Episode 2 features Richard Sudek who pushes the envelope when it comes to building ecosystems & opening doors for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. He unpacks the keys to his success with Tech Coast Angels, the Angel Syndication Network and UCI Beall Applied Innovation.
Richard Sudek serves as Executive Director of UCI Beall Applied Innovation & Chief Innovation Officer at UC Irvine. Richard is also Chairman Emeritus of Tech Coast Angels and an active angel investor himself.
Dave Berkus & J.D. Davids co-host this episode.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How a new standard has been set for university entrepreneurship & innovation programs at The Cove and UCI Beall Applied Innovation.
- Why diverse teams outperform and how to navigate multiple perspectives effectively.
- Why there is no such thing as a “Complete CEO” and what that means for investors, board members and advisors.
- Why the Angel Syndication Network (ASN) is a model of success for syndicating early stage financing for startups nationwide.
- How the Tech Coast Angels’ Ace Funds set a lasting example of investor diversification and greater success.
Companies, people & topics mentioned in this episode:
Companies where Richard works or has worked:
UCI Beall Applied Innovation - Executive Director
UC Irvine - Chief Innovation Officer
The Cove - Executive Director
Angel Syndication Network (ASN) - Founder
Cove Fund - Founder & Advisor
Tech Coast Angels - Chairman Emeritus
Golden Seeds - Member
Angel Resource Institute - Angel Capital Education Foundation
TiE - Executive Committee
TedX - "Courage to Fail" Presenter
University Affiliations
UC Irvine
Claremont Graduate University
Chapman University
Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship & Ethics
Richard Sudek’s LinkedIn Profile
Dave Berkus website
Jeff (J.D.) Davids’ website
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