Join us for the DMBA Venture Studio Showcase—our annual high-energy event where the next generation of design-driven entrepreneurs present bold, original ventures built for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.

This pitch day marks the culmination of the MBA in Design Strategy (DMBA) program at California College of the Arts, showcasing the capstone work of graduating students who are reimagining what business can be. Through months of rigorous research, testing, and iteration, these founders-in-the-making have developed ventures that bridge design, strategy, and systems thinking to address real needs in the market—with creativity, clarity, and impact.

Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, design professional, or future founder, this event is a window into what’s next.

What to Expect

• Visionary Ventures: Students will pitch ventures that move beyond trends—offering thoughtful, future-ready business models grounded in design, equity, and sustainability.

• Fresh Talent & Ideas: Be the first to experience the work of DMBA’s graduating class as they launch the next chapter of their careers as founders, strategists, and changemakers.

• Networking & Community: Connect with CCA alumni, students, faculty, and an inspiring mix of business leaders, investors, and creatives who care about the future of business and design.

• Live Feedback: A panel of expert judges—including entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders—will provide feedback and insight in real time.

About the Venture Studio Course

Venture Studio is the capstone course of CCA’s MBA in Design Strategy. Students spend their final semester translating everything they’ve learned—strategy, systems, finance, storytelling, and design—into a new business venture. The result: ventures that are intentional, impactful, and unconstrained by conventional startup formulas.

This is not just a pitch day—it’s a launchpad for bold thinking and next-gen leadership.

Seating is limited. RSVP now to see where the future is headed—and who’s building it.