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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.
Pepperdine Executive MBA alumnus Cameron Badger turned his pharmaceutical sales experience into PraxisPro, an AI-powered platform transforming life sciences commercialization. After closing an oversubscribed $6M seed round, he reflects on how Pepperdine helped him evolve from sales leader to tech founder.
Pepperdine Graziadio MSAF alumnus Troy Blakely has forged a dynamic career in mergers and acquisitions. Recognized as an Emerging Leader by The M&A Advisor and co-recipient of the “International Energy Deal of the Year,” Troy shares insights on his professional journey and how his Pepperdine experience shaped his path in finance.
When Graziadio alumnus Gene Eidelman (MBA '19, PKE 142) co-founded Azure Printed Homes, his goal was to build solutions, not just structures. Leveraging decades of entrepreneurial experience, he’s pioneering sustainable construction through 3D printing technology and recycled materials to create homes that are stronger, faster to build, and better for the planet.