Inaugural Cohort

Company Details Owner(s): Kelly Twichel

Business Type: Assistive Technology
MVP Launched Website: https://accesstraxsd.com
Overview: Access Trax is an innovative startup proud to
B2B B2C
introduce the only foldable portable pathway that
Early-Stage Mature empowers pedestrians with all abilities. Beach Trax
provides access to wheelchair users, pedestrians, carts and
Pre-Revenue Sustainable
strollers. The only portable, lightweight, foldable pathway for
accessibility over uneven terrain.

Butterfly Boutique Company Details Owner(s): Imani Robinson

Business Type: Beauty Care
& Day Spa MVP Launched Website: N/A
Overview: The salon offers various price points for beauty
B2B B2C
products and services based on customers needs and degree
Early-Stage Mature of quality products they are willing to invest in. The salon also
hosts a boutique for exclusive products and one-of-a-kind
Pre-Revenue Sustainable
accessories.

Company Details Owner(s): Xavier Rodriguez

Business Type: Marketplace, Labor Staff
MVP Launched Website: https://www.faveomoves.com
B2B B2C
Overview: Faveo provides a platform that allows individuals
and businesses to manage unpredictability by augmenting their
Early-Stage Mature existing labor force with hourly to daily "Helpmates" who can
come in within a few hours and do labor-intensive work.
Pre-Revenue Sustainable

Company Details Owner(s): Rafael Platas, Ricardo Chan

Business Type: Marketplace, Software as a Service
MVP Launched Website: https://hyp3r.io
B2B B2C
Overview: HYP3R connects people with world-class freelance
talent and agencies in graphic design, web/mobile
Early-Stage Mature development and digital marketing experts around the world.
Focus on companies with 100-500 employees.
Pre-Revenue Sustainable

Company Details Owner(s): Brad Keiller

Business Type: Food & Beverage
MVP Launched Website: https://nomaddonuts.com
Overview: Nomad Donuts Bakery & Cafe offers an ever-
B2B B2C
evolving menu of donuts, bagels, pastries and coffee. He
Early-Stage Mature offers internationally inspired, from scratch bakery goods with
a focus on quality and our community.
Pre-Revenue Sustainable
 Company Details Owner(s): Tayari Shorter, Carlos McCray, Peter Ellew, Kristina
Lerbuasin, Nancy Vallejo
MVP Launched Business Type: Coffee Shop, Community Center
Website: http://thedojocafe.com
B2B B2C
Overview: The Dojo Cafe is a social enterprise: a for-profit
Early-Stage Mature business with a social mission. Its goal is to create a
sustainable model and use itsrevenue streams to provide free
Pre-Revenue Sustainable
community programs and events.

Company Details Owner(s): Linda St. Angelo Burritt, Janine Boleda

Business Type: App, SaaS
MVP Launched Website: https://www.mapigator.com
Overview: Mapigator is a website and mobile application that
B2B B2C
matches people with all types of disabilities to the businesses
Early-Stage Mature that can accommodate their specific needs and lifestyle
preferences.
Pre-Revenue Sustainable

Company Details Owner(s): Jamar Williams

Business: Advertising
MVP Launched Website: http://promo-drone.co
B2B B2C
Overview: PromoDrone is an innovative new form of proximity
advertising that uses aerial drones to deliver exciting and
Early-Stage Mature memorable marketing experiences. The company's intelligent
aerial solutions include flying banner promotions, capturing HD
Pre-Revenue Sustainable
video and photo content, aerial live-streaming, “impression”
data capture, and call-to-action campaigns, all from an
elevated perspective.

Company Details Owner(s): Rosa Adam

Business Type: Beauty Care Product
MVP Launched Website: https://www.shukorbella.com
B2B B2C
Overview: Shukor Bella's goal is to assist customers on
their journey to a healthier lifestyle of grooming. Shukor Bella
Early-Stage Mature offers handcrafted hair, skin & body products, with nature in
mind.
Pre-Revenue Sustainable

Company Details Owner(s): Kelvin Crosby

Business Type: Hardware, Artificial Intelligence
MVP Launched Website: https://www.thesmartguider.com
B2B B2C
Overview: The Smart Guider is a cane that uses autonomous
technology found in self-driving cars, giving independence to
Early-Stage Mature the blind community.

Pre-Revenue Sustainable
 Company Details Owner(s): Rachel Eva, Shawn Michael
Business Type: Ecommerce, Retail
MVP Launched Website: https://www.standardspoon.com/barware
Overview: Standard Spoon crafts premium cocktail tools with
B2B B2C
innovation, integrity and aesthetics at their core.
Early-Stage Mature

Pre-Revenue Sustainable

Company Details Owner(s): Maxine Chapman, Nicolette Remmel

Business Type: Health & Wellness
MVP Launched Website: https://www.surfdurt.com
B2B B2C
Overview: SurfDurt manufactures, sells and promotes a reef-
safe, all-natural sunscreen. The company also partner with a
Early-Stage Mature growing community of individuals and organizations that are
vested in protecting our oceans.
Pre-Revenue Sustainable

Company Details Owner(s): Sean Uriate, Viet Mai

Business Type: EdTech, Marketplace
MVP Launched Website: https://vincii.net
Overview: Vincii is an online platform that facilitates in-person
B2B B2C
learning experiences. While Vincii can be used by everyone,
Early-Stage Mature the company is dedicated to designing an innovative education
model that is attractive to and meets the needs of "Opportunity
Pre-Revenue Sustainable
Learners" - those who desire personal and professional growth,
but may be disconnected from the traditional education
system.

MVP - Minimum Viable Product | B2B - Business To Business | B2C - Business to Consumer

This program is funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant program funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development to the City of San Diego. Private funding is also provided by partners MUFG Union Bank N.A. and bkm OfficeWorks.