Desai Accelerator

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About the Project

Your generosity empowers the next generation of founders and innovators:

💡 $100–Provide exclusive recognition gear for a founder or intern.

🎤 $250–Bring an inspiring voice to our Founder Speaker Series by funding 1 of 10 expert guest speakers who share game-changing insights with our cohort.

🤝 $500–Support 1 month of Entrepreneur-in-Residence mentorship, giving founders access to the seasoned guidance they need to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

🚀 $1,000–Sponsor a founder or intern's weekly experience in our Immersion program, accelerating their growth through hands-on, in-person learning.

🌍 $2,500–Fuel a new A2-Detroit Innovation Trek that will connect founders to investors, industry leaders, and cutting-edge startups in Michigan’s thriving ecosystem.

🏆 $25,000 – Transform the future by funding an entire 1-week in-person Immersion program for 25 founders and interns, equipping them with resources to build the next wave of ground-breaking ventures.

Mission Statement

To build a better world by inspiring students and alumni to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset and providing them with the resources they need.


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