Why iiED’s Chuck Erickson loves working with startups For many entrepreneurs, learning to pitch is one of the first hurdles in their startup journey. At Startup Challenge Monterey Bay, participants…
Founder Patrick Zelaya reflects on the startup’s rise to international success Seven years ago, HeavyConnect Founder and CEO Patrick Zelaya was working on perfecting his pitch to present at the…
Micro Home Village & Manufacturing Center Wins at Startup Factory Monterey Bay 2023 Eight new startup business teams were created during the 2023 Startup Factory Monterey Bay held February 3-5,…
Dave CĂ´tĂ© on entrepreneurial thinking, mentorship, and community connection Institute for Innovation and Economic Development (iiED) Advisory Board Member Chair Dave CĂ´tĂ© is passionate about bringing entrepreneurial thinking to all…
A Startup Challenge Love Story It’s a Hollywood trope: two people fall in love, maybe get married, decide to have a baby, hilarity, horror, suspense, drama—depending on genre— ensues. And…
Oceanic Expeditions offers an intimate focus on wildlife and photography https://youtu.be/DurV_9c20_Y With blue whales in the summer, and humpbacks, orcas, and dolphins all year long, Monterey Bay is a dream…
Pinnacle Bank Partners with the Federal Home Loan Bank, San Francisco to Award the CSU Monterey Bay’s Institute for Innovation & Economic Development $27,500 Grant to support women and minority entrepreneurs through…
https://youtu.be/Lr6RasDqbHg Startup Challenge Social Venture Division winner breaks barriers to tackle rural unemployment Full-time student. Full-time parent. Full-time worker. Full-time entrepreneur? Meet Kirsten Dorenkamp, founder of WorkArk and 2022 Startup…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6an5nB8O8vw The June Connect meeting was held at the Hacienda Hay & Feed Co., featuring the following speakers and organizations: Moderator & Co-Organizer: Katherine O’Kelly Nile Estep, Hacienda Hay &…
Source: archesh2.org Governor Newsom Shares Support for ARCHES Launch Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) is California’s public-private hydrogen (H2) hub consortium to accelerate the development and deployment of…
Startup Monterey Bay is a program of the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development at the CSUMB College of Business.