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MISSION
Our mission is to enhance alumni engagement with institutions by enriching networking opportunities. We lessen the fear of rejection felt when networking and increase the number of genuine connections built within alumni networks throughout the world. Our integrated platform maintains updated contact information and lessens the manual maintenance of alumni networks handled by institutional departments.
VALUES
- Customer Satisfaction
- Innovation
- Respect
- Diverse Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Fostering Authentic Network Connections
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Raised ~70k via Family and Friends
- Awarded 1st place ($5k) in the 'No Pressure' pitch competition, sponsored by ACT House, Black Ambition (founded by Pharrell Williams), and Sonder Impact.
- Finalist in UCLA Bruin Tank 2024 pitch competition
- Finalist for ACT House 2024 Summer accelerator
- Feature article published by Economic Club of Los Angeles, highlighting the bright future for community building platforms like Grad Pad. Written by Robert Mowry, General Partner of the LA fund
- Grad Pad CEO interviewed on "Drive Time" Podcast by UCLA Anderson Dean Dylan Stafford (video posting soon!)
- UCLA Anderson 'Activate' Summer 2023 Accelerator Cohort Member
- UCLA Anderson 'Accelerate' 6-month Winter 2024 Accelerator Cohort Member
- Featured in AfriBlocks (Techstars Seattle '21) article, distributed to their subscriber base of 75,000+
Grad Pad was selected into the Startup UCLA 2024 Summer Accelerator, which provides exposure to Silicon Valley VCs, including Lightspeed Venture Partners, and concludes with a Demo Day in September!
VISION
Grad Pad will be the global No.1 platform for alumni network engagement and event support, serving >10m users with 100+ instituional integrations.
TIMELINE
in just
10
days
July 21st, 2023
300+ forms of engagement on platform
200 users acquired
3,000+ IG reel views
in just
90
days
May 1st, 2023
Developed and launched digital platform MVP
Secured UCLA Anderson as first recurring customer
in just 10 days
July 21st, 2023
300+ forms of engagement on platform
200 users acquired
3,300+ IG reel viewsin just 90 days
May 1st, 2023
Developed and launched digital platform MVP
Secured UCLA Anderson as first recurring customer