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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Phil Hampton and Ventura County STEM

www.vcstem.org

 Encouraging students to be curious and engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

In their own words; source – www.vcstem.org

Ventura County STEM (VC STEM) connects Ventura County students, families, community members, teachers and STEM professionals with resources and educational opportunities to improve educational outcomes in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

VC STEM is a collaborative interdisciplinary community working to foster the development of tomorrow’s STEM leaders. Our goal is to encourage our students to be curious and engaged, and ensure that they are prepared, able and ready to become the STEM workforce and leaders of tomorrow.

VC STEM is an initiative of the Ventura County P-20 Regional Council with California State University Channel Islands serving as the primary lead under Professor of Chemistry and Faculty Director of STEM Initiatives, Dr. Phil Hampton.

To learn more about VC STEM visit www.vcstem.org

VC STEM Network is Growing Future Scientists and Engineers; TriCounty Sentry, January 19, 2017

Ventura County Science Fair March 24, 2017 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Science Fair brings together students, teachers, and scientists from around the county to: Develop in students an awareness of the importance of science in their lives and to cultivate students’ interest in science; Support students’ acquisition of scientific knowledge and research skills; Extend and reinforce the Science Content Standards for California Public Schools; Recognize and reward outstanding achievement in science; and Motivate students to undertake and complete scientific inquiries in their special areas of interest.

It is held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Please support Phil Hampton and the VC STEM team by giving this post a LIKE, SHARE it with your wider social networks, and consider joining their communities on FaceBook. 

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin-kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Sean Hemmings and GRASSBuilt™

www.grassbuilt.com

This Changes Everything

In their own words; source – www.grassbuilt.com

The Challenge: It seemed improbable to compete directly with a Chinese-based industry representing 98% of the global market. It seemed impossible to manufacture engineered bamboo materials in the US where no viable feedstocks had yet been commercially established. It seemed impractical to begin building an entirely new bamboo economy in the US under such circumstances. It was exhilarating to overcome such challenges and solve the puzzle.

The Solution: Bamboo is a giant “grass.” “GRASSBuilt™” stands not only for bamboo being a giant grass, but also for “Green Renewable Affordable Sustainable Systems.” GRASSBuilt™ is the result of multiple disciplines collaborating together and solving a macro-puzzle. GRASSBuilt™ has engineered proprietary manufacturing systems which can produce commercial-grade, structurally engineered, bamboo billets up to 60′ x 4′ x 9 1/2″ complimenting the latest advancements in tall-wood construction techniques. the bamboo engineered material made by GRASSBuilt™ carries performance values beyond any engineered building materials ever produced from organic feedstocks — taking advantage of the extreme well-known tensile strength found within bamboo fibers. GRASSBuilt™ is the result of American Ingenuity. GRASSBuilt™: “This Changes Everything.”

Let’s rethink how we create and design the world around us. It’s time to support the New American Bamboo Economic Revolution: NABER. Every time you purchase GRASSBuilt™ materials you support a new American industry assuring high-quality and American standards. This is the beginning of an American legacy we will proudly pass down for generations to come.

GRASSBuilt™: “This changes everything.”

To find out more about GRASSBuilt™ visit them at www.grassbuilt.com

Please support Sean Hemmings, Nick White, Joshua Whitaker and the GRASSBuilt™ team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your networks and consider joining their communities on Linkedin, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube and G+1.

 

Here WE Grow (literally)!

Doug Parker | Linkedin-kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Justin Russo and LIFTGATOR

www.liftgator.com

Easy, Safe, and Removable Liftgates For Your Truck Whenever You Need it.

The LiftGator is designed to attach to the rear of a pickup. One person can install it in under three minutes.

The LIFTGATOR XTR liftgate system provides a simple solution and alternative to a permanent lift gate. It is designed to lift up to 1,200 pounds and can easily be attached to any truck in less than 3 minutes. The LiftGator is rolled up to the back of the truck and slid into the hitch receiver. Stabilizers drop to the ground to support the gate and the large 48-inch aluminum platform unfolds. The platform is raised and lowered with the push of a button.

The LIFTGATOR XTR lift gate system was chosen as a Top-10 New Product winner at 49th annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, California in February 2016.

For product information and purchase details go to www.liftgator.com.

Please support Justin Russo and the LiftGator team with a LIKE, SHARE this post with your extended social networks and join their communities on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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LiftGator is a SLO HotHouse supported company.

The SLO HotHouse is a community space created through the efforts of Cal Poly, the city and county of San Luis Obispo, the business community, and the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). The goal of the SLO HotHouse is to support students and community members as they work to create new innovations and start entrepreneurial business ventures.

To learn more about the SLO HotHouse go to www.slohothouse.com.

