https://ua-ced.org/welcome-1 daily 1.0 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712702171389-OKPWJXAKUKHS8Z1P58BC/iStock-641917930.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/2038e72b-4d91-42c5-be6e-8f0734d28086/Screenshot+2025-09-16+at+5.22.06%E2%80%AFPM.png Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1578448454868-1J3S8F490GFXR07I3QCD/Alaska-flag.jpg Welcome https://ua-ced.org/upstartinterns daily 0.75 2024-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647912995229-LPO7U27ISVFNDB0NB9M1/Alfin%2BNyamasyo%2BUI.jpg Upstart Interns - Alfin Nyamasyo - Alpine Fit Alfin is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Managment at UAA. She is also a member of UAA’s Cross Country Running and Track teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647912995229-LPO7U27ISVFNDB0NB9M1/Alfin%2BNyamasyo%2BUI.jpg Upstart Interns - Alfin Nyamasyo - Alpine Fit Alfin is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Managment at UAA. She is also a member of UAA’s Cross Country Running and Track teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715638392896-QDR9AAMG4ET4HYFYORMC/Cannen+Burgess.jpg Upstart Interns - Cannen Burgess - The Boardroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715644893922-CXCX5NNSU8HSKIM4KXVP/Sarah.jpg Upstart Interns - Sarah Halsor - The Launch Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715638451737-OOOU81LQ0WOQ1NWBWPT2/John+Boren.jpg Upstart Interns - John Boren - Legalverse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715644233074-XAGQPZ02OSDC3ZQ361P2/Hyun+Jang.jpg Upstart Interns - Hyun Jang - CED/INL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715644062967-3226RK38KMFPLXAHIZX8/Anna+Wrobel.jpg Upstart Interns - Anna Wrobel - CED/INL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715643762748-57FBISLCN9NL33QZC5Y5/Hannah+Crayton.jpg Upstart Interns - Hannah Crayton - Gennaker Systems https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715632141048-2JTHHV1C4IEPVZC42JY6/Gabby+Ingrim.jpg Upstart Interns - Gabby Ingrim - Launch Alaska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715632302374-A6J7OA912ESDE7ZEENDR/Kate+Schwermann.jpg Upstart Interns - Kate Schwerman - Alpine Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715638326145-BIBPE6W34BDQD01FZJ74/Kadin+Feldis.jpg Upstart Interns - Kadin Feldis - The Launch Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715644831792-YMJ21H6D168IC7IRX2BB/Camille.jpg Upstart Interns - Camille Crossett - Alpine Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715638183638-R4IRE0VFU705AWTATU1B/Jennifer+Lincoln.jpg Upstart Interns - Jennifer Lincoln - Wild Awake Creative/Wild Awake Publishing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715644864786-FIDYLV54SWQPMXY29WAE/Lauren.jpg Upstart Interns - Lauren Criss-Carboy - Launch Alaska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715638287713-ZNDEN6BE5AHU6TOTZGOY/Sarah+Walker.jpg Upstart Interns - Sarah Walker - 907 Financial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647913013633-AX1TV2GKUS1T7QAFNM5M/Haley%2BDuryea%2BUI.jpg Upstart Interns - Haley Duryea - Ziji https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647913081955-95VR4OF847JTLLZ4RGGE/Jared%2BBrewer%2BUI.jpg Upstart Interns - Jared Brewer - Kartorium https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647913072394-99KW5JJBYQ45DPN46P8K/Josh%2BBoyce%2BUI%2B.jpg Upstart Interns - Josh Boyce - Ermine Skate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647913032916-0K32CM3558Y5G08Q932A/Karl%2BMoore%2BUI.jpg Upstart Interns - Karl Moore - One Ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647913047389-95TCW3XTHI7RIVAHLIQV/Caleb%2BAregood%2BUI.jpg Upstart Interns - Caleb Aregood - The Launch Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1647913113044-CG46QK4L3BJ848CHDWOM/Tisha%2BJimmie%2BUI.jpg Upstart Interns - Trisha Jimmie - BabyVend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715638090410-JRF52KSFQDULB9YUWV2R/Alfin+Nyamasyo.jpg Upstart Interns - Alfin Nyamasyo - Alpine Fit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1715899066906-7UB44CWW9JJ0ATJSR00C/Noah+James.jpeg Upstart Interns - Noah James https://ua-ced.org/upstartalphacohort5 daily 0.75 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712623631816-XXML0QZ3DHEJ6Z4QIY9C/Angie+cohort+5.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Uyanga (Angie) Mendbayar Driven by a passion for resilience and sustainability, Angie aims to advance food and energy security. By combining innovation with her cultural heritage, she develops integrated systems that produce nutritious foods while capturing sustainable energy. Angie’s work empowers individuals and communities to become self-reliant in the face of environmental and economic uncertainties. She blends technology and traditions that nurture strong local support networks. She seeds lasting change by cultivating connections between people, food, energy, and the environment. Connect with Angie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712623631816-XXML0QZ3DHEJ6Z4QIY9C/Angie+cohort+5.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Uyanga (Angie) Mendbayar Driven by a passion for resilience and sustainability, Angie aims to advance food and energy security. By combining innovation with her cultural heritage, she develops integrated systems that produce nutritious foods while capturing sustainable energy. Angie’s work empowers individuals and communities to become self-reliant in the face of environmental and economic uncertainties. She blends technology and traditions that nurture strong local support networks. She seeds lasting change by cultivating connections between people, food, energy, and the environment. Connect with Angie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712623893330-NPR7WNHYCO7PKQ64ZUY9/Lauren+cohort+5.