Category: Founders Feedback (Page 9 of 11)

Wow! If you are a startup and think you don’t need the help, think again. Founders Space is AMAZING.

For me, who has been an entrepreneur but not in tech, it was an endless fountain of education, connections and mentors. I thought I was pretty smart but man, the classes (which I attended all) and the videos hit all of the buttons that you could ever think of on how to create, launch, keep and exit a successful company. It’s up to you to attend the classes but I assure you, you will be thankful you did.

We all feel so much smarter and are already more focused and sure-footed than we were just a month ago. An incredible experience. It’s really intense but that’s why it’s awesome. And we bonded with our classmates from the mere fact of learning side by side everyday with them and being in essentially the same place at the same time professionally. Read More...

As a first time founder, I was constantly searching for the right formula to build a company. I can’t even count the number hours I spent reading blogs, books and conversations with other entrepreneurs. There is so much information that it is overwhelming. You can’t really figure out what makes sense for you and your company. I wasted a lot of time…

We dreamed of getting into YC, 500, TechStars or AngelPad…thinking they had the magic potion to make everything go.

After meeting Steve Hoffman and learning a little about Founders Space, we reluctantly applied. It wasn’t the most well known accelerator program or had many companies go through…so we were naturally very skeptical. But I liked Steve and felt he genuinely wanted to help. Read More...

Founder Space is the Best thing that happened to me as Founder and as a Start up organization. I was very skeptical while I was applying and was not sure till the day I landed in the class, but it turned out to more valuable experience than expected with lot of friends and mentors.

Now post Founder Space program I am more confident on the success of my Startup in Silicon Valley. Thank you Very Much entire Founder Space team to make it possible for us to make into Silicon Valley which would have remained a dream only.

Jay Ramamoorthy
Managing Director at Wealth Intelligence Network

Founders Space provided the knowledge required to successfully raise funds.

The instructors are great, they really take the time to help you on a 1 on 1 basis to maximize your chances of success.

I would highly recommend this program for any entrepreneur that plans to raise money for their company. Read More...

Founder Space was a very unique experience.

Besides the eyeopening workshop and networking with many key people in the startup world, the real value is being part of a community with a like-minded people.

Thank you Funders Space! Read More...

Founders Space is a place where makers become founders. They enter with ideas, and in some cases products. They leave with the tools to be founders wherever they go and whatever they do.

Naomi Kokubo and Steve Hoffman, the founders of Founders Space, are dedicated to helping virgin entrepreneurs understand both the opportunities and the pitfalls of starting a business. Lectures and workshops on team building, marketing, legal, public relations, pitching investors and more are led by seasoned entrepreneurs, who are experts in their fields.

Opportunities are provided to pitch investors directly and receive immediate feedback. I saw one startup get an angel investment after their first pitch. And there are numerous networking events organized by Steve and Naomi, as well partner events, that all program participants are invited to for free. Read More...

Startup life is great, dynamic and sets you free in many ways. Though most of the time it also feels as if I have more questions than answers and it’s not always clear where to go for “real advice”. That’s why I’m forever thankful for being part of the Founders Space community.

When I followed the program in September 2014, I learned a lot from our mentors Steve and Scott. Each of them gave us answers on important questions that we all faced. Questions like “Where to incorporate?”, “How and where to raise money?”, “ How to pitch to investors?” and many others. The way they helped us better understand the start-up world clearly showed that they went through this themselves. Unlike some of the “self-claimed” experts out there that have no clue whatsoever and that will waste your time and money.

In the meantime I’ve incorporated my new company Qcify and we’ll be launching our product(s) later this year. We’ve already taken pre-orders and are currently raising money. The experience at Founders Space definitely helped us avoid some of the common startup mistakes. I’m actually thinking of going through the program again together with some of my co-founders/colleagues. It would absolutely be worth the time and money. Read More...

The Accelerator Program at Founders Space was an absolutely incredible experience! The videos with Captain Hoffman were quite informative and engaging. I felt like every time I watched a video, it was like he was casually speaking to me. Each video was full of information that very easy to retain. The articles also contained very valuable information that I am sure we will be referring to as we move forward.

The classroom part of the program was more than I could have imagined. As a business woman, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what needed to be done to launch a business. I could not have been more wrong! I am here to say, you need an accelerator to take your business to the next level! The primary mentors, Scott Gray, Steve Austin, and Nathan Schor, were incredibly helpful and supportive. Their knowledge helped craft our pitch as well as streamline our Deck. The guest speakers were also awesome and, had a wealth of information to share with us.

Our fellow classmates were great! We truly bonded during this process, and created a true collaborative atmosphere. We have even linked with some of our classmates on different social media platforms due to the friendships that were formed there. Read More...

The last company I founded I IPO’ed and my co-founders and I have collectively founded and exited six companies in the last ten years. But nothing prepared us for the 30-day crash course we were about to receive at Founders Space. Any entrepreneur looking to start a business would be wise to apply.

Spending over 2,000 hours mind sharing and learning from some of the smartest people in the Silicon Valley and San Francisco was incredibly valuable to us. Whether it was Scott Gray’s teachings on the latest marketing techniques to Steve Austin’s drill-sergeant approach to sales and budgets, even us serial entrepreneurs were able to learn something new. We were exposed to the latest theories and technologies, like Nathan Schor’s seminar on neuro social science and persuasion for founders and engineers – incredibly useful.

The contacts you make while at FS, whether its fellow entrepreneurs or the venture capital community are invaluable. Coupled with opportunities to pitch to investors, ongoing follow-ups and alumni events after you graduate, makes Founders Space truly one of the top accelerators in the United States. Read More...

I just returned from 7 weeks at Founders Space – an entrepreneurial accelerator program in the tech hub of San Francisco.

Think of it as bootcamp for entrepreneurs. Imagine founders, developers, investors and mentors all in one space, exchanging ideas and challenging one another. The end result has been a mix of inspiration, collaboration and several sleepless nights, turning dreams and ambitions into business projections and investor pitches.

Android Developer, Amy Fan, and I attended most of the program, with iOS Developer Wolfgang attending the last week and assisting in demo day. Each day was like a day in the School for Startups, with hands-on courses taught by business mentors from different backgrounds. Read More...