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The document describes the Tech Fellows program which aims to diversify the tech entrepreneurship pipeline. It works as follows: 1) Students from disadvantaged economic or educational backgrounds intern at Techstars accelerators. 2) After, they are hired by FSU to mentor other students in entrepreneurship. 3) Excelling students will intern again and become ambassadors the next year to expand the program. The goal is to give these students hands-on experience in tech startups and create a cycle that encourages more diversity.
Tech fellows
- 1. Diversity internships at Techstars accelerators cmarkl@fsu.edu techfellows.org Tech Fellows
- 2. Tech Fellows diversifies the pipeline in tech entrepreneurship
- 3. 2 Teach After the internship, students are hired by Florida State University to engage in a nine- month project to co-lead & mentor fellow students, from similar backgrounds, through a colloquia class in entrepreneurship & innovation. 1 Intern Students, who have been disadvantaged by virtue of economic or educational circumstances, gain hands-on experience & connections in tech entrepreneurship by interning at a Techstars accelerator. 3 Expand Students who excel in the colloquia class will become interns the following summer, & after internships, hired as ambassadors the following school year, thus creating a virtuous cycle. HOW IT WORKS
- 4. 1ST COHORT Internship: In Summer 2016, 4 FSU students, who have been disadvantaged by virtue of economic or educational circumstances, will intern at 3 Techstars accelerators (Berlin, Chicago, Detroit) Mentorship: Upon returning to school, FSU will hire interns as Entrepreneur Ambassadors to expand the Tech Fellows program & teach 20-30 students, from similar backgrounds, best practices in entrepreneurship +
- 5. WORDS OF SUPPORT Nicole Glaros Chief of Products Techstars David Cohen Co-founder Techstars "At Techstars, we’ve researched thousands of companies we've worked with & the results are clear: diversity helps everyone. The Tech Fellows program is a promising way for us to advance inclusive entrepreneurship.” Ted Serbinski Managing Director Techstars Detroit "For years, I wanted to build a similar program in Boulder, I just couldn't find the bandwidth to locate a school, identify a student, etc. Welcoming students from e c o n o m i c a l l y c h a l l e n g e d backgrounds into the Techstars community helps them see that their backgrounds are no longer a disadvantage, but perhaps an advantage." "Techstars Mobility is thrilled to be partnering with Florida State University. We are proud to offer minority students an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship & innovation as we run our program this summer in Detroit. This is just one way we can #GiveFirst & start to address the problem of lack of diversity across the entire startup & investment community."
- 7. JAMES TURNER From: Apopka, Florida Major: Business Management Age: 19 Why I’m excited: Tech Fellows is a opportunity that I’ll leverage to better the lives of people in need. I feel that giving back is my main purpose in life and Tech Fellows will provide me the skills to impact the world. I'm excited beyond belief and can't wait to experience what I believe can change my life forever. Future: Tech Fellows will fit into my career plans by allowing me to take advantage of technological advances to help better the lives of youth who in return can also contribute to making the world a better place. James was recently featured on PBS national news
- 8. EZREYAH BRAGDON From: Be'er Sheba, Israel Major: Computer and Electrical Engineering Age: 17 Why I’m excited: This opportunity will help me develop skills I need to start my own technology company. Future: I plan on making a difference. By joining this program, I will acquire experience and knowledge in this area which will later allow me to educate others and do what I have always wanted to do which is innovate.
- 9. CHRISTIAN GAYA From: Cochabamba, Bolivia Major: Computer Engineering Age: 20 Why I’m excited: It is hard to imagine the immense amount of opportunities, skills, and connections to be gained within the program. The experience itself is a perfect chance to really invest my energy and passion to get a great deal in return. Future: Considering that I am studying computer engineering and hope to start my own business, this is the perfect environment to learn about the process and see first- hand what goes on with business. Possibilities are endless, definitely creating the chance to work with one of the participating companies in the future.
- 10. CHRISTIAN PELAEZ-ESPINOSA From: Naples, Florida Major: Information Technology Age: 21 Why I’m excited: I’m really excited that Tech Fellows will expose me to a network of people who are also trying to make an impact in our world. Typically college students fall into a college recruiting pipeline where they work at corporate companies where there are so many “walls” set up that they are marginalized by what they can do. The Tech Fellows program will open the door for me to experience working in a collaborative environment which should fuel personal-growth. Future: I’m motivated to work at a startup with a great team who's passionate about their work. I believe that working with a great team on mediocre product/idea is better than a mediocre team working on a great product/idea. The Tech fellows program will expose me an environment that would curate great teams.
- 11. FUNDING 100% OF FUNDS GO TO STUDENTS • $24k Cohort • $12k 1/2 Cohort • $6k Student Donation options Use Benefits • Change students’ lives & diversify technology startups • Scholarship named by donor • Recognition in press & branding • Call(s) with student(s) • Tax-deductible donation • 100% of funds go to students to cover travel, living, & other bills during their internship at Techstars
- 12. Diversity internships at Techstars accelerators cmarkl@fsu.edu techfellows.org Tech Fellows