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Collaboration with a highly curated, diverse founder and operator network
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Daily access to a community of ~30-40 of NYC’s top startup CEOs and founders -
Peer-led programming that addresses the challenges of early-stage ventures
Venture fundraising support
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Tactical introductions to leading VCs (GCT program companies have raised $1.3BN in venture capital from top firms over 5 years) -
Bespoke advice from the Company Ventures team on fundraise positioning and strategy -
Potential investment (pre-Seed through Series A) from Company Ventures
Targeted expert resources and programming
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Growth resources available on opt-in basis (e.g. executive coaching, talent recruitment) -
100+ person expert network across product, design, engineering, brand strategy, sales, marketing, culture, and impact
Corporate access
- Introductions to corporates for potential pilots, product integrations, customer/supplier relationships, or investment
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Corporate partners include: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Mastercard, JetBlue, Lowe’s, Bose, MRM/McCann, Carta, Brex, First Republic, WSGR, NYCEDC
Rent-free office space, no equity fee
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One year of free rent in GCT’s new office space -
No equity fee to participate -
Access to broader Company campus (see images below) -
Flexible office space post-program in variety of formats to solve long-term growth needs (no requirement to stay but most choose to do so)
Minimal but meaningful expectations of participants
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Participation in bi-weekly founders lunches and executive leadership curriculum -
Periodic check-ins with the Company venture development team -
Inclusion of Company Ventures in future fundraising discussions -
Adherence to Company’s community values of inclusivity, diversity, and access