1 Million Cups - Entrepreneurs present their businesses to the community each week
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:00 AM PDT – 11:00 AM PDT
Ansir Innovation Center · 7670 Opportunity Rd #255, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Hosted by 1MCSD
This weeks Presenter The Joy Molecule Larry Kesslin Most spend their lives trying to succeed, impress, and keep up. But deep down, what they are really searching for is joy. Through personal stories and the lives of remarkable individuals—from blind athletes to social impact leaders—each became the lightning rod for him to see a path to joy. Now he shares them with you. Their stories are profound. Their resiliency, creativity, and courage to take another step forward when no steps were readily apparent will leave you with wonder. Their lives are to be celebrated … as yours is. Joy is rooted in deep human connection. It is a journey to love yourself, your life and surround yourself with peace that enables you to breathe with clarity and vision. If you're ready to live with more purpose, more connection, and more joy— The Joy Molecule is your invitation to begin. ------------ 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. PLEASE PARK IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING TO ENSURE YOU DON'T GET A TICKET. ---------