Our partnerships are an important part of how we help entrepreneurs get access to the right resources at the right time. We were proud to support and sponsor the 2018 Veteran Entrepreneurship Freedom Summit at Sierra College this year. Click here to learn more about the event. Stephanie Brown, founder of the Rosie Network,…
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In April 2014, Kenny Stuckey, an Army veteran, decided that he wanted to launch a food truck in order to be independent and to create something of his own. He and his partner Bill Voget began to research how to start a business, specifically a food truck, while selling chicken on street corners in Oakland…
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This article was written by Steve Nicastro and originally appeared on NerdWallet on October 24, 2017. It is reshared here with permission. Picture this: You open up a bistro and enjoy some early success. Everyone wants to try the new hotspot. A few months later, two similar restaurants open nearby, and they take a deep…
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Seth Sundberg, owner of Inside-Out Bar, has always been entrepreneurial. He played professional basketball, worked in real estate, and had several other professional roles that allowed him to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit. Seth started Inside-Out Bar in May 2015 after serving five years in prison. While serving his time, Seth created a new food product…
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The Bay Area is full of great resources for your business. Main Street Launch is proud to partner with Uptima Business Bootcamp. Our Entrepreneurs in Residence work through Uptima’s program, and many of our loan clients have completed the program in preparation for their loans. Uptima Business Bootcamp is dedicated to giving entrepreneurs…
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