Please join us on Wednesday, April 3, at 6:15 pm PT for the Defy West Coast Bootcamp Business Coaching Night!

What's it all about?
Defy Entrepreneurs in Training (EITs) in the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp program are enrolled in a 17-week course that teaches the basics of launching a business. At this event, volunteers participate in a few rounds of small group business coaching and provide feedback, support, and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs preparing for their pitch showcase and graduation in the coming months. These events support entrepreneurship skills and, through conversations and connections with volunteers, enhance EITs' self-esteem, ambition, and sense of hope that is critical to their transformational journey.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT

• End time: 8:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Click here to sign up!

Please join us on Monday, November 13, at 6:15 pm PT for the Defy West Coast Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Business Pitch Showcase & Graduation!

What's it all about?
This event is the culmination of the 14-week Entrepreneurship Bootcamp program. After the pitch showcase, EITs will receive their Drucker Certificates of Entrepreneurship and will be eligible to apply to our Business Accelerator program where they will develop a business plan, financial model, pitch deck, and learn how to scale their business. At these events, volunteers have the opportunity to hear EITs present their business pitches followed by Q&A and feedback sessions.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Monday, November 13, 2023

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT

• End time: 8:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign up here by November 12th!

Please join us on Wednesday, October 11, at 6:15 pm PT for the Defy West Coast Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Deep Dive Coaching Night!

What's it all about?
Deep dives are coaching sessions that are focused on helping EITs more fully build out their business concepts and business pitches as they enter the final weeks of the Defy program. Volunteers provide in-depth feedback and coaching to EITs through multiple 20 - 25 minute coaching rotations to help them prepare for their pitch showcase and graduation in the coming weeks. This coaching event will focus on Minimum Viable Product.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT

• End time: 8:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign up Here by October 10th!

Please join us on Monday, September 18, at 6:15 pm PT for the Defy West Coast Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Business Coaching Night!

What's it all about?
EITs in the Bootcamp program are enrolled in a 14-week course that teaches the basics of launching a business. At this event, volunteers participate in a few rounds of small group business coaching and provide feedback, support, and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs preparing for their pitch showcase and graduation in the coming months. These events support entrepreneurship skills and, through conversations and connections with volunteers, enhance EITs' self-esteem, ambition, and sense of hope that is critical to their transformational journey.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Monday, September 18, 2023

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT

• End time: 8:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up Here by September 17th!

Please join us on Tuesday, August 29, at 6:15 pm PT for the Defy West Coast Business Accelerator Demo Day!

What's it all about?
The Accelerator Demo Day is the culmination of EITs' participation in Defy's Business Accelerator, which helps EITs get a business up and running. At this event, each EIT comes prepared to share their product or service from their newly launched business with the hope of generating sales and referrals. Join us for a virtual event to support EITs' businesses and hear their best sales pitches!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT

• End time: 8:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up Here by August 28th!

Please join us on Monday, May 22, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Pitch Showcase & Graduation!

What's it all about?
This event is the culmination of the 14-week Entrepreneurship Bootcamp program. After the pitch showcase, EITs will receive their Drucker Certificates of Entrepreneurship and will be eligible to apply to our Business Accelerator program where they will develop a business plan, financial model, pitch deck, and learn how to scale their business. At these events, volunteers have the opportunity to hear EITs present their business pitches followed by Q&A and feedback sessions.

Please reach out to Bree with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Monday, May 22, 2023

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15p ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00p ET

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign up here by May 22!

Please join us on Monday, April 24, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Deep Dive Coaching Event!

What's it all about?
Deep dives are coaching sessions that are focused on helping EITs more fully build out their business concepts and business pitches as they enter the final weeks of the Defy program. Volunteers provide in-depth feedback and coaching to EITs through multiple 20 - 25 minute coaching rotations to help them prepare for their pitch showcase and graduation in the coming weeks.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Monday, April 24, 2023

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15p ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00p ET

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign up here by April 24!

Please join us on Thursday, April 6, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy's California Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign up here by April 6th!

Please join us on Thursday, February 2, at 6:00 pm PT for the Defy California Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, February 2, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign up here by February 2nd!

Please join us on Monday, December 5, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Bootcamp Pitch Showcase and Graduation!

What's it all about?
This event is the culmination of the 14-week Entrepreneurship Bootcamp program. After the pitch showcase, EITs will receive their Drucker Certificates of Entrepreneurship and will be eligible to apply to our Business Accelerator program where they will develop a business plan, financial model, pitch deck, and learn how to scale their business. At these events, volunteers have the opportunity to hear EITs present their business pitches followed by Q&A and feedback sessions.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Monday, December 5, 2022

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00 pm ET

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up Here by December 4

Please join us on Thursday, December 1, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up For The Event Here

Please join us on Tuesday, November 15, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Accelerator Demo Day!

What's it all about?
Demo Day culminates EITs' work in Defy's Business Accelerator, giving them an opportunity to make sales. EITs come prepared to make their best sales pitch, hoping to spread the word about their newly launched businesses, generate sales revenue, and earn referrals. Join us for a virtual event to support EITs' businesses.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15p ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00p ET

• Location: You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up Here by November 15

Please join us on Monday, November 7, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Bootcamp Deep Dive!

What's it all about?
Deep dives are coaching sessions that are focused on helping EITs more fully build out their business concepts and business pitches as they enter the final weeks of the Defy program. Volunteers provide in-depth feedback and coaching to EITs through multiple 20 - 25 minute coaching rotations to help them prepare for their pitch showcase and graduation in the coming weeks.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Monday, November 7, 2022

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00 pm ET

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up Here by November 6

Please join us on Thursday, November 3, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up For The Event Here

Please join us on Tuesday, October 18, at 5:30 pm PT for the Defy West Coast Volunteer Information Session!

