Ep 92. TRISH HALAMANDARIS, UCLA - "Los Angeles’s Biggest True Believer”

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

In this episode, Rob is joined by the force of nature that is Trish Halamandaris, a name synonymous with innovation, strategy, and success here in Los Angeles. She’s true Angeleno and Proud Californian! The two talk about her passion for Los Angeles, for UCLA and for life and curiosity! As the Director of the Venture Accelerator at UCLA Anderson School of Management, Trish has been instrumental in shaping the startup landscape in Los Angeles and beyond in the last decade. Her remarkable career efforts helped generate over $1 billion in sales at dominating consumer companies like Amazon, The Walt Disney Company, Electronic Arts, Procter & Gamble, and XPRIZE and her impact extends far beyond her impressive career, making this a must-listen interview.

One of the highlights of the interview is understanding Trish's unwavering passion for change and her relentless curiosity to explore new ways of doing and improving things. Rob and Trish delve into a variety of topics, including her success at UCLA, and her views of our Venture Acceleration and Startup Ecosystems.

Trish's dedication to Supporting Underserved Founders is admirable, and her insights into advising early-stage startups on pitching and funding strategies are invaluable for aspiring entrepreneurs. She holds an MBA from UCLA and a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from UC Berkeley, and her journey is a testament to what can be achieved through dedication, strategic thinking, and passionate self belief. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from a true trailblazer.

Feel free to follow and engage with TRISH here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishhal/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishhalamandaris/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/THalamandaris

Website: https://www.anderson.ucla.edu

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Mentors Today's Team