The fourth annual Navigating the Lifecycle of a Startup: Panel, Pitches, Networking will return to UCLA’s Anderson School of Management on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Lifecycle is organized by the Bruin Angel Investor Network, which is part of the UCLA Alumni Association. Each year has filled Anderson’s Grand Salon to its capacity of nearly 200 people. The format is a 30 minute panel, followed by three companies pitching for 10 minutes (5 min pitch plus Q&A), followed by networking. Attendees include companies, founders, investors, and university staff.
Join UCLA Bruin Angel Investor Network for Navigating the Lifecycle of a Startup: Panel, Pitches, and Networking. Our panel will feature a finance lawyer, an early-stage investor and a successful entrepreneur. They will discuss the thrills and challenges of evolving a nascent company from initial formation through sale or initial public offering. Following the panel will be a fast-pitch session, showcasing three real pitches competitively selected from Bruin-led startups at various development stages. Stay after for networking with Los Angeles’ lively venture capital and startup community.