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gal·va·niz·er
/ˈgalvəˌnīzer/
a leader who stimulates and excites people to action
If selected, you 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
JUN 8
Week of
Kick Off
Summer 2026 Timeline
June 15 - August 7
8 WEEKS
Weekly Founder Groups, Expert Office Hours, & 1:1 Mentorship
Week of
AUG 10
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 on their ventures this summer and are either currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an MBA program. Non-MBA 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.
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When is the next cohort?
The next cohort will start with a kick-off session the week before program launch (week 0), between June 8 - June 12.
The 8-week program runs from June 15 - August 7, 2026.
The the Demo Day will take place between August 10 - August 14.
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By when do I need apply?
Applications are open from April 14th - April 30th​
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How much does Galvanizer cost?
Galvanizer's 8-week summer program is completely free for founders.