“I set out to create a radically accessible training platform so everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” says Jessica Rothenberg-Aalami, founder and CEO of Cell-Ed, short for cell phone-based education (no smartphone required).
Companies & nonprofits in the Projects portfolio
Good For Others Foundation
Founded by John Valencia in 2021, Good For Others Foundation is a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals through free, accessible training programs, particularly supporting underserved populations.
Hands-On Technology Education
Founded by Dr. Korey Sewell, Hands-On Technology Education provides after-school programs and summer camps focusing on computer science and electrical engineering. About 1/3 of students are from underrepresented communities and 1/4 are from low- and moderate-income families.
Admiral Maltings
Admiral Maltings is a malt producer based in Alameda, CA whose goal is to create unique malts that produce better beers and spirits.
Stak
Stak provides physical infrastructure for vertical parking, EV charging, and software to operate the physical equipment.
First Gen Scholars
Founded by first-generation college graduate Jonathan Burgos, First Gen Scholars is a nonprofit “GPS for college access for first-generation low-income students.”
The Prep Institute
The Prep Institute, LLC, founded by Natache Muschette in 2012, is a social solutions company offering customizable solutions, expert advice, and tools to help turn community visions into reality.
Meet Rhayvin (CARE House #11)
Care Access Real Estate’s (CARE) 11th property is a single-story home centrally located in Las Vegas, near a large public park, golf club, elementary school, and middle school. Meet CARE tenant provider Rhayvin.
Meet Tina (CARE House #10)
Care Access Real Estate’s (CARE) 10th property is a two-story house located on a quiet cul-de-sac in North Las Vegas close to several schools and areas of commerce. The primary child care area is large and open, featuring direct access from the front door and back yard, making it easy for the provider to see the children in their care. The large backyard now has a shade structure and turf. The interior layout allows for a natural division of the child care space and dedicated family living space.
Meet Shannon (CARE House #9)
Care Access Real Estate’s (CARE) 9th property is a large single-story home in northwestern Las Vegas. The large interior child care space features a vaulted ceiling and is adjacent to an open kitchen and outdoor classroom area. The home’s layout can flexibly meet the needs of both the child care program and daily living, and the newly created fourth bedroom will be an ideal space to allow for privacy or fully integrate the provider’s child, who has medical needs and mobility challenges, into the program.
Just Fare
Oakland-based catering company Just Fare is dedicated to creating a positive impact for its workforce, the planet, and the community.
Mireles Landscaping
Mireles Landscaping provides landscape maintenance, irrigation repair, and general business and site maintenance primarily to commercial clients in San Diego.
Aquagga
Aquagga is a cleantech startup with a mission to advance health equity and environmental justice by removing toxic “PFAS”—“forever chemicals”—from our environment and water supplies.
iimpact capital
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RORE Inc.
RORE Inc. is a woman- and minority-owned construction management company headquartered in San Diego with offices in Honolulu.
Meet Marcisa (CARE House #8)
Care Access Real Estate’s (CARE) 8th property is an early 2000’s two-story house that needed only minor renovations to make it an ideal child care home. Meet CARE tenant provider Marcisa.
Boxes Interactive
Started in Uruguay, Boxes Interactive provides a blended digital and retail experience for brands and consumers. The “Boxes” are self-service retail devices in high-traffic areas such as bathrooms, stadiums, and college campuses.
Meet Arzelia (CARE House #6)
Born and raised in California, Arzelia’s career in child care began as a recreational assistant in a preschool setting with the local department of parks and recreation, where she quickly discovered her love of working with children.
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