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Our Founder Program
We know the importance of having a tight- knit and supportive community when starting a company. We'll provide the space for you to find your fiercest cheerleaders.
Applications to join our Summer 2023 cohort are closed. Please check back in Spring 2024.
gal·va·niz·er
/ˈgalvəˌnīzer/
a leader who stimulates and excites people to action
For a membership fee of $25/week, you'll get access to our programming below plus a slew of other perks.
Gal Groups
Accountability circle of
5 - 6 founders to keep you motivated and constantly moving forward
Expert Office Hours
Discussions with experts (founders, VCs & operators) to answer all your questions about starting a company
Community Connections
Get to know other members in the Galvanizer network through socials, brainstorming sessions, and founder talks
Our 8-Week Virtual Program
Raising from
Angels
Angela Lee
Founder of 37 Angels,
Professor at Columbia Business School
Demystifying Fundraising
Megan Holston Alexander
Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
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Winning Your First Customers
Zach Goldstein
Founder of Thanx
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Telling Your
Story
Tina Sharkey
Founder of Brandless,
Board Member of PBS
Previous Expert Office Hours
JULY 3
Week of
Kick Off
Summer 2023 Timeline
July 10 - September 1
8 WEEKS
Weekly Gal Groups
To Be Announced
SEPT
Demo Day
What Our Founders Said
Got Questions?
We have answers.
Am I the right fit for Galvanizer?
We are looking for female founders who will be working full-time this summer on their ventures and are either currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an MBA program. Non-MBA grad student founders will also be considered!
Galvanizer is best-suited for entrepreneurs who are past the exploration phase and all-in on building and testing their business model and product.
When is the next cohort?
The next cohort will start on July 10, 2023 and run through September 1, 2023. There will be a kick-off session the week before between July 5 - July 7. Applications will open on May 15th.
How much does Galvanizer cost?
Galvanizer is $200 for the summer (~$25/week). If the cost of the program presents any type of financial challenge for a founder, fee waivers and scholarships are readily available.