors\, and industry experts for a chance to win the grand prize! \nThis event is open to all and welcomes anyone interested in seeing the innovative work of Berkeley’s brightest student teams.
URL:https://begin.berkeley.edu/event/collider-cup-xviii/
LOCATION:Jarvis Auditorium\, Grimes Engineering Center
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SUMMARY:Master of Translational Medicine Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Master of Translational Medicine (MTM) Program cordially invites you to attend our 16th Annual Symposium! ​ \nThis event will highlight the capstone projects of the MTM Class of 2026\, showcasing their innovative work in advancing medical devices and therapies towards clinical application and commercialization. ​ \nThe 2026 MTM Final Symposium will be held on Friday\, June 5th\, 2026\, commencing at 8:00 AM in Byers Auditorium in Genentech Hall at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus. Virtual attendance via Zoom is also an available option. Breakfast and refreshments will also be provided.
URL:https://begin.berkeley.edu/event/master-of-translational-medicine-symposium/
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