Meet the 2025 Startup Mendocino Participants
We welcome the entrepreneurs selected for this years startup Mendocino program. They will become part of the growing StartUp Mendocino peer-to-peer network which provides ongoing collaboration beyond the program’s timeline.
During the 23-week program participants will be introduced to new approaches in a series of five modules that address business and financial planning, successful branding and marketing, technology and best practices for e-commerce, time management, and how to pitch your business.
Adrian Mata
Mitote Cafe
Ukiah
El Mitote Café is a groundbreaking coffee shop, revamping the generic coffee break with creative Mexican flavors and snacks that bring a fun and nostalgic experience to your everyday coffee.
Elora Babbini
Landsight Consulting
Ukiah
A leading land development company with a focus on planning, environmental compliance, project management, and permitting, we are dedicated to shaping sustainable and thriving communities.
Jerred Branch
Branch Integrated Solutions LLC
Ukiah
We address the need for wildfire mitigation, healthy soil and carbon sequestration by providing skilled horticultural services.
Jinenne Sutherland
North Star Alchemy
Mendocino
Cultivating connection through shared experiences. We design and facilitate creative group workshops that inspire connection and community, focusing on traditional crafts inspired by the natural beauty of Mendocino.
Kim Millard
Pine Reef Yoga
Point Arena
Bringing the healing arts of Yoga, Ayurveda and sacred sound to Mendocino.
Laurie Starr
Starr CPR
Fort Bragg
Providing comprehensive CPR, AED, first aid and prevention education training. Starr CPR is committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to help save a life in an emergency situation.
Ridaya Spier
Mindful Climate HVAC
Ukiah
Serving residential and commercial properties, we are the honest and trustworthy HVAC company providing comfort and balance in your home or business.
Schuyler Marcier
SKYMARC LLC
Ukiah
Through interactive workshops developed with evidence-based practices, SKYMARC uses applied theatre and improv to revolutionize how individuals, companies, and communities communicate, operate, and connect.
Sue Coulter
Our Healing Nature
Albion
Offering hikes, summer day camps and holiday play days for school aged children. I help cultivate awe and wonder of the beauty of nature and allow the physical and emotional health benefits to stimulate our unique ability to heal ourselves, our community, our planet.
William Young-Queen
Queen’s Remodeling
Ukiah
Licensed remodel contractor, specializing in residential remodeling with 18 years experience
Tammy Chandler
Mountain Seoul Farming
Comptche
A diversified family farm specializing in Asian fruits, vegetables and herbs. We create small batch herbal oils, homemade jams, and dried goods produced on the farm.
Meet the Teaching Team
Rachel Clark
StartUp Mendocino Instructor
Rachel has been helping clients transform their business as a coach for 16 years using the tools and principles to help advance their goals. Her formal education in Marketing and Economics, and years of experience in Executive Recruiting has empowered her to work with clients who are ready to boost their leadership and business growth.
Joe Rodola
Cohort Leader
Joe Rodola is a long-standing advisor for West Business Development Center and brings his financial savvy to our StartUp Mendocino Cohorts with over 25 years in lending, 13 years as Director of a debt consulting agency in Redding, CA., 20 years of teaching financial classes and over 10 years as the owner of his own service business. He has many years of experience helping small business startups get access to capital.
Lisa McCormack
Cohort Leader
Lisa leverages 30+ years in HR leadership to simplify complexities for small businesses. Her tenure at Intel and startups fosters pragmatic solutions. Co-founding Affogato HR Consulting, she’s adept at relationship-building and conflict resolution. Lisa holds a bachelor’s in industrial and organizational psychology and SPHR certification.
Julia Siderakis
Cohort Leader
With nearly four decades in the culinary field and three as a restaurateur, Julia is a seasoned expert. She advises businesses, teaches business classes at Mendocino College, and collaborates for Mendocino County’s economic growth. Her involvement in community boards and business expansion underscores her commitment to local success.
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