4. Exceptional Founders
GEN Starters Club is a global community made up of
talented founders whose promising startups have
been battle-tested through one or more of GEN’s
global startup competitions.
5.
6. Post Competition
• The time period following a challenge victory is
crucial for entrepreneurs.
• At this stage, often a mentor is the next critical step.
“Companies that are connected to a top-performing company
are twice as likely to become top-performers themselves”
– The Power or Entrepreneur Networks, Endeavor
7. The Key is Mentorship
GEN Starters Club provides insight and advice from
GEN Mentors, enhanced exposure, curated
networking opportunities at special events around the
world and the chance to be part of a like-minded
community of passionate and promising
entrepreneurs.
8. GEN Mentors
• We all know successful entrepreneurs need
ambition and perseverance but they also need
networks, encouragement, guidance and support.
• GEN Mentors are invited to review the founders in
our GEN Starters Club and decide if there are any
you would be willing to coach.
9. The Key to Good Mentors
Relevance in industry, country and region
10. The Key to Good Mentors
• GEN Mentors are invited to review the founders in
our GEN Starters Club and decide if there are any
you would be willing to coach.
• GEN Starters are also asked
11. Admissions to GEN Starters Club
GEN Starters Club is an invitation-only community. GEN
Starters are identified through GEN’s Startup Compete
platform, GEW and GEN events and competitions such as:
12. Priority Access to Resources
It provides a global interface – reaching more than
160 countries – with fellow challenge winners,
experienced entrepreneurs, startup champions and
potential investors for support and continued growth.
13. What Are GEN Starters Offered?
• Enhanced exposure through a global network of
startup champions that includes entrepreneurs,
investors, policymakers, media, researchers and
more
14. What Are GEN Starters Offered?
• Enhanced exposure through a global network of
startup champions that includes entrepreneurs,
investors, policymakers, media, researchers and
more
• A Curated networking opportunities at special
events around the world
15. What Are GEN Starters Offered?
• Insights and advice from their GEN Starters peers
and others
16. What Are GEN Starters Offered?
• Insights and advice from their GEN Starters peers
and others
• Access to a suite of programs provided by GEN
partners
17. What Are GEN Starters Offered?
• A chance to build their personal brand as a global
starter
18. What Are GEN Starters Offered?
• A chance to build their personal brand as a global
starter
• A chance to be part of a like-minded community of
passionate and promising entrepreneurs
20. GEC Creates Opportunity
• Providing an in-person touch point between
founders and entrepreneurial superstars.
• Focusing engagement around mentorship best
practices and program development.
21. Next Generation Problem Solvers
• Caleche: Comparing cab services and giving you
the cheapest and closer one around you.
– Theo Marcollini
22. Next Generation Problem Solvers
• Chura: Africa's first integrated platform that allows
interoperability across multiple network operators.
– Byron Sitawa
23. Next Generation Problem Solvers
• Desolenator: A purely solar driven, family based,
desalination device that is affordable and provides
enough water for a family of 5.
– William Janssen
24. Next Generation Problem Solvers
• Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt):
Sustainable and cost effective ecologically designed
lamp powered by tap water and table salt.
– Aisa Mijeno
25. Next Generation Problem Solvers
• Societall: A platform for connecting philanthropies,
gathering individuals, NGOs and companies.
– Abdeljalil Sadouk
26. Next Generation Problem Solvers
• Viroment: A unique vacuum drum drying
wastewater treatment system to help municipal
and industrial facilities meet their sludge disposal
requirements.
– Paul Koenig
27. PLEASE REACH
OUT TO US AT:
STEVEN@GEW.CO
Thank you
Let’s find exceptional
founders together!
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