Nurture MVP
- A series of 4–6 masterclasses on new venture creation (0→1 phase) during March and April.
- Target: ~30 startups at ideation or MVP stage, with light due diligence to maximize participation.
- Startups can join sessions most relevant to them — encouraging early-stage venture creation.
- CMs can lead masterclasses in their domain expertise using a 4-hour workshop model, enabling multiple contributors.
- TiE-W and TiE-U can integrate these sessions within their programs.
Nurture — Cohort 5
- A focused cohort of ~15 investible startups (August–September).
- Graduation Day to coincide with the Nurture Conference.
- Explore running the Nurture Global Program (US East) in conjunction or parallel to this cohort.
Nurture Investor Fridays
- 5–6 closed-door investor pitch days for seed and Series-A stage startups.
- Each session: ~5 selected startups, total impact of ~25 startups annually.
- Startups drawn from both within and beyond Nurture cohorts.
- Builds a continuous funding platform for alumni.
- Establish 6+ VC partnerships that also serve as sponsors.