Call for Applications - Astia 2011 Silicon Valley Cohort

Deadline to apply: August 15, 2011

Astia welcomes high-growth start-ups at all stages of growth to apply now for our premier Entrepreneur Program, an on-ramp to becoming one of the select companies that make up the Astia Portfolio.

Our unparalleled week-long Entrepreneur Program includes candid discussions led by local investors and seasoned entrepreneurs, followed by a two-month Advisory period where companies are paired with a team of experts (including one investor, one serial entrepreneur, and at least two other start-up experts).

Once entrepreneurs have completed the week-long Program, they are welcomed into the Astia Client Portfolio and are able to access on-going advisory services, investor connections, year-round programming focused on accelerating through the multiple stages of growth, and continued support leading to exit. 

Astia selected companies receive:

• Introductions to leading VCs and angel investors
• Market intelligence provided by investor-led panels and workshops
• Presentation skills coaching by a leading expert
• Increased business acumen and executive leadership skills
• Expert advice from VCs, angels and successful entrepreneurs
• On-going programming and support for growth to exit

Contact Information

Kindra Tatarsky - kindra@astia.org