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Lauren Petersen Creating and connecting with others both in and out of systems & processes, Lauren strives to create a culture of people + processes with their clients. Along with her background in healthcare, she has a deep passion for community development and facilitating change management with compassion. Leveraging her background in healthcare and passion for community building, Lauren Petersen founded Thriving Roots to guide organizations through change with compassion. By focusing on both people and processes, Petersen strives to create inclusive cultures that empower employees and facilitate organizational growth. Through thoughtful change management, she aims to plant the seeds for organizations to thrive. Connect with Lauren! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712624100859-BZAYGOL3POLB3D2MHFPZ/Cliff+cohort+5.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Clifford Armstrong III As the founder of Armstrong Vegan Foods, I am proud to be among the leaders in Alaska's plant-based food industry. Our commitment is to offer top-notch vegan staples, focusing on quality, taste, and sustainability. We strive to be a cornerstone in the community, promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly lifestyle through our diverse range of plant-based products. Connect with Clifford! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698866250-9Q2URLTC1RU9652K0D2I/Becky+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Becky Strub Becky is the Founder of Alaskan Owned Apparel: Play Favorites, Go Local. Inspired by Alaskan Owned and Operated business leaders, we're strengthening the 49th State’s social fabric. Purchases support classroom visit tools for teachers while raising money to boost local scholarships. Community collaborations and student success drive our mission, and conveying that message seamlessly is an effort worth wearing. Whether you live in urban, rural, or remote Alaska—we look forward to getting in gear with you! Visit us today at AlaskanOwned.com. Connect with Becky! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698866012-UILCD9LGT21KXTQD4BHD/Claire+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Claire Shaw Driven by a dedication to supporting families, Lillian Heilveil and Claire Shaw founded Cradle to connect parents with a supportive peer community and mental healthcare experts. Having witnessed the lack of holistic care for parents welcoming a new child to their family, they developed a platform with critical resources that address the isolation, stress, and anxiety that new parents often experience. By making it easier to access specialized care, Cradle empowers parents to thrive along their journey while building resilience for the transition to parenthood. Connect with Claire! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698866766-OVMF9CH5WLUFZY4IYAWQ/Joe+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Joe Bredar Joe Bredar founded Gabriel AI to revolutionize sales outreach through the power of artificial intelligence. Gabriel’s automated cold calling platform uses humanlike AI voices to personally engage thousands of leads, with minimal human effort. Driven by a vision of smarter, faster, and more efficient sales processes, Bredar built an AI-powered outbound system to act as a virtual sales team member. By curating customized call sequences, Gabriel enables individuals to reach scale and grow their businesses exponentially. Connect with Joe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698867521-GH4F4H7EY9447YP4HPC9/Lillian+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Lillian Heilveil Driven by a dedication to supporting families, Lillian Heilveil and Claire Shaw founded Cradle to connect parents with a supportive peer community and mental healthcare experts. Having witnessed the lack of holistic care for parents welcoming a new child to their family, they developed a platform with critical resources that address the isolation, stress, and anxiety that new parents often experience. By making it easier to access specialized care, Cradle empowers parents to thrive along their journey while building resilience for the transition to parenthood. Connect with Lillian! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698867580-IQLGWAE53IVPWXB64KPH/Michael+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Michael Dempsey Passionate about art, Michael started a business to try to find a way for emerging artists to go from “starving” to easily making money online and actually seeing their creations as a business. He believes that if artists make more money, then the world gets more art. His web application creates a digital tip jar for artists as well as a way for them to connect and maintain relationships with their fans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698871318-CBU350979CY6LQ7WE3PO/Sarena+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Sarena Hackenmiller Recognizing the dilemma visitors face transporting bear spray out of Alaska, Sarena Hackenmiller founded Hey Bear! to provide a solution. Her service enables tourists to conveniently rent bear spray for the duration of their trip rather than purchasing cans they cannot fly or cruise with. Motivated by a desire to keep wildlife enthusiasts safe while exploring Alaska's rugged terrain, Serena streamlines access to this essential precautionary gear. By facilitating temporary use and local reuse, Hey Bear! aims to reduce waste and environmental impact as it meets the unique needs of an adventure travel destination. Connect with Sarena! