Capstone Business Plan & Pitch

Polk Institute Foundation

About This Workshop

The capstone workshop is designed to tie everything the cohort has learned and get them ready to present their business plans and pitch decks to potential investors at their founder meets funders event scheduled for January 14th, 2023. They will be taught ways to effectively present their pitch decks, put the final touches on their business plans and get ready for the roll out of their business through the Founders Meet Funders event.

Facilitators

Alix Williams

Senior Recruiter
Spiritual Leader

Alix Williams has helped hundres of early to mid-career professionals navigate their career, and ultimately, experience a meaningful life.

Gary Polk

Adjunct Professor of Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Independent Business Advisor
Pacific Coast Regional (PCR)/SBDC

A former Banker, Gary Polk has also served as Executive Director for the South Bay Entrepreneurial Center (SBEC) and the Innovation Incubator at California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Mike Manahan

Chief Financial Officer
Professor of Finance and Accounting
California State University, Dominguez Hills

Mike Manahan has served as chief financial officer for three publicly traded companies, started and owned seven small businesses, and worked with more than 150 management teams as an advisor.

Erin Thompson

Professor of Social Entrepreneurship
Loyola Marymount University College of Business Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access the live instruction?

Cohort members must have an account in the Polk Team Portal