G E N E S I S
ACCELERATOR
We Are The
FUTURE
of the Startup Nation
program starts on Aug 2024
registration closes on the 06/07 at 23:00
The Genesis Accelerator:
What we Do
Our Goals
The program’s goal is to accelerate technology ventures at the Ideation stage, with aspiring entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey. In each cycle, 10 teams will participate in a 3-month program, culminating in an advanced MVP ready for presentation on Demo Day.
Our Startups
Selected startups will receive both one-on-one mentoring sessions and participate in wider group sessions focused on technology, product development, and go-to-market strategy, supported throughout by experienced mentors and external experts.
The Program
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Mentorship: During the program, each team will be accompanied by a mentor from the industry.
All mentors involved are active investors, offering practical insights and support. - Weekly Meetings: Teams participate in weekly meetings covering Go-To-Market strategy, validation, competitor research, fundraising, and team building.
- On-Site Meetings: Weekly in-person meetings at the offices of Gornitzky & Co., a Tel Aviv-based law firm specializing in high-tech, provide a focused environment for discussions and planning.
- Strategic Partnerships: (Google, KPMG, Gornitzky, Fusion) that complement and provide essential professional support for young startups.
- Support: Teams will receive both in-person and online support, including access to a diverse group of mentors from Israel and around the world.
The Program
- During the program, each team will be accompanied by a mentor from the industry, alongside weekly meetings on Go-To-Market, validation and competitor research, fundraising, and team building.
- Weekly in-person meetings at the offices of Gornitzky & Co., Tel Aviv.
- In-person and online support from a wide range of mentors from Israel and around the world.
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Meet the Team
Dekel Yakobovich
Founder of Genesis Accelerator
Dekel Yakobovich
Founder of Genesis Accelerator
Dekel Yakobovich is the visionary founder of Genesis Accelerator. With a diverse background in the tech defence sector, as an Advisor for DDR&D (MAFAT).
Dekel holds a BA in Psychology and has extensive experience in community entrepreneurship including founding Dinners Talk, an exclusive community for Israel’s next generation of entrepreneurs, and working at Check Point Technologies.
Gal Barzilay
Executive Advisor
Gal Barzilay
Executive Advisor
Gal Barzilay is the Executive Advisor of Genesis Accelerator, Gal is the entrepreneur and COO of a fintech startup, she has a proven track record of participating in premier global accelerators, including Techstars NYC, Zell, AWS, Google Europe AI, and the 8200 Programs.
Gal holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship. With extensive experience at IBM and WalkMe, Gal has developed technology products for international enterprises. She brings invaluable expertise in advising and collaborating with founders, entrepreneurs, and investors globally.
Our Mentors
Our Mentors come from Fusion, Google, Intel, KPMG, 81, 8200, Gornitzky, Gefen Capital, IN Ventures and more
Program's Timeline
01
month
Module 1: How to Start
- From Idea to Startup Creation
- First Steps
Module 2: Product Development and Initial Steps
- How to Validate the Problem, Not the Idea
- How to Conduct Market Research and Competitor Analysis
- Homework Assignment - Market Research
Module 3: Initial Fundraising and Company Building
- The Legal and Accounting Aspects of Starting a Startup
- Lecture on Initial Fundraising and Runway Planning
02
month
Module 4: How to Get Your First Customers
- How to Work with Intros, Cold Calls, Discovery Calls, and Using LinkedIn for Outreach
- How to Get Your First Customer
- Homework Assignment - First Customers
Module 5: How to Brand Your Startup and Yourself
- Storytelling + Investor Presentations and Preparation for Demo Day
- Branding and Content for Startups
Module 6: Optimizing with AI
- How to Use AI to Optimize Our Startup
- How to Hire Affordable Workforce in the Early Stages
03
month
Module 7: How to Build a Winning Team
- Creating Organizational Culture
- Dealing with Crises or Burnout
Module 8: How to Build a Product Development Strategy
- What to Know Before the Design Phase
- How to Set Correct Pricing and Suitable Business Models for the Product
Module 9: Marketing - Market Analysis, Market Size, Segmentation, and Starting GTM
- Segmentation and Starting GTM
- How to Stay Relevant in a Competitive Market
Module 10: Investors and Angel Roundtable
- How to Find the Right Investor
- How Venture Capital Funds and Angel Investors Think
Having Questions?
- 20/06: First announcement and registration opening
- 06/07: Registration closing
- 08/07 – 20/07: Interviews and selection process at Gornitzky offices in Tel Aviv
- 21/07: Acceptance notifications
- 04/08 – 31/10: Program duration
*Dates are subject to change based on scheduling considerations.
We are open to everything, not limited to any specific field.
Teams that are well-structured and possess all the necessary capabilities to develop the product. At a minimum, one member with technical skills or technical orientation and one with business skills (everything else is a bonus). Preference will be given to teams that are dedicated to working full-time on the venture, but it is not mandatory.
No, this accelerator is designed for startups in the Ideation stage with the goal of helping refine the idea and define the problem we want to solve, preparing them for the first fundraising round. The program is suitable for teams that know what problem they want to solve or for strong and cohesive teams (even if they are not 100% set on their idea yet). The aim is that with the tools and connections gained in the program, the teams will eventually reach investment further along their journey.
Therefore, the mentors accompanying the teams are themselves investors from leading venture capital funds in Israel, who will personally guide each team selected for the program (a total of 10 teams). We will choose teams with investment potential, and the mentors will not only help prepare for investment with their experience but also create personal connections with various funds that can lead to actual investment.
In 2024, there is difficulty in raising funds in the current financial environment. The accelerator significantly increases exposure to investors, provides close mentorship, and starts building relationships with accompanying funds for each group/team. A professional support system, together with our partners – Google, KPMG, Gornitzky, and Fusion – provides all the support and resources for young startups. The mentors accompanying the teams are themselves investors from leading venture capital funds in Israel, who will personally guide each team selected for the program (a total of 10 teams). We will choose teams with investment potential, and the mentors will not only help prepare for investment with their experience but also create personal connections with various funds that can lead to actual investment.
Accumulating knowledge with limited resources – providing access to tools and services and helping bridge the knowledge gap in the early stages/ increasing knowledge about establishing a startup with limited resources.
Access to expensive tools and services for establishing a company together with our program partners – providing support and resources for early-stage companies – accounting, legal, financial, market research…
Difficulty in connecting startups to large customers/design partners – using the network to connect with companies that will work with young startups as partners in Israel and abroad.
The difficulty of Israeli entrepreneurs in penetrating the US market – connecting with investors/companies from New York.
The program is suitable for teams that know what problem they want to solve or for strong and cohesive teams (even if they are not 100% set on their idea yet). The goal is that with the tools and connections gained in the program, the teams will eventually reach investment further along their journey.
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