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698871427-P8WJYXZPF83WSJEJJFTE/Shon+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Shon Dozark Shon Dozark owns Quality Screens, which provides fast, friendly window and patio screen repair services customized to each client’s unique needs. Motivated by a dedication to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, Shon strives to conserve resources by repairing worn screens rather than sending them to landfills. By offering mesh options and custom screen building, Quality Screens makes comfort, pest protection, and sustainability achievable for community members. Connect with Shon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698872105-6P6GI7DEVJIOXX66M0SY/Siobhan+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Siobhan (Gass) Cunningham Siobhan Cunningham is a U.S. Air Force veteran, licensed clinical social worker, and military child with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health. This inspired Siobhan to establish Empower Women Veterans, a company focused on supporting transitioning veterans using creative resources and leadership training. By sharing her experiences dealing with depression and navigating civilian life, Siobhan encourages others to pursue their dreams and build communities of support. Her work strives to dismantle the stigma around military trauma and provide hope to those who have served. Connect with Siobhan! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712698872789-KR9CBOPW87E7LHAX9JBY/Tad+cohort+5.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 5 - Tad Nelson Tad is an M.S. Mechanical Engineering student who is excited to learn about entrepreneurship. He is interested in bringing new technologies to Alaska and solving our unique problems. Connect with Tad! https://ua-ced.org/upstart-alpha-cohort-4 daily 0.75 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689217680-78XM8UO4PAJU9PL13PJH/April%2BFischer+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - April Fischer April is the founder of Alaska Food Tours, LLC. We are a group of passionate foodies who have come together to showcase the unique culinary experiences that Alaska has to offer. Our goal is to introduce locals and tourists alike to the diverse and delicious food scene that can be found throughout Anchorage, Alaska's most picturesque city. Our tours feature an array of dishes that highlight the freshest and most delectable ingredients, from succulent seafood like wild salmon, halibut, and king crab to locally sourced meat and game; we showcase the best of Anchorage’s culinary offerings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689217680-78XM8UO4PAJU9PL13PJH/April%2BFischer+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - April Fischer April is the founder of Alaska Food Tours, LLC. We are a group of passionate foodies who have come together to showcase the unique culinary experiences that Alaska has to offer. Our goal is to introduce locals and tourists alike to the diverse and delicious food scene that can be found throughout Anchorage, Alaska's most picturesque city. Our tours feature an array of dishes that highlight the freshest and most delectable ingredients, from succulent seafood like wild salmon, halibut, and king crab to locally sourced meat and game; we showcase the best of Anchorage’s culinary offerings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689224888-NXW8UPBJD6E8RGS8A2AD/Artrice%2BScott+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Artrice Scott I am Artrice Scott, a Culinary Management Non-Commissioned Officer and Culinary Instructor for the United States Army. I am a Pastry Chef and a Serv Safe Instructor. I have led 18-21-year-old Soldiers and Airman into 5-star dining Completions and brought Gold and Silver Medals home. My passion is Pastry Art and teaching others. I became an entrepreneur in 2015. I started baking birthday cakes and wedding cakes in my home as another source of income; however, in 2019, my bakery took over my home, and my career took off, presenting me an option to teach cooking and baking techniques, and I loved it. So here I am, putting both together, starting a baking academy. Connect with Artrice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689228787-NF8R4F3349XFKSNJ0HLI/Caitlin%2BSweeney+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Caitlin Sweeney Caitlin is the founder of Pasta La Vista. Connect with Caitlin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689231959-A4UMPD9P6EOOP1DV4E6N/Corey%2BBoiko+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Cory Boiko At Didntrealize, our goal is to remove pressure points from your idea sharing process. Our goal is to offer a solution that provides long-term value in our user's various pursuits. We do this by offering a platform allowing our users to present their work before having their entire web presence completely figured out. We offer landing pages where users can start their journeys toward success, update as they go, and create new journeys that feed off previous successes. We help people share what they're passionate about without locking them into one of their many flourishing ideas. Connect with Corey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689235420-F9MQUZUI3UOT2UW9U6OR/Erica%2BDye+cohort+4.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Erica Dye Erica is the founder of ALGIVORE, a seaweed processing and wholesale center working to establish a global market for Alaska’s burgeoning kelp farming industry. As a lifelong Alaskan who has worked in places from Prudhoe Bay to Silicon Valley, she is familiar with our state's unique opportunities and challenges. While not collaborating with other pioneers on the scalable uses of this sustainable, regenerative resource, Erica is a passionate surfer and adventurer. She’s likely on dawn patrol chasing a glassy wave or penciling in her next ski session. Connect with Erica! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689238050-0V98RBH4CABSKX5NLEEE/Frank%2BDeCecco+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Frank DeCecco A veterinary clinical appointment multiplier; Telemedicine done right. DVM6 is a service available to veterinary clinics struggling with an overload of people seeking care for their pets. Both provider burnout and patients seeking care are at all-time highs. DVM6 is a solution to this crisis, combining the relief vet role with remote care. Connect with Frank! