Genesis and Meta team up for StartUp Academy 4.0, a deep-dive program for founders to boost their tech success journeys alongside industry leaders. StartUp Academy is a free international program that instructs founders on how to build, operate, and scale a profitable tech business. The program is designed for B2C and B2B software startups from Pre-Seed to Seed stages, in different domains like FinTech, EdTech, SaaS, Mobility, AdTech, etc.
Since 2021, 135 startups from 20+ countries have completed the program, some of which – including Bloomсoding, INPUT SOFT, Easysales, and QuickShippers – secured over $7.5 million.
This year, 50 startups from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) that have successfully passed the selection stage will be invited to the program. Each participant will outline their key 3-month goals, create a roadmap with a trusted mentor, and navigate their team through global tech companies' deep-dive formats and expertise.
The program’s training modules will focus on the following topics:
Market & Strategy
Marketing & Sales
Finance and Investments
Product
Management
Technology & Innovation
The experts' list includes founders and C-levels from Genesis and Meta, speakers with experience in AWS, Spotify, Bolt, Wix, and Vimeo, mentors from investment funds like Horizon Capital, Flyer One Ventures, and many more professionals worldwide.
“Genesis and Meta are hosting StartUp Academy for the fourth time. The program was designed specifically for CEE startups that want to expand to international markets and grow continuously. This year's program focuses on giving founders practical tools and resources to help them solve specific challenges. Participants will benefit from the experience of leading tech teams in CEE that have created and developed products for millions of users worldwide. The program will conclude with a pitch day, where participants can present their products to 45 investors from the TRMNL4 network,” Tetiana Ladanova, Startup Program Lead at TRMNL4 powered by Genesis.
“Meta is delighted to partner with Genesis for the fourth iteration of StartUp Academy. This program brings a wealth of knowledge and resources to the CEE Start-Up community and Meta is excited to see the talent and drive of the region’s best new founders,” Ian Carroll, Venture Capital and Start-Up Partner at Meta.
The deadline for applications is April 28. The selection stages include an online test, pitch deck review, and interview. The program starts on June 3.
