1. Getting Accelerated
Which social enterprise accelerator is right for you, and how to make your application stand out!

2. Agenda
1. Introductions
2. Social Enterprise Accelerator Industry Overview
» Entrepreneurship Database Program
3. Tips and Tricks from industry leaders
» Fledge
» Village Capital
» Agora Partnerships
4. Q&A

3. Speakers
Mark Horoszowski
CEO
MovingWorlds.org
Brian Bell
Director of Programs
Agora Partnerships
Luni Libes
Founder & Managing Director
Fledge
Rachel Crawford
Innovation Manager
Village Capital
Anna Phillips
Director of Strategic Partnerships
MovingWorlds
Brent Ruth
Global Partnerships Manager
Entrepreneurship Database Program

4. About MovingWorlds

5. About MovingWorlds
Join Our Acceleration
Support Workshop
May 22
Join our Next Industry Leader Webinar:
Business Model & Value Proposition Canvas
June 21
Find Expert Support With Our Talent Gap
Workshop and Training
May 15
Skills Gap Assessment Flow Chart

6. Social Enterprise Accelerator
Industry Overview

8. Tips & Tricks from Industry Leaders

9. Seattle
Barcelona
Padua (Italy)
Lima
(Peru)
Vancouver
(Canada)
$20,000 + 10 weeks for 7 teams per city

10. Village Capital
methods | blog

11. FOR ENTREPRENEURS: Agora provides the services your company needs to
grow. Entrepreneurs in the Agora Accelerator work with a professional business
consultant to identify and address their growth barriers and opportunities.
FOR INVESTORS: Agora provides a portfolio of companies, professional
network, and learning opportunities that empower you to make an impact.
• Exhibits core values
• $260K average annual revenue (ranging
from $50K to 2MM)
• Clear, sustainable & measurable impact
integrated into business model
• High-growth potential
• Seeking $100K+ in investment
ENTREPRENEUR
215 Accelerator companies working in
21 countries across LAC
WHERE THEY COME FROM• 4 days of peer-to-peer learning
• Impact strategy
• Business needs diagnostic
• Investment strategy
• Capital needs assessment
• Due diligence preparedness
• Investor-facing deliverables
• Mock interviews
AGORA
RETREAT
BUSINESS
CONSULTING
• One-on-one, tailored consulting
• 14 consulting modules
• Business model refinement
• Sustainable growth strategy
ACCESS TO
CAPITAL
• Access to global Investor Network
• Innovative financing opportunities
• Custom investor matchmaking
• Investment Roundtables at select
industry events
INVESTMENT
PREPARATION
Agora Partnerships
Agora Pre-Application Form Here

12. Key Lessons
1. Your best chance of getting admitted is showing real market traction and
social impact
2. Do you research and only apply to accelerators that align with your mission
and are for the right size and stage of your organization
3. Growth rate is more important than size - show that you are progressing,
and explain how the accelerator will help you do that more effectively
4. Try, try, and try again - the vast majority of organizations will not be
accepted on their first try. So keep trying.
5. Network and build connection with alumni, mentors, and others who can
provide guidance

13. Resources
Impact Space Accelerator Selection Tool
Entrepreneur Data
GALI list of accelerators
Impact Investing Map
Landscape Map by Stage by Colorful Ventures
Upcoming Workshops:
1. Skills and Capacity Building Workshop on May 15
2. Accelerator Application Support Workshop on May 22
3. Next Industry Leader Webinar in June: Business Model & Value Proposition Canvas

14. THANK YOU!!!
https://movingworlds.org/organization

15. Join Our Next Live Broadcasts
Join Our Acceleration
Support Workshop
May 22
Join our Next Industry Leader Webinar:
Business Model
& Value Proposition Canvas
June 21

16. About MovingWorlds
Find Expert Support With Our Talent
Gap Workshop and Training
May 15
Skills Gap Assessment Flow Chart