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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Aaron Bergh, Sarah Kraft and Calwise Spirits

www.calwisespirits.com

THE CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE IN A BOTTLE

Really Tasty Spirits!

Looking forward to the opening of the new Calwise distillery, tasting space and upstairs specialty bar in Paso Robles, CA., April 2018. Congratulations Aaron and Sarah.

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

Locally made Spirits inspired by the Central Coast: Spiced Rum, Blonde Rum & Big Sur Gin

Calwise Spirits Co. was borne out of our love for California and the necessity to provide delicious, locally-made alcohol to all of its inhabitants of drinking age (that, and making booze is a lot of fun). With a taste inspired by the California experience, our spirits are more than just a drink: they’re accompaniment to your lifestyle of adventure, exploration, and unrestrained revelry.

To find out more about Calwise Spirits visit them at www.calwisespirits.com.

Get your paws on some Calwise spirits – www.calwisespirits.com/buy

Please support Aaron Bergh, Sarah Kraft and the Calwise Spirits team by sharing this with your extended social networks and join the Calwise Spirits community on Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin-kickassdoug

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Calivore Spirits 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, Caliwise Spirits, FLUME and ObserVR.

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Craig Ulliott, Katy Lynch and Codeverse

www.codeverse.com

The world’s best coding studio for kids

In their own words; Source – www.codeverse.com/mission/

We won’t stop until we teach a billion kids to code

At Codeverse®, we believe that every kid should be set up for success early by equipping them with the right tools and resources they need to thrive in their ever-changing, technologically-advanced world. Coding teaches important life skills beyond the computer screen. It encourages creativity, instills confidence, and promotes critical thinking and problem solving. Our mission to teach a billion kids to code – turning today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders.

Source – www.linkedin.com/company-beta/10702273/

Codeverse® is the world’s first fully interactive coding school and educational tech platform that teaches kids to code.

Codeverse® is built with amazing and intuitive tools to make learning code approachable and fun, and most of all, rewarding. The self-guided curriculum is designed for learners as young as 6 and introduces all the foundations of computer programming while incorporating common core subjects including art, history, science, and math.

In the news:

World’s First Fully Interactive Coding Studio For Kids, Codeverse, Launches In Chicago; source-CHICAGO, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/

To learn more about Chicago based Codeverse visit them at www.codeverse.com.

Please support Co-founders Craig Ulliott and Katy Lynch, and the Codeverse team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your networks and consider joining their communities on Linkedin and Twitter.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Chris Cochran and ReFED

www.refed.com

UNLOCKING VALUE THROUGH FOOD WASTE REDUCTION

In their own words; source – www.refed.com/about.

ReFED is a collaboration of over thirty business, nonprofit, foundation and government leaders committed to reducing United States food waste in the United States. ReFED seeks to unlock new philanthropic and investment capital, along with technology, business and policy innovation, to achieve this goal, which will catalyze tens of thousands of new jobs, recover billions of meals annually for the hungry, and reduce national water use and greenhouse gas emissions. ReFED was formed in early 2015 to create a Roadmap to Reduce U.S. Food Waste, the first ever national economic study and action plan driven by a multi-stakeholder group committed to tackling food waste at scale. Recently, a number of initiatives have raised awareness of the magnitude of the problem. The Roadmap is designed to fill the gap between awareness and action, by creating transparency in the waste flows, costs and opportunities of a more efficient food system achieved by preventing, recovering, and recycling food waste. The Roadmap is the result of a collaborative stakeholder process, including input and support from ReFED members and over 80 additional industry experts.

In the news.

ReFED Names Chris Cochran as its First Executive Director; source – www.Waste360.com, Waste360 Staff | Mar 10, 2017

7 EXCITING FINDINGS FROM REFED’S FOOD WASTE REPORT; source – www.sustainableamerica.org/blog/, March 14, 2016 by Amy Leibrock

To learn more about ReFED visit them at www.refed.com. 

Please support Exec. Dir. Chris Cochran and the ReFED team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your extended social networks, and consider joining their communities on Linkedin and Twitter.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

@ReFED_NoWaste, #ReFED, #HereWEGrow, @theideaforge, #theideaforge, #forgeyourown, #ourentrepidnetwork, #EntrepidDNA, #kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Arlin Krigel and MegaMatter

www.megamatter.com

Next-Generation Flame Retardant Technology

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

MegaMatter, Inc. is a nationally recognized, award-winning chemical company located in San Luis Obispo, California. We’re developing a new generation of high-performance, non-toxic flame retardants—allowing manufacturers to exceed even the most stringent regulatory, technical, and market requirements.

We offer a wide variety of services, from fire testing to joint-development and supply agreements. As flame retardant experts, we recognize every polymer is unique, with different material properties, processing parameters, cost requirements, and regulatory demands. Collaborative in nature, we work closely with our customers to ensure a smooth transition from lab to production. For samples, questions, or a complimentary consultation, please contact us today to see how we can work together.

To learn more about MegaMatter visit them at www.megamatter.com

Please support, Arlin Krigel and MegaMatter team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your networks and consider joining their communities on FaceBook and Linkedin.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

@MegaMatter, #MegaMatter, #flameretardant, #chemistry, #technology, #startup, #HereWEGrow, #EntrepidDNA, #OUREntrepidNetwork, #theideaforge, #kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Eric Ellestad and Local Roots Farms

www.localrootsfarms.com

Improving global health by building a better food system. Eat fresh. Eat clean. Eat local. 