Past and present SLO HotHouse sponsored companies include: Reduce.Reuse.Grow., Current Solutions, BoltAbout, Mantis, WhiteFox Drone Defense Technologies, FarmBot, HIGEA, gatherologie, SPECTRVM, MojaGear, InPressTechnologies, Z Living Systems, BOTTLEFLY, Favor, LiftGator, Calivore Spirits, FLUME and ObserVR.

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Tobie Smith, Rachel Morris and Ventura Bike HUB

www.bikeventura.org

Ventura Bike HUB – Helping Urban Bicyclists

 In their own words. Source – www.bikeventura.org

The Ventura Bike HUB is a do-it-yourself community bicycle shop, where all levels of bicyclists can come work on their bike, from kids to professional cyclists.

Don’t know how? We’ll coach you, and you can use our tools! Most of our volunteers have completed a 14-week training course, and we have a professional mechanic on hand if things get tricky.

The HUB also carries a variety of parts and accessories including racks, tires, tubes, locks, cables/housing, used clothing, pedals, wheels, derailleurs, handlebars, brake levers, seatpost, etc.  Check out our selection during Open Shop hours!

 Love what we do and what we stand for?  Help us do more and become a BikeVentura member today!

 Together, we can make Ventura County a cycling destination on the California coastline.  Your membership supports our advocacy team, the HUB community bike shop, the HUB Club Youth Program, our work-trade program supporting the homeless in our community, and growing our reach throughout Ventura County.

To learn more about the Ventura Bike HUB visit www.bikeventura.org

Please support Tobie, Rachel and the Ventura Bike HUB team by giving this post a LIKE, SHARE it with your wider social networks, and join their communities on FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing David Heath, Emily Hofstetter and Bombas Socks

www.bombas.com

One Pair Purchased = One Pair Donated

In their own words. Source: https://bombas.com/pages/about-us

GAME-CHANGING SOCKS THAT HAVE TO BE FELT TO BE BELIEVED

We set out to rethink a product that was an afterthought. We spent two years on research & development to create our dream sock. We fixed the things we didn’t like about conventional socks and invented innovative new features, all in the pursuit of extreme comfort.

BEFORE LAUNCHING BOMBAS, WE LEARNED THAT SOCKS WERE THE NUMBER ONE MOST REQUESTED CLOTHING ITEM AT HOMELESS SHELTERS.

So we started a company with the goal of solving that problem. For every pair of socks we sell, we donate a pair to someone in need. The more socks we sell, the more we can donate.

And to sell a lot of socks, we knew we had to design the best sock on the market.

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To learn more about Bombas visit them at www.bombas.com.

Please support David, Emily and the Bombas team mission by sharing this post with your social networks and join their communities on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Eric Adler, Jeffrey Hufford and Flume

www.flumetech.com

Your water meter knows how much you’re using, why don’t you?

Co-founder Eric Adler, Jeffrey Hufford and the Flume team have developed a non-invasive IoT based water flow monitoring device to enable intelligent leak detection and water management for homeowners, to prevent damage, conserve water and save money.

To learn more about Flume visit them at www.flumetech.com.

Please support Eric, Jeffrey and the FLUME team by sharing this post with your extended social networks.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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FLUME is a SLO HotHouse supported startup.

The SLO HotHouse is a community space created through the efforts of Cal Poly, the city and county of San Luis Obispo, the business community, and the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). The goal of the SLO HotHouse is to support students and community members as they work to create new innovations and start entrepreneurial business ventures.

To learn more about the SLO HotHouse go to www.slohothouse.com.

 

 

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Erick Went, Bryan Went and Matter Labs

www.matter-labs.com

Disruptive Innovation that Matters! 

With decades of experience as entrepreneurs all over the world, the Went brothers (Erick and Bryan) have a unique and interesting perspective on the past, present and future of startups and the ever changing startup ecosphere.

Matter Labs is a California based think tank, startup studio, and consulting firm specializing in emerging technologies, making a difference in the world through innovation.

To learn more about Matter Labs visit them at www.matter-labs.com. 

Please support Matter Labs by sharing this with your extended networks.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

Matter Labs is an affiliate of HUB101. HUB101 is a community space created through the efforts of Cal Lutheran University (CLU), the city of Westlake, CA. , local business communities, and the CLU Center for Entrepreneurship. The goal of HUB101 is to support students and community members as they work to create new innovations and entrepreneurial business ventures. To learn more about HUB101 go to www.hub101.la.

 

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Startup Weekend Ventura County, April 21-23, 2017

PURSUING INNOVATIVE IDEAS IN HEALTHCARE & AGRICULTURE

Intrapreneurs, Entrepreneurs and Engineers to join forces to create innovative IoT and Big Data solutions for Healthcare and Agriculture

Startup Weekend Ventura County (SWVC) 2017 will offer two cash awards as seed money, $10,000 to the most likely to succeed startup in healthcare and $10,000 to the most likely to succeed startup in agriculture. The winners will be selected by a panel of judges made up primarily of CEOs of local corporations.

