Founders After Hours

​Join us for Founders After Hours. An evening designed for UCLA student builders and aspiring entrepreneurs to learn and connect. We will begin with a casual fireside chat featuring Brandon Hoffman, General Partner at Sunset Ventures, followed by open networking.

​Whether you are exploring your first startup idea, building an MVP, or interested in the entrepreneurship space, this event is an opportunity for you to learn, connect, and meet other student builders.

​Hosted by Bruin Entrepreneurs x Emerging LA

​Founded in 2013, Bruin Entrepreneurs (BE) is UCLA’s largest student-run entrepreneurship organization. We foster innovation on campus by providing students with the resources, mentorship, and community needed to build at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.

​BE connects the UCLA student body with the Los Angeles startup ecosystem. Through hands-on programming and founder-focused initiatives, we introduce students to entrepreneurship in a practical and accessible way. Our programming includes campus-wide events, networking opportunities, startup tours, fireside chats, and workshops that develop entrepreneurial thinking.

​BE You. BE Bold. BE the Next Big Thing.

​​Emerging LA is a community of 14,000+ founders, investors, and operators collaborating through content and events to shape the future of tech innovation in Los Angeles. Emerging LA brings together leaders across industries to connect, share ideas, and drive innovation forward.