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MA NewsletterDear Founders, Some opportunities and updates from M Accelerator. β Event: Founders Unplugged with Swissnex! If you are in LA, join us for Founders Unplugged. For this event, we are partnering with Swissnex and ScaleHealth LA. We're excited to showcase seven innovative Swiss startups at various stages, from pre-seed to Series A. In this informal setting, experience rapid-fire 3-minute pitches and engage in meaningful networking interactions. π If you are in LA on Feb 1st, 5:00-8:00 pm, let's catch up! RSVP hereβ β CES 2024 Two weeks ago, we embarked on our annual tradition, journeying to CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Amid the hustle and bustle, connecting with familiar faces and forging new partnerships was a pleasure. Several partners and businesses in our cohorts were exhibiting there. To mention a few Italian Design, Hanyang University, BANF, LeantinAR, Biot Korea. π Now that we've returned, let's keep the momentum going with follow-up calls! β Mentors Meeting: Founders connect with our Mentors, Investors, and Experts Attend our mentor sessions almost every Thursday at 1:00 pm PT, meet our mentors, share what you are working on, and ask your questions. π Below are some teasers. β Workshop Funding Opportunity ($75k) Don't miss out! This is a must-read if your team thrives at the crossroads of culture, creativity, and tech. Jeff Burke (UCLA) leads a groundbreaking $1.3M NSF initiative linking regional innovation and culture to bolster U.S. competitiveness. Workshop funding up to $75k is available. Explore regional culture's role, boost creative industry competitiveness, and foster STEM workforce growth. π Deadline: February 16th. Start here to learn more [Link]. β β Alessandro Marianantoni β Upcoming Event in L.A.Mentor Meetings [members only]
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Driven by a passion for turning ideas into tangible, sustainable projects, I thrive on the excitement of this transformation. At M Accelerator, we help founders with pitching, sales and growth.
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