About JANUS

JANUS Innovation Hub is a startup incubator based in San Diego,supporting a global community of first-generation, immigrant,and underrepresented founders, helping them build scalable,investor-ready startups.

Our
Team

Aras
Sheikhi

CEO and Founder

Mostafa
Afkhamizadeh

Co-founder, Business Sterategy, Advisor, Mentor

Product & Technical Development

Business & Growth Strategy

Mentorship & Team Building

Events & Ecosystem Engagement

Global Exposure & Industry Connections

Legal & Professional Support

Markrting and Branding

Care Well

Personalized digital wellness for autistic caregivers.

MAGVOLTS

Biodegradable modular batteries for clean, portable power.

Student Boat

Find Home. Find Your People. Build Your Future.

Mighty Nest

AI-powered support for neurodivergent children and their care teams.

ImproVRise

XR-driven social-emotional training for autistic and ADHD youth.

BerryBond

Your Ticket to the Underground Discount Economy

RyniX

RyniX is an AI-powered copilot software

Tarragon

A sensory wearable that teaches calming breathing through play.

Mindly

Mindly is reshaping the landscape of behavioral and neurological care through smarter

MindWave

XR tools that empower the autistic community.

TeaLink

Your All-in-One Persian Community Hub

Neurotech Frontiers Incubation Program

Venture Nurture Program

JANUS Port

Angel Investors

Invest in Immigrant Innovation

Join a trusted network of angel investors supporting immigrant-led startups shaping the future through innovation and meaningful impact. At Janus Innovation Hub, we empower diverse founders by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and connections needed to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.

28Jan

Why Most Founders Misread Market Feedback in the First Year

In the first year of a startup, feedback is everywhere. Users comment. Customers complain. Advisors suggest. Investors react. Metrics fluctuate.…

21Jan

Why Early Traction Can Be More Dangerous Than No Traction at All

In the startup world, traction is treated as proof. Proof that the idea works. Proof that the market cares. Proof…

14Jan

When Focus Becomes a Growth Lever: Why Startups Win by Saying No More Often

In the early life of a startup, growth is often confused with motion. New conversations, new ideas, new potential partnerships,…

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startup storytelling

Entrepreneurship

How to Use Storytelling to Grow Your Startup, Backed by Tactics, Not Fluff

May 7, 2025 Janus Innovation Hub No comments yet

Startups don’t just sell products, they sell belief. And belief is built through storytelling. But not the “hero’s journey” fluff or brand slogans that sound like TED Talk leftovers. We’re talking about practical, high-conversion, investor-ready, team-aligning narratives that work when your budget is near zero, and your product is still in beta. Storytelling, when done […]