Otherwise Brewing is an award-winning gluten-free brewery that uses celiac-friendly grains to craft a variety of flavors for everyone to enjoy.

Diaspora Co. is a mission-driven spice company rebuilding an inequitable supply chain by sourcing single-origin spices directly from South Asian farmers to deliver exceptional flavor while building shared wealth.

Rainbow Chefs Academy inspires healthy habits through educational courses and hands-on culinary experiences.

Cactus Water with antioxidants and electrolytes.

Women- and Black-owned bakery in San Jose with 35+ flavors. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.

Paletas for the Planeta.

Freeze-dried snacks with no added sugar or preservatives, sourced from local farms.

All natural hot Garlic Chili Crisp with umami-packed Cambodian flavors with bold heat and epic crunch.

Hey!Hunger offers boldly spiced, plant-based Tikka Veggie Patties made with organic, ultra low-processed ingredients to support gut health.

Reinventing frozen meals with fusion burritos, offering a delicious, global twist on a grab-and-go classic.

G&G Pets provides in-home care for dogs and multi-pet households.

Dorian Webb is an African American jeweler, designer and artist who creates luxurious and affirming jewelry, home decor and fine art.

COCOACENTRIC is a bold, retro-inspired jewelry and accessories label that celebrates style, artistry, and empowerment.

Non-alcoholic white and dark spirits, bittersweet aperitifs, and ready-to-pour & share spritzes crafted from sustainably sourced botanicals from the Cape Floral Kingdom, in Cape Town, South Africa.

‍Unified Pieces, founded by Gamaliel James, an Oakland-based jigsaw puzzle company.

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The Jefas, founded by Aurora Diaz, an e-commerce platform for emerging Latina beauty brands.

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The Herbal Alchemist, founded by Sade Adeyemi, an affordable, plant-powered skincare brand made with organic ingredients.

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The Healing Place Apothecary, founded by Nubian Flunder, a wellness company that uses holistic skincare to encourage daily self-care rituals for busy women.

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‍Terra & Self, founded by Kenne Johnson, a skincare brand that makes beauty products with high quality and naturally derived ingredients.

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Sakura Soup, founded by Tomo Kusaka, a company that makes bottled  ramen soup based and broth concentrates

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‍Plant Culture, founded by Meiko Scott, a plant-based culinary brand formerly known as Hella Nuts.

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Olori, founded by Tomide Awe, an African-inspired handbag company.

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NARRA, co-founded by Miggy Reyes, an Asian-inspired beverage company that makes plant-based tea lattes with no added sugar and zero artificial ingredients.

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Mukupati, founded by Eliana Lopez, a mother-led business that creates sustainable underwear, pajamas and playwear for children.

Luna Bags, founded by Luna Afroz, a sustainable, cruelty-free unisex bag company.

‍Living Flora, founded by Deb Chung, a company that makes flavored water kefir, a fermented probiotic beverage.

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‍Koast Kombucha, founded by Aaron Ho, bottles kombucha brewed with simple ingredients in oak barrels.

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Karl Marie, founded by Kyra Lumpkin, a clean-air fragrance brand specializing in home and body fragrances made with non-toxic ingredients.

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Josu, co-founded by Parker Thomas, an Asian and Korean-inspired artisanal salt company with their ingredients sourced from a family farm in Imjado, South Korea.

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‍Hungry Kitchens, founded by Mohamed Abdelmeguid, a selection of food experience products crafted with Mediterranean California Fusion influences.

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Huhu, founded by Meng Li, a parenting gear brand that offers functional, every-day products for parents.

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hot boi chili oil, co-founded by Alex Nguyen and Tram Huynh, an artisanal chili crunch with spice infused oils and garlic that supports nonprofit organizations in the community.

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Hooked Coffee, founded by Natalie Ma, a single-serve coffee platform that transforms coffee from partners and specialty roasters into sustainable, easy-to-brew formats.

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Hella Coastal, founded by Chaz Hubbard, a brewery and lifestyle brand that produces approachable beers for novice beer drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

Finance Friday, founded by Anthony Walker, an organization focused on educating families on business finance and entrepreneurship through video content, books, and curriculum.

Ethnic Ties, founded by Acacia WoodsChan, a grassroots cultural organization that leverages tourism to support underserved Black and Brown communities.

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‍Dr. A’s Lo-Fi Kava, founded by August Varlack, a beverage brand aimed at helping people curb alcohol consumption while still having “healthy buzzed” times.

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DEVAN GREGORI, founded by Devan Gregori, an ethically made apparel brand with everyday essentials and approachable statement pieces.

De La Creamery, founded by Stephanie De Le Cruz, a company that makes handmade ice cream inspired by traditional Mexican flavors.

Daybreak, co-founded by Michelle Tu and Stanislav Kroll, a third-wave coffee brand inspired by Vietnamese coffee culture.

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Cocoa & Onyx, founded by Felicia Bradley, a pet accessory brand that makes functional products for people with pets.

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Bealthy, founded by Jacoby Stuart, a business development startup that provides digital educational products and network connections for entrepreneurs.

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‍Ade Deyhe, founded by Akintunde Ahmad, is an ethically produced fashion brand with unisex outerwear made from hand woven fabrics across Sub Saharan Africa.

The Matcha Factory, co-founded by Kori Saika Chen, a zero waste, solar-powered matcha brand.

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Spirited Play Labs, founded by Lindsay Teitelbaum, a multi-sensory, membership-based play center for neurodivergent, disabled, and neurotypical children and their families based in San Ramon and Berkeley.

Sach Foods, founded by Tarush Agarwal, a culinary brand that makes Indian inspired, protein-rich vegetarian foods.