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689242240-QCQUSVUE7KOMBGLWZZ42/Joe%2BBredar+Cohort+4.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Joe Bredar DoBid was created as a response to the growing power inequality in America. DoBid provides a secure platform for social change in which users pledge funds dependent on a certain change. This crowd-based lobbying model combines individuals leveraging power together to maximize a group’s pull. Connect with Joe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689251205-4T0VW2CQRJSJL6ZZM0EV/Stephen%2Band%2BCarrie%2BJean%2BShephard+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Carrie Jean & Stephen Shephard Shuma LLC is an Anchorage-based hospitality company making Alaska accessible for startup founders and remote workers by providing fully-equipped short-term lodging and introductions into the community. Connect with Carrie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689244826-2JNV39WY7Q52XTGABCDL/Kelvin+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Kelvin Goode Kelvin Goode is an entrepreneur from Egegik, Alaska. He is of indigenous descent, descending from the Tarupiat, "the people" of Egegik. Salmon have always been the lifeblood of his ancestors and continue to be for him and his people. So, naturally, it makes sense that he would start a business focusing on salmon. He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Project Management. He worked professionally as a mechanical engineer and project manager, though his passion lies in entrepreneurship. Connect with Kelvin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689247856-AHJPPUBAPJSEJ4JGATK4/Marietta%2BHall+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Marietta “Ed” Hall CFP® Marietta “Ed” Hall CFP® is a financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in the field. While working full time, she became a caregiver and trustee for her aging parents and took on guardianship and conservatorship of another elderly relation. Some of her journey as part of the Sandwich Generation taking care of small children and seniors is documented in the film “Backing Out of Time.” She combined her depth of experience in financial planning with her intimate personal knowledge of caregiving and managing expenses in Alaska, the nation’s most expensive place to experience a long-term illness, to create the Financial Planning Guide to Long-Term Care. The initial iteration is a practical step-by-step workbook for family and friends to reduce the fear and confusion around navigating this system financially and not leaving loved ones impoverished. This will be followed by a web version of the workbook and a more detailed companion book. Connect with Ed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689255091-FUPRZI1KS8ZSG7B9Y20H/Stephen%2BGrabacki+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Stephen Grabacki Alaska Deep Ocean LLC produces a suite of high-electrolyte rehydration beverages from the pure deep ocean waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Our products are all-natural, with no sugars, fake sugars, added chemicals, plus no salty taste! To be enjoyed by endurance athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports teams, warfighters, and even hangover sufferers. Connect with Stephen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689259904-8GUK02DTJCX1NKMACHRS/Sunny%2BCastillo+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Sunny Castillo Ice Aged products are artisanally crafted in small batches using only local meats and high-quality spices. I believe sustainability starts at the local level, and supporting our local farmers is a high priority. Every Ice Aged Charcuterie product is made with intention, precision, patience, and attention to detail. I hope you find pleasure, comfort, and delight for the palate in these products. Savor the flavors of locally sourced meat cured on traditional and modern techniques. Connect with Sunny! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689263505-WZLTIFSZWHMZ0QIZNFV9/Suzan+Cobb+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Suzan Cobb Compression Ready Communities is an Alaska-based Non-Profit. Our Goal is to Educate Communities on High-Quality Compressions and Improve the Outcome of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Compression Ready Communities is a movement that involves the implementation of an effective system of education for all members of a community so that everyone and anyone can be prepared to act in the event of a cardiac arrest. We believe strongly that effective education is the key to making a lasting impact and bringing about large-scale social change. Connect with Suzan! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712689272769-DEUJ80X86OCN6JQ09H6G/Wanetta%2BAyers+cohort+4.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 4 - Wanetta Ayers Lymphahealth is a comprehensive health management and habit tracker to help those experiencing lymphatic disorders. Connect with Wanetta! https://ua-ced.org/upstart-alpha-cohort-3 daily 0.75 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691341228-1GTF3V7CBMCUHOOT8RBG/Alicia+cohort+3.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Alicia Ferraras Alicia Ferreras is the designer behind Amferre. I create Alaskan-made jewelry using natural materials like caribou antlers, baleen, and ivory. I source these materials from Inupiat hunters from the North Slope. My designs are inspired from the strength and power these materials have provided for my community. You can find available pieces or see what I’ve made in the past on my Instagram @amferre. Connect with Alicia! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691341228-1GTF3V7CBMCUHOOT8RBG/Alicia+cohort+3.