What we’re about
ThriveHub Foundation: Empowering Washington’s Small Businesses
Fueling Growth, Building Community, and Creating Impact
ThriveHub Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, is dedicated to uplifting small businesses across Washington. Through high-impact events, expert mentorship, and tailored resources, we help entrepreneurs connect, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.
📅 Upcoming Events: Connect, Learn & Expand Your Knowledge and Network.
Join any of our upcoming events designed to ignite innovation, foster collaboration, and drive success:
Some of our recurring events:
- Seattle Business Referral – Edsel Montufar Ochoa
- Design Thinking Workshops – Lubica Lutz and Dipit Gupta
- B.R.O.O.M Workshops – Karlo Tavares
- ThriveHub Entrepreneur Friends – Zac Gandara
- Eastside Business Networking – Joshua Harris II
- Business Owners Roundtable - Shabrish Menon
📍 Find upcoming events on Meetup & Eventbrite – don’t miss the chance to grow your network!
**Why Join ThriveHub?**
With a thriving network of 900+ small business owners, ThriveHub is more than just an organization—it’s a launchpad for success.
- 🚀 Community – Join a diverse group of entrepreneurs who believe in collaboration over competition.
- 📚 Programs – Learn from business leaders who’ve successfully scaled their ventures.
- 🤝 Mentorship – Get one-on-one guidance from seasoned professionals.
- 🛠 Workshops – Access cutting-edge tools, insights, and strategies.
- 🔗 Networking – Build relationships that accelerate growth and open new doors.
**Our Mission**
Mission: Empowering small businesses with the tools, knowledge, and connections to succeed.
Core Values:
- ✅ Empowerment – Providing the right resources to fuel business success.
- ✅ Inclusivity – A diverse, welcoming space for all entrepreneurs.
- ✅ Integrity – Ethical, transparent support for small businesses.
- ✅ Collaboration – Growth through shared knowledge and connections.
Leadership Team
Zac Gandara, Karlo Tavares, Joshua Harris II, Benjamin Baxter
Board Members
Shabrish Menon, Rajesh Kumar Subramanian, Edsel Montufar Ochoa, Cindy Zhou
Be Part of the Community
- 💡 Donate – Your contributions directly support entrepreneurs and small businesses. Use this pledge link to donate any amount.
- 📩 Volunteer – Want to make an impact? Email team@thrivehubfoundation.org (Subject: Volunteering Opportunities).
- 🌐 Get Involved – Visit www.thrivehubfoundation.org to explore events, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
💬 Let’s build a stronger small business community—together.
‼️Disclaimer: ThriveHub events are always free for our members. We never charge registration or access fees. By submitting your RSVP, you confirm that you have read and agreed to our Terms and Conditions. You also agree to hold harmless the members, owners, organizers, and volunteers of ThriveHub.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Entrepreneur Friends MeetupCapital One Cafe, Bellevue, WA
Are you an entrepreneur looking for connection, support, and growth on a personal and professional level? Join us at Entrepreneur Friends through ThriveHub, your weekly opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges and joys of entrepreneurship.
In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel isolated in your journey. But you don’t have to go it alone. This group provides a safe, welcoming space where you can be vulnerable, share your struggles, and tap into the collective wisdom of others. Through authentic relationships, you’ll find support, encouragement, and actionable insights that will help you not only grow as a person but also take your business to the next level.
Our quarterly focused conversations led by experts in Personal Growth & Healing, Finance, Business Development, and more will give you the tools you need to thrive in every area of your life. This is more than a networking group—it’s a community built on friendship, personal development, and shared success.
Come ready to learn, share, and grow together. Your next breakthrough could be one conversation away.
RSVP today, and let’s build something extraordinary—together.
🚙 Free Parking with Validation*
☕️ Free Coffee Cards for first 15 RSVPs☕️
See you every week at the Capitol One Cafe in Downtown Bellevue!
Zachary Pike Gandara, ThriveHub VP of Community Engagement
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Please read before RSVP: Building meaningful connections requires genuine interest in others, active listening, and a commitment to offering value to the community. If this is you, join us!🎙️Entrepreneur Friends Meetup is a dynamic platform for entrepreneurs of all stages to connect, learn, and grow. Each week, we gather to discuss personal growth, business challenges, and creative problem-solving. Together, we build a supportive network to help you grow as an individual and as a business owner. Whether you're scaling, marketing, or figuring out the next steps, this is the place to explore new perspectives.
🎭 Who’s coming:
We welcome a diverse group of individuals including:- Founders and Business Leaders: those with established businesses
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: employees looking to launch their own venture or offer services
- Students: those exploring entrepreneurship or career pathways
⚙️What to bring:
An open mind, a curious attitude, and your willingness to share! This is a safe space for discussion, feedback, and growth. Whether you have an idea in development or a challenge you're facing personally of professionally, our group offers a wide array of experiences and perspectives to help you move forward. Expect stimulating conversations and meaningful connections.ℹ️ Event Quick Facts:
Entrepreneur Friends Meetup is hosted by ThriveHub
Host: Zachary Pike Gandara, Founder of BreakBox Coaching
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 10 AM – 11:30 AM (90 minutes)
Venue: Capitol One Cafe, Bellevue, Upstairs
RSVP: RequiredEvent Flow
1️⃣ Coffee and Networking (30 Min): Use your free espresso card and meet members.
2️⃣ Welcome and Introductions (20 min): Meet fellow entrepreneurs and get updates from the host.
3️⃣ Spotlight Presentation (20 min): A member presents a business challenge or topic, followed by a group Q&A.
4️⃣ Roundtable Discussion (20 min): Members share challenges and brainstorm solutions as a group.
5️⃣ Networking and Wrap-Up (Unlimited Time): Time to connect one-on-one and solidify your new network.📩 Questions? Contact the host at: team@thrivehubfoundation.org
🚙 Parking Options:
*FREE PARKING WITH VALIDATION🚨Disclaimer: By RSVPing "Yes" and attending this event, you acknowledge that you are fully responsible for any decisions made during or after the event and hold no one else liable. This includes the event organizers, hosts, or any group members.
- Design Thinking for Everyday Business: Build Smarter, Not HarderCapital One Café, Seattle, WA
Welcome to ThriveHub Foundation. A registered 501,C(3)non profit dedicated to Small Business success in Washinton. We’re a community designed around one simple idea — when entrepreneurs, builders, and creators have a safe space to test ideas, share openly, and learn together, better businesses emerge.
### 📌 About This Series
Running a business often feels like firefighting — reacting to urgent tasks instead of building for long-term growth. This monthly series introduces small business owners to Design Thinking and Human-Centered Design — simple, powerful tools to bring clarity, structure, and customer focus into daily decisions.
Each month, you’ll leave with one tool, one practice, and one small experiment you can immediately apply to your business.
### 🚀 Session 1: From Overwhelm to Clarity
In our kickoff workshop, we’ll focus on rewiring operational decision-making — learning how to cut through noise, clarify problems, and make choices that stick.
What you’ll experience:
- 🤝 Icebreaker: Meet peers + share one tough decision you faced this week.
- 🎁 Design Thinking Mini-Exercise: A hands-on activity to practice empathy, reframe problems, and generate ideas.
- 🔍 Customer Insights in Action: Learn how to spot the difference between problems and solutions.
- 🧪 Live Lab: Practice a simple 3-question interview framework with peers to uncover customer clarity.
- 📝 Takeaway: Leave with customer interview questions + a Decision Dashboard you can use immediately.
Mini-Task (Optional Homework):
Try the Decision Dashboard + 3Q interviews for 2 weeks, and notice how your decisions shift when you filter for urgency, importance, and customer impact.### 🎯 Who This Is For
- Small & medium business owners
- Early-stage entrepreneurs
- Freelancers and solopreneurs
- Anyone tired of “firefighting” and ready to make smarter, customer-centered decisions
ℹ️ Event Quick Facts:
Design Thinking Workshop is hosted by ThriveHubThis is a first in three part series
Host: Lubica Lutz, Design Instructor and Consultant at UW’s Global Innovation Exchange and Dipit Gupta, Associate at Finomenon Investments
Day: Thursday
Time: 11 AM to 12:30 PM PST
Venue: Capitol One Cafe, Westlake Ave, Upstairs Room
RSVP: Required📩 Reach the host if you have a question: team@thrivehubfoundation.org
🚨 Disclaimer For Waiver of Liabilities: When you RSVP "Yes" to this event, please understand that you are responsible for your own decisions, and will hold no one else liable. You agree not to hold the meetup group's organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers, hosts, its sponsors, or any other group members responsible for any business or personal decisions made during, prior and after the event.
