What we’re about
1 Million Cups is a simple, free, and open program which helps entrepreneurs in communities throughout the United States connect and support each other.
Each week, the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
Presenters prepare a 6 minute educational presentation and engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questioning after they present. Entrepreneurs gain insight into possible ways they can improve their businesses, gather realtime feedback, connect with a community that truly cares about their progress, and walk away feeling like they have advanced their business.
The audience also learns a great deal from the presentations. Whether this is through passively listening or deeply engaging with the entrepreneurs, there is much to learn every week from these dynamic and diverse communities.
Ours is a vibrant meetup group that brings together entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, and professionals from various industries. Our mission is to foster a community where members can share their experiences, gain valuable insights, and build meaningful connections.
- Interactive Discussions: Participate in lively debates and Q&A sessions to enhance your knowledge.
- Supportive Community: Join a group of like-minded individuals who are passionate about innovation and growth.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry leaders in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Join Us: 1 Million Cups is the perfect place to meet new people, learn from others, and take your business to the next level.
RSVP now to be part of our upcoming event and start making connections that matter!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 1MillionCups: Fueling startups from ideation to investment [+ NETWORKING]Ansir Innovation Center (A I Center), San Diego, CA
1 Million Cups is a weekly event for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs — built on the belief that conversations over coffee can accelerate innovation.
Here’s how the morning flows:
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM — Startup Presentations + Q&A
Two founders pitch their business for 6 minutes each, followed by honest, constructive feedback from fellow entrepreneurs, business professionals, students, and curious minds. No judges. No pressure. Just real community support.🕙 10:00–11:00 AM — Networking & Startup Workshop
Stick around for casual networking and our hands-on Startup Workshop — a space where early-stage founders can get real-time input from experienced operators, troubleshoot business challenges, and make real progress. Bring your questions, ideas, and roadblocks — we’ll work through them together.***PARKING IS FREE. DISREGARD SIGNAGE ON SITE***
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This week we'll hear from Aquillius, a San Diego–based innovation hub that helps life science, biotech, and medtech startups accelerate development by providing turnkey access to wet labs, cleanrooms, vivarium space, prototyping tools, and core analytical equipment, along with its Digital Lab platform offering affordable high-performance computing for AI/ML and computational biology. By combining state-of-the-art facilities with a collaborative community of scientists, engineers, mentors, and investors, plus training programs and venture support, Aquillius enables early-stage companies to move from concept to commercialization faster and more cost-effectively.
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