What's it all about?
Join us for our Volunteer Info Session event! This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about Defy Ventures and ways to get involved. We will be discussing topics that range from best practices, volunteer opportunities, and Entrepreneur in Training (EIT) experiences. We will also be doing a deeper dive into volunteer engagement and expectations while allowing plenty of space for questions and comments. So please, tell a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

• Start Time: 5:30 pm PT

• End time: 7:00 pm

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up Here

Please join us on Thursday, October 6, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up For The Event Here

Please join us on Monday, October 3, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Bootcamp Business Coaching Night!

What's it all about?
EITs in the Bootcamp program are enrolled in a 14-week course that teaches the basics of launching a business. At this event, volunteers participate in a few rounds of small group business coaching and provide feedback, support, and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs preparing for their pitch showcase and graduation in the coming months. These events support entrepreneurship skills and, through conversations and connections with volunteers, enhance EITs' self-esteem, ambition, and sense of hope that is critical to their transformational journey.

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Monday, October 3, 2022

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15p ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00p ET

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign up here by October 2

Please join us on Thursday, September 1, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

• Sign Up For The Event Here

Please join us on Thursday, August 4, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy NorCal's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Defy, please do so before signing up for this event.

Sign Up For The Event Here

Please join us on Thursday, July 7, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy NorCal's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, July 7, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Defy, please do so before signing up for this event.

Sign Up For The Event Here

Please join us on Tuesday, May 24, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy NorCal's Volunteer Information Session!

What's it all about?
Come join us for Defy NorCal's Volunteer Information Session. This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about our organization and ways to get involved. We will be discussing topics that range from best practices, volunteer opportunities, and Entrepreneur in Training (EIT) experiences. We will also be doing a deeper dive into volunteer engagement and expectations while allowing plenty of space for questions, comments, and concerns. So please, tell a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

Sign Up Here

Please join us on Tuesday, May 17, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy NorCal's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of Defy's growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know Defy EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to Bree ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

Sign Up Here

Please join us on Monday, May 9, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Bootcamp Pitch Showcase & Graduation!

What's it all about?

Join Defy Ventures for a Business Pitch Showcase & Graduation. During this event, you will meet talented, ambitious Entrepreneurs In Training (EITs). As a volunteer, you will hear EITs present their business pitches followed by Q&A and feedback sessions. Volunteers will also be invited to provide written feedback. 

This event is the culmination of a 14-week Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Program. After the Pitch Showcase, EITs will receive a Defy Certificate of Completion, a Certificate of Entrepreneurship from the Drucker School of Business at Claremont Graduate University, and will be eligible to apply to our Business Accelerator Program where they can launch and develop their business further.

Join us in celebrating the EITs as they graduate from this first step of their entrepreneurial journey with Defy!

Details

• Date: Monday, May 9, 2022

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15p ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00p ET

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering

• Sign Up Here

Please join us on Wednesday, March 30, at 5:00 pm PT for Defy West Coast's Virtual Yoga Session!

What's it all about?

Please come and join us for a relaxing, restful, and meditative evening with a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience. This is a chance to let your hair down, free your mind, and gain a peaceful balance from the comfort of your own home. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please reach out to DeJuan ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

• Start Time: 5:00 pm PT

• End time: 6:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

Sign Up Here

Please join us on Monday, March 14, at 6:15 pm PT / 9:15 pm ET for the Defy West Coast Bootcamp Business Coaching Night!

What's it all about?

Join Defy Ventures for a Business Coaching Night (BCN)! During this event, you will meet talented, ambitious Entrepreneurs In Training (EITs) who are enrolled in our 14-week Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Program. You will participate in a few rounds of small group business coaching as you provide feedback, support, and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs preparing for their Pitch Showcase and Graduation in May. BCNs support entrepreneurship skills and, through conversations and connections with volunteers, enhance EITs' self-esteem, ambition, and sense of hope that is critical to their transformational journey.

Details

• Date: Monday, March 14, 2022

• Start Time: 6:15 pm PT / 9:15p ET

• End time: 8:00 pm PT / 11:00p ET

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering

• Sign Up Here

Please join us on Thursday, March 10, at 6:00 pm PT for Defy NorCal's Volunteer Information Session!

What's it all about?

Come join us for Defy NorCal's Volunteer Information Session. This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about our organization and ways to get involved. We will be discussing topics that range from best practices, volunteer opportunities, and Entrepreneur in Training (EIT) experiences. We will also be doing a deeper dive into volunteer engagement and expectations, while allowing plenty of space for questions, comments, and concerns. So please, tell a friend! We look forward to seeing you there!

Please reach out to DeJuan ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:00 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

SIGN UP HERE

Please join us on Thursday, March 3, at 6:00 pm PT  for Defy NorCal's Community Connections!

What's it all about?

Become a part of our growing online community! Join us for an opportunity to get to know our EITs and other volunteers as we learn more about each other's work, experiences, and opportunities for growth. There will even be some fun icebreakers!

Please reach out to DeJuan ([email protected]) with any questions, and we'll see you soon!

Details

• Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022

• Start Time: 6:00 pm PT

• End time: 7:30 pm PT

• You'll receive the Zoom link after registering.

SIGN UP HERE

Purpose: When we share great stories, they lift us up. What better way to do this than read a book together to learn and share our insights online, and to build a stronger community? Join the Defy Ventures community as we explore books together.

This month, we will be reading A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines

We will be meeting every Monday from 4-5pm PT.

Sign Up: To join us at this event, please sign up here

If you are interested in leading future book clubs or have a book to suggest, please email [email protected]