Women Startup Lab
Maitjian Welke, owner of CMIT Solutions Silicon Valley in San Jose and Palo Alto, has been a long time supporter and technology advisor for founder Ari Horie of Women Startup Lab since inception in 2013; she is in the photo here with Ari Horie and Fran Maier, founder of Match.com. Women Startup lab supports women founders and provides them a platform to accelerate. Ari Horie says, “Maitjian, I would like to personally thank you for all you’ve done this year. It’s been a fast and furious ride and you have always been there to support us and allow us to grow while riding the bumpy road. Yes, buckle up is the right approach. I know we fell short of some of giving back part but I always appreciated your presence and support, for that I haven’t expressed enough my gratitude and again, thank you for you’ve done for me and for the group. Your contribution have made a difference not only for me and for all the founders who came through our programs.”