Pre-founder Program
Are you a talented professional working in a big tech firm, eager to start on your entrepreneurial journey?
Our program is specifically tailored to support individuals like you, offering guidance, resources, and expert assistance to prepare you for your next venture.
Who are we looking for?
Find your Cofounder/partner
Build a winning team for your startup success. Grow your network at 50+ networking events, and find teammates through Beta’s project-based learning experience. Connect with compatible co-founders/investors and create a strong foundation for your entrepreneurial journey.
Get funding
Unlock the secrets of successful startup tactics with our program. Learn how to fundraise and startup strategy from 100+ successful founders&investors, pitch your ideas at demo days, and get introduced to investors. Take the first step towards securing the funds to bring your startup vision to life.
Get O1 Visa/Green Card
Overcome legal challenges . Our experienced team have guided hundreds of founders through visa transfers, O1 applications and green card processes. Receive personalized consultations for a clear path toward pursuing your entrepreneurial goals with the proper legal status.
Program Overview
Online Learning
Founders/Executives of leading companies in the industry, including Meta, Google, Square, Coinbase etc.
Companies
We have helped our members start over 200 companies, including Suger.io (YC W23), Member.land (YC W23)..etc
Investors
From top tier Chinese and American VC, including, ZhenFund, A16Z, Matrix Partners, YC, Sequoia etc.
Active Founders
SWE, PM, Tech Lead from Google, Amazon, Meta, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs looking to start their new venture
What you can get from Beta Fellowship?
Access to Beta’s Quarterly Bootcamps
Beta Fellowship provides exceptional cohort-based bootcamps every quarter for aspiring founders who are looking to launch their businesses. The program is co-designed and accredited by prestigious institutions such as the Nanyang Technopreneurship Center, UNC business schools, and the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore
Access to Beta’s Mentor networks
Beta Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to gain exclusive knowledge from 60+ seasoned entrepreneurs/investors. You can attend our exclusive private sessions following each fireside chat, where members can connect and engage in intimate discussions with our guest speakers.
Access to Beta’s Talent networks
As a Beta Fellow, you will meet like-minded individuals including founders, industry leaders, PMs, SWEs. Each member has his/her own appointment link where you can book a time to chat!
How Our Program Get You Prepared for Startup Success?
Find Cofounder/Partner : Grow your Network
Find Cofounder/Partner : Grow your Network
50+ Networking events
Attend our 50+ networking events throughout the year, where you can meet potential co-founders and expand your professional network.
Investor Meetups
20+ investor meetups throughout the year including Qiang Wang(Founder of Zhenfund), Larry Li (Founding partner of Amino Capital), Chun Xia (Founding partner of TSVC)…etc
Member-only community
Beta provides an exclusive startup and investment community with 100+ top founders, CEOs, and investors, including Members.land (YC W23), Suger.io (YC W23), Vesta (Sequoia-backed)..etc
Get Funding : find your first check
Get Funding : find your first check
Learning sessions
Gain insights and proven strategies from 100+ successful founders & investors who have successfully raised money for their ventures.
Demo Day
5+ Demo Day hosted throughout the year to meet investors(100+) and raise funds for your project.
Beta Fund
Every year, Beta Fund invests 250K USD in 10-15 companies founded by Beta Fellows, helping them to jumpstart their business.
Fundraising : Get fundraising advices
Fundraising : Get fundraising advices
Office Hours with Beta’s investment team
As a Beta Fellow, you have the opportunity to book meetings with Beta’s investment team to receive feedback on your projects. Our team can provide valuable feedback and comments on your business plan from a venture capital perspective.
Biweekly Checkins
We strongly encourage teams to have biweekly check-ins with us to update us on their progress and needs. This helps us at Beta to provide the necessary resources to facilitate growth and acquire users for the teams.
Beta Fellowship connects you with experts and peers who share the similar visions and interests as you, and we synthesize each person's insights to accelerate progress together. Each member has something special to offer, we've also created a path for each Beta Fellow to one day become a Beta Partner.
Get O1 Visa/Green Card : Legal Support for founders
Get O1 Visa/Green Card : Legal Support for founders
Legal Tactics
Our experienced legal team will guide you through the process of transferring your visa from H1B to O1 and eventually obtaining a green card.
One-on-One Consultations
Receive personalized consultations to address your individual identity-related concerns and ensure you have the proper legal status to pursue your entrepreneurial goals.
Program Updates
Companies Where Beta Fellows Are Coming From
FAQ
The Innovator Program helps professionals working in big tech companies start their business venture, it will focus on three core areas: helping participants find compatible teammates, helping founders secure funding for their startups, and navigating the process of obtaining an O1 visa or a green card.
The Innovator Program is open to professionals from various industries who have a strong entrepreneurial drive and a desire to start their own ventures. It welcomes individuals at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey, from aspiring founders with a startup idea to those who have already begun building their business.
To join the Innovator Program, applicants are required to go through an application process. The process typically involves submitting an application form that includes information about the applicant’s background, experience, and their startup idea. The applications are carefully reviewed, interviewed, and successful candidates are invited to join the program.
Yes, there is a program fee of $899 per year for participants in the Innovator Program. This fee covers access to the program’s resources, mentoring, networking events, and other benefits provided throughout the duration of the program.
The Innovator Program is an annual membership, and your access to the program benefits extends for one year from the date of enrollment. However, participants have the option to renew their membership for subsequent years to continue receiving program benefits and support.