Expert Networks and EIRs
Students, alumni, and faculty benefit from the expertise and experience of the Center’s networks of seasoned entrepreneurs and executives. These networks of advisors, coaches, content providers, and mentors offer critical perspective to aspiring entrepreneurs across industry sectors and business domains. If you would like to meet Network Members, please email sullivanentrepeurship@ucsd.eduwith a brief background on your needs.
Network members who have dedicated substantial time and expertise are designated as Experts-in-Residence
Larry Gilbert
- Founder and CEO of Event Network--the industry leader in managed retail stores at cultural, historic, entertainment, and iconic attractions and lifestyle resorts
- Recipient of several regional and national awards for employee wellness, environmental leadership, and sustainability
- Recognized as San Diego’s Entrepreneur of the Year
Steve Prestrelski (MBA '06)
- Founder of Xeris Pharmaceuticals, IPO in 2018
- Currently, Chief Scientific Officer of MBX Pharmaceuticals, IPO 2024
- Member of the Rady School’s Dean’s Advisory Council.
Nina Saberi
- Founder and President at Castile Ventures, where she brings deep business expertise and hands-on management skills to entrepreneurs
- Has served on the boards of many successful companies from early stage through acquisition
- Recognized by AlwaysOn as a top VC
Mark Waxman
- Law firm founder who mentors business leaders from startup through growth, transaction, and end stages
- Former president and general counsel of healthcare system
- Currently involved in special projects including mediation of complex disputes within the healthcare industry
