Program detail
Program detail
Seven webinars designed to incorporate partner perspectives and demonstrate a communications approach that goes beyond traditional PR
Section 1
Investor
communications
Investor
communications
Investor & customer
communications
3 sessions
Engaging investor partners
Accessing and activating investor networks
Developing pitch decks and key messaging
Turning customer assumptions into evidence
Section 2
Personal
brand
Personal
brand
2 sessions
Public relations
Social media strategy
Personal branding
Section 3
External
communications
External
communications
2 sessions
Employer branding
Thought leadership
Crisis communications
DIY comms strategy
Measuring results
Your experts
You'll connect with the right people, exchange experiences, and get hands-on support.
Investor Relations Director at THCAP Venture Capital, Jury Member at EIC Acceleration Program. "How to Raise Capital as a Founder from an Emerging Market" - The EU and US early-stage landscape, and which funds specifically back women and emerging-market founders.
2x Founder, Business Growth Advisor at BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt. "The Female Founder's Personal Brand That Helps You Raise Capital" - What a strong LinkedIn presence looks like for a female founder, and how personal brand translates into deal flow in practice.
Group Travel Leader at WeRoad, Inspiring Leadership Instructor at IESE Business School. "Turning Your Story Into Your Competitive Advantage" - 60-second, 5-minute and 15-minute versions of your founder story, built to turn a non-linear background into a competitive advantage.
Senior Journalist at Tech.eu - premier online publication dedicated to the growing European technology ecosystem(s). Freelance tech writer "How to Get Press Coverage” - what journalists actually look for in a story, how to pitch correctly, which top-tier outlets matter at the early stage.
The program schedule
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The detailed scheduling of webinars will be communicated to the selected mentees directly.
2026
Jul 21
The application process begins
2026
Aug 30
The application process closes
2026
Aug 31 - Sept 6
Applications review & intro interviews with founders
2026
Sept 7
The final list of participants revealed
2026
Sept 21
Speaker
Taryn Andersen
How to Raise Capital as a Founder from an Emerging Market
2026
Sept 21
Speaker
Natasha Gorobinskaya (Workshop)
What Stops You From Hearing Your Customers
2026
Oct 1
Speaker
Astghik Zakharyan
Building Your Angel Round From Zero
2026
Oct 15
Speaker
Karolina Attspodina
The Female Founder's Personal Brand That Helps You Raise Capital
2026
Oct 29
Speaker
Erik Eklund
Turning Your Story Into Your Competitive Advantage
2026
Nov 5
Speaker
Cate Lawrence and Natalia Edde
How to Get Press Coverage, A Journalist's View
2026
Nov 19
Speaker
Akansha Dimri and Dina Mostovaya
Building Journalist Relationships: Beyond the One Pitch
2026
Nov 23
Final event, program closing
2026
Jul 21
The application process begins
2026
Aug 30
The application process closes
2026
Aug 31 - Sept 6
Applications review & intro interviews with founders
2026
Sept 7
The final list of participants revealed
2026
Sept 21
Speaker
Taryn Andersen
How to Raise Capital as a Founder from an Emerging Market
2026
Sept 21
Speaker
Natasha Gorobinskaya (Workshop)
What Stops You From Hearing Your Customers
2026
Oct 1
Speaker
Astghik Zakharyan
Building Your Angel Round From Zero
2026
Oct 15
Speaker
Karolina Attspodina
The Female Founder's Personal Brand That Helps You Raise Capital
2026
Oct 29
Speaker
Erik Eklund
Turning Your Story Into Your Competitive Advantage
2026
Nov 5
Speaker
Cate Lawrence and Natalia Edde
How to Get Press Coverage, A Journalist's View
2026
Nov 19
Speaker
Akansha Dimri and Dina Mostovaya
Building Journalist Relationships: Beyond the One Pitch
2026
Nov 23
Final event, program closing
2026
Jul 21
The application process begins
2026
Aug 30
The application process closes
2026
Aug 31 - Sept 6
Applications review & intro interviews with founders
2026
Sept 7
The final list of participants revealed
2026
Sept 21
Speaker
Taryn Andersen
How to Raise Capital as a Founder from an Emerging Market
2026
Sept 21
Speaker
Natasha Gorobinskaya (Workshop)
What Stops You From Hearing Your Customers
2026
Oct 1
Speaker
Astghik Zakharyan
Building Your Angel Round From Zero
2026
Oct 15
Speaker
Karolina Attspodina
The Female Founder's Personal Brand That Helps You Raise Capital
2026
Oct 29
Speaker
Erik Eklund
Turning Your Story Into Your Competitive Advantage
2026
Nov 5
Speaker
Cate Lawrence and Natalia Edde
How to Get Press Coverage, A Journalist's View
2026
Nov 19
Speaker
Akansha Dimri and Dina Mostovaya
Building Journalist Relationships: Beyond the One Pitch
2026
Nov 23
Final event, program closing
Your mentors
You'll connect with the right people, exchange experiences, and get hands-on support.
Dina is an award-winning global cultural and business strategist who has worked with Microsoft, PayPal, and eBay. She is a gender-equality advocate and speaker, as well as the founder and CEO of Mindset. She was named Best Woman in PR by Davos Communications Awards'22 and the PR Star Under 40 by Bulldog PR Awards'23. Dina is a regular speaker at international conferences like 4YFN (MWC) and Tech Spirit Barcelona, a startup mentor, and a published author.
Dina is an award-winning global cultural and business strategist who has worked with Microsoft, PayPal, and eBay. She is a gender-equality advocate and speaker, as well as the founder and CEO of Mindset. She was named Best Woman in PR by Davos Communications Awards'22 and the PR Star Under 40 by Bulldog PR Awards'23. Dina is a regular speaker at international conferences like 4YFN (MWC) and Tech Spirit Barcelona, a startup mentor, and a published author.
Natalia is a strategic marketing and communications expert, partner and COO at Mindset Consulting. With over 15 years of experience, she brings a holistic approach to scaling startups, tech companies, and venture funds globally. She has a proven track record in securing media coverage in top-tier outlets, and excels in digital marketing, omnichannel campaigns and SEO strategies across the U.S., Europe, and beyond.
Natalia is a strategic marketing and communications expert, partner and COO at Mindset Consulting. With over 15 years of experience, she brings a holistic approach to scaling startups, tech companies, and venture funds globally. She has a proven track record in securing media coverage in top-tier outlets, and excels in digital marketing, omnichannel campaigns and SEO strategies across the U.S., Europe, and beyond.
Natalia is a strategic marketing and communications expert, partner and COO at Mindset Consulting. With over 15 years of experience, she brings a holistic approach to scaling startups, tech companies, and venture funds globally. She has a proven track record in securing media coverage in top-tier outlets, and excels in digital marketing, omnichannel campaigns and SEO strategies across the U.S., Europe, and beyond.
Your mentors
You'll connect with the right people, exchange experiences, and get hands-on support.
FAQ
Which countries are eligible for participation?
I’m currently living outside the country of my origin. Can I still apply?
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Do I need to have an incorporated or registered business?
I am a male business owner. Can I apply?
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