Jose Barrera is an 🏷️#entrepreneur, 🏷️#community-organizer, and the CEO and founder of 📝STARTUPSTARTER, a 📝Los Angeles, CA-based platform focused on supporting early-stage startups through educational programming and ecosystem events. He has held the role since 2020, leading initiatives such as Investment Week Conference and forging partnerships with organizations like the City of 📝Santa Monica, CA and J.P. Morgan to convene entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders in the Southern California tech community. In addition to his work at StartupStarter, Barrera serves as Managing Partner at PREMIUM and has held roles as Venture Scout at Calm Company Fund, as well as board positions at Throttle Payments Co. and SC AeroTech. His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and an associate’s degree in Aeronautics from the Community College of the Air Force. Barrera is also a mentor with Veterati, supporting veteran career transitions, and has received honors such as the Air Force Meritorious Service Award.
I met Jose at one of his 📝STARTUPSTARTER events (a pool party actually) after attending many without meeting him.