Commencing Startups Summer’24 Cohort

July 29, 2024

Colab Squad

Good Morning,

For the past 4 weeks, we have been diligently interviewing candidates for our Business Cohort, and we are thrilled to report an overwhelming response. Out of approximately 118 applicants, we have selected three exceptional individuals to join our Summer '24 fellowship cohort.

We are looking forward to an exciting initial couple of weeks of intensive training. This period will be followed by a demo day, where our fellows will showcase their projects before we kick off the micro-internships. We’re proud to announce the selection of:

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Clarck Dorcent

Florida Atlantic University

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Deepak Dinesh

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Raghav Katta

University of Texas, Austin

What’s special about them?

Our selection criteria remain steadfast in prioritizing multidisciplinary specialization. Each of these fellows is majoring in a specific field of study at college, yet they bring with them valuable knowledge and skills from the business world. While their experience and skills may not be extensive, they are sufficient to spark curiosity and drive them to take action and make significant strides in the industry.

Focus of this cohort

As we venture into a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, this cohort's focus is on building robust business fundamentals with the support of AI. The program is designed not only to teach real startup hacks and practices but also to apply these lessons to the fellows' personal experiences and projects. We believe that practical application is key to understanding and mastering these concepts.

Over the next 8 weeks, our primary objective is to maximize the chances of success for our cohort participants. We aim to create a tangible impact on their ideas and projects, provide them with genuine industry insights, introduce them to influential industry figures, and help them break through the barriers that newcomers often face.

We believe in one guiding principle when it comes to business:

Build the Hype and Live Up to It!

During the cohort, we will keep you updated on our progress, share invaluable tips from our experienced coaches, and provide insights into our industry connections (and how to connect with them and go beyond). Our goal is to offer a comprehensive view of the business landscape and equip our fellows with the tools they need to succeed.

That's all for now. However, if you happened to stumble upon this newsletter or it was forwarded to you by someone, why not join our mailing list? This way, you can receive updates directly. Subscribe from the form attached on this page, and we promise to live up to the hype.

Thank you for your continued support and interest in our program. We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to sharing more updates with you soon.