Our Story In 1986, our organization was established was formerly known as The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum, established in the Ventura area to serve the coastal business communities of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. In 2021 we rebranded as Ventech, Inc., to continue our mission of building connections, educating, and inspiring at the intersection of business, technology, and entrepreneurship. We achieve this mission by offering unique programs and networking opportunities for our community. We promote a unique process and atmosphere to develop and strengthen the entrepreneurial community in the Central Coast with experienced executives who have successfully navigated the challenges of building an organization. Presentations Early-stage businesses face many common challenges. In case presentations, Ventech provides local entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their business plans during an open meeting before a panel of specially chosen business experts and an audience of peers and other people interested in business development. Our format provides the presenting companies an opportunity to receive feedback and suggestions for their businesses from experienced professionals. Selected Topics Special topic presentations address current and specific challenges facing early-stage businesses. A special panel of entrepreneurs and industry experts is assembled for an in-depth “round table” discussion of the issue.