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🖥️Start Smart (WBC 01/22/26 – 02/12/26)

January 22, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free

Learn the business fundamentals to starting a business. Register now- to understand your business strategy and see if you have a viable business or service.

Discover How To:

  • Define your vision
  • Create a mission statement
  • Assess your skills, passion, and resources
  • Craft a business strategy to match your reality
  • Test the viability of your products and services

Facilitator: Vanessa Zamy 

Vanessa Zamy, known globally as The Business Defibrillator®, is a distinguished business consultant, dynamic speaker, and bestselling author who is deeply committed to the sustainable success of entrepreneurs. 

Vanessa’s expertise is centered around guiding both new and late-stage business owners to build businesses that create generational wealth—not just a demanding job. Her commitment to preventing burnout among entrepreneurs has been recognized by prestigious outlets including Fast Company and NPR Marketplace.

A lifelong learner, Vanessa holds a B.S. in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University, an academic foundation complemented by strategic leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies. This unique blend of academic rigor and real-world experience positions her as a valuable resource for owners looking to scale their success. When not speaking on stages, Vanessa Zamy serves as an Adjunct Professor focused on leadership development and burnout prevention in business ownership.

Through her engaging advising and training, Vanessa serves as a catalyst for sustainable success, equipping business owners with the actionable strategies to thrive without succumbing to pressure. She is more than a consultant; she is a mentor and advocate for building a successful, lasting legacy.

Note: Our services and programs are open to all entrepreneurs. All Renaissance WBC/SOMA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.


All clients  must register for classes via your client portal account. Here is how you can do it.

Already a Renaissance Client? 

Log in to your client portal and access the calendar at the top of your screen

New to the Renaissance Community?

Get started by filling out a client interest form and attending an orientation.

*All clients must complete an interest form and attend orientation before signing up for classes.*

POWERED BY SBA - U.S Small Business Administration

 

 

Renaissance WBC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the SBA. All SBA programs or cosponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested, at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact: Women Business Center wbc@rencenter.org, (415) 894-9779

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