Stephan Jan Erkelens – Los Angeles Times

President, CEO and Co-Founder
RevHub Orange County

Stephan Erkelens, President, CEO and Co-Founder of RevHubOC, brings over four decades of entrepreneurial experience, particularly in the coffee and finance industries. His journey from executive positions in merchandise to philanthropy led him to found RevHubOC, which aims to solve social and environmental problems through entrepreneurship. Under Erkelens’ leadership, RevHubOC has successfully incubated 30 impact-ready startups, made significant investments and secured significant awards and funding. Over the past 24 months, they have launched multiple cohorts, made investments and supported hundreds of entrepreneurs. Erkelens’ commitment to addressing the challenges of diversity in entrepreneurship aligns with NorthSTAR’s mission, which has supported over 10,000 aspiring entrepreneurs, with a focus on underrepresented populations.