Accelerate Your Business Growth
ESO’s Infrastructure Stack is a system built to equip Black, Latino, and underinvested entrepreneurs with the tools, capital, and community needed to grow and scale. Through hands-on coaching, practical training, and peer collaboration, entrepreneurs strengthen operations, streamline systems, and build sustainable business foundations while connecting with like-minded peers and dedicated coaches who champion their vision and expand their confidence, competence, and business acumen. The Infrastructure Stack ensures every entrepreneur gains both the knowledge and ongoing support to create lasting impact in their communities.
ESO Next
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For foundational-stage entrepreneurs
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For early-stage entrepreneurs
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For scaling entrepreneurs
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For formerly-incarcerated entrepreneurs
“We are deeply grateful for the knowledge and resources we received through the business course.” - ESO Entrepreneur
“We are deeply grateful for the knowledge and resources we received through the business course.” - ESO Entrepreneur
"The people of ESO have given me guidance and resources that have opened up new doors and avenues of revenue." - ESO Entrepreneur
"The people of ESO have given me guidance and resources that have opened up new doors and avenues of revenue." - ESO Entrepreneur
“Joining ESO has been a transformative experience.” - ESO Entrepreneur
“Joining ESO has been a transformative experience.” - ESO Entrepreneur
Secure funding tailored exclusively to ESO entrepreneurs
Small businesses in the Central Valley face one of the lowest rates of access to capital in the state, despite the region’s critical role in California’s economy.
ESO Ventures avoids duplicating efforts; instead, it fills clear gaps. In each location, the Stack is adapted to reflect the local needs and realities.
Your Own Pathway to Power
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15 businesses hired full-time employees in 2024 by accessing the Capital in the Community Fund (CICF)
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3 brick-and-mortar locations opended in 2024 as a direct result of CICF funding
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$15M+ combined portfolio revenue across ESO-funded companies
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80%+ of recipients cite CICF as their first ever source of outside funding
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Through the incubator you access testing for your business model and real-world validation
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Long-term guidance from experienced advisors and ESO’s alumni network
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.