WHO WE ARE
Amy Meadows
Community Experience Manager
Amy spent 15 years working primarily in administrative and managerial positions at Verizon Wireless, AT&T, MasterCard, Washin…
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Amy Meadows
Community Experience Manager
Amy spent 15 years working primarily in administrative and managerial positions at Verizon Wireless, AT&T, MasterCard, Washington University in St. Louis, and at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque. In January 2015, she decided to follow her passion for sustainability into the world of entrepreneurs. She created TrekkingGreen.com, a blog about sustainable and stylish tourism, and worked during the day as a Virtual Assistant to entrepreneurs in Albuquerque, NM. She fell in love with working on making a real difference in the world and is excited to be a part of the Impact Hub team!
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Matthew Hirsch
CEO at Hirsch Media, LLC
Experienced content marketer delivering trustworthy project management and energy industry expertise. With 14 years in publis…
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Matthew Hirsch
CEO at Hirsch Media, LLC
Experienced content marketer delivering trustworthy project management and energy industry expertise. With 14 years in publishing, including the past 7 years specializing in cleantech, I communicate effectively with business (B2B) and consumer (B2C) audiences.
Ana Margarida Alves
CEO & Co-Founder at CortexXus
I’m a Portuguese entrepreneur and my dream is leave a positive mark in the world. My academic background is in business, I …
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Ana Margarida Alves
CEO & Co-Founder at CortexXus
I’m a Portuguese entrepreneur and my dream is leave a positive mark in the world. My academic background is in business, I worked 8+ years in financial markets. I have always had the dream and the bravery of fighting for causes which eventually lead me to work with UN Women. In 2015, I decided move on and change my career and attended a Data Science Bootcamp. After that I started to explore the Health care market. Those two events changed all my career goals and what I would like to do next. Why continue working without a mission? My mission is helping people and improving their health and their lives. In 2017, my co-founders and I launched CortexXus Inc., a company in the brain health space, of which I’m the CEO. At CortexXus, our mission is to put the latest technology to the service of Brain Disorders’ patients. CortexXus’ first product targets Epilepsy. At CortexXus, our goal is to help patients and caregivers enjoy a better and more tranquil life, and to provide physicians with the information to make accurate decisions for the health of their patients.
Barbara Hanna
Cyant
Barbara Hanna, Ph.D., is a technologist and entrepreneur passionate about fostering technology that educates, empowers and/or…
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Barbara Hanna
Cyant
Barbara Hanna, Ph.D., is a technologist and entrepreneur passionate about fostering technology that educates, empowers and/or connects individuals. She was recently CEO of a NY-based neurotechnology startup and her current project is Cyant.co.
Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience. And, the most effective way to do it, is to do it. But, remember that no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted, for, it is only with the heart that one can see rightly. Then, suddenly, you are doing the impossible. - Coehlo, Earhart, Aesop, Saint-Exupery, Assissi
Elaine Chang
TaroWorks, a product of Grameen Foundation
Elaine Chang is the Product Manager for Global Market Development of TaroWorks. Her goal is to help organizations create posi…
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Elaine Chang
TaroWorks, a product of Grameen Foundation
Elaine Chang is the Product Manager for Global Market Development of TaroWorks. Her goal is to help organizations create positive change in their communities by using data.
"...this distant image of our tiny world…it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another and to preserve and cherish the…only home we've ever known." - Carl Sagan
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Local Partners
Mothership HackerMoms
Mothership HackerMoms gives mothers of every gender the time and space to explore DIY craft and design, hacker/maker culture,…
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Mothership HackerMoms
Mothership HackerMoms gives mothers of every gender the time and space to explore DIY craft and design, hacker/maker culture, community workshops, entrepreneurship and all manner of creative expression -- with on-site childcare at our Berkeley location. Founded in April 2013, by ad for creative mothers and our families, HackerMoms is the first-ever women's hackerspace in the world. HackerMoms and Impact Hub Berkeley are media partners.
Writing to Make a Difference
Writing to Make a Difference specializes in helping social entrepreneurs boost their community impact through written materia…
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Writing to Make a Difference
Writing to Make a Difference specializes in helping social entrepreneurs boost their community impact through written materials that get results. They help create strong messages that articulate your value and achieve your fundraising and marketing goals. Courses include Writing & Editing Coaching and Training, Document Editing, and Book Project Management. Writing to Make a Difference offers free workshops for Impact Hub members onsite and off-site discounts.
