Helping founders find community and connections
Provides Bay Area entrepreneurs with a seven-week program offering hands-on training, mentorship, and resources in business management, legal compliance, marketing, and financial skills, culminating in a showcase at pop-up events and ongoing support.
Supports entrepreneurs and startups developing dual-use technologies through mentorship, resources, and collaboration with the Department of Defense, universities, and federal labs to refine innovations and scale businesses. Offers extensive support for navigating SBIR/STTR programs and securing government contracts.
Learn more →Provides free technology strategy consultations to help East Bay small businesses modernize operations, improve digital presence, and compete with larger retailers through tailored solutions and ongoing support.
Learn more →Provides free consulting and training to new and existing businesses, offering expertise in areas like accounting, marketing, funding, government contracting, and business operations through a network of service locations and outreach centers.
Learn more →Offers a free 10-week entrepreneurship boot camp for the CSUB and Kern County community, providing guidance from faculty and industry experts on venture creation, technology, marketing, financials, and legal essentials.
Learn more →Acts as a hub supporting small business start-ups, fostering innovation, and developing a skilled workforce through training, mentorship, and collaboration with local organizations to drive community transformation.
Learn more →Crucible Ignitor: Helps participants launch startups using West Coast federal and university lab technologies for defense and commercial applications, offering virtual workshops and mentorship for early-stage innovators. Crucible Accelerator: Provides mentorship, resources, and strategic partnership opportunities to help early-stage startups grow and address real-world challenges, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. APEX Accelerator: Offers expert guidance for businesses seeking government contracts and innovation grants, assisting with certifications, opportunity identification, and proposal preparation for mature-stage companies.
Learn more →Crucible Ignitor: Helps participants launch startups using West Coast federal and university lab technologies for defense and commercial applications, offering virtual workshops and mentorship for early-stage innovators. Crucible Accelerator: Provides mentorship, resources, and strategic partnership opportunities to help early-stage startups grow and address real-world challenges in the Pacific Northwest. APEX Accelerator: Offers expert guidance for businesses seeking government contracts, including certifications and innovation grants, and supports navigation of federal, state, and local procurement platforms.
Learn more →A non-equity community program for startups ready to scale that do not need investment from Expert Dojo. Includes monthly high-level training videos from experts, monthly AMA sessions with Dojo experts, exclusive perks and discounts, growth tracking, and complimentary tickets to Expert Dojo events. Top performers may transition into the Investment Program and receive referrals to outside VCs and investors.
Learn more →Expert Dojo's core accelerator and venture investment program for pre-seed and seed startups. Invests $50K–$100K (SAFE notes) for 3.5%–7% equity. Provides Monday Accountability Sessions, Monthly Mastermind sessions (4/month), weekly expert training videos, warm introductions to VCs and investors, and Quarterly Demo Days. Over 260+ startups invested since 2018. Ranked among most active pre-seed investors in U.S. after Techstars and Y Combinator. Portfolio companies have raised an average of $3.7M. Focus on minority- and female-founded tech companies.
Learn more →Empowers entrepreneurs in Ventura County through accelerator programs, mentorship, and community collaboration, helping founders turn bold ideas into thriving companies that create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen the local economy.
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