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Randy Smerik (he/him)

Entrepreneur, Osunatech

Randy Smerik is an experienced serial entrepreneur, with over 35 years experience in the technology fields of database systems, analytics, big data, mobile, social, networking, SaaS, security, and semi-conductors as well as businesses in the spirits and restaurant markets. 

Randy’s background and experience includes:   Founder/CEO of five high tech companies in the fields of database, security, and networks.  In addition to technology, Randy owns and runs the Michelin award winning San Diego-based restaurant, Solare Ristorante, and is on the Board of Directors for Fortaleza Tequila (Jalisco, Mexico).

A frequent industry speaker in the areas of venture capital, entrepreneurship, agave, and hospitality, Randy is an active angel investor and advisor to a variety of startups, accelerators, and investment organizations.

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Mentor Office Hours

Office Hours: Bootstrapping & Capital Efficiency

July 8, 202611:00 AM EDT – 12:00 PM EDT
Office 4
English
Build a profitable company by doing more with less, learn survival strategies for growing without VC money, and develop the discipline that capital efficiency demands. See More.
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Office Hours: Founder Equity & Early Cap Table

July 8, 20261:00 PM EDT – 2:00 PM EDT
Office 2
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Split equity between co-founders in ways that protect everyone, implement vesting schedules from day one, and structure early advisor agreements that won't come back to haunt you. See More.
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Office Hours: Founder Skills & Leadership Development

July 9, 20261:00 PM EDT – 2:00 PM EDT
Office 4
English
Make the critical shift from visionary who sees what should exist to operator who actually builds it, learn to inspire others to share your vision, and develop leadership skills before you have a team to manage. See More.
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Office Hours: Partnerships & Business Development

July 9, 20262:30 PM EDT – 3:30 PM EDT
Office 6
English
Find partners whose incentives truly align with yours, structure deals that create value for both sides, avoid partnerships that sound good but deliver nothing, and build business development into your growth engine. See More.
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Office Hours: M&A

July 9, 20264:00 PM EDT – 5:00 PM EDT
Office 6
English
Fix messy cap tables, streamline your financials for due diligence, and navigate the psychological weight of selling your startup so you can protect both your valuation and your sanity. See More.