Connecting People, Resources & Capital to Help Create 55,000+ Jobs in Southern California.
Big goals for Southern California.
Octane is a convening organization of the Southern California technology and medical technology business ecosystem by connecting people, resources and capital. We will help create 55,000+ high paying technology jobs in Southern California by 2030 through our accelerator LaunchPad as well as our platform Octane Enterprise Solutions (OES). In addition, Octane hosts dozens of programs throughout the year and has direct access to capital and partners.
Octane Foundation for Innovation*
The Octane Foundation for Innovation (OFI) was launched as a complement to Octane’s mission of creating 55,00+ high-paying jobs by 2030. The Foundation is targeted to advance equity, diversity, and inclusiveness across all industry sectors alongside Octane’s ambitious mission of growing & strengthening the Southern California innovation ecosystem by creating jobs, scaling startups, and developing businesses. Octane and OFI work with partners to enhance the economic vitality of the region, contribute to a sustainable ecosystem and augment the live/work experience in Orange County.
Octane Foundation for Innovation’s work is achieved through our initiatives, Women Leaders of Octane, Non-Profit Accelerator, and STEAM Fellows. These initiatives cover the spectrum of opportunities for young students, underserved communities, and women.
Since 2010, LaunchPad has helped 570+ Companies Receive Funding. Those companies have created 17,096 jobs.
Our Team
Our Team is based in sunny Southern California, with our offices in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Bill Carpou
Chief Executive Officer
Janelle Brunette
Chief Administrative Officer
Paul Tobin
President, Octane Enterprise Solutions
JC Ruffalo
Director, LaunchPad SBDC & Investor Relations
David Beck
Director, LaunchPad SBDC & Investor Relations
Teresa Madden
Director, Partner Relations
Carol DiStanislao
Managing Director, Octane Enterprise Solutions
Cara Davidoff
Director, Marketing
Rita Battocchio
Head of Events
Cara Parchment
Signature Event Manager, ATS & OTS
Elsa Kondri
Manager, LaunchPad SBDC
Mallory Grimaud
Senior Designer
Jackson Gathard
Marketing & Business Development Coordinator
Paul Symczak
Senior Advisor, Octane
Kenneth Stanigar
Senior Advisor, Octane
Marc Bellotti
Senior Advisor, Octane
Tom Mattoon
Senior Advisor, Octane
Shaun Sanders
Senior Advisor, Octane
Jeffry Weinhuff
Managing Partner, Visionary Venture Fund
Garrett Hamontree
Principal, Visionary Venture Fund
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