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Phlex65, founded by Ana Jones, a two-sided labor market platform linking seniors or their families with caregivers through a user-friendly app.

‍Oakland Fortune Factory, co-owned by Alicia Zhang and Alex Issvoran, a 60-year-old bakery that specializes in custom-made fortune cookies.

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‍MIZO, co-founded by Holly Paul and Chris Tran, is a beverage company that makes juice pouches with a boozy twist.

Meaningful Beginnings, founded by Ashley Du, offers high quality child care services and creative courses to children 0-5 years of age.

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‍Maujh, run by founder Shruti Goradia and CFO Vishal Goradia, a brand that makes handcrafted Apple Watch® bands inspired by traditional South Asian jewelry.

‍Malaya Botanicals, run by founder Pia Barton and COO Rolando Martin, a Pinay-owned CBD health & wellness company at the forefront of promoting wellness & empowerment.

‍La Guerrera’s Kitchen, owned by Reyna Maldonado, a woman-owned restaurant in downtown Oakland that serves authentic Guerrero cuisine.

Impact Food, co-founded by Stephanie Claudino Daffara and Kelly Pan, a food technology company that creates sustainably sourced, plant-based seafood alternatives.

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FoodWare, co-founded by Romina Silva and Ignas Bolsakovas, a tech enabled reusables tracking system & impact accounting platform that eliminates disposable foodservice packaging.

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Casa Borinqueňa, founded by Lourdes Nau, the first vegan Puerto Rican restaurant in California serving classic dishes and special fusions.

Breadbelly, founded by chef-owner Clement Hsu, is a bakery and cafe inspired by Asian traditions with contemporary Californian American tastes.

B.T.R. Nation makes healthy, on-the-go snacks with clean ingredients and are designed to be functional, low-sugar, and better for you.

Oyna Natural Foods delivers fresh, flavorful, hand prepared, ready to enjoy foods.

Ting's Chips is a women- and AAPI-owned business that created dried jackfruit chips.

MayDay Hauling is a fast, friendly, reliable junk disposal service for residential and commercial properties across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Delane’s Natural Nail Care is a nail care studio in San Leandro.

Negozee is a San Jose-based company supporting Latino immigrant entrepreneurs by offering expert-led, peer-driven business content en Español.

Projo* manufactures protein-enhanced cold brew coffee with all natural ingredients and is based in San Jose.

Green Girl Bakeshop makes organic, plant-based, allergy-friendly ice cream sandwiches and gelato.

Twrl Milk Tea makes environmentally-friendly, plant-based milk tea and boba toppings.

Seawoof manufactures sustainable dog gear.

Render Goods is an upcycled home goods store.

Olita is an environmentally-conscious sun care company.

Nirvana Soul Coffee Purveyors is a coffee shop with locations in San Jose and Cupertino.

Fonda Technologies is an all-in-one platform for restaurants that provides comprehensive services to manage and grow their online presence.

Dokkaebier is an Asian-inspired craft brewery.

The Empowered Cookie is a delicious low carb, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, plant-based cookie.

Gain insight into any video or creative asset by using Pilotly to create and field studies that will help you discover what your consumer really thinks.

CEOkids & Co. provides high quality, flexible full-time and part-time care at over 120 locations throughout North America.

Bad Walter’s Bootleg Ice Cream is a lactose-free dairy ice cream company in Oakland, CA.

Adda Veggie by Down to Cook transforms your favorite vegetables into a delicious, high-protein, vegan ground meat alternative.

Volcano Kimchi is a San Francisco-based producer of vegan and organic kimchi, sauces, specialty items and fresh prepared foods.

Ziva Naseer makes handmade luxury mosaic handbags.

Tha MF'n Vegan delivers an organic Jackfruit meat alternative, cooked with spices and herbs. Soy-free. Nut-free. Gluten-free.

The Lemonade Bar is a one-of-a-kind catering service specializing in lemonade drink packages.

Rize Up wants to share our love of delicious, thoughtfully baked breads made with naturally leavened, organic, and sustainable high-quality ingredients.

Reuschelle's Cheesecakes is a made-to-order gourmet cheesecake business.

Renegade Running is a retail store and community of runners in Oakland, CA. Let's run together.

Marcus Alexander is a boutique footwear company with global aspirations. We fuse tradition and innovation to create gutsy, sophisticated, tech-infused footwear that is rooted in everyday utility.

Just Date Syrup is a low-glycemic index sweetener made from one perfect ingredient: wholesome, organic, California dates.

Happy Moose Juice is a line of juices and wellness shots made with heirloom produce — sourced from the cosmetically imperfect harvests from the fields of our farm partners.

Formosa Chocolates handcrafts luxury Taiwanese-American inspired chocolates in Oakland, California.

Cole+Jade makes handmade plant-based, all-natural face and body products.

COBA reimagines the cafe experience rethinking coffee and tea into a convenient bar.

Ayaba Wines is a canned sangria company based out of Oakland, CA.

Our fresh whole food supplements are the easiest way to add wholesome nutrient rich, organic vegetables to your pet's diet.

Tasty single and limited ingredient treats made exclusively from invasive fish. Pezzy treats are great for pets and the environment!

Coffee roasters rooted in coffee. As a family we’ve been in coffee over 100 years. Our mission is to rebuild and revitalize farms + legacies.

Pound Bizness is a couple-owned pound cake company that offers local pick-up and nationwide shipping.

AI Internal Mobility platform that empowers employees to drive their own development.

ROCKRIDGESF makes apparel for today's entrepreneurs and leaders that drive the world forward.

P. Harrell Wines is a small-production wine label that sources its grapes from partner vineyards in Sonoma County.

Endless Summer Sweets is a family-owned, counter-serve joint that prepares corn dogs, funnel cakes and other carnival-inspired bites.