COFOUNDER & CEO

Eric R. Parker, AIA, is an accomplished architect and entrepreneur, co-founder and President of Make Startups and HACK Augusta, with a track record of launching and supporting over 500 businesses. A visionary in the startup ecosystem, he is known for his strategic leadership in securing $15m in investment and creating 1,500 jobs in communities nationally. Eric's expertise in entrepreneurial skills training and capital access is pivotal in aiding entrepreneurs across America, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. His work, featured in “Make Space” by the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University, demonstrates his perspective on the intersection of design and entrepreneurship. As a mentor at theClubhou.se, Eric's extensive knowledge and lived experience provide invaluable guidance to entrepreneurs, driving innovation and societal impact.

COFOUNDER & CMO

Grace A. Belangia, with over 15 years of experience in ecosystem building and startup advising, is a co-founder of Asombrosa, Make Startups, and HACK Augusta. A Silicon Valley native and UCLA graduate, she excels in connecting public and private sectors to spur innovation. As a UC Berkeley Extension Professor in Entrepreneurship, Grace educates emerging entrepreneurs and is an expert in alternative financing methods. Her commitment to inclusive economic development is evident through her roles with the Southeast Makers Alliance, Ecosystem Builders Leadership Network, and as an active investor in Pipeline Angels and Portfolia. Grace's experience in starting, operating, and exiting successful companies makes her an invaluable advisor for participants at theClubhou.se, guiding them towards impactful business growth.

CTO

Eric Ryan Harrison is a distinguished CTO and mentor at theClubhou.se Founder Fellowship Program, with over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He co-founded Docket, a 500 Startups graduate that raised $1.3M in venture capital, and Moonrise, acquired by American Family, Inc. At Make Startups, Eric utilizes his extensive background, including his time as a software developer at the Dept. of Defense and an intelligence analyst in the US Army, to guide founders in building and scaling tech ventures. His contributions, blending technical skill and strategic business insight, make him a pivotal figure in mentoring emerging technology entrepreneurs at theClubhou.se.