The document discusses the evolution of accelerators from general programs to vertically focused industry programs. It notes that accelerators have failed to innovate themselves. However, it argues that accelerators are not dead and proposes a new model centered around industry innovation through early and growth stage programs, co-investment funds, and structured peer learning between corporations.

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accelerators are dead!
long live accelerators!

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Jordan Schlipf

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accelerators are dead!

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#1 success factor for VC?

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General programs
transitioned to
vertically focused
programs.

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warning

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who would pay?

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vertically focused
programs transitioned
to Industry programs.

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Corporates want equity?

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ironically,
the accelerator
industry has failed to
innovate itself.

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Long live accelerators!

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We need to start with a
blank canvas. go back
to the drawing board
and design something
fit for today.

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What do corporates need?

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Corporate Needs
• Visibility of trends and innovation that
directly affect their industry
• Internal culture shift through stakeholder
engagement and mentorship opportunities
• Proof-of-Concepts and pilots with startups
• Peer-2-Peer learning from other corporates
• PR and marketing exposure

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Industry Innovation
1. Early stage program
2. Growth stage program
3. Co-investment follow on fund
4. Structured peer-2-peer learning
program

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js@rainmaking.io
www.rainmaking.io