12 July 2023: You're in for a treat.
Happy hump day everyone!
In today's?newsletter, you are in for a treat.
We have some exceptional write-ups coming for you. And, I am incredibly proud to share that all of these articles are written by Startmate Fellows (plus one by yours truly).
Some additional Startmataverse highlights:
Dig in.?
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Founders: Launch Club applications open!
This next section of the newsletter is dedicated to?Launch Club .
Why?
Because we have some insanely talented alumni who have been kind enough?to share their experiences with the world.
You will hear from:
?? And just an FYI, applications for the next cohort of Launch Club are now open.?
If you're an aspiring founder, here's why you should sign up:
"Launch Club ?is not just a program; it is a springboard for innovation. It gives you the momentum, connections, and guidance you need to turn a problem into a business solution with serious potential - and fast!"
How Olivia took Empathix from Launch Club idea to a Startmate Accelerator company
Ever had an idea that you were irrationally obsessed with? A brainchild so brilliant, it held the key to solving a big, hairy audacious problem, yet left you wondering:?how do I start??
Olivia Dyet ?found herself here. Then she decided to apply to Startmate’s Launch Club program. In a whirlwind of weeks, she validated and breathed life into her idea for?Empathix , an AI-powered recruitment platform, and secured a highly coveted spot in Startmate’s upcoming Accelerator cohort.
Written by Royina Bakshi
Read the full article here .
Catapulting into founderhood: My Launch Club journey
Reflecting on my 11-week rollercoaster through Startmate's inaugural?Launch Club ?fellowship, I can't help but marvel at how pivotal the experience has been. Shaking off the cocoon of my solo venture, I found a vibrant community that championed honesty, vulnerability, and camaraderie.
Startmate?has crafted an experience that makes the daunting task of starting and founding a startup feel accessible, inspiring, and exciting.
Read the full article here .
Embracing beauty tech innovation: My Launch Club journey
Launch Club ?is built to encourage momentum, educate you on the often intense startup world and guide you into the next steps while giving you the community to do so. Whether that be diving head first into an MVP, speaking to customers to understand the problem further, or deciding that the world isn't ready for you just yet, ultimately you learn some pretty incredible business insights to guide you in your career no matter where that takes you next.?
Read the full article here .
From Student Fellows to Launch Clubbers and now Accelerator alumni
University students?Kai Van Lieshout ?and?Linus Talacko ?are using AI to create a new kind of grad job: startup founder.
The second and third-year university students are the creators of?Lyrebird Health , Australia's first and most widely used AI assistant for allied healthcare practitioners.?
Lyrebird took out the top prize in a two-week hackathon in the Startmate?Student Fellowship , a program challenging a generation of young people to look to startups as an alternative career path.?
Following this mighty win, Kai and Linus got a one-way ticket to?Launch Club , where they spent the next ten weeks validating their idea, talking to customers, and preparing for launch.?
Now they’re into the Startmate Winter 2023 Accelerator… talk about progress!
Written by Holly Clark
Read the full article here .
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Spotlight on the no-code wizard Connor Finlayson
If you type into Google,?“Connor Finlayson no code”? you will be met with an endless supply of?youtube videos ,?podcasts ,?blog posts ,?websites ,?events ,?social media tags , and more, spotlighting?Connor ?as an internationally renowned no-code expert.
I interviewed Connor a few weeks back. I must say, Connor is such a kind-hearted human and his background and expertise in no-code is seriously impressive.?
Read the full article to see what he had to say about building?Unicorn Factory, ?New Zealand's largest freelance marketplace.
No-code Fellowship applications closing soon
Now that you've read the interview with?Connor , I'm sure you understand why we?are so proud to be partnering with him to bring you the?No-Code Fellowship .
If you are seeking to learn no-code fundamentals and get your MVP up and running, the No-Code Fellowship is for you.
Applications close Monday, 17th July 2023.
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????? Don’t waste your time in a career you don’t love.
Women Fellowship ?applications?are now open.
Join our AMA next Wednesday, 19 July. Woman Fellow?Annie Phelan ?who landed the?Blackbird?CoS role,?will be joining the panel.
AMA:?Wednesday, 19 July
Time: 12.30 - 1.30 pm
?? Become an angel investor.
First Believers ?applications are open.
If you have questions. Bring them to our AMA next Friday, 21 July. The OG program leaders,?Brady Flockart? and?Ben Simai ?will be happy to answer all your pressing questions.?
AMA: Friday, 21 July
Time: 12 - 1 pm
?? SBE ?is now accepting applications for its Life Sciences program.
The SBE Life Sciences Program is designed for women-led life companies seeking business knowledge, growth capital, and access to a network of experts to build globally scalable and sustainable businesses.
The Program is designed to support women-led clinically informed businesses that have a proven MVP, are in clinical trial, and are ready for investment and growth.
?? We are hiring a?Program Launcher, join the dream team.
In this role, you'll collaborate with our partners to help bring a suite of high impact programs to life. You’ll lead the design and build of these to attract and develop exceptional startup talent. And, you’ll help foster the broader Startmate family so that they continue to gain significant value through the community.?
? Join us for Startmate drinkies.?
Date:?Thursday, 20 July
Time:?5.30 - 7.30 pm in respective time zones.?
Where:
See ya there!
Have a wonderful week!!
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