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Michael Panesis

Investor

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Michael Panesis is an educator, entrepreneur, and executive currently serving as the Steven Dorfman Professor of Practice and Executive Director at California Lutheran University. He has a wide range of skills including program management, public speaking, and strategic planning, and has held leadership roles in various organizations such as Tech Coast Angels and the West Ventura County Business Alliance. Panesis has made significant contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by founding the Santa Barbara Angel Alliance and serving as President of the Central Coast Network at Tech Coast Angels. His role at California Lutheran University highlights his expertise in innovation and entrepreneurship, making him a key figure in fostering growth and development in the Southern California region.

Work Experience 

CL

California Lutheran University

  • Steven Dorfman Professor of Practice

    2021 - Current

    Honored to be Cal Lutheran's first Professor of Practice, hopefully with more to come. Thanks so much to Steve Dorfman for his generous endowment!

  • Executive Director, Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    2014

    We are creating a new kind of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at Cal Lutheran. We are housed in a newly renovated facility 10 miles from the main CLU campus, containing modern classrooms and a full service co-work space, Hub101. Our goal is to create a vibrant start-up community hub that synergistically mixes entrepreneurship, education and research. We are proud to carry Steve Dorfman's name and together are building a legacy in the Conejo Valley and Ventura County.

KS

KINGSMEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

  • Board Member

    2022

SI

Sensor Industries

  • Board Member

    2019

Sensor Industries develops products and services to help commercial real estate owners with water conservation.

Raised $3,748,000.00 from Travel + Leisure Co..

sensor-industries.com
R

RCMakes

  • Board Member

    2017

RCMakes is a non-profit conglomerate operated by students at Rancho Campana High School.

rcmakes.com
P

Prismal

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2023

    I stepped down from the Board but am still an enthusiastic advisor!

SF

SOCIETY FOR ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

  • Board Member

    2019 - 2022

WI

Whistle Inc.

  • Board Member

    2016 - 2022

Whistle is the #1 Rated Guest Messaging Software that's revolutionizing the way hotels communicate.

trywhistle.com
WV

West Ventura County Business Alliance

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2022

SB

Santa Barbara Angel Alliance

  • Founding Member

    2016 - 2020

TC

Tech Coast Angels

  • President, Central Coast Network and Chairman Emeritus

    2008 - 2020

    Member of the largest angel investor network in the USA. Interests include renewable energy, high tech, life science, computer hardware, software and consumer goods. Playing a lead role in applicant screening, deal negotiation, due diligence, program development, and member and sponsor recruiting. 2015- present: President of TCA Central Coast Network 2014: Chairman, TCA Board of Governors 2013: Vice Chairman, TCA Board of Governors 2011 - 2014: President of TCA Central Coast Network 2010 - present: Member, TCA Board of Governors

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