OCEAN Accelerator™
Cohort 9
A high-tech accelerator for humans.
OCEAN Accelerator™ Cohort 9 is a 17-week program designed to help founders build venture-backable companies. The program provides seed funding, mentorship, education, and professional services to support the growth of participating startups. Along with traditional accelerator elements, the OCEAN Accelerator also invites founders to integrate their faith, purpose, relationships, and health into their startup journey.
Meet the Founders





Meet the Experts

Michael Quesnell
Founder Advocate | Minneapolis, MN

Rebecca Arwine
Doctoral Student | Founder Experience | Maryvill, TN

Vidya Dinamani
Product Rebels | Product Development | San Diego, CA

Dan Rye
Tensure Consulting | IT Services & IT Consulting | Cincinnati, OH

Chris Deaver
BraveCore | Leadership + Culture Shaping | Cupertino, CA

Zach Bahorik
Frost Brown Todd | Law Practice | Cincinnati, OH

Vance Vandrake
Frost Brown Todd | Law Practice | Cincinnati, OH

Silvia Mah
Biola University | Higher Education | San Diego, CA

Tim Schuster
Pop Up Think Tank | Higher Education| Minneapolis, MN

Maria Pope
Republic | Venture Growth + Partnerships | Washington, DC
Learn More About
OCEAN Accelerator
& Our Past Cohort
FOUNDERS – Faith & Co. Film
“Grounded in faith, OCEAN goes beyond those basic functions creating community and holistically caring for founders who face a lonely and difficult journey.