Program
We're here to champion you — to remind you that yes, you can. And we're building a community to help you to get there.
gal·va·niz·er
/ˈgalvəˌnīzer/
a leader who stimulates and excites people to action
#1 Reason at Stanford
I don’t feel equipped to tackle the problem, and I don’t know how to proceed
2 Most Requested Resources
A structured curriculum to help build a company
Mentorship from people with similar backgrounds
We surveyed women across Stanford's campus to understand what holds them back from starting companies
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Lower Barrier to Entry
You don't need a team or a pitch deck to apply, just the passion to learn and hustle hard
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Tailored Curriculum
We'll personalize resources based on your team's needs and goals
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Inspiring Community
Learn from incredible peers and come away with a new board of directors to add to your life
We Built Galvanizer For You
Ann Bordetsky
COO of Rival, Investor at Jane VC, Prev. Director of BD at Uber
GSB Alum
Nicole Quinn
Partner at Lightspeed Ventures
GSB Alum
Angela Lee
Founding Partner of 37 Angels, Chief Innovation Officer & Associate Dean of Columbia Business School
A Few of Our Speakers
Our Program
STRUCTURED CURRICULUM
From idea validation to prototyping to fundraising, we'll teach you everything you need to know to start a company
OFFICE
HOURS
Sign up for office hours on the topics you and your company need help with most
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DEDICATED
MENTORS
Get paired with an entrepreneur and a VC to give you their perspectives from both sides of the table
LIFE
WORKSHOPS
Attend sessions like how to grow your wealth, how to address bias and more
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PASSIONATE
COMMUNITY
Have peer founder forums to share your challenges and learn from smart, tenacious people like you
KICKOFF
RETREAT
Spend 24 hours with your peer founders: bonding,
brainstorming, and working on your business
Community is a place where the connections felt in our hearts make themselves known in the bonds between people, and where the tuggings and pullings of those bonds keep opening our hearts.
— Parker J. Palmer
APR 4
Timeline
Weekly Meetings
Wednesdays 6 - 9pm
8 WEEKS
JUN 4
Kickoff Retreat
Pitch Day
What the Research Says
Previous Expert Office Hours
ART OF FUNDRAISING
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When is the right time to raise VC money?
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What metrics do you have to have before raising each round?
LEGAL 101
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What are the steps to incorporate your company?
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How should you structure equity between co-founders?
By Danielle Naftulin
Partner at Cooley LLP
GROWTH MARKETING
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How do you bring your first customers on board?
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How do you choose the best go-to-market strategy?
FINDING MOTIVATION
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How do you self-motivate and stay on track with building a business?
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How do you balance between being a founder and your personal life?
Community is a place where the connections felt in our hearts make themselves known in the bonds between people, and where the tuggings and pullings of those bonds keep opening our hearts.
— Parker J. Palmer