Founders Academy

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Google for Startups Founders Academies arm startup founders with research-based strategies and coaching to take their leadership and people management skills to the next level.

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About the program

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About the program

In addition to founder-focused leadership training, participants will also have access to workshops and 1:1 mentoring where they'll have the opportunity to develop data driven growth strategies to increase their user base, and expand to new markets.

Each cohort will be given access to online training, wellbeing support and relevant connections that will help them move their startup forward.

Key benefits

  • Equity-free

    Equity-free support.

  • Custom Mentorship

    Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.

  • Leadership training

    Become a more effective leader through research-based strategies and expert coaching.

  • Team management skills

    Gain valuable leadership skills to improve your goal-setting, team-building, and people management.

  • Go Global

    Get key insights and best practices to expand your business to new markets.

  • Founder network

    Connect and get support from fellow founders as a part of the Google for Startups alumni network.

Some of our Alumni

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