Our next featured business from our Spring Cohort is Daka International founded by Sergio Velazquez!


Daka is a resource aggregate and referral service for veterans. Created for all who were a part of the armed uniformed services, Daka is still in its infancy as it was just launched on April 26, 2023, with the help of EquinEnt. My vision would not be possible without the help and support that I received during my Equity in Entrepreneurship cohort.

During my cohort, I was able to fine-tune my ideas, find marketing and creative support, and be coached on presenting my ideas to other industry professionals. My organization seeks to find those service members who have slipped through the cracks and provide support services, because most veterans want,” a hand up and not a handout.” Thankfully with the help I received at EquinEnt, I am game to attack the problems that plague our veterans, such as the lack of employment, housing, and healthcare.

I recently presented my business at 1 Million Cups where industry professionals critiqued and helped develop my business pitch to present to a broader audience and solicit my services to a wider audience. In addition to that, I received industry contacts that directly can provide coaching and support to my business.


We’re delighted to celebrate Sergio and our other cohort grads in September and look forward to seeing where their new small business journeys take them!

If you’d like to be part of Fall Cohort starting in November, please get in touch via our contact page.