Uptima Business Bootcamp
Uptima Business Bootcamp is an innovative member-owned business accelerator dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with greater…
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Uptima Business Bootcamp
Uptima Business Bootcamp is an innovative member-owned business accelerator dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with greater access to hands-on education, resources and community to create thriving businesses. Uptima's programs encourage entrepreneurs to think holistically about their businesses and their impact on the community. Through a combination of in-person workshops, one-on-one mentorship and online learning, Uptima supports entrepreneurs through processes for developing their businesses.
Impact Hub Berkeley hosts a selection of Uptima's hackathons, workshops and cooperative programming.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has grown from a storefront stage to a national leader in innovative theatre. Known for its core v…
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has grown from a storefront stage to a national leader in innovative theatre. Known for its core values of imagination and excellence, as well as its educated and adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging and established artists since 1968. With two stages, a school, and a Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Berkeley Rep is proud to premiere exhilarating new plays.
Berkeley Rep often offers discounted tickets to performances to Impact Hub community members.
Berkeley Student Food Collective
Berkeley Student Food Collective is dedicated to providing fresh, local, healthy, environmentally sustainable, and ethically …
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Berkeley Student Food Collective
Berkeley Student Food Collective is dedicated to providing fresh, local, healthy, environmentally sustainable, and ethically produced food at affordable prices to the Berkeley campus and greater community. Through inclusive, democratic decision-making, the Collective operates a cooperative grocery market that promotes community-building and environmental stewardship.
Berkeley Student Food Collective is Impact Hub Berkeley's preferred food and beverage vendor.
UIX Global
UIX Global is an economic development consulting agency that specializes in Program-Based Planning (PBP) to co-create innovat…
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UIX Global
UIX Global is an economic development consulting agency that specializes in Program-Based Planning (PBP) to co-create innovation ecosystems rooted in sustainability and local culture, with an experiential approach. UIX Global's local community engagement models are values-based, activities oriented, and culture driven, recognizing that creativity, cooperation, and civic engagement are the cornerstones of economic vitality. UIX Global co-hosts our monthly dinner gathering, Innovate Berkeley.
Berkeley Startup Cluster
The Berkeley Startup Cluster is a resource for innovative companies and budding entrepreneurs in Berkeley. The…
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Berkeley Startup Cluster
The Berkeley Startup Cluster is a resource for innovative companies and budding entrepreneurs in Berkeley.
The Berkeley Startup Cluster is operated by a steering committee comprised of representatives from each of the collaborating groups: the City of Berkeley, the Downtown Berkeley Association, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, and UC Berkeley.
The Berkeley Startup Cluster and Impact Hub Berkeley co-present gatherings in the Impact Hub Berkeley space.
The Edible Schoolyard Project
The mission of the Edible Schoolyard Project is to build and share an edible education curriculum for kindergarten through hi…
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The Edible Schoolyard Project
The mission of the Edible Schoolyard Project is to build and share an edible education curriculum for kindergarten through high school. We envision gardens and kitchens as interactive classrooms for all academic subjects, and a free, nutritious, organic lunch for every student. By integrating edible education curriculum into schools we can transform the health and values of every child in America. ESY Project is a media partner with Impact Hub Berkeley.
Berkeley Film Foundation
The Berkeley FILM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant program for independent filmmakers annually funded by the City of Berkeley,…
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Berkeley Film Foundation
The Berkeley FILM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant program for independent filmmakers annually funded by the City of Berkeley, Wareham Development, and the Saul Zaentz Company with a mission to nurture, sustain and preserve the thriving Eastshore film community while attracting the next generation of filmmakers. The BFF focuses on supporting the ideals reflected in Berkeley culture: social, historical and innovative documentary and dramatic works. Many of our grant winners have gone on to screen at US and international film festivals, been recognized with prestigious awards, received television broadcasts and are making a difference around the world.
Berkeley Film Foundation partners with Impact Hub Berkeley to host film screenings and conversations with local filmmakers.
