SkyDeck x CMU: Accelerator Info Session
Overview:
Join us for an exclusive virtual info session hosted by Berkeley SkyDeck, UC Berkeley’s global accelerator and venture fund, tailored for founders from Carnegie Mellon University’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.
Learn how your startup can tap into the SkyDeck ecosystem, which includes:
- $200K in funding for selected startups
- Access to a global investor and mentor network
- Ties to UC Berkeley’s world-class research and faculty
- A program that has helped 220+ startups raise over $2.3B
We'll walk through what we look for in founding teams, industries we’re excited about, and how to apply for our upcoming cohort.
Lastly, we'll also have a Q&A with former CMU founders are in the SkyDeck ecosystem to share more about their experience:
- Neha Suresh: Founder @ April, Batch 20
- Saisri Akonda: Founder @ D-Sole, Batch 19
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89412606688?pwd=oDrI3ILP0bWVXZbHKXwwC3brwzsvAe.1&jst=2
Who Should Attend:
Early-stage founders from CMU who are:
Building venture-scale companies
Exploring accelerator programs
Interested in connecting with the Bay Area venture ecosystem
What We’ll Cover:
Overview of Berkeley SkyDeck’s accelerator and fund
Application process and key dates
What types of startups we’re looking for and how to stand out as a founder/startup
Q&A with CMU SkyDeck Founders
Q&A with SkyDeck
Next Steps:
Applications for the next SkyDeck Batch are now open!
If you're a CMU founder interested in applying or want to learn more, join the session or reach out directly to me at matt@skydeck.vc
Please feel free to book time on my calendly as well: