11 HOW CAN YOU BOOST YOUR CHANCES OF BEING ACCEPTED? 1 Research the mentors, 2 Talk to our alumni when you’re partners, and investors you will applying. They can tell you what be meeting to better identify to expect in our programs, as potential ways to collaborate. well as provide a reference. 3 Attend one of our mentorship 4 We invest in people. Submit events. They’re a great your application early and opportunity to connect with then spend time forming a potential mentors and create relationship with the program business opportunities. team. 5 Answer the application 6 Our Selection Days and questions thoroughly and programs are intense. Be honestly. The more information ready to join in-person to fully you provide, the easier it is for leverage the 100+ mentors, us to see if you’re a good t for partners, and investors you will our programs. meet. 7 Top startups focus on 8 Be firm and confident but open outcomes. Understand why to input and feedback. You you want to join the program need to be able to effectively and what goals we can help you receive, filter, and incorporate achieve. advice.

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