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Thank you to all who joined us on October 11th for our 6th Annual Demo Day, an event hosted by Ciocca Center’s Bronco Ventures and sponsored by PNC Bank.

Twenty of the most promising startup founders from Santa Clara University - alumni, faculty, and graduate students - took the stage to showcase their game-changing innovations to hundreds of investors, industry leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs. Guests got a sneak peek into the future, connected with like-minded professionals, discovered their potential investment, and found their next collaboration. 

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Some highlights from the event include:

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Demo Day was featured on ABC News!

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President Julie Sullivan delivered an opening speech.

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The founders of Bay FC joined the event and received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award!

Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, Brandi Chastain, and Leslie Osborne

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PNC Bank was the sponsor for Demo Day.

Megan Schoettmer, PNCS Bank’s Regional President for Northern California and a fellow Bronco, attended the event and gave a motivational speech.

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Female founders were celebrated on stage and received funds to further their startups.

Julia Benner, Madeline Eiken, Megan Welsh, Claire Venezia, and Sonia Hoshmand

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More details about Demo Day could be found in the Leavey School of Business Newsletter.

For more information about our founders, please see our Demo Day brochure.

Thank you to all who helped make the event a success!

We look forward to seeing you next year!

 

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