How to navigate the world of start-up accelerators as a Black founder

Join this 20-minute presentation, hosted by Koby Yogaretnam of Foundervine, in partnership with Grow Local London for Black History Month.

This webinar focuses on Black founders and how to navigate the world of start-up accelerators, particularly in the UK and Europe. With Foundervine running two of the most prominent Black founder accelerators, you'll gain valuable insights on how to leverage these programmes to accelerate your business journey.

Discover how to find, choose and successfully join an accelerator that aligns with your vision.

Koby is an expert in start-up acceleration and a senior programme manager at Foundervine, which operates two of the most influential Black founder accelerators in Europe. With years of experience supporting diverse founders and helping businesses scale, Koby is passionate about empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs.

As part of Black History Month, Koby brings a wealth of knowledge to this webinar, building accelerators and supporting Black founders navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in the accelerator ecosystem and supporting growth ambitions for founders.

Kate Capelli will also talk about the free support available at Grow London Local.

Key takeaways from this session:

• How to find an accelerator: Learn where and how to search for accelerators that support Black founders and your specific industry. It’s crucial because accelerators provide mentorship, funding opportunities and a network of peers and investors
• How to choose an accelerator for your business/start-up: Understand what factors to consider, such as industry focus, stage of start-up, funding requirements and location to ensure the accelerator fits your business needs. Choosing the right accelerator can make a significant difference in the success and growth of your start-up
• What to be cautious about when joining an accelerator: Know what red flags to watch for, such as predatory terms, hidden costs, or lack of genuine support. Being cautious helps you avoid programmes that might not align with your values or long-term business goals

If you have any questions you'd like Koby to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.

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