By Allie Rohlfs It all started with two brothers and some mushrooms. Shawn and Justin Dunn didn’t necessarily see themselves starting a business; the two have always enjoyed foraging and... read more →
Following weeks of rigorous training and mentorship, the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) 2018 HotHouse Summer Accelerator companies have hit the ground running with innovative business ventures. For the next two... read more →
By: Dylan Grant Riana de Nysschen recognizes the need for healthier alternatives to desserts served in today’s market. As a breast cancer survivor, maintaining a chemical and preservative free diet... read more →
By Dylan Grant Staying productive is no easy feat for entrepreneurs and remote workers. Even the most driven business professionals lose motivation when working from home. Set up shop at a... read more →
Susan Steeb has developed a sharp eye for how startups can become bloated with inefficiencies, lack of direction, and mismanagement – and how they can be retooled into sleeker, smoother... read more →
Most startups share a common burden: seeking and obtaining funding, as quickly and as efficiently as possible, to support rapid business development. While tech startup founders go the Angel Group... read more →
The idea to start BoltAbout came to Matt Maxwell in November 2015, when he was frustrated by public transportation options. He found the perfect alternative in the form of electric... read more →
In the early stages of turning an idea into a reality, crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have provided startup companies with the means to establish capital that wouldn’t otherwise... read more →
Dan Berkeland, owner of Back Porch Bakery has a passion for creating locally made products that brings a sense of community to the Central Coast. After working as a cook... read more →
Q: What originally got you interested in working in or with startups? A: “Judy Mahan, Director of the Cal Poly CIE SBDC and Incubator Program at the SLO HotHouse, and... read more →