We Turn Policy Into
Economic Opportunity
Braven Foundation partners with cities, chambers, and foundations to deliver grant-funded programs that bring small businesses online, build digital skills, and create jobs in underserved communities.
Free Marketing Services for California Small Businesses
The Digital Communities Program (DCP) is a free, California-based initiative providing professional digital marketing services at no cost to eligible small business owners.
Apply to receive: business assessments, branding & logo design, website creation or optimization, social media content, paid advertising, email marketing, and certification workshop access.
We Exist
Because the
Digital Divide Won't Close Itself
Braven Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with cities, chambers, and foundations to close the digital divide for small businesses. We design and run grant-funded programs that deliver real, professional-grade digital marketing services to entrepreneurs in underserved communities — at no cost to the business owner. Braven Agency builds the tools. Braven Foundation ensures no entrepreneur is left behind.
How We Create
Impact
Every institution we partner with has a different community, a different budget, and a different goal. That’s why we design every program from the ground up.
GRANT-FUNDED PROGRAMS
We build end-to-end digital equity programs for cities, chambers, foundations, and financial institutions — from business intake and GIS-targeted outreach to service delivery and outcome reporting.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DELIVERY
Through Braven Agency, we deliver hands-on digital marketing services: branding, website development, SEO, social media, paid advertising, and email marketing — averaging ~$6,000 in value per business served.
AI & DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING
Our workshops equip small business owners — and the institutions that support them — with practical AI tools, digital marketing skills, and financial literacy. We partner with cities and chambers to deliver these sessions at scale.
The People Behind the
Mission
Our strength lies in our people — passionate professionals and community advocates dedicated to creating lasting change through collaboration, empathy, and innovation.
Robert Martinez
Founder & CEO
Roberto Martinez founded Braven Agency with a belief that every small business deserves access to the same digital tools that big companies take for granted. A recognized Google Digital Coach who has presented on behalf of Google, Facebook, Shopify, Intuit, and Univision, Roberto leads Braven’s institutional partnerships with cities, chambers, and foundations across California and beyond.
James Landas
Director of Programs
James Landas leads program operations at Braven Foundation, overseeing the design and delivery of digital equity programs in partnership with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and financial institutions. James is the primary contact for new program inquiries and institutional partnerships.
Together, we're building the infrastructure that turns economic development goals into real outcomes for real communities.
What Our Clients
Have to Say
“Since this was a free program, my expectations weren’t very high. But after receiving my first brand deliverable, I was blown away. The new website facelift changed everything. To any small business looking to grow, 100% recommend!”
Kenshi Kabayashi
KENCHAN RAMEN
“Phenomenal opportunity! The Braven Foundation team was organized, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. They helped me see my business in a whole new way.”
Arnetta M.
OFFICIAL BRAND HQ
“I formalized my consulting business with their help in building a brand and creating a marketing strategy. The team took the time to hear my story and made the process enjoyable.”
Mayra Contreras
OAKLAND LATINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
“This program helped me gain more clarity around my brand and how to reach my audience. Professional branding and digital marketing allowed me to develop more trust within my community and expand my footprint for greater visibility.”
Shanay
BUSINESS IN TRAVEL
* They Believe in Our Mission *
Together, we’re building a movement of empowerment, one partnership at a time.
