Empowering Local Entrepreneurs to Build, Grow, and Succeed.

WIMS | Wisdom & Innovation Mentorship Support helps small-business founders and early-stage entrepreneurs across the Inland Empire and beyond access hands-on mentorship, trusted guidance, and practical resources to turn ideas into thriving ventures.

About Us

Welcome to WIMS

Our Mission

Our Mission

To unlock entrepreneurial potential in the Inland Empire and surrounding business communities by combining micro-capital, experienced mentorship, and a supportive peer network.

Our Vision

Our Vision

To become the region's launchpad for small-business innovation by building a flywheel of local mentorship and impact.

Services

What We Offer

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Micro-investments from $5–25k, plus strategic support for early-stage founders.

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12-week sprints to validate MVPs, unit economics, and investor readiness.

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Demo Nights, breakfasts, and local summits to strengthen founder visibility

Testimonials

Client Success Stories

Industry Experts

Your Team

We bring a broad and diverse background with 100+ years of combined experience

Hari Dhiman

CEO 88 Spirits, Inc.

Justin and Maya Lorenzana

Co-Founders Pro Force Pressure Wash

Jose Funes

CEO Y&Y Event and Party Rentals

John Fleming

Co-Founder Hopdial, LLC

Erika Quinto

CEO Inland Gardens Landscape, Inc

Ron Soderblom

CEO Soderblom Consulting, LLC
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    FAQ

    WIMS provides hands-on mentorship, founder-friendly micro-capital, and a supportive peer network designed to shorten the trial-and-error cycle for new founders. Our programs include an incubator, a pitch forum with small investment checks, advisor access, and ongoing mentorship support.
    No. WIMS works with entrepreneurs at multiple stages—including those with only a concept or early prototype. We help refine ideas, validate markets, shape MVPs, and build investor-ready plans before entering our funding program.
    Founders selected through our Pitch Forum can receive seed checks typically ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, issued on simple, founder-friendly terms. Funding is paired with structured mentorship to accelerate traction.
    We ask founders to engage actively in workshops, mentorship sessions, and milestone check-ins. The more effort you put into the program, the stronger the outcomes.
    WIMS is a founder-first collective built by entrepreneurs who have walked the path themselves. We focus on building profitable, values-driven businesses through mentorship, peer support, practical education, and small-scale capital.