We’re passionate helping you reach your goals and driving impact.
We apply a systems-based strategy considering all stakeholders affected by the business. Sustainability is no longer enough; Leaders must focus on eliminating waste while creating value through business operations.
Regenerative Business.
5% For Good.
A STELLAR CO's regenerative business model contributes 5% of top line revenue to programs that generate social, environmental, and economic value for our stakeholders. Think of it as a modern take on the "triple bottom line".
Our 5% for Good model goes beyond sustainability by committing to donate top line revenue toward programs that make change. A STELLAR CO also contributes a minimum of 5% of our time for pro bono services through mentorship, advisory boards, and non-profit organizations. Please contact us if you have an opportunity to which we can make a monetary or hours-based donation.
A STELLAR CO allocates donations to the following:
Peace, Justice, & Equality (PEOPLE)
Environmental Health (PLANET)
Regenerative Capitalism (PROFIT)
Meet Our Team
Jessa Spainhower, Founder
I bring order and harmony to the chaos of a small business. I love helping people be more efficient and organized, and I highly value time and energy. I work with executives and technical founders to help declutter, prioritize, and achieve their goals. Think of me as your accountability partner to provide clarity and focus. My experience as a generalist covers many broad areas of business – when you need technical specialists, I have a vetted network of trusted referrals.
It can feel isolating at times being a founder or leader; I offer support as a neutral sounding-board to flesh out ideas and solve problems. Clients have provided feedback that they feel motivated and energized working with me and having a trusted confidant instills confidence in their decisions. Business partners have described me as versatile, spontaneous, optimistic, playful and practical. I love connecting with people and working with small businesses, technical founders, intrapreneurs, and founders. I’m always happy to help people however works best. I will meet you where you’re at.
A little bit more about me: I grew up in rural Missouri and am fortunate to call San Diego home. I love dogs and I foster them through The Animal Pad (where I adopted my pup, Roxy) -- my goal is to have a space and yard to foster rescue pups. Also, comedy – who doesn’t love to laugh! I did improv for about three years and want to get into sketch comedy someday! Travel and food are also near and dear to my heart (and stomach), but I am just as happy staying home with a pepperoni pizza.
DISC: Driver-Integrator
Gallup Role: Conductor
Gallup Talents: 1) Relationship, 2) Disruptor, 3) Delegator, 4) Selling
Tendency: Rebel
For more detailed work experience, check out my LinkedIn
Isabel Wen, Co-Creator
Helping systems-thinking entrepreneurs get $#! done. I've been described as: calm, respectful, sharing, curious, knowledgeable, and effective.
I help other systems-change entrepreneurs get $#! done.
Helping:
"Business" people who want to be more values-aligned in their work
Values-aligned people who want to level up their business skills
Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling alone?
Let me help you align your vision and values with your strategy. I'll also keep you accountable, put you back on the right path, and keep the momentum going with your business. Send me a message - I'd love to learn more about how I can help. I do this work because I find fulfillment in providing a sense of relief and support for others.
MY PURPOSE: To create systems-change to regenerate an equitable & thriving economy for all life by connecting people and collaborating with others.
MY VALUES: Sharing, Connection, Integrity, Accountability, & Transparency
MY SPECIALTIES: Critical analysis, Techie (I love using tech to collaborate), and Finding & Connecting the right people
Core Competencies:
+ Strategy Planning
+ Business Development, Partnerships, & Alliances
+ Operations Strategy
+ Virtual Collaboration
+ Virtual Events
+ Volunteer Recruiting & Management
+ High-tech R&D, Commercialization
Past experience in the fields of:
Deep tech // Nanotech // Biotech // Real Estate // Tech // SaaS // Management Consulting // Coworking // B2B Services // GMP // Highly regulated industries
Gallup Strengths:
Strategic - Learner - Achiever - Futuristic - Relator