Nov
05
By Allie Rohlfs SBDC incubator company Atlas Alpha Inc. is “kinda like TripAdvisor, but for board games.” Trent Ellingsen is the founder and CEO of Atlas Alpha Inc., a database with 37,000 board games that helps users find their favorite board games at the best prices. The site is connected...
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Oct
23
By Christopher Carfi GoDaddy presented the Entrepreneur’s Journey in this blog post. Now, it’s time to take an in-depth look at the four stages of the journey, starting with the “Dream It” stage. Dreaming big, having a vision and brainstorming your creative idea are a huge part of this first...
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Sep
23
Katerina Axelsson has made a name for herself as a female entrepreneur as the CEO and co-founder of Tastry, an artificial intelligence company that uses data to predict a consumer’s wine taste preferences. This article by Sergio C. Muñoz in the Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA) provides an inside look...
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Sep
20
Design a site that delights By Melanie Haber A top-notch website is an essential component in the modern entrepreneur’s digital toolbox. You need an effective website to build credibility in the competitive marketplace, to showcase your products or services, and to connect with current and potential customers on whatever device...
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Sep
03
By Allie Rohlfs The human brain and body have a heavy workload day in and day out. The brain processes every tiny detail, from sitting up straight to the temperature of the surrounding air, which can leave the body feeling stressed. That’s why this brother and sister business duo wanted...
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Aug
26
By Christopher Carfi Successful entrepreneurs show plenty of self-motivation, passion and willingness to work hard. Although the journey of an entrepreneur is often individualistic, others worldwide share the same steps. Those at GoDaddy pinpointed the four steps in the entrepreneurial journey that connect each individual throughout the process, as well...
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Jun
27
Business Spotlight: WellBean Bar By Allie Rohlfs Last June, Patty Czach and Caroline Israel decided it was time to create a whole-food snack bar using ingredients that promote longevity and health: beans. Each WellBean Bar contains half a serving of beans, fruits and nuts. They are made completely out of...
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May
16
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...
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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...
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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....
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