Berkeleyside
Berkeleyside is Berkeley, California’s independently owned local news site. It reports on the extraordinary diversity of pe…
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Berkeleyside
Berkeleyside is Berkeley, California’s independently owned local news site. It reports on the extraordinary diversity of people, issues, events, food and environment in our city on the Bay.
Berkeleyside has an average of 140,000 unique visitors, and 500,000 pageviews, a month.
Berkeleyside is the co-host and facilitator for The B-Side event series at Impact Hub Berkeley.
Global Social Venture Competition
The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) provides aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prizes …
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Global Social Venture Competition
The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) provides aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and $50,000 in prizes to transform their ideas into businesses that will have positive real world impact. Founded in 1999 by MBA students at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, the GSVC culminates each year with the Global Finals and Conference at Berkeley in April, gathering teams from around the world and Bay Area professionals for a day of learning and networking. GSVC has evolved into a global network supported by an international community of volunteer judges, mentors and student organizers and a partnership of premier business schools in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa as well as Impact Hubs, including locations in San Francisco and Berkeley.
Berkeley Spark
Berkeley Spark is a free community-driven arts and technology festival with the goal of providing a container where people ca…
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Berkeley Spark
Berkeley Spark is a free community-driven arts and technology festival with the goal of providing a container where people can create, collaborate and connect with each other while highlighting and celebrating local culture and community engagement through art and technology. The intention of Berkeley Spark is to be a catalyst for community engagement through dialogue, future collaborations and access to local artists and technology innovators.
General Assembly
Established in early 2011 as an innovative community in New York City for entrepreneurs and startup companies, General Assemb…
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General Assembly
Established in early 2011 as an innovative community in New York City for entrepreneurs and startup companies, General Assembly is an educational institution that transforms thinkers into creators through education in technology, business and design at nine campuses across four continents.
General Assembly teaches premium classes at both Impact Hub Berkeley and San Francisco.
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is a nonprofit small business development organization dedicated to helping women and men…
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Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is a nonprofit small business development organization dedicated to helping women and men who traditionally lack access to resources and information to achieve financial self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. Renaissance provides training, support services, resources, and networks for business owners at every stage of business development, from idea feasibility through start-up, growth, and expansion.
Impact Hub Berkeley acts as a local partner for Renaissance's growth in Berkeley.
David Brower Center
The David Brower Center was founded on the idea that when diverse people engage, dream, and work together, they are more effe…
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David Brower Center
The David Brower Center was founded on the idea that when diverse people engage, dream, and work together, they are more effective at finding solutions to today’s most pressing environmental and social problems.
The Center’s mission is to inspire and nurture current and future generations of leaders, with the goal of making sustainable thinking and practices mainstream.
Impact Hub Berkeley's location is within the David Brower Center, and the Impact Hub team frequently collaborates with the David Brower Center to design events, community building activities, and programming.
Equator Coffees & Teas
Equator is a women-owned green business with a simple ethos: "Our passion for quality and sustainability drives everything we…
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Equator Coffees & Teas
Equator is a women-owned green business with a simple ethos: "Our passion for quality and sustainability drives everything we do. We think about the impact of our business on the people who grow our coffee, on the people who drink it, and on the planet. We've built an intensely loyal following among chefs and others who are entirely serious about taste, as our deep commitment to these issues translates into an unforgettably authentic experience for people who drink our coffee."
Numi Tea
Numi Organic Tea inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. The company is rooted in the pri…
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Numi Tea
Numi Organic Tea inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. The company is rooted in the principle of creating a healthful product that nurtures people and honors the planet. Since 2008, Numi Organic Tea has gifted it's dry tea bags to the Impact Hub Community and has inspired us as a successful enterprise that is both thriving financially and tremendously impacting the world.
Member Services Partners
Scoot
Scoot is a new way to get around SF. Shared, electric, vespa-style scooters that are faster than the bus and cheaper than a c…
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Scoot
Scoot is a new way to get around SF. Shared, electric, vespa-style scooters that are faster than the bus and cheaper than a cab. Scoots turn on with your smartphone, recharge at standard wall outlets, and always come with helmets. No special license required, and pick up and drop off wherever you want — so Scoot is perfect for quick one way trips all over the city. The closest location for Impact Hub folks is right across the street in the 5th & Mission garage!
