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What We Do

About Us
Welcome to Ventech, Inc., the premier hub for business and technology innovation in the Central Coast region. Our mission is to build meaningful connections, educate, and inspire at the vibrant intersection of business, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through our signature events and programs, we create unique opportunities for learning, networking, and growth, catering to entrepreneurs and business leaders across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.

 


Our Journey
Founded in 1986 as The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum, we initially served the coastal business communities from our base in Ventura. Our roots in MIT's culture of innovation have shaped our approach to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting business growth. In 2021, we embraced a new identity as Ventech, Inc., marking a renewed commitment to our mission while continuing to draw inspiration from our prestigious beginnings.

 


What We Do
At Ventech, we host the region’s top business and technology events, bringing together veteran business leaders and experts each month. Our events are meticulously designed to educate, inform, and inspire, offering:

  • Networking Opportunities: We facilitate connections among entrepreneurs, providing a platform for sharing ideas and fostering collaborations.

  • Educational Programs: Our unique programs address the challenges and opportunities at the forefront of business and technology, featuring insights from experienced executives and industry pioneers.

  • Presentation Forums: We offer a stage for early-stage businesses to present their ideas before panels of business experts and a supportive community, encouraging feedback, and exchange of knowledge.

  • Special Topics: Our special topic presentations dive deep into current issues facing entrepreneurs, with round-table discussions led by a panel of entrepreneurs and industry experts.


Our Impact
Ventech is more than an organization; we are a community catalyst, promoting a process and atmosphere that nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit. Through our activities, we aim to develop and strengthen the entrepreneurial community in the Central Coast, guiding new ventures through the challenges of growth with the wisdom of experienced leaders.

 


Join us at Ventech, where innovation meets inspiration at the crossroads of business and technology.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairs

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Phil Carpenter

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Executive Chair

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Bree Hendrick

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Programs Chair

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Governance & Nominating Chair

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Marketing Chair

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Astrid McNellis

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Secretary

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Treasurer / Finance Chair

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Kevin Riley

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Sponsorship Chair

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Meaghan Azlein

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Event Marketing Coordinator​

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Ben Tucker

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Event Chair

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Eric Zackrison

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Education Chair

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FastPitch Chair

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Board Members

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Sean Laverty

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Sponsorship

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Marco Pinter, PhD

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Nini Munoz

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Sponsorship

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Sponsors & Affiliates

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Henry Dubroff

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InKind Sponsor

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Academic Affiliate

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Emeritus, Premier Sponsor

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Meredith Murr

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Michael Fauver

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Premier Sponsor

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