Allen W. Robateau, 19, is a sophomore studying pre-business. Phaymus Lifestyle my clothing line is a creative lifestyle group I started my senior year in high school, but I got more serious with it when I entered the Dream It Win It competition in 2009. That is how I learned more about the mentorship program from a former mentee Stephanie Reilly. Born and raised in Southern California. Hobbies are playing basketball and music. Areas of business that I am interested in are Fashion, Real estate, Books, and Films. Quotes that I read to start my day are “Quitting requires no talent” and “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success”. I love being a young entrepreneur and with this program the sky is the limit.

My mentor is Riley Walter. I am a senior Entrepreneur major and will be continuing my education at Fresno State through the Craigs MBA Program. I am full of ideas and energy. I love new technologies, ideas and helping startup companies. I have successfully started 2 businesses and sold one of them. I am working on my next venture currently, www.EMEXC.com. You can view my website at www.mortanian.com or email me at adam@mortanian.com

Shane Shimon was born in Windsor, a smaller town in the wine country of Northern California. While studying at California State University, Fresno, he was a member of the of school`s bowling team for four years, and is majoring in Business with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. After graduating in May 2010, he is moving to New York City and getting his Master`s in Fine Arts and working for an banking and investment firm with plans to open his own real estate development firm and fitness center(s).

Business Administration Entrepreneurship major, with a minor in economics. Highly involved in her sorority and has a part time job as a server at Victory Grill. Wants to get involved in city planning and economic development.

Chris Callison has started four businesses, two of which were startups. He is currently operating a recreational rental and leasing company. He is the President of the CEO Organization at CSUF while in his senior year of study. He intends to further his education and considers himself to have a true entrepreneurial spirit. Last year Chris Callison was second place finisher in the Dream It Win It Competition.  He is currently in the Lyles Center Hatchery while continuously developing new business ideas. He also enjoys volunteering at high schools and teaching students about Entrepreneurship. 

Gonzalo Aranda-SandovalBorn in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, Mexico on January 6, 1988. I have lived in San Jose and Tracy, CA and I graduated from Merrill F. West High in Tracy, CA in 2006.  I am majoring in Entrepreneurship at Fresno State, I work at the Residence Halls as a Resident Advisor and I have been in the Entrepreneur Mentors Program (EMP) for 1 ½ years, my mentors are Pat LaRocca owner of the FIVE restaurant here in Fresno and John Boogaert who has a consulting firm and is a PILOT!! I want to start “DULCE”, which is a Bakery/Café chain with a modern design dedicated to introducing the little known art of Mexican Pastries and Hot-Drinks to non-Hispanic America.”My vision for this business is to have a location that the community feels pride for.  I envision the local high school art classes of a particular store creating art according to a transitioning theme for the café every semester. I envision non-Hispanic Americans learning about the history of how the French brought their artisan breads in the 1800’s when they occupied Mexico, and how the Mexican people put their own cultural twist on them and they evolved into what they are eating now. I am going to enter into an agreement with the high schools near each individual store and display student artwork on my walls. Each 3-4 months we will change themes and cycle through new artwork. I am a mentor with NFTE and I help kids from Bullard High School. If you have any suggestions for names, designs, ANYTHING please feel free to let me know! I hope to graduate in May of 2010, and I am staying here in Fresno after college.

I am Kevin Perkins. I am a senior at Fresno State, majoring in Business Administration with an option in Entrepreneurship. I plan to graduate in May 2010 and then enroll in the Craig School of Business MBA program in Fall 2010. Currently, I work as a student assistant on campus at the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I also am the President of the Fresno State chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. In past semesters, I have served as the chapter’s Vice President of Finance and Parliamentarian. Along with holding membership in Alpha Kappa Psi, I also am an active member of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, having served as the organization’s Secretary in the Fall 2009 Semester. Prior to enrolling at Fresno State, I spent two and half years completing lower division coursework at a community college in my hometown, Bakersfield, CA. While attending Bakersfield College, I also worked full-time at a locally-owned hardware store, Floyd’s General Stores. In the three years I worked for the company, I served positions at all of the company’s five locations that included sales clerk, inventory pricing clerk, shift supervisor/key carrier, and assistant manager. As much as I enjoyed the challenges and opportunities the company offered, I left in August 2008 to further my college education at Fresno State. My career goal is to one day become a managerial and leadership development consultant, helping both startup entrepreneurs and existing small business owners focus on their core competencies and develop strategies to successfully grow their companies. In the meantime, I am currently working on developing a sports venue review website that will allow sports fans to read and write reviews of sports arenas, stadiums, and ballparks. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, attending sports events, playing golf, camping, and spending time with my family and friends. “Life is full of opportunities. Anyone can see them, but only leaders pursue them.” – Kevin Perkins

Stephanie was born in Denver, Colorado, and throughout her school years, moved to San Diego, California, and finished high school in Fresno, California. After completing the Leon S. Peters Honors Program at Fresno City College, she moved back to San Diego and attended San Diego City College until transferring back to California State University, Fresno in 2008.  Coming from a very diverse background, Stephanie enjoys getting to know new people, cultures, and experiences. She currently works as a server for Milano International, “Me-N-Eds”, and if socializing counts as a hobby, then that is most definitely hers. Stephanie is interested in Night-life Management, Conceptual Design, and Experiential Marketing. “Integrity is everything to me for I am a woman of my word.”---Stephanie Roberts 

Bryce Majors is a senior at Fresno State University. In the spring of 2010, he will complete his undergraduate studies with a major in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, and a minor in Music Instrumental Performance. Currently, Bryce is the CEO of his company called Community Fun Pack™, which uses coupon pack sales to fundraise for youth sports teams, music groups, and other non-profit organizations. Bryce has many hobbies, but two of his favorites are playing soccer and his saxophone. Bryce has been highly involved in his time at Fresno State in organizations including the Wind Orchestra, Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization-Fresno, and the Bulldog Marching Band. After graduation, Bryce plans on working full time on and in his company, while growing it regionally throughout the West Coast, and nation thereafter. Someday, Bryce hopes to be able to call himself a social entrepreneur who has changed the lives of many and healed the world in some small way.