Join today at www.scootnetworks.com/signup and mention 'ImpactHub' to get 15% of your monthly membership.
Equator Coffees & Teas
Equator is a women-owned green business with a simple ethos: "Our passion for quality and sustainability drives everything we…
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Equator Coffees & Teas
Equator is a women-owned green business with a simple ethos: "Our passion for quality and sustainability drives everything we do. We think about the impact of our business on the people who grow our coffee, on the people who drink it, and on the planet. We've built an intensely loyal following among chefs and others who are entirely serious about taste, as our deep commitment to these issues translates into an unforgettably authentic experience for people who drink our coffee."
Indiegogo
Indiegogo and the Impact Hub have partnered to support social entrepreneurs around the world. Click below to start your campa…
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Indiegogo
Indiegogo and the Impact Hub have partnered to support social entrepreneurs around the world. Click below to start your campaign today and receive 10% discount off Indiegogo fees. Impact HUB members can also consult with us at causeinfo@indiegogo.com to get feedback on your ideas before you launch.
Indiegogo enables anyone, anywhere to pursue their dreams and to raise funds for what matters to them. Checkout how other social entrepreneurs are leveraging Indiegogo to implement global change. Indiegogo is the world’s largest global crowdfunding platform, with campaigns and contributors in almost 190 countries offering translations in 4 languages and local processing in 5 currencies while distributing millions of dollars each month around the world.
New Resource Bank
New Resource Bank is the bank for people who are leading the way to a more sustainable world. We match an entrepreneurial spi…
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New Resource Bank
New Resource Bank is the bank for people who are leading the way to a more sustainable world. We match an entrepreneurial spirit with a dedication to achieving environmental and social as well as financial returns. Impact Hub uses New Resource Bank and we hope you will, too.
Numi Tea
Numi Organic Tea inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. The company is rooted in the pri…
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Numi Tea
Numi Organic Tea inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. The company is rooted in the principle of creating a healthful product that nurtures people and honors the planet. Since 2008, Numi Organic Tea has gifted it's dry tea bags to the Impact Hub Community and has inspired us as a successful enterprise that is both thriving financially and tremendously impacting the world.
B Corporation
B Corporation provides a framework and certification for companies wishing to benefit society as well as their shareholders. …
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B Corporation
B Corporation provides a framework and certification for companies wishing to benefit society as well as their shareholders. With a west coast office in Impact Hub SF, B Corporation partners with Impact Hub to offer their certification to our member companies, resources in learning more about Benefit Corporation status, and an invitation to join a growing movement of businesses impacting the world for the better.
Presidio Graduate School
Presidio Graduate School’s MBA, MPA and Certificate programs prepare students to be skilled and visionary managers in any f…
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Presidio Graduate School
Presidio Graduate School’s MBA, MPA and Certificate programs prepare students to be skilled and visionary managers in any field or enterprise. Ranked the #1 MBA in Sustainability by Net Impact, Presidio prepares professionals who not only lead successful organizations but understand the many complex and interdependent issues that define sustainability, from climate change and cleantech to stakeholder engagement and social responsibility. Presidio Graduate School, currently hosting dedicated space at Impact Hub SF, offers a variety of programs that integrate their students into our community and offers premier education content to Hub Members. Learn more about their program here: http://www.presidioedu.org/
Eventbrite
Eventbrite serves as the world's premier technology platform for event registration. Combining this technology with Impact H…
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Eventbrite
Eventbrite serves as the world's premier technology platform for event registration. Combining this technology with Impact Hub's community creates a powerful system for gathering. These partners work together to help you organize quickly and effectively to overcome challenges, whether for the betterment of your organization or for the world. Impact Hub members and event partners use the power of Eventbrite to get their friends and colleagues together to get things done.
Herman Miller
Herman Miller creates inspiring designs to help people do great things at work, for learning, for wellness, at home, wherever…
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Herman Miller
Herman Miller creates inspiring designs to help people do great things at work, for learning, for wellness, at home, wherever people are. A recognized global leader in workplace design, Herman Miller understands the importance of coworking to the future of work. In 2012, the company entered into a strategic partnership with Impact Hub. To date, Herman Miller has helped furnish seven Impact Hub sites with more locations planned, including Mexico City, Mexico.