Berkeley SkyDeck

???? SkyDeck Europe Demo Day is coming to Milan on April 2! ?? The top startups from a global pool of applicants were selected for the Berkeley SkyDeck Europe, Milano accelerator in November. Backed by Berkeley SkyDeck, Cariplo Factory, and Lendlease - with support from Fondazione Cariplo and Regione Lombardia - they are ready to pitch their groundbreaking innovations! ?? Join SkyDeck Europe to discover the future of AI, fintech, healthtech, and more - and connect with Europe’s most promising founders. ?? April 2, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM CET ?? Where: Cariplo Factory, Milan, Italy ?? Register now: https://lu.ma/w10cufvw #SkyDeckEurope #DemoDay #MilanTech #StartupInvesting George Panagiotakopoulos

?? Looking for a summer internship? Don’t miss SkyDeck’s Virtual Intern Fair! ?? If you're a UC Berkeley looking for an exciting summer internship, Berkeley SkyDeck has you covered! Join our Virtual Summer Intern Fair on April 4, 8:45am to 12:00pm PT and connect with cutting-edge startups eager to bring talented UC Berkeley students on board. ?? Every year, SkyDeck matches 800 students with startups and SkyDeck itself - this could be your chance to land an internship at an innovative, fast-growing company! ?? At the Intern Fair, you'll have the opportunity to meet and network with SkyDeck staff and startup founders from various industries to explore internships in software, marketing, operations, and more. ?? Jumpstart your career and sign up for the intern fair here: https://lnkd.in/gZhVM5qv #UCBerkeley #CalStudents #BerkeleySkyDeck #InternFair #StartupIntern #CareerLaunch #StudentInternship #StartupLife University of California, Berkeley

?? Echandia Marine (Batch 17, IPP) is making waves! The Swedish energy startup just raised $20M to expand globally and scale production in Sweden & the U.S. ?? With a new facility in Washington State, they’re meeting the rising demand for maritime battery solutions. Congrats to the team! ?? #SkyDeckBerkeley #CleanEnergy #SustainableTech Johan Winlund Echandia

?? Hot off the press, the latest SkyDeck newsletter is here! ? Catch new opportunities, fresh insights, and exciting updates: ?? Batch 19’s Demo Day & Night are coming on April 16th! ?? Look no further for a summer internship, SkyDeck is hosting a Virtual Intern Fair on April 4th! ?? Echandia (Batch 17, IPP) raised $20M USD to accelerate growth and scale production of their innovative energy storage solutions. Congratulations! ?? Read about this and more in the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gkEXkTPu

??? “I have the joy of talking to startups all day, talking with founders. Helping them figure out problems… It’s a gift to be with people when they’re on that extraordinary journey.” ? In the latest episode of the Startup Mindsets podcast with Dan Gonzales, SkyDeck Executive Director Caroline Winnett shares her passion for empowering founders and guiding startups on their growth journey. Tune in to hear her insights on: ???? Navigating the journey from academia to entrepreneurship ?? What SkyDeck looks for in startup applicants ?? Guiding startups on their best path forward ?? Listen now to learn how Berkeley SkyDeck is shaping the future of innovation:? https://lnkd.in/gHh7AX6B #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #UCBerkeley #VC #Leadership #Podcasts #WomenInTech #FounderJourney #FemaleLeaders #SiliconValley

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?? Our Executive Director, Caroline Winnett, took the stage at the TECHARENA conference in Sweden last week, to deliver her compelling keynote on Building a Thriving Ecosystem: Learnings from Silicon Valley. ? Caroline masterfully brought the story of Silicon Valley to life to a captivated the audience, weaving together the region’s history, pivotal moments, and the unique ingredients that turned it into the thriving innovation powerhouse and ecosystem it is today. ?? The key takeaway? Building a thriving startup ecosystem is so much more than just access to capital - it demands a unique blend of talent, mentorship networks, and culture that embraces both collaboration and bold risk. We foster these elements at Berkeley SkyDeck, supporting founders on their journey from idea to impact. ?? Caroline also had the opportunity to meet Richard Branson and exchange ideas with global innovation leaders about what truly drives successful startup ecosystems. ?? Check out this clip of her talk, and reach out if you’d like to learn more about how Berkeley SkyDeck is shaping the future of innovation:?https://lnkd.in/gAt7ky8R #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #SiliconValley #BerkeleySkyDeck #TechArena #Startups #TechArena2025

?? Celebrating Our Pad-13 Pitch Competition Winners! ?? ?? What an evening to remember at Berkeley SkyDeck’s Pad-13 Pitch Competition! Our Pad-13 incubator founders brought their A-game, impressing both the audience and our esteemed panel of judges, with cutting-edge solutions and compelling storytelling. ?? Huge congratulations to the winners, who showcased groundbreaking innovations across various industries: ? Judges’ Winner: Ryan Neely, Ph.D., CEO of Skribe Medical – Revolutionizing wireless wearable sensors to help doctors make treatment decisions. ? Best Storytelling: Nathan Hsu, CEO of Anchor Logics – A data-driven, sensor, & AI-powered smart wearable solution for balance dysfunction. ? Most Innovative Tech: Ryan Neely, CEO of Skribe Medical ? Runner-Up: Neha Suresh, CEO of NotHotDog – A testing and evaluation platform that helps AI agents get enterprise-ready. ? Runner-Up: Nathan Hsu, CEO of Anchor Logics ? Runner-Up: Christopher Shen, CEO of Aleutian Therapeutics – Developing a cure for Type 1 diabetes using a gene edited cell therapy. ??? A special thank you to our incredible judges - Caroline Winnett (Executive Director, Berkeley SkyDeck), David Riemer (Storyteller, Author, Producer, and SkyDeck Advisor), and Lyndsey Boucherle (Partner, Better Ventures) - your expertise and insights were invaluable in recognizing the next wave of game-changing startups. ?? Lastly, thank you to our vibrant SkyDeck community—your energy, support, and passion for innovation make events like these possible! ?? Let’s continue pushing the boundaries of entrepreneurship. The future starts at SkyDeck! ?#BerkeleySkyDeck #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #PitchCompetition #SkyDeck #Startups #Accelerator #Incubator Ekin Günaysu

?? FINAL CALL: Tomorrow is your last chance to apply for the Mayfield AI Garage at Berkeley! ?? Are you a UC Berkeley student with an AI project? This is your shot to bring it to life. Accepted teams get:? ? Up to $50K from Mayfield? ? A coveted spot in SkyDeck’s ultra-competitive Pad-13 incubator? ? Hands-on mentorship from Mayfield’s expert team? ? $350K in Microsoft Azure credits? ? Exclusive access to NVIDIA’s Inception Program This powerful collaboration between Mayfield, SkyDeck, and UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society is your launchpad to transform your AI vision into reality. ? Deadline: February 28? ?? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/esBcbbvN The future of AI starts here — will you be part of it? #AIInnovation #UCBerkeley #AIStartup #AI #LLM #StudentEntrepreneurs #StudentInnovation

?? How do you build an accelerator the #UCBerkeley way? ??? SkyDeck Executive Director Caroline Winnett shares her playbook on the Making Billions with Ryan Miller podcast. From spotting high-potential startups to raising capital and maximizing returns, Caroline reveals what it takes to succeed in venture capital and entrepreneurship. ?? Don’t miss out on Caroline's insights with host Ryan Miller, MFin. Watch here on YouTube, or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gs_jQwuC #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #StartupEcosystem #Podcasts #Entrepreneurship #BerkeleySkyDeck #SkyDeck #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Accelerator