Building the Future of Startup Acceleration
We're democratizing access to mentorship, capital, and community for the next generation of founders.
We empower founders, investors, and advisors to build, fund, and scale the next generation of startups—faster, more transparently, and at a fraction of the cost.
To become the go-to digital ecosystem where every promising startup finds mentorship, capital, and community—bridging the generational gap in innovation.
Why We Started Wone
We saw too many great ideas die because early-stage founders couldn't afford accelerators or reach the right mentors. Traditional startup support was gatekept by geography, connections, and high costs.
Dana was advising climate-tech founders who struggled to find affordable due-diligence tools, while Aaron was building tools for startups to succeed. Together, we realized we could democratize that entire process through a common platform.
Today, we've onboarded pilot partners in ag-tech and renewable fuels, and we're building toward a comprehensive platform that makes startup acceleration accessible to everyone.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we build and every decision we make.
Open milestone scorecards and data-driven trend forecasts for all stakeholders.
Affordable subscriptions instead of expensive accelerators, democratizing startup support.
Hand-picked advisors, student cohorts, and investor syndicates working together.
Championing sustainable and socially responsible ventures that matter.
Success is a journey—our platform evolves as trends and markets shift.
Meet Our Founders
The team behind Wone brings together expertise in startup consulting and technical innovation.
Dana Hwang
CEO & Co-Founder
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Aaron Tom
CTO & Co-Founder
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Our Advisors
Industry leaders and domain experts who guide our vision and strategy.
Sunil Baswani
Electronics, Semiconductors and Renewables
Over 36 years of global leadership experience in semiconductors, electronics, AI/ML and renewables.
Vincent Mao
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Chinese-American entrepreneur with successful history of starting diverse firms and inventor of strategic patents.
Robin Jean Sassi
Legal & Corporate Governance
Licensed California attorney with 30+ years business experience in litigation, formation, and governance.
Ken Lukins
Strategic Risk Assessment
Provides strategic guidance and risk assessment expertise from extensive military and intelligence background.
James Shih
Engineering & Infrastructure
Engineering and construction industry insights from one of the world's largest infrastructure companies.
Amy Henry
Energy & Venture Capital
Combines venture capital expertise with deep energy sector knowledge from Shell Corporation experience.
Heather Beatty
Impact Investment
Investment and capital markets expertise focused on sustainable and impact-driven ventures.
Jesse Lam
Strategic Planning & Development
Experienced business leader with expertise in strategic planning and market development.
Victor Tong
Operations & Industry Expertise
Seasoned professional with deep industry knowledge and operational excellence expertise.
Our Portfolio Companies
Innovative startups we're proud to support across renewable energy, biotech, and sustainable agriculture.
ZeaKal
BioFuels & Carbon Capture
Revolutionary biofuels company that has developed breakthrough technology for improved carbon capture in seeds, advancing sustainable fuel production and environmental impact.
Syzygy Plasmonics
Renewable Fuels
Pioneering renewable fuels company developing next-generation technologies to transform the energy landscape through innovative plasmonic solutions.
Agros
Solar-Powered Agriculture
Singapore-based solar-powered irrigation solutions provider expanding across Southeast Asia. Recently secured $4.25M Series A led by Gaia Impact, Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia, and Wavemaker Impact.
Chitose Bio Evolution
Marine Algae Biofuels
Singapore-based company specializing in algae-derived biofuel production from ocean extraction. Recently raised $49M from Japanese investors including Shiseido, Mizuho Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Our Journey
Key milestones and achievements as we build toward our vision.
Advisory Board Established
Assembled world-class advisory board including executives from Intel, Shell, Fluor Corporation, and military intelligence.
Portfolio Companies Onboarded
Successfully onboarded innovative companies including ZeaKal, Syzygy Plasmonics, Agros, and Chitose Bio Evolution.
Platform Development Milestone
Completed core platform development with real-time scorecards, mentor matching, and SPV creation tools.
Funding Facilitation Success
Supported portfolio companies in raising over $53M in combined funding rounds across renewable energy and AgTech sectors.
What Makes Us Different
We're not just another accelerator—we're building something fundamentally new.
Subscription-First Model
Affordable monthly plans vs. expensive accelerator fees
Built-in Risk Management
LexisNexis-style checks not offered by most platforms
AI-Powered Analytics
TrendForecast engine spots sector shifts and opportunities
Curated Advisor Network
Vetted mentors compensated through royalties and SPV carry
Our Culture
We're a small, fast-moving, remote-friendly team that values transparency, data-driven decisions, and continuous learning. Every team member has a voice in shaping our product and culture.
- Remote-first with quarterly in-person meetups
- Transparent decision-making and open communication
- Continuous learning budget for conferences and courses
- Equity participation for all team members