Global Network, Awards Program, and Resource Established to Elevate and Support Startup Founders
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- Startup Community
- Global Network
- Partners
- About Us
Global Network, Awards Program, and Resource Established to Elevate and Support Startup Founders
- Startup Community
- Global Network
- Partners
- About Us
- …
- Startup Community
- Global Network
- Partners
- About Us
Cultivating a Community for Entrepreneurs
Our members are founders and teams from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that come together to thrive, elevate, and celebrate their businesses. Join below!
Premium Access
Resources to help you grow your business that includes digital and in-person content, special partner offers, as well as educational workshops and events.
Exclusive Activities
Members-only programming designed for startups, including tailored office hours with expert mentors, curated live and virtual events, and more.
Founder Networks
Grow your connections and relationships with entrepreneurs and startup teams. Connect, encourage, share, learn, and prosper!
Funding Opportunities
An entry point (if eligible) to get in front of Established Ventures, NextGen, SpringTime, and other firms via our Daily Dealflow newsletter and annual awards.
Join the Startup of the Year® Community
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Community Criteria
Startup of the Year® helps the most diverse emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level.
Make sure your startup is eligible:
- Startups must be fewer than 6 years old at time of application
- Startups must have a live and viable product
Startups must be INNOVATIVE - Make sure to describe and exhibit why your company is disruptive and exciting in your application. We are looking to learn why your company is the right company to solve the issue you are addressing.
*It is essential that all interested members submit a complete application through our centralized form. If you submit an incomplete application, your submission will not be reviewed.
Interested in becoming our next Startup of the Year?
The application is open until January 31.
Contact Us
Get in touch with Established, the team behind Startup of the Year!
Don't wait until the last minute to apply
While you could wait, you would be limiting opportunities to grow your company and miss out on premium experiences.
Apply by June 28 - You'll get a front-row seat to our next exclusive Startup Community talk.Tuesday, June 29 | 2 PM EDT
Startup Community Talk: Dilution, Conversions, and SAFEs
Featuring: Natasha Arora (Legal Counsel to Startups and VCS, Carta) and Jeff Erickson (Angel Investor, Startup Advisor, Carta)- Gain a better understanding of SAFE notes and how they differ from convertible notes
- Learn about the impact dilution can cause
- Take away tips on how to negotiate
- Hear how to save your employees millions down the road
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