Career Buzz: Entrepreneurship Edition

In honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, we’ve lined up a panel that celebrates alumni business owners. Meet these Sac State alumni who’ve built businesses from the ground up. From launching startups to leading companies, our panelists will share their journeys, lessons, and insights on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.
Our featured panelists include:

Ted Kappel '95 (Business Administration, Marketing), President & CEO of Kappel Mortgage Group. Ted is a top-ranked Sacramento mortgage broker and mentor dedicated to inspiring future entrepreneurs.

Melissa Muganzo '13 (Higher Education Leadership), Owner & CEO of Mindy’s Kitchen of CA. Mindy's Kitchen is a plant-based food startup rooted in health, artistry, and advocacy for equity and cultural impact.

Jimbrey Chua '21 (Computer Engineering), Owner of Superfoot Taekwondo Tigers. Jimbrey is helping students grow through Taekwondo training and life skills development.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Then take an hour to join Ted, Melissa, and Jimbrey as they share how they transformed vision into reality and what it takes to thrive as a business owner.

Recorded Nov. 19, 2025