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Old 04-13-2011, 03:54 PM   #1
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Accelerator 2011 Accelerator – New York City
A three-month immersion program to take your education startup to market with the best and brightest in business and education at your side. Applications are now open.
Why Accelerator?
Accelerator is a three-month immersion into Product design, market strategy and business development for early stage learning enterprises.
Consider this a 12-week crash course in the best of experiential learning. By collaborating 247 with a cohort of other start-up entrepreneurs, plus having free access to lawyers Microsoft Office Pro Plus, accountants, and investors, participants gain knowledge and advice that is hard to acquire in another setting. The outcome of the experience is a pitch day where each team has the opportunity to present to a room full of potential investors.
Accelerator Organizers
For the second year, Startl is partnering with DreamIt Ventures to offer a very select group of enterprises the opportunity to engage in an intensive Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2007, company-building program this May through August, at no cost to the firms. We are seeking enterprises, in the early stage of their life cycle, who are focused on creating cutting-edge, learner-centered digital products and services.
As members of the Startl group of enterprises, participants also have access to additional human-centered design services from IDEO Windows 7 X86, plus targeted sessions and workshops from leaders in the field of learning and education.
Accepted applicants will be integrated into the regular 2011 DreamIt program and offered the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by recognized experts in marketing, business development, financial modeling, business models, brand building, distribution and customer acquisition.
Selection Process
Applications must be received by the deadline. All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so there is an advantage to applying early. Applications are screened by the Startl Team and key advisors. Interview meetings may be requested to learn more about your team, product and business before a decision is made.
Does your company or idea fit the mold of a Startl Accelerator Company?









Feb 28, 2011 – Early Decision Deadline*
Mar 04, 2011 – DreamIt Day NYC
Mar 16, 2011 – Application Deadline
Mar 27, 2011 – Complete Acceptance
Apr 22 Office 2010 Professional, 2011 – Kickoff Party
May 16, 2011 – Program Starts
Aug 19, 2011 – Program Ends









*If you apply by the Early Decision Deadline and are accepted, we can start providing mentorship & advice before you arrive onsite to get you moving right away.
Selected Teams
If you accept the invitation to the Accelerator program, you will be responsible for building a market-ready product and having your company ready for funding andor launch by the end of the three months. All founding team members will be required to live in the New York City metropolitan area for the program’s three-month tenure.
The invitation will include a stipend of $5,000 plus $5,000 per founding team member (up to four, for a maximum of $25,000) and in return Office 2007 Activation Key, we will take a 6% equity stake in your company.
International applications are welcome. If you are selected to participate you will be responsible for your own travel, visa and living arrangements for the duration of the Accelerator program.
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Accelerator FAQ’s
Overview of Agreement to Participate in Accelerator The credo for the Startl Network and its participants.
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