ERC Team
Meet the dedicated professionals supporting your entrepreneurial journey
Our Leadership Team
The Palm Desert ERC is led by experienced professionals from CSUSB's Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship and School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, along with our partner organizations.
Mike Stull
Professor & Director, IECE
Leading the Institute for Entrepreneurial and Community Engagement at CSUSB, driving innovation and business support across the Coachella Valley.
Jasmine Gudino
Program Coordinator
Managing daily operations, co-working space reservations, and program coordination at the Palm Desert ERC.
jgudino@cvwbc.org
Business Advisors
Expert Counseling Team
Experienced professionals providing expert guidance in business planning, finance, marketing, and growth strategies.
Our Partner Organizations
The ERC brings together multiple organizations to provide comprehensive support to entrepreneurs.
Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship
The IECE at CSUSB manages the ERC network across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley, connecting entrepreneurs to resources and programs at scale.
Visit IECESchool of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
One of the nation's top-ranked entrepreneurship schools bringing curriculum, faculty expertise, and innovation to the Coachella Valley community.
Visit SchoolCoachella Valley Women's Business Center
Business counseling, workshops, and resources specifically designed for women entrepreneurs in the Coachella Valley region.
Visit CVWBCSmall Business Development Center
Expert business counseling covering licensing, permitting, access to capital, grant opportunities, and workforce development.
Visit SBDCCity of Palm Desert
A founding partner committed to fostering innovation, economic growth, and small business success in Palm Desert and the wider Coachella Valley.
Visit CityCounty of Riverside
A strategic partner providing institutional support and regional reach to help grow entrepreneurial ecosystems across Riverside County.
Visit CountyOur Mission
Accessibility. Community. Opportunity. Whether you are a recent graduate with a tech startup dream, a working parent building a home-based business, or a veteran transitioning into civilian life — the ERC is built for you.
Ready to Connect?
Schedule a free consultation with one of our business advisors and find out which programs are right for your goals.