🧠 "When everyone is fiercely committed to the same mission, a startup becomes a living, breathing, powerful entity." 🔍 In an insightful piece for DiversityComm Media, our Executive Director, Caroline Winnett, highlights the importance of founders embracing a deeper purpose. She delves into how effectively communicating this purpose can make a significant impact within your organization and with investors. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gDEcDY4D #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #MissionDriven #InvestorRelations #EffectiveCommunication #startup Caroline Winnett DiversityComm Media
Berkeley SkyDeck
Education Administration Programs
Berkeley, CA 23,983 followers
The top global accelerator for the world’s leading startups
About us
UC Berkeley's official startup accelerator. We help Cal entrepreneurs and transformational startups. Bring us your moonshot! Located on top of the tallest building in downtown Berkeley, we combine the consulting know-how of traditional accelerators with the vast resources of our research university. This robust partnership is coupled with SkyDeck’s unique mentorship program to create a powerful environment for your startup. Our mentors and our large network of investors connects you to the expertise and the capital you need to launch and grow your startup...to the moon.
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http://skydeck.berkeley.edu/
External link for Berkeley SkyDeck
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Berkeley, CA
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Accelerator and Incubator
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University of California, Berkeley
2150 Shattuck Aveune, Penthouse
Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Employees at Berkeley SkyDeck
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🌎 Applications for Berkeley SkyDeck’s Batch 19 accelerator program are open and our eligibility requirements have expanded! While the program has always welcomed international founders, it is now open to all US-based founders, not just those with UC affiliation. 🎤 Join our virtual Fintech & Blockchain Track Info Session on August 6, 9 - 10am PT! Hosted by the track’s co-chairs, Linda K. & Alan Leong, learn how our top global accelerator program can propel your startup to new heights and provide unparalleled access to Silicon Valley. 🔗 Register here https://lnkd.in/gzEStbJ5 or apply https://lnkd.in/fwmihM5 #entrepreneurs #founders #startups #siliconvalley #ucberkeley #skydeck #techaccelerator #skydeckapply
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📣Calling all Xooglers and Googlers in the SkyDeck community - Join a special information session about the Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator hosted by Taylor Marcus on Aug. 7th! 🚀
Berkeley SkyDeck, a top global accelerator, is accepting applications for its next batch of startups. Learn more at this info session for Xooglers from Taylor Marcus, a Xoogler. 📅 Date: August 7, 2024 🕘 Time: 9 AM PDT 💻 Location: Online 🔗 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/d2Q2AyUE SkyDeck is part of UC Berkeley, which was just named the #1 university in the world for venture-backed companies. SkyDeck plays a major role in this, and its advisor network consists of some of the most successful entrepreneurs and thought leaders in the world. SkyDeck is the birthplace of some of the most innovative and successful companies today, including MindsDB, which was named one of the 15 most innovative companies of 2024 by Fast Company. Startups accepted to Berkeley SkyDeck will secure a $200K investment from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund and present their ideas to 850+ Silicon Valley investors at Demo Day. As part of UC Berkeley and supported by influential Silicon Valley investors, SkyDeck accepts startups from around the world; eligible startups can come from any university or country. UC affiliation is not required. Deadline to apply is August 23, 2024, 11:59 PM PDT, at https://lnkd.in/fwmihM5 Christopher Fong Taylor Marcus Key #BerkeleySkyDeck #SkyDeckAccelerator #StartupAccelerator #Startups #XooglerCommunity
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🌟 SkyDeck's Pad-13 Pitch Competition for Batch 18 was a smash hit on Wednesday! 🔥 20 brilliant founders from our Pad-13 incubator program pitched their innovative ideas, and we couldn't be prouder of the progress they’ve made during their time at SkyDeck. 🙌 A huge shoutout to all the incredible SkyDeck advisors, mentors, and founders who made this celebratory event unforgettable! Special thanks to our distinguished judges: Alejandra Vergara, Caroline Winnett (SkyDeck’s Executive Director), and David Riemer (SkyDeck advisor). Not only did they select the winners, but they also shared invaluable insights with each and every founder. Without further ado, the winners are: 🏆 Judge’s Award: Palina Leibinskaya, CEO of Timetick, a low-code platform that helps companies organize behavioral testing and monitoring of IoT solutions. 🏅 Audience Award for Best Storytelling: Bao M., CEO of Pawrents, a members-only and invite only dog sitting swap community for devoted dog parents. 🏆 Audience Award for Most Innovative Tech (tied): Prof. Amy Yee, CEO of Cha Therapeutics, an oncology drug company seeking to unlock potential of immunotherapies for cancer patients. 🏅 Audience Award for Most Innovative Tech (tied) & 2nd Runner Up for the Judge’s Award: Salah Mahmoudi, CEO of ReneuBio which is developing innovative medicines for age-related neurological conditions. 🏆 1st Runner Up for Judge's Award: Amber Carmen Arroyo, Ph.D., CEO of Somnea Health, which is making strides in sleep health with their innovative solutions. ✨ Congratulations to all the winners and participants for showcasing the future of innovation and entrepreneurship. Your dedication is inspiring and we can't wait to see what you achieve next! #Incubator #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PitchCompetition Ekin Günaysu, Roy Eitan, Heather Koshinsky, Po Chi Wu, Mark Miller, Jessie Wu, University of California, Berkeley
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🚀 How will you take YOUR startup to the next level? 🤝 Hear from Caroline Winnett, SkyDeck’s Executive Director, and Chon Tang, Managing Partner of the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, who have formed a powerful partnership to provide accelerator startups with a $200k investment each and unparalleled access to UC Berkeley resources to prep startups to raise their next round! 📈 Join the likes of MindsDB, Hayden AI, and Loft Labs and take your startup to new heights! 🔗 Learn more at an info session here https://lnkd.in/gd5KBY_c or apply here today! https://lnkd.in/gzp9_vG6 #BerkeleySkyDeck #TechAccelerator #StartupSuccess #ApplyNow
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🔬Attention life science founders! Berkeley SkyDeck is a leading global accelerator and applications for our Batch 19 accelerator program are now open. 🎤 Join our info session on August 5 to hear from Darren Cooke, UC Berkeley’s Interim Chief Innovation & Entrepreneurship Officer & SkyDeck’s former Bio Track Chair, to learn about our exclusive Bio Track - designed to tackle the unique challenges faced by innovators in biotech, medtech, and life sciences. 👉 Register now https://lnkd.in/gg4bY8ra 🚀 By joining SkyDeck’s Bio Track, your startup will gain: • $200K investment • Guidance from 80+ Bio Track advisors and 700+ elite mentors • Introductions to key life sciences players • Access to UC Berkeley's Bakar BioEnginuity Hub, Resource Infrastructure Commons, and more • Pitch to 850+ Silicon Valley investors at Demo Day 🌐 Eligible startups from any university or country are welcome to apply - UC affiliation is not required. 🔗 Apply by August 23 at https://lnkd.in/fwmihM5 #entrepreneurs #founders #startups #siliconvalley #ucberkeley #skydeck #techaccelerator #lifesciences #biotech #medtech #healthtech #skydeckapply
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💫 "Caroline Winnett leads what’s considered one of the world’s top startup accelerator programs, Berkeley SkyDeck." 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Caroline Winnett, has been named to Forbes' 50 Over 50 list in #Innovation! This distinguished list, created in collaboration with #KnowYourValue’s Mika Brzezinski, honors women making significant impacts in their industries. Huge congratulations to Caroline on this monumental achievement! 👉 Check out Caroline’s profile here! https://lnkd.in/e38zK9NA #ForbesOver50 #50Over50 #UCBerkeley #SkyDeckApply ForbesWomen University of California, Berkeley Rich Lyons
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📣 Attention early-stage founders targeting the European market: Sign up for the SkyDeck Europe virtual info session on August 5 and discover how SkyDeck will elevate your startup. https://lnkd.in/gmXbJMWC 🚀 Why join SkyDeck Europe? • €145K investment • Intensive programming in Berkeley, CA and Milan, Italy • Access to 700+ expert advisors/mentors • Network with top founders • VC introductions ✨Apply by August 23: https://lnkd.in/fwmihM5 #entrepreneurs #founders #startups #siliconvalley #ucberkeley #skydeck #techaccelerator #skydeckapply #europeanmarket #europeanfounders
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🧐 Curious about the secret sauce behind Berkeley SkyDeck’s successful startups? ⚖️ Startup lawyer and SkyDeck advisor Matt Kirmayer discusses how he guides visionary entrepreneurs through legal challenges, allowing them to focus on building and scaling their startups. Access to experts like Matt and our 700+ advisor/mentor network is one of the many benefits available to accepted startups. 📅 Apply today! https://lnkd.in/fwmihM5 ℹ️ Have questions about Berkeley SkyDeck or SkyDeck Europe? Register for an info session: https: https://lnkd.in/gd5KBY_c #BerkeleySkyDeck #TechAccelerator #StartupSuccess #SkyDeckApply #StartupMentor #StartupLegal
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🎙️ Check out this episode of Siemens' Pioneers Podcast featuring our Executive Director, Caroline Winnett, and SkyDeck startup advisor Craig Conlee. 🚀 Caroline shares her unique journey from professional violinist to successful entrepreneur, detailing her invaluable experiences with startups and her pivotal role at #SkyDeck. Craig offers insights into his transition from political science major and sales professional to startup founder and advisor. Host Kevin Blevins dives in • The unique structure and mission of Berkeley SkyDeck • SkyDeck's impressive network of advisors • Our innovative partnership with Siemens 🎧 Listen now for a deep dive into the world of startups and the dynamic team behind Berkeley SkyDeck! https://lnkd.in/g2rjRV8A #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Innovation #BerkeleySkyDeck #Podcast #Leadership #TechEcosystem Caroline Winnett Craig Conlee Kevin Blevins Siemens