In collaboration with Google for Startups, Black Founders Exchange is a curated program designed to move companies with a high-growth, scalable model from initial product to successfully raising seed capital with their business. Established in 2016, Black Founders Exchange � hosted by American Underground and Google for Startups � provides rich hands-on training, meaningful connections, and supportive community to help Black-led startups grow.
Requirements:
- BFE is�specifically geared towards Black founders, based in the US, who are building high-growth startups.
- The founder must be an original founding member of the company.
- Each startup may send up to two team members. Each participant must be a founder or co-founder of the startup.
- BFE is designed for high growth startups in software, consumer product, IoT, Big Data, and other industries. Your startup must at least have�a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and beta or paying customers. Preference is given for revenue-generating startups.
Benefits:
- There is no fee to participate in this program.
- The AU provides accommodation and many meals throughout the week. The participant is�responsible�for their own travel to and from Durham, some meals, and any personal or incidental expenses.
What to expect
- Programming�� It�ll be a busy week! You�ll be in immersive back-to-back programming with your founder cohort. Get ready!
- Mentorship�� We can do what we do because of our amazing network of founders, business experts, coaches, leaders, and Googlers that we�ve built strong connections with over the years who want to give back. You�ll be paired with a personal mentor to support you during your time here.
- Community�� You�re not in this alone. Your cohort will be the folks who will support and root for you long after this program wraps. Lean on them during that week!�
- Fellowship�� We�ve baked time in the schedule that allows you to explore Durham, visit some of our favorite spots in town, and taste some of the amazing food that makes Durham such a foodie destination!
- Pitch Event�� What�s a full week of immersive founder-focused programming without a final pitch competition? Yes, you�re going to do great.
The 2022 Black Founders Exchange will take place October 2-7, 2022 in Durham, NC!
Application Deadline: July 11, 2022
For More Information: Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange Program
