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Applications are now open for the Flagship Fellowship by Watson Institute. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Flagship Fellowship is a 16-week leadership and venture development program designed for impact-driven entrepreneurs. This program aims to equip participants with the skills, mentorship, and resources necessary to achieve product-market fit and scale their ventures. The fellowship starts with an in-person immersive experience in Boulder, Colorado, followed by virtual sessions. This structure offers award-winning training, committed mentorship, and a supportive community of peers.
Key Dates and Format
Training and Support
Fellows will participate in weekly expert-led sessions covering essential topics such as Foundations, Data & Metrics, Go-To-Market, Funding, Team Management, and Pitching. The program also includes the Impact Series, where renowned leaders and entrepreneurs share their experiences and mentor the fellows.
Basecamp and Summit
Each Fellow will host a “Basecamp” in their community, a 1-3 day workshop designed to gather local stakeholders, share venture work, receive feedback, and foster community engagement. The fellowship concludes with a Summit on November 12th, 2024, where Fellows pitch their ventures to local leaders, funders, and entrepreneurs.
Training
Fellows engage in comprehensive training sessions that cover vital areas of venture development and leadership. These sessions are designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for scaling impact-driven ventures.
Basecamp
A Basecamp is an Impact Workshop led by each Fellow in their community. It serves as a platform for sharing venture progress, receiving feedback, and building local partnerships. Successful Basecamps can unlock new opportunities, additional funding, and media exposure.
Watson Institute alumni have raised over $185 million for their ventures, created over 1,900 jobs, and impacted over 10 million people worldwide. Alumni have been recognized by Y Combinator, the Echoing Green Fellowship, and Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, and have continued their education at prestigious institutions.
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