The Business Accelerator by StoryLabs offers hands-on training, mentorship with industry experts and access to funding opportunities. Fellows refine strategies, prepare to scale, and showcase their business at our pitch event. Join the journey!
Meet our 2025 Cohort
2025 COHORT
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Tom & Rebecca Nearing
Garden City Market
Downtown Atascadero's community hub to gather, gift and grow -

Jeremy Spears
Whittle Woodshop
Wooden art, crafted through story -

Joshua Diercks
Golden Hospitality Group
Community driven restaurants, where memories are made. -

Steve Silva
Check It Invoice
Financial verification software for project-based industries -

Matt Lawler
Posy
AI assistant for wine club management -

Luis Martinez
Garment Graffiti
Branded Corporate Apparel On-Demand
FELLOWS GAIN:
Leadership Development
Tight Community
Expert Connections
Compelling Business Plans
MBA-level training
Support for Local Job Creation
FELLOW COMMITMENTS
No cost to participate
Workshop every other week
Monthly mentor meetup
Bring your best to the group
Deliver a compelling pitch at the end
Interested In Cohort 2?
Community Engagement
Fall ‘26
Application
& Selection
December ‘26
Program
Deployment
Jan ‘27 - May ‘27
Pitch
Event
May 2027
Thanks to our Program Advisors

