Shout out to everyone who came out to our second Weekly Night! We talked about the basics of entrepreneurship and did a little game about the origins of some of our favorite companies :) Hereâs a recording of the Weekly Night if you missed it!
Interested in pitching an idea to our 1000 Pitches event but donât know where to start? Weâll break down the essentials of creating and delivering a successful pitch at the next Weekly Night! Make sure to RSVP below and swing by Tuesday evening at tinyurl.com/BEweeklynights.

ICYMI (Some Current Events)
Uber and the Future of the Gig Economy
As election day inches closer and closer, companies such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash are pushing for their users to support Prop 22, which would retain app-based driversâ statuses as freelance contractors. Uber especially has launched a campaign to promote Prop 22 to their users through their app notifications, which may or may not be a breach of Apple's App Store rules. Read more here about the nature of Prop 22 and how it could affect the gig economy.
Stripe acquires Paystack
Stripe has recently finalized a deal to acquire Paystack, a fintech startup similar to Stripe that helps companies set up and accept payments. Paystack is centered in Lagos, Nigeria and has even been regarded as the âStripe of Africaâ with over 60,000 customers that range from corporations to startups. With this acquisition, Stripe will not only bolster its software and infrastructure but will also expand geographically and tap into new markets. Read more about Stripeâs plan to grow here.
Upcoming Events
BE Board Recruitment

Apps close TONIGHT so make sure to get your app in! Weâre recruiting for marketing, design, tech, and operations. Freshmen are encouraged to apply :)
Youâll have the opportunity to join a tight-knit community of students interested in entrepreneurship and work on hosting events that help foster innovation, like:
Startup Fair: UCLAâs largest career fair for startups which bring in over 30+ different LA-based startups
Startup Labs: Our very own accelerator program which has produced companies that have joined YC and Techstars accelerator programs
Designathon: UCLAâs first and largest design hackathon with over 300+ attendees that apply design skills to real-world problems
1000 Pitches: A four-week campaign where students can pitch their ideas, culminating in a final round in front of VCâs for prizes and professional feedback
Weekly Nights: Our program where we provide you with various workshops, speaker events, and fireside chats to teach you about all things entrepreneurship
Become tomorrowâs leaders by applying today! Deadline: TODAY at 11:59 PM Pacific
1000 Pitches

Letâs go pitches!
1000 Pitches by Bruin Entrepreneurs is our annual event designed to boost entrepreneurial thinking on campus. During the four-week long campaign, UCLA students can pitch their crazy startup ideas via video, powerpoint, or any other online format. The top pitches will have the opportunity to present their ideas in front of a panel of VC judges and compete for prizes. This is YOUR golden opportunity to think outside the box and shoot for the stars. Submit your idea today!
This year we are also placing an emphasis on funny/wild ideas. There will be a special prize for the pitch that is the craziest/wildest/funniest, etc. So, even if you donât have a million dollar idea, give it a shot and try to make us laugh! You can find more details about pitching and previous years on our website.
Startup Labs

Startup Labs is an in-house pre-accelerator program hosted annually by UCLAâs premier entrepreneurship organization, Bruin Entrepreneurs. At Startup Labs, we select candidates at any stage based on their ingenuity, intelligence, and willingness to strive for success. Over a twelve-week period, we help our founders grow their startups by providing them with mentorship, virtual working spaces, alumni networks, weekly workshops, fireside chats, VC introductions, funding opportunities, and any other resources they need.Â
Due to a larger volume of applications than expected, we have decided to change the deadline to November 20th.
Contact paoloshamoon@ucla.edu for any questions about the program!
Jobs & Internships
Palgorithms

Palgorithms matches fellow college students with compatible friends using both personality and common interests. Since winning first place at BruinLabs, we've had 200+ sign-ups for our beta-testing sessions (check out our Daily Bruin feature!) and were recently accepted into the UC LAUNCH startup accelerator. Now, we're looking to create a web application to deliver our services to organizations such as the Anderson School of Management. If you have experience building web apps, and are passionate about building community through difficult times, consider applying for our Full-Stack Web Developer role! Check out the full role description and email youngghee@gmail.com to apply.
Relief Organizations
Childrenâs Hospital Los Angeles

Send a card to make Halloween a special day for a child at Childrenâs Hospital Los Angeles! For every card sent before October 29th, $1 will be donated to the CHLA Childrenâs Fund, which supports children through therapy, treatment, and recovery. Every card will come with a personalized message and Halloween goodies for the child to enjoy! Click here to send a card and spread some Halloween fun. Itâs super easy and cute!!! :3
Give Blck

Give Blck is a comprehensive database that compiles over 200 Black-founded nonprofits to help advocate their respective mission statements and give them a larger platform. They hope to alleviate societal problems while also empowering underrepresented communities by providing them with the resources, opportunities, and infrastructure to succeed. This is the first project from Work & Co Fundâs commitment to a $1mil investment in nonprofits to advance the Black community.
Feeding America

Feeding America is a domestic hunger-relief organization that is a network of over 200 food banks that provide support to millions of people. They are working to reduce hunger and food insecurity caused by the economic fallout of COVID-19. If you're willing, you can donate to their COVID-19 Response Fund here to help them purchase food and fund local food banks during this crisis.Â
Apply to board, people!
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