by Maricela Covarrubiasargueta | Jun 17, 2025
Curious to meet other startup founders? We’re opening our doors for the day on Thursday, June 26 for an Open Work Day! Spend the day with us at ExCITE to cowork alongside fellow founders, get focused work done, and experience the energy of our local startup community.
Whether you’re building something new or growing an existing venture, this is a great chance to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, explore our downtown Riverside incubator, and see what it’s like to work in a collaborative, startup-friendly space. And it’s free – just bring your laptop and dive in!
What to Expect:
- Full-day access to our coworking space (9am-4pm)
- Free Wi-Fi and workspace
- Opportunities to meet other founders and ExCITE partners
Location: Riverside ExCITE (3600 Lime St, Suite 725 in Riverside)
Stick around afterward for our Startup Social at 5pm, featuring networking, pitch practice, and a quick learning session.
Please complete the form below to RSVP – space is limited! https://forms.gle/FpQaNRh8T4AXFreR9
by Maricela Covarrubiasargueta | Apr 15, 2025
As part of this dynamic celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in Riverside County, California, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming Fast Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2025 at 5:30PM at Riverside ExCITE. Hosted by the Office of Technology Partnerships’ EPIC SBDC, this event is designed to amplify the voices of startups and entrepreneurs in our community. The Fast Pitch Competition is a highlight of Riverside County Innovation Month, offering a platform for startups and entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas in a 5-minute pitch. This year, the competition will consist of four regional events: Coachella Valley, Murrieta (Southwest Regional), Riverside (City), and Crucible. We are inviting local startups to participate in our city-level Riverside competition for a change to secure a spot at the Riverside County Finale Competition and compete with other regional finalists. This event is also open to the public for the community – the bigger the audience, the more the fun! Food and drinks will be served. Join us for a night of networking, pitches, and innovations!
5:30 – 8:30 PM at EXCITE Riverside – 3600 Lime St. Building 7, STE 725, Riverside, CA 92501
Compete to win up to $2,500 in cash prizes at the Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Competition & advance to the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale for a chance at $20,000.
The Riverside County Pitch Finale Winner will compete at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco to compete for an investment prize of $1,000,000.
Applications close April 8, 2025.
by Maricela Covarrubiasargueta | Apr 15, 2025
Running a business isn’t just about hustle—it’s about metrics that matter.
At this month’s IE Bright Business Club, we’re talking OKRs and KPIs—not in theory, but in the context of real business growth.
Anna opens the first 20 minutes with a deep dive into:
• Liquidity KPIs
• Profitability KPIs
📍 IE Bright Business Club
📅 Wednesday, April 16
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Riverside ExCITE: 3600 Lime St Building 7 Suite 725, Riverside, CA 92501
