Startup Advisory Event (Pasadena)
Southern California
An advisory panel event for startups. The startup advisory panel event will bring together early-stage startups (under two years old) and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
1:30PM - 4:30PM
Peerspace - next to FoundrSpace Pasadena, 87 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, California 91103
Parking: Public Parking Structure at 171 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Join us for an exclusive Startup Advisory Event designed specifically for early-stage founders and aspiring entrepreneurs navigating their first two years in business. This interactive gathering connects startups with a seasoned panel of industry advisors, veteran founders, and strategic experts who have successfully scaled their own ventures.
Throughout the session, panel members will share candid insights, address challenges, and provide targeted feedback on essential tips, product-market fit, and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain direct access to actionable guidance tailored to early-phase growth, avoiding common pitfalls while accelerating their path to success.
Whether you are refining your initial concept, building your viable product list this event offers the perfect environment to gain strategic clarity, and connect with a supportive community of peers and mentors dedicated to helping your venture thrive.
Panel Advisors
Chloekae Nepomuceno
Bookkeeping With Chloekae
She is an expert Bookkeeper with over a decade of dedicated professional experience helping entrepreneurs get their financial house in order. Backed by ten years of hands-on expertise mastering the intricacies of financial recordkeeping. Chloekae is ready to answer your immediate accounting question
Raymond Joel Stellhorn-Tavera
AlpenWeis
He is a Financial Advisor and founder of AlpenWeis Financial & Insurance Solutions. Ray provides businesses and startups with clear, strategic financial guidance. Through custom insurance and financial strategies, Ray helps founders protect what they build, manage risk, and retain talent.
Andrew Degner
Lattice Legal
He provides flexible, business-minded legal support tailored for growing companies. He helps startups streamline internal operations, establish policies, and confidently navigate complex commercial deals. Andrew protects your startup's assets while keeping your business moving forward smoothly.
Christopher Daden
Chris Daden
He helps startups scale from early-stage concepts to enterprise-ready solutions by providing strategic guidance on technical architecture, applied AI. Beyond engineering leadership, Chris advises founders on commercial go-to-market strategies, operational efficiency, and fundraising.
Mike Gavigan
Gavigan & Co
He is a seasoned CPA and founder of Gavigan & Co, where he delivers tailored financial solutions for individuals, non-profits, and for-profit businesses. With extensive expertise in accounting, tax, payroll, and strategic consulting, Mike assists both emerging startups and established companies.
We look forward to welcoming you!
TOP 4 REASONS NOT TO MISS THIS EVENT:
- Establish connections early in your business journey
- Entrepreneurs gain a trusted circle of advisors
- Designed to help new businesses survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.
- Foster genuine professional relationships, encouraging founders and advisors to stay in touch long after the event.
Visitor registration fees, if any, are set individually for each event and are shown below before you register. A Standard or Premium networking tier gives you full access to every event at no per-event cost. REGISTER VISITOR HERE
Registration Requirement: All visitors must register online prior to the event. Due to venue capacity, unregistered guests will not be admitted. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins at the door, so please RSVP to secure your spot ahead of time!