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Alicia Ferraras Alicia Ferreras is the designer behind Amferre. I create Alaskan-made jewelry using natural materials like caribou antlers, baleen, and ivory. I source these materials from Inupiat hunters from the North Slope. My designs are inspired from the strength and power these materials have provided for my community. You can find available pieces or see what I’ve made in the past on my Instagram @amferre. Connect with Alicia! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691341121-Z76NFKBMYDAAED8V7UXD/Danielle+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Danielle Lanza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691341936-QZGQ93ECIJD4292ZN5KP/Desiree+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Desiree Johnson My goal is to provide the community with a pick-up and delivery café, Dezi’s Delight. The warmth of a sensational drink, a mocha latte, a smoothie breeze, or maybe a parfait for a tasteful treat, tame your craving with one of my delectable breakfast bagels or burritos. I am here to serve you better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691342406-DA960AGRZ3ZASZR5ZD0P/Dimitrios+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Dimitrios Alexiadis Get-By is an on-demand staffing platform that sources underemployed workers from local labor pools to provide growing small businesses a helping hand. For many Americans, the traditional gig economy is simply out of reach. Get-By seeks to solve these shortfalls by first addressing these opportunity gaps in our community. Using Get-By as a tool, community-minded businesses will have the opportunity to hire locals who need: a. flexible employment, b. the opportunity to prove themselves, and c. to be welcomed into a community and given a role in making it a success. Connect with Get-By! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691343384-BN3IXFWJRP8IEWXYL6U5/Doug+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Douglas Franklin Airhounds is a health tech company that creates hardware and software that enables customers to protect themselves and others from airborne pathogens like COVID-19. Our "dosimeter" wearable estimates exposure in real-time based on ambient CO2 levels. Our mobile app publishes CO2 measurements to a map similar to Yelp so users can assess the risk of visiting establishments. Connect with Airhounds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691343380-8NUTH270ZARM2ZX9XESA/Gail+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Gail Shuler We are friends teaching together, knitting, and laughing about things students or teachers say in a “normal” school day. We combine our love of yarn and school to create K3tog Hand-dyed Yarns. Connect with K3tog Hand-dyed Yarns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691344071-65UV3ROBGP1CNAWRHO3C/Kristen+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Kirsten Caldwell Alaskan Tuft is a company that will connect my community either by providing a service of unique handmade rugs or learning/job opportunities of how to make their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691344121-S3MME4MM32WWB6ZKC4U4/Mathieu+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Mathieu Frohlich At BiP Referrals, we are streamlining and automating the way professionals send and receive peer-to-peer referrals. Our platform makes it easier for a referral partner to send a referral and to connect with prospective clients. Connect with Mathieu! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691345347-677XBGYW3Q6GIXV1UYGE/Max+cohort+3.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Max Kubitz Turnagain Ceramics is a community-driven ceramics studio where potters and potters-to-be can come together for classes, workshops, studio use, and events. We aim to make clay-play accessible and approachable for all members of our community. Connect with Turnagain Ceramics! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691345177-IASTWRW61U5X9Z5UDIGD/Melvin+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Melvin Captain Captain Consulting is an Alaska Native-owned small business. Services include technical, professional, & scientific advice to tribes, nonprofits, and private and public sector clients. Connect with Melvin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691346166-UYA0HEAKR5EU2YZOJH8L/Rayshanna+cohort+3.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Rayshanna Alexander ZAP is a development child-care center serving the school-aged (5-12 years). The center aims for rapid expansion through exclusive services offered at flexible time schedules—late evenings, overnight, and weekends. ZAP will focus on delivering outstanding services and ensuring that all clients receive satisfactory, one-on-one, and well-timed service. We will be providing child-care services for service workers, first responders, and seasonal employees. We will meet the underserved child-care demand from 2 pm to 9 am. We are eager to establish a safe and healthy environment in the East Anchorage community through a commitment to quality and a flexible pricing structure to support clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712691347612-7N9BE8QHSPEVS71LQ4VO/Tiana+cohort+3.