Consensys Fellowship
The 12-week pre-accelerator led by the top builders in web3
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About The Program
We’re searching for the brightest web3 builders to unlock the collaborative power of communities, making web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on. Our mission is to support 15 startups (virtually and IRL), leveraging MetaMask SDK, MetaMask Snaps, and Linea over the course of 12-weeks.
Our mission is to make web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on. Over 12 weeks, we'll support 15 startups virtually and IRL, harnessing the power of MetaMask SDK, MetaMask Snaps, and Lineabuild.
What's in it for you?
- No Equity Taken - We're here to help you, not grab a piece of your pie.
- Up to $1.5M Investment Opportunity
- Learn from the best in the business
- Peer Collaboration - Brilliant minds, shared challenges
Important Dates to Remember
1/ September 20th, 2023: Applications Open
The Consensys Fellowship Program opens applications for its first cohort.
2/ October 3rd, 2023: Applications Close
Interviews begin Tuesday, October 2nd. It’s important to be yourself in these interviews and communicate your passion, team strengths and qualifications. Make sure to clearly demonstrate how the Consensys Fellowship Program fits in your path towards successful growth, and why your Startup is well founded for success.
The Consensys Fellowship interview Judges will choose the top 15 startups, with an additional 3 waitlisted startups.
3/ November 6th, 2023: Consensys Fellowship Program Starts
Startups will engage in hands-on exercises, interactive workshops, and case studies that address specific challenges faced by web3 builders. The program leverages the expertise of industry professionals and subject matter experts to deliver practical and actionable insights.
Your startup will have weekly one-on-one sessions with an assigned mentor, known as office hours, where you’ll discuss progress, seek advice, and gain valuable insights.
4/ April 1st-5th, 2024: Founders Week
At the end of the 12-week program, startups participating in the Consensys Fellowship prepare for the IRL Demo Day during founders week. This week provides a safe platform for startups to practice their pitch and progress at the end of the week to a wide audience, including potential investors, industry experts, and the web3 community at large.
5/ April 5th, 2024: IRL Demo Day
The Consensys Fellowship IRL Demo Day is a culminating event with startups, investors, mentors, and other stakeholders in a vibrant atmosphere conducive to networking and deal-making. During the IRL Demo Day, startups present their business on stage, interact with potential investors face-to-face, and engage in deeper discussions about their ventures.
Speakers & Mentors
- Kevin Owocki - Co-founder, Gitcoin
- Mike Kriak - CEO, Consensys Mesh
- Dennison Bertram - Co-Founder, Tally.xyz
- Camila Russo - Chiefess at Defiant News
- Lindsey Winder - Co-Founder, Hedgey Finance (Tachyon Alumni)
- Shawn Cheng - Partner, Consensys Mesh
- Sabeen Ali - Global Head of Dev and Community Experience, Consensys
- David Phelps - Co-Founder, Jokerace
- Auryn Macmillan - Founder, Gnosis Guild
- Vanessa Grellet - Managing Partner, Algaé Ventures
- Ameen Soleimani - Founder, Moloch DAO, SpankChain
- Alex Michelsen - Co-Founder, Hedgey Finance
- Clemens Wan - Solution Architect, Consensys
- Yalor Mewn - Founder and Lead Steward, MetaCamp.Community
- Sydney Lai - Dev Rel, BitDAO
- Peter Pan - Partner, 1k(x)
- Andy Bromberg - CEO, Eco
- Cale Teeter - Senior SDE, Microsoft
- Don Mosites - Founder, AirSwap
- Eric Bishard - DevRel Manager, Consensys (MetaMask)
- Johnathan Rose - Sr Director, Product Marketing, Consensys
- Federico Soddu - In-House Counsel, Consensys Mesh
- Kenneth Ng - Head of Ops, Uniswap Foundation
- Sunny Parikh - VC, Board Observer, Messari
- Susie Batt - Lead, Crypto Ecosystem, Opera
- Ziad Saab - Lead Developer Advocate, Consensys (MetaMask)
- Austin Griffith - Co-Founder, Buidl Guidl
- Lindsey Winder - Co-Founder, Hedgey Finance (Tachyon Alumni)
- Vanessa Grellet - Managing Partner, Algaé Ventures
- Clemens Wan - Solution Architect, Consensys