Session Acceleration

Session

Variable Geometries João Perre Viana

Are These Programs Right For You?

The Advantages

The Disadvantages

Key Takeaway

Is it worthwhile to attend an accelerator that isn't one of the top programs?

what is it you want out of an accelerator?

A startup accelerator is built to foster rapid growth of its portfolio companies. It's a man-made perfect storm of mentorship, access to technology, office space and an innovative community, packed into a short time frame

Y Combinator and TechStars have application acceptance rates between 1% and 3%

Typically, the investment is between US$20,000 and US$50,000

The focus is on small teams, not on individual founders :)

Entering an accelerator without a product is like going to a

car race

with a bicycle

A little of History about Accelerators

Exercise: Time to look for money

Prepare to: Analyze if you want to look for money in a external program

If yes, where you want to “accelerate" your business ? Choose program to enroll or apply in the coming weeks/months

Explain why ?

Time: During brake

5m per person to share

Questions?