Start ups

Groovy Grips is brainchild of Menlo Park native Andrew Klein

[caption id="attachment_118175" align="alignright" width="496"] t[/caption] Groovy Grips is a new durable pickleball grip that comes in unique styles and colors. It's the brainchild of Andrew

by Jenna Lee
on July 18, 2025

Need help with daily tasks? Connect with local students on Sparrow

Danish born Bastian Barsoe knew he wanted to start his own company when he moved to California to attend Menlo College. His desire was realized

by Linda Hubbard
on December 5, 2024

Lara Hoyem brings heat-and-serve meal service Dinnerbell to the mid-Peninsula

Menlo Park resident Lara Hoyem has worked at a number of startups focused on making life easier for the consumer. That experience has all come

by Linda Hubbard
on April 1, 2022

Menlo Park startup Switchbackr aims to meet your outdoor gear needs cost effectively

Menlo Park native Alex Friedman (Laurel/Encinal/M-A) didn't go far for college, selecting Stanford. There he became friends with Sasha Landauer. "We met on a surfing

by Linda Hubbard
on May 28, 2021

M-A holds first ever Coding Career Conference

Menlo-Atherton High School recently held its first ever Coding Career Conference, which was created by M-A student Amelia Kratzer (pictured right) and hosted by the

by Linda Hubbard
on May 12, 2021

Local teens develop Grindstone app to expand job opportunities for high school students

Two local high school seniors, Evan Ajuria (pictured left) and Aiden Appleby, have rolled out the latest version of the Grindstone app to expand job

by Linda Hubbard
on February 19, 2021

Talk about the movie General Magic with the Menlo Park Library on February 18

Library staff love more than just books—we’re movie-lovers, too! Watch a movie on Kanopy—a streaming service that is free with your Menlo Park Library card—and

by Contributed Content
on February 15, 2021

Two Menlo Park MDs start non-profit Invincikids

Menlo Park resident Singari Seshadri brought local non-profit Invincikids to our attention: "It was started by a team of pediatric anesthesiologists from Menlo Park who have

by Linda Hubbard
on February 10, 2021

Dr. Kari Nadeau seeks to end food allergies

Pediatric allergist Dr. Kari Nadeau (pictured center above) understands allergies not just from her medical training but from first hand experience. "I grew up on

by Linda Hubbard
on February 27, 2020

MyNabes is designed to help build strong, friendly neighborhoods

Last fall, Menlo Oaks resident Elodie Bottine (pictured left in photo) teamed up with her friend Raluca Perkins to launch a mobile app called My

by Linda Hubbard
on January 8, 2020