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 3 - Tiana Wang PagePensive is an Etsy shop selling unique stickers, printables, and art cards. I am inspired by the places I have been to, and I hope that my art brightens someone's day! Connect with Tiana! https://ua-ced.org/upstart-alpha-cohort-2-1 daily 0.75 2024-04-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697848544-DG25U5SJXC0AT7OATTLH/Abigail+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Abigail Brady Abigail is the founder of Bear Mountain Weather Wear, a pant company clothing the legs of adventurous Alaskans with soft fleecy fabrics. When she’s not stitching together the fabrics that keep adventures going strong, she’s hanging with her pup, chilling with her friends, or brewing a fresh cup of coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697848544-DG25U5SJXC0AT7OATTLH/Abigail+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Abigail Brady Abigail is the founder of Bear Mountain Weather Wear, a pant company clothing the legs of adventurous Alaskans with soft fleecy fabrics. When she’s not stitching together the fabrics that keep adventures going strong, she’s hanging with her pup, chilling with her friends, or brewing a fresh cup of coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697848528-RBDP4ZAOHZAX5W59IX1R/Bryce+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Bryce Ybanez Bryce is a Creative Director and leads the development of the application There. When he is away from developing his app, he is busy working on his degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage. In the early parts of his college career, he was able to plan and host various events within Anchorage but saw a lack of resources to attract specific people to his events. This sparked the idea for the There App, enabling users to match and discover specific events they are interested in. This idea was driven by core facts to increase community engagement and allow users to discover events within their area. Connect with Bryce! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697849362-EHG6XY8VIH95XAXFAN71/Christina+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Christina Swayney Christina is currently a senior at the University of Alaska Anchorage, majoring in journalism and minoring in anthropology. She is also currently the features editor at The Northern Light at UAA, treasurer of the Anchorage chapter of The Public Relations Student Society of America, and a Tri Sigma nomination committee member. She has diverse work experience and finds that her passion is to create. She wants to share the joy she gets from creating with others. Connect with Christina! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697849580-WGVEUV32HQ1MUDE2B2DI/Dave+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Dave Nespoli Dave is the founder, CTO, and acting CEO of MusicNest.io. Specifically, he makes sure the products work, solve the right problems, and excite the users. When Dave is not turning zeros and ones into magic, he spends his days enjoying the Alaskan trails with his family and making sure that one day his son also gets to chart his own path through the world. Connect with Dave! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697850434-HMG6HGOP1OS3DTR0JAYX/Delores+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Delores Gregory Delores is the founder, CEO, and imagineer of Aleutian Hot Springs. She is passionate about her hometown, sustainability, and economic development. Until recently, she hasn’t had that much time outside of school and work, but Delores loves exploring Alaska with her family and dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697859354-UDFFL17H8X8EQC18YOB3/Vanessa+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Vanessa Raymond Vanessa, Telesomm founder, is a socio-technologist and entrepreneur. She has worked in tech as a project and product manager since 2012 and is committed to software that solves real-world problems, improves people’s lives, and makes for a more equitable and just world. Connect with Telesomm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697850553-JC32LEEU72WTS30DO9CS/Eric+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Eric Gonzales Eric Gonzales is a creative film director and photographer currently living in Anchorage, Alaska. His goal is to make every video better than the last. Continually working on his craft and documenting everything from travel to the local community on the streets has granted him the perspective to use as a force for good. By spreading the unique stories of the diverse people and the experiences of this world, he understands that we understand each other better. Connect with Eric! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697863231-G9U2CL4HA0P8J7YAK2QQ/Xontippie+cohort+2.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Xontippie Whittington Xontippie is founder, CEO, lead sales, and face of Elevate and SMU. She is an extremely hard worker and never take no for an answer. Everything she does is at the height of excellence for Elevate and SMU. When she does not have her nose to the grindstone she is cuddled in a corner reading a good book, drawing the Alaskan Landscape, or designing an article of clothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697851394-BLN3CFJ9PMTP7MMKSZGC/Haley+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Haley Johnston Haley is the founder of Tundra Travels. When she’s not busy building a better kind of guide company, she works to enhance outdoor recreation in Alaska with a variety of businesses and nonprofits. An avid backpacker, Nordic skier, trail runner, pack rafter, split boarder, and backcountry skier, Haley loves being outside in Alaska. She can occasionally be lured indoors with extra sharp white cheddar and good red wine. Connect with Tundra Travels! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697851977-F0OBFU64HN2GSPI9L4CF/Keila+cohort+2.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Keila Aurelio Keila is passionate about all things crafts. She hopes to promote cultural appreciation with her business idea-- developing a subscription box filled with her handmade creations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712697852345-YAD57Z7UDMU0K7RBRWDL/O%27Hara+cohort+2.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - O'Hara Shipe O'Hara is a former pro athlete turned communications Jill-of-all-trades with a penchant for local music. When she's not out supporting the Alaska music scene, you'll catch her playing with her four-legged bestie or stopping hockey pucks on her adult league hockey team. Connect with O’Hara! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712871632555-5QSMP2Y1EBL8HQBBHMNO/Joe+Grochman+cohort+2.