Judge: Abby Malchow

Link Judge: Abby Malchow Amazon Manager of Small Business Partnerships Abby Malchow is a Manager of Small Business Partnerships at Amazon where she develops and manages partnerships that help drive success for entrepreneurs and small businesses through delivering programs and investments that support their continued growth. Abby joined Amazon in December 2018 and during her … Read more

Judge: Ronda Jackson

Twitter Link Judge: Ronda Jackson Décor Interior Design, Inc Serial Entrepreneur As a third-generation entrepreneur, Ronda Jackson knows the importance of adapting your business to changing needs. When she first founded Décor Interior Design, Inc., the company specialized in residential kitchens and baths. But the housing crisis led Jackson to shift focus to a predominately … Read more

Judge: Jennifer Pelling

Link Judge: Ronda Jackson Tsuha FoundationPresident Jennifer Pelling is a founding member of the Tsuha Foundation, a nonprofit board member, a film producer, and an impact-focused investor. She is particularly interested in opportunities that promote equity, poverty reduction, connection, and empathy. Through the Tsuha Foundation, she developed the Tsuha Global Fellows program with the University … Read more

Takisha Clark – Capital Postal Mailbox

Facebook Instagram Linkedin Link Capital Postal & Mail Box Service Takisha Clark   Founder & Owner Capital Postal & Mailbox Service is an independently owned and operated packing, shipping, printing and business services center located in Long Beach, CA. We are professionally trained experts and members of the Long Beach community who are dedicated to providing … Read more

Jumping Fox Design: Amazon Seller

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Link Jumping Fox Design Grace LiFounder Jumping Fox Design. Business based in Cupertino. Sells 3-ring binders and notebooks.  The Journey  Share the story of how your business started. How did the idea come about? What goals did you set to accomplish?We’re a woman-run business with a two-fold mission. Since opening in 2016, … Read more

Just Date: Amazon Seller

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Link Just Date Sylvie Charles Founder Just Date. Sells organic sweeteners made from real fruits. Business based in San Francisco. The Journey  Share the story of how your business started. How did the idea come about? What goals did you set to accomplish? Working as a doctor at UCSF, I was constantly … Read more

Spread the Love: Amazon Seller

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Link Tiktok Spread the Love Val FishbainFounder Spread the Love. Sells homemade peanut butter & other clean-labeled food products. Based in LA. The Journey Share the story of how your business started. How did the idea come about? What goals did you set to accomplish?Spread The Love started out as gifts that … Read more

Finalist: Lara Vu

Facebook Instagram Twitter Link Tiktok Finalist: Lara Vu Founder Mila’s Keeper About Lara’s Entrepreneurial Journey “Growing up as an immigrant, minority female, I have faced my fair share of overt and non-overt forms of discrimination and challenges.  It is therefore no surprise I would face similar challenges in my endeavor as an entrepreneur.  By the … Read more

Finalist: Lena Chao

Tiktok Facebook Link Finalist: Lena Chao Founder Clean Circle About Lena’s Entrepreneurial Journey With a 10+ year career in education focused on DEI, Lena firmly believes that sustainability is a social justice issue. With her interdisciplinary lens, she aims to give everyone access to modernized, sustainable personal care products. First in her family to go … Read more

Finalist: Linda Yoon

Facebook Instagram Twitter Link Finalist: Linda Yoon Founder Yellow Chair Collective About Linda’s Entrepreneurial Journey Through my personal journey, I have witnessed and experienced the mental health challenges faced by my family and community. I became a social worker and mental health therapist to create the resources that are needed. I am committed to addressing … Read more