Capital Fitness

Are you investment ready? Come build your Capital Fitness in the unique workshop series designed to build your competency of the startup investment process.

UC San Diego’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization is launching "Capital Fitness," a workshop series designed to train aspiring entrepreneurs in startup financing. Led by Greg Horowitt and Jacques Chirazi, this program focuses on developing financial acumen and strategic insight to turn ideas into investable ventures.Led by experts in venture capital and startup support, Capital Fitness covers essential topics such as investment terminology and details of the various types of funding sources. Through hands-on, interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and insightful speakers, participants will build skills in financial modeling, valuation, and capital and equity structure.The program also emphasizes soft skills like communicating with investors, due diligence and investment negotiation to help secure funding. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an experienced founder, Capital Fitness will equip you with the tools to navigate today’s competitive investment landscape.

Guest speakers and topics will be announced in the lead up to each class.

COMPLETE BEFORE 9/30: As part of registration, we ask that you fill out the Capital Fitness Pre-survey Fall 2025.

Directions

This event is located on the Room 208 of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The building entrances are located across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop.

Learn more about getting to the DIB, including parking, directions, and maps.

Map

https://goo.gl/maps/5iPP4H7W6gxXv8Ed6

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MTS Trolley

The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.

Parking

Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.

P506 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB

P504 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB

P510 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*

Gilman Parking Structure, Southwest side of the DIB

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