 

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

Local Roots Family

At Local Roots, we design, build and operate the world’s most productive indoor farming solutions. We believe the key to a more sustainable future requires eliminating supply-chain risks and undoing the commoditization of the food industry. That’s why our Local Roots Family is building a distributed network of cutting-edge farms throughout the world to grow the freshest, healthiest produce possible.

Food Safety

Food should heal you, not make you sick. That’s why we are dedicated to safe growing and packaging processes. At the end of every plant’s journey is a person. We make sure they are safe, happy and healthy—all the way to your fork.

• Certified Primus GFS • Certified Non-GMO • Certified Organic

TerraFarm

The TerraFarm’s controlled environment allows the very best care for our crops 24/7. Produce grown outdoors can be vulnerable to weather patterns and climate change. The TerraFarm is weather, climate and planet agnostic. The TerraFarm solution is perfect for on-planet & off-planet food production.

 

In the news:

Local Roots showcases traveling indoor farm; on www.freshplaza.com, published 3/14/17

To learn more about Local Roots Farms visit them at www.localrootsfarms.com.

Please support CEO Eric Ellestad and the Local Roots Farms team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your networks and consider joining their communities on FaceBook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin-kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Scott Fulbright, Steve Albers and Living Ink Technologies

www.livinginktechnologies.com

Introducing the Future of Ink.

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

Scott and Steve met when they were PhD students in the Cell and Molecular Biology Program at Colorado State University. They were both researching algae projects related to biofuels and bioproducts. In late 2013, it was brought to their attention that the majority of printing ink used in the world are produced from toxic petroleum products. This inspired them to use algae as biopigments for the world’s most sustainable ink.

Introducing the future of ink. We have developed two types of algae ink:

1. SAVING THE WORLD ink. Sustainable algae derived ink that is 100% plant-based, renewable and biodegradable. The majority of the ink is algae, grown in our lab, turned into ink, applied to paper. Just like regular petroleum ink, but without the petroleum.

2. FUN SCIENCE ink. The world’s first time-lapse ink that allows you to write, sketch, draw, or paint your story over time. The magic happens when the ink literally grows when exposed to light.

Is algae the ink of the future? | Scott Fulbright | TEDxMileHigh; Aug. 22, 2016

Living Ink with a $225K investment through a Small Business Innovation Research grant; Dec. 14, 2016

To learn more about Living Ink Technologies visit them at www.livinginktechnologies.com

Please support Scott Fulbright and the Living Ink Technologies team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your networks and join their communities on FaceBook and Twitter.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin-kickassdoug

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OUR Entrepid Network – Introducing Kyle Parsons and IndoSole

www.indosole.com

Soles with Soul – Preventing Tires from Polluting the Environment

In their own words: source – https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/3581852/

The idea for Indosole was conceived on a surf trip to Bali, Indonesia in 2004. A couple of young Californians were struck by the environmental issues faced by Indonesians, and inspired by an unusual pair of sandals they found there. By combining these two things, they created a unique solution to the problem of pollution in Indonesia in the form of a product that was both fashionable and functional.

RE-PURPOSE: With “Re-purposed” products, Indosole offers the most organic, toxic free and environmentally sustainable production process. There is no melting down, off gassing, or reforming of any material—just strong hands and minds.

RE-IMAGINE: “Repurposing” is an art of transformation. We learned this from our commitment to the local Balinese crafts people, the wise and resourceful artisans who taught us that waste could be reimagined, transformed into something purposeful. Through our strong relationship, we have saved thousands of tires from overflowing and overcrowded Indonesian landfills. And the thing is, we’ve only started to get our hands dirty. The more tires we save means a lower production of tire-derived fuel on the island, less landfills; and also, more shoes, more ideas, and an altogether healthier way of living.

RE-BIRTH: To enhance every aspect of your life, Indosole uses only locally sourced and animal free materials during its transformation of waste into fashionable and functional items. It is our dream to provide you with footwear that not only eliminates waste, but also, can give it a new life. Please join us on our quest to save 1 million waste tires from Indonesian landfills.

To learn more about IndoSole visit them at  www.indosole.com

Please support Kyle Parsons and the IndoSole team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your extended networks and consider joining their communities on FaceBook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin – kickassdoug

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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 Judy Mahan, Tod Nelson, Jonathan York, Lori Jordan and the Cal Poly CIE | SLO HotHouse

www.cie.calpoly.edu

Make Your Big Ideas REALITY

In their own words; source – http://cie.calpoly.edu

The Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) helps students and community members acquire the tools, develop the skills and cultivate the mindset of an entrepreneur so that they may create economic and social value throughout the world. While it can mean starting a new business, entrepreneurial careers can be found or created in just about every field, industry, and organization.

At the center, students are immersed in the entrepreneurial process through hands-on innovation programs focused on our three distinct areas: LEARN, PREPARE and LAUNCH.

To find out more about the Cal Poly CIE | SLO HotHouse visit them at www.cie.calpoly.edu

In their own words; source – http://cie.calpoly.edu/slo-hothouse/

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.

Have a business idea? SLO HotHouse is seeking more community startups; The Tribune, March 10, 2017.

Please support Judy Mahan, Tod Nelson, Jonathan York, Lori Jordan and the Cal Poly CIE| SLO HotHouse team by giving this a LIKE, SHARE it with your extended networks and consider joining their communities on FaceBook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.

Thank you Judy, Tod, Jonathon, Lori and Cal Poly SLO for your vision, leadership and commitment. You encouraged the development of something special; a vibrant and engaged community of innovators, ‘doers’ and champions. The impact of your example is significant, far-reaching and sustainable. #youkickassmyfriends

Here WE Grow!

Doug Parker | Linkedin-kickassdoug