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From its recognition at the 2020 Most Fundable Companies showcase to its rise as a legal technology leader, ECFX's journey reflects innovation and the power of the Pepperdine network. Co-founded by alumni Dan O'Day (JD/MBA '93) and Nelson Quintero (JD '92), the company's continued collaboration with Pepperdine Graziadio highlights the lasting impact of entrepreneurial partnership within the Graziadio community.
Through the Northern California Career Trek, students move beyond the classroom to engage with industry leaders and alumni. For Full-Time MBA student Cesar Martinez, the experience provided not just exposure, but clarity, inspiration, and renewed purpose.