What is it? Who is doing it?<\/strong><\/p>\n The program is sponsored by the US Embassy in Georgia and Georgia\u2019s Innovation and Technology Agency, Startup Grind, and Ilia State University 6 guest speakers and mentors from more developed startup ecosystems will come to Georgia to deliver seminars and directly mentor Georgian founders<\/p>\n How is it different? How can I learn more and apply? May 17th the launch of the program for selected startups<\/p>\n Who should participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n Are you a startup wanting to go to next level? If you have a startup team and are ready to learn and grow and be part of a community of motivated founders this may be for you. You will need to be ready to hear critique, prepared to do hard work and grow, and ready to discard your idea if the data indicates you should do something different.<\/p>\n The Venture Elevator Process At certain stages teams will pitch to continue to the next stage, demonstrating their startups have been developing to a good level. Mentorship resources will be available throughout to help teams progress. There also will be some special opportunities and prizes for top teams in these pitch competitions, such as participation in Web Summit.<\/p>\n Apply April 30 for the Venture Elevator program with up to 60 hours of mentorship & coaching as well as pitching opportunities, international contacts and more valued at $4500 given to Georgian startups free sponsored by the US Embassy.<\/p>\n Make Your Move!<\/p>\n The main lesson of startups is to move forward, learn, try things, and grow. Only by trying things, experimenting and learning can you grow a great company.<\/p>\n Take advantage of this opportunity to benefit from local and international mentors to help accelerate your learning and growth!<\/p>\n Attend the April 21st Info Session 7-9 PM @ Terminal Coworking<\/p>\n Apply for Venure Elevator by April 30th, and make this you year to grow your startup!<\/p>\n Visit https:\/\/ventureelevator.ge<\/a> now to learn more & Get Started!<\/p>\n
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\nVenture Elevator is a program to help startups learn, grow and have better chances of succeeding internationally. It is build around an 8-weekend series of trainings, working-sessions with mentor support and startup development including competitive pitching.<\/p>\n
\nIt is being led by a team of respected startup founders and mentors:<\/p>\n\n
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\nThere are many programs for startups in Georgia now. This one brings the strongest team of local and international mentors together to help teams be ready to succeed at a higher level. We don\u2019t want to \u201csugar coat\u201d things. Succeeding in a startup is hard. Companies need to get beyond the level of the Georgian market and ready to compete internationally. We hope to \u201cget real\u201d with startups and push founders to be better, work harder, and really be ready to compete at a higher level.<\/p>\n
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\nThere will be in info session at Terminal coworking space on April 21st, 7-9 PM. This will be an opportunity to hear about the course, ask questions and meet mentors involved with the program.
\nApril 30th is the application deadline. You can apply at https:\/\/ventureelevator.ge<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDo you wish you had experienced mentors to talk with about your challenges?
\nDo you want to increase your chances of succeeding beyond Georgia?
\nDo you wish you could get honest and tough feedback from experienced advisors?<\/p>\n
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\nTwo weekends\/month there will be intensives for learning and working on the startups.<\/p>\n\n
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