By Allie Rohlfs https://vimeo.com/332509920/bd5661aefd Six of San Luis Obispo's most innovative technology startups competed on April 18th at the second annual Central California Angel Conference to win a $100,000 angel investment. De Oro Devices, the creators of the Gaitway medical device, won the competition. Gaitway helps people with Parkinson's disease... read more →
May
16
May
13
Why is Whalebird Kombucha on tap the perfect office beverage? By Shawn Strong Picture this scene: It’s midday and you’re sitting at your desk. Lunch is coming to an end and the various members of your office begin to make their way back to their stations. Their bellies full, lethargy... read more →
May
09
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 exploring nature. When they found a medicinal mushroom on one of their explorations, the two began researching the numerous benefits.... read more →
Oct
08
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 years, all accelerator companies will continue to advance their startups as participants in the HotHouse Incubator program, leveraging all CIE... read more →
Sep
06
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 was critical to the treatment of her own illness. With the support of her family, Riana will soon be serving... read more →
Aug
29
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 cafe or coffee house, only to find the roar of steaming milk and babbling customers distracting. Everyone deserves a space to... read more →
Jun
06
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 and more strategically focused organizations. She loves startups and entrepreneurial ventures, helping owners generate revenue and become profitable through solid... read more →
Jan
31
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 route for funding, most business owners commonly rely on banks to obtain loans for finances; interestingly, there are numerous FinTech... read more →
Dec
27
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 bikes. In April 2016, he decided to turn this passion into a business by launching a pilot program to lease... read more →
Oct
07
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 exist. A series of small contributions made from a large number of people, crowdfunding serves as an alternative to traditional... read more →