Expert Networks and EIRs
Students, alumni, and faculty benefit from expert networks of seasoned entrepreneurs and executives who are the core of your entrepreneurial journey.
These networks serve as advisors, coaches, content providers, and mentors–providing critical perspective across industry sectors and business domains.
They are leaders. They are advocates. They are central to the Sullivan Center community.
If you would like to meet Network Members, please email sullivanentrepeurship@ucsd.edu with 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
Byron Myers (MBA '10)
- Founded Inogen, a med tech company that went through an IPO and has been recognized as helping shape the future of the oxygen therapy industry
- Previously held roles as executive vice president of marketing and sales
- Has background in product management
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
