
Founders' Backpack
Join us as we delve into the journeys of entrepreneurs, exploring the strategies, challenges, and resources that fuel startup growth.
Episodes
10 episodes
Inside Betaworks Camp: How to Raise $500K
Thinking about applying to Betaworks Accelerator (aka Camp)? This episode breaks it all down. We’re diving into one of the most unique s...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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6:44

Inside Neo Accelerator – $600K, Elite Cohorts
In this episode of Founders’ Backpack, Sophia and Daniel dive deep into the Neo Accelerator — a game-changing program for technical founders building bold, venture-scale startups. From an all-expenses-paid bootcamp in Oregon to $600K i...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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5:10

$500K for Fintech Founders: Inside The Mint Accelerator
In this episode of Founders' Backpack, we dive into The Mint Accelerator by BTV — a pre-seed program offering fintech founders a whopping $500K investment and a 10-week in-person experience in New York or San Francisco. H...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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4:31

Inside Techstars: How the Accelerator Really Works
Thinking of applying to Techstars? In this episode of Founders’ Backpack, we dive into what it’s really like to join one of the world’s most well-known accelerator programs. From the moment you hit “submit” on your appl...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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4:24

How to Get Into ERA: NYC’s Leading Accelerator
Thinking about launching your startup in New York City? In this episode, we dive into Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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4:47

Inside 500 Global: How Startups Get Accepted
What does it take to get into one of the most globally recognized startup accelerators? In this episode of Founders' Backpack, Sophia sits down with Luis, a founder who went through the
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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6:08

Inside IndieBio: How Biotech Startups Get In
What does it really take to get into IndieBio, one of the world’s top biotech accelerators? In this episode of Founders' Backpack, Sophia sits down with Mateo, a founder who’s been through the IndieBio experience. They ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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5:29

Inside PearX: How to Get Accepted and Set Up for Seed Success
Thinking of applying to PearX Accelerator? In this episode, Sophia sits down with Daniel, a founder who's navigated early-stage fundraising and knows the ins ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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4:27

Getting Into Berkeley SkyDeck: What It Really Takes
Thinking about applying to Berkeley SkyDeck? With its world-class mentors, $200K funding offer, and Demo Day packed with top-tier investors, SkyDeck is one of the most competitive accelerators out there—and one of the most rewarding....
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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5:44