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 2 - Joe Grochmal https://ua-ced.org/upstart-alpha-cohort-1-1 daily 0.75 2024-04-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700401075-NLPYX3V2LUB5KZ0MHL7N/Cannen+%26+Kristal+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Cannen Burgess and Kristal Perez Aviles Cannen Burgess and Kristal Perez Aviles, both of whom are UAA students, are teaming up to create Clearspace, which aims to help people make friends and improve mental health through social events. “The function of our business is to basically create a space where locals or visitors to Anchorage can socialize, learn, and connect without the need for alcohol or technology,” Aviles said. Burgess hopes to learn more about prototyping and narrowing their target market. “Upstart Alpha is fostering entrepreneurial success in Anchorage,’ Burgess said. “I’ve found lots of networking opportunities as a result of this program.” Connect with Cannen! Connect with Kristal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700401075-NLPYX3V2LUB5KZ0MHL7N/Cannen+%26+Kristal+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Cannen Burgess and Kristal Perez Aviles Cannen Burgess and Kristal Perez Aviles, both of whom are UAA students, are teaming up to create Clearspace, which aims to help people make friends and improve mental health through social events. “The function of our business is to basically create a space where locals or visitors to Anchorage can socialize, learn, and connect without the need for alcohol or technology,” Aviles said. Burgess hopes to learn more about prototyping and narrowing their target market. “Upstart Alpha is fostering entrepreneurial success in Anchorage,’ Burgess said. “I’ve found lots of networking opportunities as a result of this program.” Connect with Cannen! Connect with Kristal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700401076-Y3E636K97V32G28DJVLI/Cody+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Cody Herron-Webb Cody Herron-Webb saw the struggle of Alaskans missing live music and comedy shows, so he founded AK Concerts, which makes it easy for Alaskans to know when, where, and who is performing around the state. A former UAA graduate, Herron-Webb puts out a weekly event calendar of what’s happening across the state — from Juneau to Fairbanks. He also has his list published in the Anchorage Press. “We also have sections where people can find more information about local Alaskan bands and music venues as well as a place to go for concert tickets,” Herron-Webb said. “We don't actually sell the tickets, but we link you to the official ticket sellers so that you won't be scammed by resale sites (like StubHub or vivid seats) that buy tickets just to sell unsuspecting patrons for 3-5 times the price.” Connect with Cody! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700401972-AXVOE87M01OT2P8HT7DA/Jack+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Jack Carroll Jack Carroll, a sophomore at UAA, wants to create a service for lawyers and law firms that will automatically censor and redact sensitive documents. “I am very excited to be getting hands-on experience through Upstart Alpha Accelerator,” Carroll said. “No matter what happens with the business itself, I appreciate the knowledge this program will bring me!” Connect with Jack! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700402094-MEI31AW5BOZL82XBKRVO/John+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - John Boren John Boren is a UAA student who wants to expand GIF DAT, an app that creates GIFs using voice recognition. It is the first app in a series that Boren is developing related to voice recognition. “I hope to learn more about the startup community in Alaska and how to contribute in that arena,” Boren said. Connect with John! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700402911-PBSGEQGINDBOXRE7NF4K/Lexlany+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Lexlany Tejada Lexlany Tejada, a freshman at UAA, has dreams of opening a bilingual preschool and daycare. Tejada says the function of the business is not only caring for — but teaching new languages to young children up to 5 years old. “Aside from all of the great things I have already learned from this program in the first few weeks of starting, I am hoping to learn what it takes to open a business and the mountains needed to climb to get to the final steps and open,” Tejada said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700403104-CYZ5QZMGSUSPKD4FSIP3/Melvin+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Melvin Captain Melvin Captain wants to provide advice to villages, tribal councils, village corporations, and nonprofit organizations in regards to the cannabis industry. “We solve problems, create value, improve growth, and maximize business efficiency and profitability in regards to the cannabis industry,” Captain said. “I will provide educational trainings that will help tribal members and shareholders understand how the cannabis industry is constructed. I will also offer assistance in educating our employees and help aid with the startup processes of getting involved with the cannabis industry.” Connect with Melvin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700403924-597BJN2VOX2OSMRFVER6/Natalie+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Natalie Carlson Natalie Carlson, a computer science major at UAA, applied to the cohort to create The Family Letter — a centralized communication platform for groups. She hopes she can better understand the process of launching a new business through the accelerator. Connect with Natalie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700404286-73VD2SY46J1S6LZD2QFS/Travis+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Travis Gularte Travis Gularte, a former UAA student, owns Alaska Native Financial Health Organization and 907 Financial Investment Advisory Group. ANFHO is a financial literacy group teaching financial topics in a 1-on-1 setting and large group presentations; the latter is an investment advisory firm creating financial plans and investment strategies for both individuals and companies. “The biggest thing I want to learn in the program is learning how to raise capital to grow and launch my companies. I do love the accountability factor with the classes and private advisor meetings,” Gularte said. “Also, the curriculum is great because it fills some of the gaps of knowledge I have with building a business.” Connect with Travis! