Incubator Los Angeles, CA
Who is this for:
- Whether you're testing a fresh idea or finally ready to turn your side hustle into a real business, our low-barrier incubator helps you validate your product, sharpen your business model, and get real traction. If you’re accepted, you’ll join a tight-knit group of founders meeting weekly for practical support, honest feedback, and expert guidance.
- Validate your startup idea with a proven framework from the Founder University curriculum.
- Refine your business plan and go-to-market strategy with expert support and real-world guidance.
- Get investor-ready. Build confidence and make connections in our venture network.
- Get matched with a mentor who gives practical guidance from people who have built before.
Meet Your Market Lead
Chris Cloud
Chris is a practitioner and believer in entrepreneurship as a force for good in our communities and around the world, driven by a deep commitment to purpose-driven leadership.
He is the founder of CloudNINE Business Coaching, focused on organizational alignment and health. He's served as coach to CEOs, executives, and nonprofit leaders across sectors including healthcare, technology, home services, construction, private equity, manufacturing, and property management.
He was born in Nepal and has a deep love for mountains and the outdoors. One of his great joys was returning to Nepal to help establish a nonprofit organization there, where he also served as Chairman of a network of purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
After helping to launch and lead an innovative, centralized property management company through a season of rapid growth, Chris has recently relocated with his family to Los Angeles. He serves on the board for the Center for Faith and Work LA.
Chris holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, and a Masters in organizational psychology.