Michael Panesis

Steven Dorfman Professor of Practice

2021

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.

Board Member

2022

Board Member

2019

Board Member

2017

Board Member

2021 - 2023

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

Board Member

2019 - 2022

Board Member

2016 - 2022

Board Member

2018 - 2022

Founding Member

2016 - 2020

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