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700404759-8Q2RS6Y4FJV9E4HSATZ4/Xavier+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Xavier Mason Before graduating from UAA in 2015, Xavier Mason made his mark on the university. He was the College of Business and Public Policy Student Leader of the Year and commencement speaker at his graduation. Since then, he graduated from the University of Oxford with an MSc in Education and an MBA. Mason joined the cohort to create Marina Digital Bank — a commercial digital bank for the country of Nigeria. “We are a commercial digital bank that will disrupt the financial service industry for the benefit of our customers,” Mason said. Connect with Xavier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1712700405235-P9FGVJX289WUX0TC8NQS/Zoua+cohort+1.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 1 - Zoua Her Zoua Her, a UAA student, wants to create a business surrounding hydroponic fruits and veggies in Alaska. 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We have been family-run since 2023 and love and care for our community. Our drive-thru is perfect for all coffee lovers and remote workers. We understand those early mornings are rough, so we are open at 5 am to help you get through the morning. We can guarantee that you will get the best quality coffee in a timely manner. We understand that there are other coffee shops in Valdez, AK, but we pride ourselves in amazing customer service, quality coffee, and to get you on your way to work. Being a small business, we find many ways to support our community. Check out Quad Shot Espresso! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1732149509610-1Y3EIDD1Z6UDZR5YUYJI/Olivia+selanoff+upstart+alpha+6.png Upstart Alpha Cohort 6 - Olivia Selanoff Welcome to Quad Shot Espresso, a local coffee shop providing caffeine for your daily grind. We have been family-run since 2023 and love and care for our community. Our drive-thru is perfect for all coffee lovers and remote workers. We understand those early mornings are rough, so we are open at 5 am to help you get through the morning. We can guarantee that you will get the best quality coffee in a timely manner. We understand that there are other coffee shops in Valdez, AK, but we pride ourselves in amazing customer service, quality coffee, and to get you on your way to work. Being a small business, we find many ways to support our community. Check out Quad Shot Espresso! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1732149713675-PLYNKCOTAO438DSYMKM2/Serena+Allen+upstart+alpha+6.jpeg Upstart Alpha Cohort 6 - Serena Allen Serena Allen is a passionate Fairbanks resident and leading mind in outdoor air quality innovation. 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Check out AirVitalize! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1732226796223-FVELC2CJ8FQIETABPVQN/Jane+Thomas+upstart+alpha+6.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 6 - Jane Thomas Jane Thomas, founder of JST Heath Coaching, helps people prevent dementia and reverse mild cognitive decline. Scientific breakthroughs related to dementia in the last decade are bringing good news. One key discovery is that many risk factors involve lifestyle choices that are within our control. Using Apollo Health’s Bredesen Protocol, Jane helps people to identify their top risk areas and learn about changes they can make to reduce those risks. Then she empowers them to set and meet achievable goals, starting wherever they are and work together in the direction of their vision of wellness. She helps people find hope. Connect with Jane! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1732225492312-707WNKO6QW6QIPC5570F/Dawn+Sheets+upstart+alpha+6.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 6 - Dawn Sheets Dawn Sheets is the founder and operator of Triple S Ranch, the only horseback riding facility on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. With a lifelong passion for horses and a commitment to integrity, compassion, and fun, Dawn created Triple S Ranch to share the joy and therapeutic benefits of riding with her community. The ranch offers lessons, traveling events, field trips, and summer camps, all designed to build confidence, foster mental well-being, and create unforgettable experiences. 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Since this creation, the vision has grown from just sewing products to empowering others to create. The mission of Bobbin Around Creations is to Stitch Together Community. This is done through sharing passion and expertise in intimate classes. Connect with Haden! Check out Bobbin Around Creations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1732149043098-LYA7NEHC46W1WSDBZIXZ/Quad+shot+espresso.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 6 - Lucy Selanoff Photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59f6b60bcf81e02892fd0261/1736472643341-3PP0ZV0PWRJSKS2L61AF/download.jpg Upstart Alpha Cohort 6 - Kristin Kniss I’m Kristin Kniss. I moved to Alaska 6 years ago with my family. My husband recently retired from the Army, and we plan to stay in Alaska. With him home more, it has allowed me to focus on my business idea. I’ve been self-employed for 15 years, contracting for web design agencies and individual clients. 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