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- Even if you don't want to go through any accelerators, our program still fundamentally prepares founders to raise money. Founders need to have a strong pitch, business model, and effective storytelling to successfully raise money, no matter from investors or accelerators.
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- The program for the 1st batch starts in July ends in September.
- We take applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis.
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- It is free. But we take a small percentage of the equity.
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- We see potential in YC school-educated founders. We believe we will have more in common in the first place.
- Our partners and mentors have more YC-related resources and networks.
- It is a simple and straightforward way to bring us and the founders together to target the same goal and stay focused.
- Taiwan startups can benefit greatly from the assistance and visibility that top global accelerators like YC can provide.
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- All 886 partners are involved. They are all previous founders before their exits, with solid experiences in building companies in the US and other markets.
- We focus on the fundamentals and the application process. And we put in our networks for meaningful connections, all personalized.
- There is no demo day. We coach the startup teams storytelling skills and help them show their edge.
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- See 886 Velocity
- Personalized curriculum, office hours, and coaching
- Application review and interview prep
- Practical tools and workshops
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- No. But we are looking for a team.
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- Yes. But we hope you have someone handle the technical side.
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- Yes. If you have fundraising experience that would help.
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- Early stage. Still flexible in the product.
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- 886 team, including managing partners and previous founders.
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- Yes, the program is hybrid.
- We provide office space in Taipei.
- Team events are mostly held on-site.
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