# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meet the VC with Daniel Rich of MasterCard Ventures - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Please join us for our Meet the VC Series brought to you by the Office of Innovation & Commercialization.About this EventThe Office of Innovation & Commercialization's Meet the VC is an incredible speakers series that is your invite to hear from venture capitalists directly.This month for Meet the VC we welcome Daniel Rich of MasterCard Ventures. Daniel serves as Vice President of Strategy and New Product Development in the Cyber and Intelligence Solutions division at Mastercard, where he works on global strategy and product innovation focused on cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and financial-crime technologies in the payments ecosystem. Over a career spanning more than two decades in enterprise software, analytics, and financial services technology, he has held leadership roles in product management, strategy, and decision analytics at companies including Mastercard, Oracle, and FICO (Fair Isaac), with a consistent focus on risk management and data-driven platforms. In addition to his work within Mastercard’s cybersecurity and intelligence business, Rich has been involved in engaging with emerging fintech companies and innovation ecosystems connected to Mastercard initiatives. He holds a BA from UCLA and an MBA from Santa Clara University.Whether you're a student with a burgeoning business concept or a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights, our series is your platform for education, connection, and bringing innovative ideas to life. Immerse yourself in this transformative community and unlock your entrepreneurial potential.------------------------Directions to the Design & Innovation BuildingThe event is located on the second floor (room 208) of the . The entrances are located across from the or next to the bus and trolley stop.------------------------MTS TrolleyThe easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.ParkingPublic transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.P510 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*Gilman Parking Structure, Southwest side of the DIB - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/meet-the-vc-with-daniel-rich-of-mastercard-ventures/100001978436727510 - **Event Categories**: Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmeet-the-vc-with-daniel-rich-of-mastercard-ventures-tickets-1978436727510 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Design & Innovation Building, Room 208 - **lat**: 32.8792585 - **long**: -117.2317013 - **full address**: Design & Innovation Building, Room 208, 9510 Innovation Lane, San Diego, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: UC San Diego Office of Innovation & Commercialization (https://allevents.in/org/uc-san-diego-office-of-innovation-and-commercialization/22742694) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c6b7680f108a78f390d969a2f58daccdb4ea06d088c9bcae4ec20bdabab835fe-rimg-w1200-h600-dc152b4a-gmir.jpg?v=1774218672 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/03efe2641f74e14486ba6a467d282371023be68fa58b5e46a63e14a0cbb46fa4-rimg-w400-h400-dc1b1b1b-gmir.jpg?v=1774218671 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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