Slice of Inspiration: CLA Alumni Entrepreneur Panel and Pizza
CLA majors are invited to attend “Slice of Inspiration,” an event showcasing entrepreneurial learning opportunities available to liberal arts students. “Slice of Inspiration” will feature four CLA alumni panelists who have been successful in entrepreneurial pursuits and participated in entrepreneurial learning activities as CLA students at Cal Poly.
Free Woodstock’s Pizza will be provided to all student attendees. Students don't have to RSVP to attend, but they do have to RSVP by 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, to be entered into the drawing for the iPad mini — must be present at the event to win. Seating is limited — claim your spot today!
The alumni panel will include:
Chris Trapani (Political Science, 1990)
Founder and CEO, Sereno Group Real Estate
Chris is the founder and CEO of Sereno Group, a top-performing Silicon Valley real estate firm established in 2006, and based in three counties: San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Cal Poly in 1990, and currently resides in Monte Sereno with his wife (B.S., Nutritional Science, 1991) and two of their children. Their oldest child is currently a student at Cal Poly.
Bill Trammel (Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies, 2009)
Founder, Designer and Co-Manager, Central Coast Innovations
Bill is the founder of Central Coast Innovations, LLC — a San Luis Obispo-based product design company. The company started a Kickstarter Campaign to fund the creation of a portable Official Settlers of Catan Gaming Board, allowing for better player experience. Among the first graduates from the Liberal Arts & Engineering Studies Program, Bill earned his bachelor’s degree in 2009. He currently resides in San Luis Obispo.
Will Hitchcock (Graphic Communication, 2012)
Front End Developer and Founder, Camp Four Creative
Will is the founding development partner of Camp Four Creative, a consultancy focused on helping young startups build Web and mobile products. He earned a Bachelor of Science in graphic communication in 2012 and currently lives in Boulder, Colo.
Alyssa Pelletier (Graphic Communication, 2012)
Product Designer and Founder, Camp Four Creative
Alyssa is the founding design partner of Camp Four Creative, a consultancy focused on helping young startups build Web and mobile products. She earned a Bachelor of Science in graphic communication in 2012 and currently lives in Boulder, Colo.
“Slice of Inspiration” is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE).