Founded in June 2016, The Start is inspired by programs that our founder, Naveed Lalani, has conducted across the U.S. which have impacted over 500 aspiring entrepreneurs.
Now, we want to grow the impact even further with the online education model of The Start. It's still early days, but the results so far are astonishing. Already, 50% of The Start’s alumni are actively working on their own startup, including securing acceptance into top accelerators. Furthermore, 90% of our alumni report that after finishing The Start, not only did they feel more prepared to create their own company, but their likelihood of doing so went up substantially, because of the clarity they gained. Here is what some of our alumni have to say:
The Start provides a roadmap for anyone hesitant to start a company by having them experience the startup process.
Program Director
Atlanta, GA
The Start’s bootcamp encompassed concepts that covered multiple semesters in my MBA program.
Sr. Product Manager
Austin, TX
The Start gave me the hands-on training needed to learn how to work with co-founders and startup advisors.
University Student
Tuscaloosa, AL
In The Start, my team realized the huge potential of our idea and shifted our mindsets towards making it a reality.
Business Analyst
San Francisco, CA
The highlight of The Start for me was Pitch Day, where we presented our ideas to the judges, who acted as investors.
Senior Consultant
Abu Dhabi, UAE
After The Start, I had the confidence and momentum to move my idea forward and was accepted into Founder Institute.
Director of Analytics
Boston, MA