Open Hours & Drop-In Conversations
- Date & Time
- April 21, 2026 from 9AM to 12PM EDT
- Location
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Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub
510 S Main St
South Bend, IN 46601
Got a business idea? Stuck on a specific challenge? The Mentor Meetup is your chance to get practical, face-to-face advice from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts in a casual, "open hours" setting.
This isn't a lecture or a panel. It’s an informal, drop-in event. Stay for 30 minutes or join the conversation for an hour—there's no obligation to stay for the entire time.
Who Should Attend?
Founders, Students, and Pitchers This event is for student founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone who has pitched at a previous event. Attention Undergrads: Free rides are available!
Starting Lineup
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Mark Hubbard
Mark is a consultant for media, sports, and entertainment ventures. He specializes in business valuation, financial modeling, and executive on-boarding, and is the author of the 2024 biography Ara: The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend.
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Dave Brenner
The Founding Executive Director of Innovation Park at Notre Dame, Dave helped launch 74 startups that raised over $55M. He is also a 35-year veteran of FORTUNE 100 companies, specializing in new business development and venture acceleration.
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Jeffrey A. Bernel
A 50-year veteran of manufacturing and tech, Jeff grew ARPC from $2.5M to $70M and co-founded IrishAngels at Notre Dame. He specializes in helping founders at any stage navigate venture finance, scaling operations, and go-to-market execution.
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Gameplan
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9AM TO 9.30AM
Open Hours & Drop-In Conversations
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9.30AM TO 12PM
1-1 scheduled time
Schedule with the Reservation link below
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12:00 PM
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Free rides are available!
Coming from campus?
Free rides are available! To redeem your ride, please enter the code 014-843 in the Rides2U App.