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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

Paul Grint

  • Physician specializing in Infectious Disease and Immunology at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital London
  • 30 years of biopharma experience spanning R&D, commercial, CEO, and Board of Directors roles
  • Currently supporting life science entrepreneurial company founders

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

John Schveibinz

  • Founder of Applied Signal & Image Technology, Inc., acquired by L3 Communications (2005)
  • Founder and Managing GP of Old Line Capital Partners (2018)
  • Mentor, Advisor, and Expert-in-Residence for UMBC, University of Baltimore, UCSD, and the Maryland Innovation Initiative

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