Cohort 1 – Spring 2019
Building networks that support early-stage entrepreneurs and accelerate existing neighborhood businesses through training and mentorships, connections to regional partnerships, job opportunities and increased access to financial resources.
COHORT 1
These 13 San Diego startups, ranging from cafes and beauty to education and technology, were CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center’s inaugural cohort. As the first group to experience San Diego’s only business accelerator program focused on low-to-moderate income and diverse founders, their journey began with a ribbon cutting welcome and wrapped up with Entrepreneur Pitch Day, presented by Union Bank, which awarded five business grants to the pitch competition’s winners. To learn more about these thriving San Diego businesses, visit the websites below.

Kelly Twichel

Imani Robinson

Xavier Rodriguez

Brad Keiller

Linda St. Julian and Janine Boleda

Jamar Williams

Roza Adams

Kelvin Crosby

Rachel Eva and Shawn Michael

Maxine Chapman and Nicollette Remmel

Carlos McCray, Tayari Shorter, Nancy Vallejo and Kristina Ler

Rafael Platas
