Deadline: 11-Jul-22
In collaboration with Google for Startups, the American Underground (AU) is accepting applications for its Black Founders Exchange, a curated program designed to move companies with a high-growth, scalable model from initial product to successfully raising seed capital with their business.
Established in 2016, Black Founders Exchange hosted by American Underground and Google for Startups provides rich hands-on training, meaningful connections, and supportive community to help Black-led startups grow.
Each day will be themed around a particular set of skills and concepts. Expect to dive deep in your Marketing efforts, explore Leadership & Technical Development tactics, and learn about the different funding avenues available that you could explore.
What to Expect?
- Programming — It’ll be a busy week! You’ll be in immersive back-to-back programming with your founder cohort. Get ready!
- Mentorship — They can do what they do because of their amazing network of founders, business experts, coaches, leaders, and Googlers that they’ve built strong connections with over the years who want to give back. You’ll be paired with a personal mentor to support you during your time here.
- Community — You’re not in this alone. Your cohort will be the folks who will support and root for you long after this program wraps. Lean on them during that week!
- Fellowship — They’ve baked time in the schedule that allows you to explore Durham, visit some of their favorite spots in town, and taste some of the amazing food that makes Durham such a foodie destination!
- Pitch Event — What’s a full week of immersive founder-focused programming without a final pitch competition? Yes, you’re going to do great. They promise!
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible companies who wish to apply should meet these general requirements:
- Black founders of companies located in the U.S.
- Black founder must be an original founding member of the company
- Must have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Must have beta or paying customers
- Must be building a company with high-growth potential (Software, Consumer Product, Internet of Things, Analytics, Big Data, etc.)
- Preference given for revenue-generating startups
For more information, visit https://americanunderground.com/black-founders-exchange/