WHERE FOUNDERS COME TO BUILD.
The best thing that can happen to a founder is sitting next to another founder who's three steps ahead of them. Who's already hit the wall they're about to hit. Who can cut through the noise and get straight to what's actually working?
That's not a lucky accident at North Bank Innovations — that's the whole point.
This region is full of exceptional founders ready to build something that lasts. We're here to make sure they don't have to figure it out alone.
Join us. Build faster. Go further.
We’re Founders Too
At North Bank Innovations, we know what it’s like to be a founder because so many of us were one, or still are. Our individual stories are filled with moments of triumph and disaster. What unites us is something greater — We want to see people succeed. Every single one of us firmly believes in that. Together, we represent a community of experts, leaders, and helpers ready to help founders like you do your best.
North Bank Founders
Dave Barcos
Founder, Strategist, & King of the North Bank
Eliza Storey
North Bank Community Queen
Executive Board
Chris C3 Croteau
Mr. Nice Guy
Chris Magaña
Money Nerd
Luke Atherton
Chief Dot Connector
North Bank Team
Angela Gerber
Marketing Superheroine
Patrick Santiago
Go-To-Market Strategy Ninja
Damon Gaumont
Creative Problem Solver
Shirin Elkoshairi
Tech Nerd
Our board of advisors come with a pedigree that is hard to match in the startup world. We’ve formed relationships with the best people around because we want the best for our founders when they come to us for help. If you join our edge programs, you’ll see why.
Board of Advisors
Deb Mrazek
Eric Preisz
Ronda Closner
Charles Swatzell
Matt Dittrich
John Furukawa
Ross Barbieri
Shanbo Zhang
Patrick Sampson
Caroline Lewis
Our Corporate Sponsors & Supporters
Our ecosystem has great organizations and companies that support startups and the work of North Bank Innovations.
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North Bank Innovations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit startup incubator and co-working space in Vancouver, Washington.
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North Bank Innovations isn’t a traditional accelerator with a fixed cohort, rigid curriculum, or one-size-fits-all path. Instead, we meet founders where they are—identifying the specific challenges holding their businesses back and connecting them with the mentorship, expertise, resources, and community they need to move forward. Founders can engage with North Bank throughout their journey, from validating an idea and finding product-market fit to gaining traction, scaling, and building a sustainable company.
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We have hot desks available for $150 per month, and dedicated desks at $300 a month. For more information, visit our co-working page.
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Anyone can join our programs! You may also qualify for sponsorship discounts through your employer or through grants. Please contact us if you have a question about this.
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Yes, North Bank Innovations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit startup incubator and co-working space in Vancouver, Washington.
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We’d love to speak with you about this. Contact us today if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!