Review on Berkeley SkyDeck Fund by Jorge Hernández
congregation of institutions and mentors
Supporting academic institutions is contributing to the training of professionals and the growth of science and technology. This constitutes one of the fundamental pillars for the development of nations and peoples.
Thanks to the infrastructure developed by the Berkeley SkyDeck organization; it is possible to provide formal support to developing companies and in different stages of training, as well as making contributions to educational institutions through donations.
The organization is made up of business, research, engineering educational centers and a valuable group of tutors (mentors, advisors, and alumni).
This set constitutes the fundamental basis for developing the support program for new, ongoing or completed companies, through consultancies, mentoring and injection of capital; to empower entrepreneurs who want rapid business expansion.
Additional benefits:
Endorsed by leading risk companies worldwide
It has the support of a network of alumni who become advisors to the new entrepreneurs and founders of the startup acceleration program
Opportunity to develop a startups
Allows product development through advice received
Pros
- Offers a multidisciplinary group to support companies in training
- Provides advice from recognized tutors worldwide
- Promotes the formation of a network of former students and investors who provide support to startups
- Support the academic and research growth of UC Berkeley through donations
Cons
- Restricted to founders from the USA
