StudioRedBank is dedicated to fostering a community of innovators, by assisting aspiring entrepreneurs to make their ideas a reality.

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.

Where Do New Ideas Come From?

A new idea comes from a puzzle that is yet to be solved. Some solutions are found accidentally, some through brainstorming and others are found online.

Have you ever thought that you could do something better? Have you thought you had the missing link? Well then you are in great company. Many successful entrepreneurs have found themselves in similar situations. The only difference between you and them could be that you haven’t started yet. Any idea big or small can make a difference in the world and you could be the link that completes the connection.

If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.

We Can Help.

Studio Red Bank has a team of experienced mentors who are looking to give back to the community by assisting aspiring entrepreneurs. Our community will help you to refine your idea and your business model, preparing you for the next stages of development for your service or product.

Normally, accelerators and incubators working with start-ups demand a percentage of equity. We do things a little differently. We started StudioRedBank as a vehicle for our mentors to “pay it forward” to aspiring entrepreneurs. We expect nothing in return to help progress your idea through Step 5 below. Our hope is to foster the emergence of new innovators while strengthening our community.

Step 1

Develop Your Idea.

First, formalize your idea by writing it down, and then elaborate on it. Focus on the unique aspects, explain what is new or different about your idea, or how it solves a problem better or cheaper – these are the elements that attract investors.

Step 2

Submit Your Idea.

Tell us why your idea matters and what makes it new, different and great. Next, tell us what you’ve done to bring your idea to life. Do you have a business plan or a revenue model? If you do not have any of these, don’t worry, we just want to know where to start. We believe strongly in protecting your intellectual property. Read how.

Step 3

Review Your Idea.

The team at StudioRedBank will review your idea and provide feedback within a week. If your idea is accepted, your mentor will contact you with the next steps.

Step 4

Discuss Your Idea at the Studio.

If we feel we can help, we’ll invite you to the studio to meet with your mentors. Here, we will review your idea with you and discuss the next steps. Together, we will produce a plan for demo day.

Step 5

Prepare to Present Your Idea.

We will help you through the process of developing a business plan and revenue model that will guide your company's success. We will also help you prepare a presentation/video and walk you through a demo day rehearsal.

Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.

Meet Some of Our Mentors

Gordon Forsyth

Brand Strategy & Digital Innovation

I have a passion for working on ideas that possess that rare potential to move markets. Bringing those ideas to life through brand experience is critical to success.

Kristen Bunnell

Serial Entrepreneur

I started my first business in the restaurant industry directly after graduating college and have never looked back. Now I enjoy leading two multi-million dollar service companies and look forward to sharing my experience with young entrepreneurs that have the drive and commitment to make successful businesses.

Mike Simon

Business Strategist

I have a passion for business strategy, IT strategy and product development. I’ve grown and sold a number of businesses, and could not have done that without the help of mentors who still guide me today. I look forward to sharing the experience I’ve gained with the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Bret Morgan

Entrepreneur & Technology Evangelist

Bret Morgan is the co-founder of Cowerks, an Asbury Park, NJ based coworking community and technology hub, BandsOnABudget.com, a marketplace for musicians to create custom merchandise, and DBL Systems, a web & mobile software development agency. He is the founder of the Jersey Shore Tech Meetup and has co-founded conferences such as Asbury Agile, Hacking Asbury, and the NJ Spark Summit. Bret is also the founder of Asbury Fresh, a weekly farmers, food, & artistan makers market held in Asbury Park. In his spare time, Bret, practices Ashtanga yoga, surfs, rides bikes, and travels to remote locations of the globe, sometimes all at once.

Cory Kazar

Sales and Marketing Professional - Digital Experience

Cory is a seasoned Business Development and Marketing professional with 10+ years' experience managing sales and marketing ventures as well as creating and deploying strategy in the Digital Agency Industry. I'm passionate about creating customer-focused digital experiences for clients, and I've spent the last 8 years helping grow DefinedLogic’s client diversification by 50% through dedicated efforts of account-based marketing, strategy, and thought leadership.

David Yurkanin

Creative Director | Experience & Product

I design digital products that make sense, are fun to use, and solve a real problem. That means taking the time to understand business and user needs, and creating a solution that satisfies both—simply. I have more than a decade of experience doing just that—spending my time learning at the speed of technology, so I can be confidently equipped to solve tired problems in new and better ways.

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Lazaretto

Owner _ Paul Osier

Type _ Survival Horror Game

Location _

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Status _ Launch in 2016

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Views & Brews

Owner _ Stephen Sepulveda

Type _ Mobile App

Location _ Kean University, NJ

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Status _ In Progress

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Soapbox

Owner _ Rob Feinstein

Type _ Online Furniture Retailer

Location _ Asbury Park, NJ

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Status _ Web Relaunch 2016

Lazaretto

Paul came to StudioRedBank with a great idea for a mobile game but limited knowledge of financial planning and how to pitch investors. Mentor Mike Simon worked with Paul to hone his pitch deck and presentation style.

It must have worked. Paul received rival proposals to fund his horror suspense thriller. The game will launch in Apple’s App Store in time for Halloween 2016!

Views & Brews

Stephen was the winner of the inaugural StudioRedBank University Competition in 2015. After an unbelievably beautiful hiking trip in Colorado, Stephen hatched an idea to create a mobile app that helps hikers find great local brews as well.

In a voting contest on our Facebook page, Views & Brews received the most votes. Mentor Bret Morgan is working with Stephen to refine the concept before seeking additional funding.

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Soapbox

Rob approached StudioRedBank to help hone his brand messaging as Soapbox looked to take things to the next level. Mentor Dennis Warner provided Rob with some quick insights on potential product innovation directions and brand positioning.

Rob incorporated that input into a relaunch of the Soapbox website that focuses on a more simple e-commerce flow. The new site launched in Spring 2016!

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Processing Your Awesome Idea.

In February of 1999, Google moved out of its garage office to its first mountain-view office, with just eight employees.

Apple, Disney, and Yankee Candle all started in garages.

In the early days of Amazon, a bell would ring in the office every time someone made a purchase, and everyone would gather around to see if they knew the customer.

Like many other successful tech entrepreneurs, Bill Gates was a college dropout. He left Harvard University in 1975 to fully devote himself to Microsoft.

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StudioRedBank was formed by local entrepreneurs out of an idea to give back to aspiring innovators in the local area and beyond. We believe that good ideas deserve to be fostered and supported, particularly when those ideas create economic and social progress. Our mentor group has succeeded … and sometimes failed … at building various businesses in the community. They bring a passion for telling it like it is while helping you define what could be.

- That’s where we started; where StudioRedBank ultimately goes is up to you.