September 1, 2026
Senior SpaceX Alum Sean Herwaldt Joins Startup Ventura Board of Directors
Sean Herwaldt, a former SpaceX supply chain leader and now a Director at Curri in Ventura, has joined the Startup Ventura Board of Directors.
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August 31, 2026
Startup Ventura Featured in Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and AP
Startup Ventura’s launch announcement is running nationally on Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and the Associated Press wire, telling the story of a new home for technology founders in Ventura County.
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August 29, 2026
Startup Ventura Applies for State Grant to Build Quantum and Fusion Career Pathways
Startup Ventura has submitted an application to the California Workforce Development Board’s Accelerator 14 program to design quantum and fusion career pathways with schools, colleges, and industry across Ventura County.
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July 20, 2026
A Vision Everyone Can Get Behind: Luke Erickson on Joe Knows Ventura
Founder and Executive Director Luke Erickson joined the Joe Knows Ventura podcast to ask a big question: is Ventura becoming the next Silicon Valley, and what would it take to get there?
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July 1, 2026
Luke Erickson Steps Into the Role of Executive Director at Startup Ventura
Luke Erickson, founder of Startup Ventura, steps into the role of Executive Director, leading the Ventura County accelerator he built to keep local talent home.
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June 24, 2026
Startup Ventura Earns Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency
Startup Ventura has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level Candid awards, giving donors and funders a complete, verified view of how we operate.
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November 17, 2025
Startup Ventura Annual Benefit: A Night to Remember
Founders, officials, and supporters braved the storm and helped raise $17,000 to fuel entrepreneurship in Ventura.
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November 1, 2025
The City of Ventura Invests $49,500 in Startup Ventura
The City of Ventura’s Economic Development department has committed $49,500 to Startup Ventura, backing local founders and the companies they will build here.
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July 10, 2025
Brian Gonzalez and Brent Kraus Join the Startup Ventura Board
Two proven operators, Curri co-founder Brian Gonzalez and SaaS revenue leader Brent Kraus, have joined the Startup Ventura Board of Directors.
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May 14, 2025
Startup Ventura Is Now a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
The IRS has granted Startup Ventura 501(c)(3) status, making every gift tax-deductible and laying the legal foundation for our work across Ventura County.
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