SO THE STORY GOES
How Startup Waco Came To Be
Startup Waco was formed when a team of independent thinkers, spanning all sectors of the Waco community, came together around one belief: If Waco, Texas would continue its pioneering legacy and transform into the next premier Texas city, we needed to formalize an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Through a strategic partnership between the public and private sectors, Startup Waco was born. Now, as a 501c3, Startup Waco serves the Greater Waco community by creating a thriving culture of entrepreneurship. Designed with an inclusion mindset, Startup Waco champions entrepreneurs of all types by breaking down traditional barriers, collaborating with like minded institutions and filling gaps. Out of a physical space in downtown Waco, Startup Waco hosts a coworking environment, runs meaningful programs designed to support local businesses and operates as a hub for the Waco business community.
Meet the
Startup
Waco Team
Our team is eager to meet you and find out how we can better serve you.
Hob Howell
CEO
Ashley Olivarez
Membership and Events Manager
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Madi Jayne
Associate Director of Operations and Marketing, GXGELITE™
Kinzie Short
Associate Director of Revenue and Development, GXGELITE™
Jon Passavant
Management Partner
Elaine Botello
Human Resources Partner
Jermaine Malcolm
Strategic Programs Partner
Daniel Guel
Program Coordinator
Victoria Bingaman
Kiva Coordinator
Our Board of Directors
Kelsey Baas
Owner, Compleo
Catherine Ballas
Co-Founder and CEO of REFIT® Revolution
Libby Cain
EVP, Director, Marketing Strategy and Data Intelligence, Extraco Banks
Kyle Deaver
Partner, Deaver and Deaver
Chris DeLeenher
Managing Partner at 85 Capital Partner
Bacilio Garcia
Vice President, Alliance Bank Central Texas
Cameron Goss
President, Bowen Electric Co.
Tasmin McDonald
Consultant, Leadership and Training Development
Chris Ingram
VP, Growth and Strategy, MediaRadar
Stefan LeRow
Stefan LeRow
Associate, Cromwell Commercial
Doug McNamee
President, Field and Stream
Mark Reynolds
North Regional President, Extraco Banks
David Stoneking
Founder, Brotherwell Brewing
Jeremy Vickers
Associate VP for Innovation and Economic Development, Baylor University
ENTREPENEURS
Let’s start
Something Great
If you’re an entrepreneur, you have come to the right place. From business formation and planning, to tactical support, to raising capital, we’re here for you.
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Give Back
We work collaboratively with like-minded corporations, institutions and organizations who share our vision.
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