FOUNDER DEVELOPMENT
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Nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems for our partners by upskilling founders with world-leading expertise from mentors spanning venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, universities and operators – generating unparalleled growth for industry and unrivalled access for our partners to breakthrough innovations.
what we do
WE PREPARE FOUNDERS and STARTUPS TO BEST ACHIEVE THIER GOALS
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Skill Development
Develop world-class skills in entrepreneurship through bespoke training sessions, workshops and hands-on guidance.
04
Exposure to the Ecosystem
Get access to the venture ecosystem across Europe and MENA to build connections with potential partners, investors, advisors and talent.
02
Business Idea Refinement
Rapidly iterate and build upon venture concepts and strategies in collaboration with top-tier mentors and advisors.
03
Access to Trusted Experts
Connect with leading industry experts for insights into how to create long-standing businesses, from those who have done it before.
kEY PILLARS OF OUR FOUNDER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
01
Skill Development
Develop world-class skills in entrepreneurship through bespoke training sessions, workshops and hands-on guidance.
02
Business Idea Refinement
Rapidly iterate and build upon venture concepts and strategies in collaboration with top-tier mentors and advisors.
03
Access to Trusted Experts
Connect with leading industry experts for insights into how to create long-standing businesses, from those who have done it before.
04
Exposure to the Ecosystem
Get access to the venture ecosystem across Europe and MENA to build connections with potential partners, investors, advisors and talent.
kEY PILLARS OF OUR FOUNDER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Mikela Druckman, Grey Parrot Founder.
How we think
Bespoke Program
We tailor every program we run for our partners based on their specific needs, as well as the specific needs of each individual founder in the program. As entrepreneurs and operators ourselves, we know too well that ‘one-size-fits-all’ approaches don’t work.
Hands-on Support:
We always go one step further to offer hands-on support to turn advice into action, and insight into impact, combining our expertise with our vast operator, founder and investor network to ensure founders get the tangible support they need.
Cross-Sector Advantage:
We take customisation to another level by parachuting the most highly relevant experts in for each of our founders when necessary. Whilst in many cases founder participants will benefit from generalised training, we know from experience that bringing in experts from specific sub-sectors help deliver outsized impact for founders.
how we support founders
01
FOUNDATION
A rigorous and comprehensive programme in partnership with world-leading universities to empower founders with the theory, understanding, skills and expertise
02
CATALYST
An immersive and hands-on experience for founders to translate training into action alongside world-class industry experts, gaining access to the venture ecosystem along the way.
Programme Management
Strategic
Partnerships
Partnerships
Venture &
Fundraising
Fundraising
Corporate
Development
Development
Growth
Product, Brand
& Design
& Design
PR & Comms
Technology
Talent
