Founders
Academy
Google for Startups Founders Academies arm startup founders with research-based strategies and coaching to take their leadership and people management skills to the next level.
Founders
Academy
About the program
About the program
In addition to founder-focused leadership training, participants will also have access to workshops and 1:1 mentoring where they'll have the opportunity to develop data driven growth strategies to increase their user base, and expand to new markets.
Each cohort will be given access to online training, wellbeing support and relevant connections that will help them move their startup forward.
Key benefits
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Equity-free
Equity-free support.
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Custom Mentorship
Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.
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Leadership training
Become a more effective leader through research-based strategies and expert coaching.
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Team management skills
Gain valuable leadership skills to improve your goal-setting, team-building, and people management.
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Go Global
Get key insights and best practices to expand your business to new markets.
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Founder network
Connect and get support from fellow founders as a part of the Google for Startups alumni network.
Current programs
Find a Founders Academy for you
The founder's journey is a lonely one, especially as a solo founder. The Google family and the cohort took me in and, almost immediately, I felt the support I so desperately needed. I am now proud to call these people my friends and partners on this wild journey
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One-click solution for International Founders starting a business in the US.
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