The likelihood to succeed of each team will be measured by the CEO judge panel along the following parameters: entrepreneurialism of the leader, strength in skill set of the team, value of the proposed product/service, understanding of customers’ profiles and demographics, size of the market opportunity, feasibility of the proposed product/service, competitiveness of the proposed product/service, and ease of market entry.

“The City of Camarillo is the sole sponsor of the $10,000 cash award for agriculture “says Gary Cushing, CEO of Camarillo Chamber. “The $10,000 cash award for healthcare is provided by the other sponsors of SWVC. In particular, we like to acknowledge the generous contributions of the County of Ventura, Meissner Filtration Products and Semtech Corporation.”

Startup Weekend Ventura County (http://startupweekendvc.com), organized by Camarillo Chamber of Commerce and Dignity Health St. Johns Hospitals, will be held on April 21, 22 and 23, 2017 at Rancho Campana High School in Camarillo, California. This 54-hour event invites intrapreneurial agriculturalists and healthcare specialists to team up with entrepreneurs, engineers and business professionals to address healthcare and agricultural challenges with innovative big data solutions.

To learn more about SWVC 2017 visit www.StartupWeekendVenturaCounty.com

RepWatch, Startup Weekend Ventura County 2016 health care track winners, is one of five teams to make it to the finals of Arizona State University’s Innovation Open Competition. They are now in the running for the $100,000 1st place prize. Finals are April 2nd, 2017.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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Recent SWVC 2017 press releases:

Healthcare and Agriculture End User Challenges

SWVC2017 Prize Packages 

SWVC 2017 Judges Panel

Western Growers Association Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology Supports SWVC 2017

Semtech to Sponsor Second-Annual Startup Weekend Ventura County

CAMARILLO, Calif., Feb. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Semtech Corporation(Nasdaq:SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced it is the technology sponsor of Startup Weekend Ventura County 2017.

Semtech, headquartered in Camarillo, will provide participants complete developer kits, featuring its LoRa® Devices and Wireless RF Technology for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and LinkCharge™ wireless charging systems, as well as onsite engineering assistance during the 54-hour event. In addition, Semtech will award a $15,000 cash prize, mentorship and resources, to a winning company from each category (agriculture and healthcare).

 

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Gildo ‘G’ Beleski and TRIKKE Tech, Inc.

www.trikke.com

TRIKKE CARVING VEHICLES MAKE YOU SMILE ON EVERY RIDE

I recently met Gildo ‘G’ Beleski and TRIKKE Tech, Inc. at the West Coast Crowd Invest Summit in Los Angeles organized another member of OUR Network, Alon Goren.

Buellton, California based Trikke Tech Inc. is the sole manufacturer and USA distributor of the Trikke patented products. Their product line includes light electric vehicles, fitness vehicles and kids carving scooters.

Trikke Tech is the world leader in 3-point cambering vehicles. Since 2000, Trikke has built and sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles around the world. Trikke’s unique “active riding” vehicles offer a blend of fitness, transportation and recreation in one design.

Vehicle built in Buellton basis of theme park planned in China

An idea born in Brazil and built in Buellton could become the center of a Chinese theme park next year.

Construction on the Trikke Sports Park could begin in May outside Guangzhou if the project wins government approval, said Gildo Beleski, inventor of the Trikke and chairman of research and development for Trikke Tech Inc.

 

To learn more about Trikke visit them at www.trikke.com. And, please share this introduction with your extended social networks.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

 

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Robin Palmer and FlyteBike

www.flytebike.com

Don’t Just Sit There, Pedal!

Lift your metabolism, feel better, lose weight and live longer by pedaling minutes a day, anywhere, anytime – at work, at home, on long car rides, RVs, hotels, cruises, assisted living facilities, even on long flights!

FlyteBike™ Portable Pedals are the only pedals that fold and stack flat, weigh 2.5 pounds, and take off with you in their own convenient travel bag.

To learn more about FlyteBike visit www.flytebike.com

Please support Robin and the FlyteBike team by sharing this post with your networks and join their communities on FaceBook and Twitter.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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FlyteBike is a HUB101 supported company.

HUB101 is a community space created through the efforts of Cal Lutheran University (CLU), the city of Westlake, local business communities, and the CLU Center for Entrepreneurship. The goal of HUB101 is to support students and community members as they work to create new innovations and entrepreneurial business ventures. To learn more about HUB101 go to www.hub101.la.

The team at Matter Labs are significant contributors to FlyteBike project. To learn more about Matter Labs go to www.matter-labs.com.