You Are Not Alone

The Startmada Incubator Program is for every founder in the Greater LA area, regardless of industry, market, or life cycle stage (from idea to prepping for an exit).

We connect you with peers and mentors from across the Greater Los Angeles area who can support you.

No cost. No equity taken.

Authentic Relationships are the Greatest Resource Available to You

We provide you with many opportunities to shine and endear yourself to the community.

People who know you, trust you, and enjoy your company are more willing to support you on your journey to success and unlock access to people, resources, and knowledge you would otherwise struggle to obtain.

The program matches you with those we feel are most aligned with your goals, needs, and the unique context you are operating within.

In-Person and Online

The Startmada Incubator program leverages our online community, Startmada, and our monthly in-person events.

Online Support

Weekly Office Hours with Mentors
Weekly Pitch/Landing Page workshop
Workshops with Mentors
Founders Peer Support Group
Discussion Forums
Feedback and Promotional Channels
Placement in our Newsletters

In-Person Support

Monthly VIP Lunch in Thousand Oaks
Monthly happy hour in Calabasas
Targeted invitations to people who align with your goals and needs

Core Benefits

Free Event Tickets

For you and your team, and those you are most interested in connecting with in the community

Priority Access

You are first to introduce yourself, ask questions, and get support during our events and workshops

Mentor Support

We match you with strategically aligned mentors, provide introductions, and organize additional Office Hours and workshops

Peer Support

We make it easy to discover and foster bonds with your peers through our online platform and in-person events

Our Process

Bespoke support for you based on your current needs and goals

Our Mentors

Since 2016 we have activated over 300 mentors in the community. Here are the most recent to support your education and growth:

Check our schedule for upcoming office hours and workshops. We are constantly adding more.

Why Are We Doing This?

Since 2016, we have been acting as an informal incubator and accelerator program supporting entrepreneurs across Santa Barbara, Ventura, LA, and Orange counties

Some metrics:

Over 400 events held
Over 300 mentors activated
Over 2,000 new Entrepreneurs educated
Over 6,000 Participants
Over 200 founders received fundraising support

We want to make a bigger impact in the community. A formal incubator program is the first step to doing that.

Your support, feedback, and suggestions matter to us.

Your participation will help us engage in the iterative cycle to improve this program continuously.

This is our MVP. Let’s build something amazing together.

You Have Nothing To Lose

Every applicant gains free access to Startmada and our Founder Peer Support Group for one year
No deadline to apply
No equity taken
No cost

Who is supporting our community work?

Meet our Industry Partners

START Design Studios

START Design Studios are experts at accelerated design, development, prototyping, and manufacturing. Founder, Jan Stillerman, and his team contribute as mentors and are eager to help those in need of their insights, advice, feedback, and services.

California Lutheran University

Cal Lutheran is made up of six schools and colleges, which serve students across a range of academic departments and deliver the personalized classroom experience we are known for. Both in and out of the classroom, everyone at Cal Lutheran is committed to helping each student pursue their passions to discover their purpose. This is demonstrated through their support as an Industry Partner and never ceasing work in the community.

Hub101

Closely integrated with The Center’s academic and research programs, Hub101 offers an affordable, dynamic space for entrepreneurs to launch their startups. It also provides aspiring student entrepreneurs with valuable opportunities to interact with seasoned founders.

Stradling

For 50 years, top companies have counted on Stradling to have the right team and skills to meet their toughest challenges 24/7, 365 days a year. Originally founded to help Southern California’s most innovative emerging growth companies, Stradling’s corporate team represents high-growth businesses at all stages. The work includes helping with company formation, angel and seed financing, venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, IPOs, follow-on offerings, and debt financings. Look for Westlake Village local and partner, Ryan Azlein, acting as a mentor.

SoCal IP

SoCal IP Law Group handles intellectual property matters for high technology and high growth companies. This work involves patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licenses and IP-related business transactions. Partners Mark Goldstein and Jonathan Pearce are frequently acting as mentors and are looking forward to connecting with you.