/ About this event
Hosted by the USC Entrepreneurship and Venture Management Association in partnership with Troy Collective. A conversation with Kevin Liu, Co-founder and CEO of Salmon Labs, and Miles Deamer, Director of Citizens For Startups.
The first half covers how Kevin and Miles think about early-stage founders, both as operators and as angel investors: what they look for in a team, what makes them lean in, and what makes them pass.
In the second half, we will walk through a set of startup profiles live, with Kevin and Miles giving direct feedback on each.
About the hosts
The Entrepreneurship and Venture Management Association (EVMA) is the graduate student venture network at the USC Marshall School of Business. https://www.evma.club/
Troy Collective is a curated community of builders, investors, and operators shaping the Bay Area tech ecosystem. Rooted in USC. Open to all. https://troycollective.co/
About Citizens For Startups
Citizens For Startups goes beyond traditional banking by giving founders access to a suite of value-add services designed to help companies scale successfully. This includes executive coaching, educational programming, and curated events focused on fundraising, go-to-market strategy, talent acquisition, and building meaningful connections within the startup ecosystem. Combined with our white-glove service model, every client is supported by a dedicated team of startup bankers who understand the unique needs of high-growth companies and provide highly personalized guidance every step of the way.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

