SparkHub Youth Entrepreneur Association
The Ultimate Networking Event for Young Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles
Ignite. Connect. Launch
The Ultimate Networking Event for Young Entrepreneurs in Los Angeles
February 22, 2025
7700 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine
A dynamic networking and workshop event for young entrepreneurs held on February 22nd at The One Pioneer in Irvine. This exclusive gathering brought together over 100 passionate students, startup teams, and professionals for entrepreneurial storytelling, pitch guidance, and meaningful connections.
From expert speakers to one-on-one coaching, this event served as a launchpad for young founders to refine their ideas and meet like-minded innovators.
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To start the event, SparkHub Founder Daren So, Co-Founder Avril Zhang, and SWCSSA President Annie Li took the stage to introduce the upcoming March 22nd NextGen Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition.
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Guests Panel
A diverse lineup of distinguished professionals and thought leaders invited to share insights, engage in discussions, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
🌟 Unlocking Connections, Insights & Growth:
Step into a vibrant space where young entrepreneurs gather to exchange ideas, gain strategic guidance from industry experts, and build powerful networks. From inspiring keynote talks to personalized one-on-one coaching and open networking, each session is designed to ignite passion and empower action. This is more than an event — it’s where the next generation of changemakers begin their journey.
Guest Speaker Session
Hear from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and corporate leaders as they share their entrepreneurial journeys, investment insights, and career-building advice.
1-on-1 Coaching Sessions
Select student teams had the opportunity to engage in personalized 1-on-1 or small group coaching with guest speakers. These close-up interactions provided tailored advice on business planning, investor readiness, and pitch refinement, helping students elevate their ideas in preparation for the March pitch competition.
Open Networking
Participants connected with fellow entrepreneurs, student leaders, and professionals in an open-format networking space. Whether looking for teammates, mentors, or collaborators, this session created meaningful conversations and community building.
Recap
Look Back at Past Events
Discover SparkHub's previous successful events that brought together young entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and enthusiasts to share knowledge, network, and inspire.
Recap
Held in Summer 2024 at the Hilton Hotel in Costa Mesa, CA. This event united 16 high school teams, showcasing groundbreaking ideas and entrepreneurial talent. The competition provides a platform for young innovators to pitch their business ideas, receive expert mentorship, and compete for awards and seed funding.
Highlights
The 2024 Youth Entrepreneur Fair, led by Sandbox Synergy and in partnership with SparkHub, is an inspiring event led by SparkHub Co-founder Avril Zhang. The Youth Entrepreneur Fair is a large-scale fair that hosts student-led small businesses by giving them a booth and a public platform to share and grow their passion for entrepreneurship.
