OC Business Journal | Incubator Unique Add to Startup Ecosystem
TenantBase's own founding story: graduating from the EvoNexus incubator in Irvine to our current Orange County headquarters in Newport Beach.
Did you catch the EvoNexus article, "Incubator Unique Add to Startup Ecosystem," in the OC Business Journal? We were thrilled to be featured in the piece, which included TenantBase's graduation from Irvine business incubator EvoNexus to our new headquarters in Newport Beach, CA.
Our mission at TenantBase is to make searching for an office and signing a lease simple for startups and small businesses. We believe searching for office space should be a simple, even fun experience, one that saves our clients time and money. We provide the online tools and personal support small businesses and startups need to find their space, on their own time.
This has been the mission of co-founders Bennett Washabaugh, Mike Zei, and Andy Kish since TenantBase's beginning in Nashville. Once TenantBase decided to expand to Southern California, we received an invitation from Andy Fathollahi, Irvine-based Incipio founder and EvoNexus selection committee member, to apply for one of EvoNexus's free co-working spaces.
"When we learned more about EvoNexus, we were so impressed with the people involved with it. The success stories they already had were astonishing to us."
Bennett Washabaugh, CEO, TenantBase
According to EvoNexus founder Rory Moore, the incubator is supported by tech and life science companies, which allows the program to be free of cost for startups. Companies such as San Diego-based Qualcomm have contributed millions to support the incubator.
Although the space is free, the competition is tough; less than one in ten startups is accepted after applying. Selected startups receive resources and mentors to help them grow. Former Buy.com chief executive Greg Hawkins was assigned to TenantBase as a mentor. He helped introduce TenantBase to investors and advisors, and at that time went on to become TenantBase's Executive Chairman.
Thanks to the support, advice, and strategic networking provided by EvoNexus, TenantBase was able to grow quickly, graduate from the program, and move to its current Orange County headquarters. Thank you to OC Business Journal for the feature.
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