757 Startup Studios Program

The one-stop shop for entrepreneurs.

Get connected to experienced founders, resources, and mentors so you can focus on growing and scaling your startup.
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Benefits

Prepare for launch

Startup Studios founders receive:

Zero equity taken, no cost program
6 months rent FREE

25 weeks of customized programming

Weekly collaborative hours with subject matter experts

Access to a local 200+ mentorship network

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Maya Holihan, Founder of EWedded
Maya HolihanFounder, EWedded
"757 Startup Studios is a welcoming, supportive, and rich resource environment."
"757 Startup Studios is a welcoming, supportive, and rich resource environment."
Maya Holihan
Maya HolihanFounder, EWedded
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Startup Studios companies are:

Industry agnostic
For-profit

Growth-minded

Coachable founders

Diverse and well rounded founder team

A game changing idea

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Requirements

Are you a good fit?

Mentorship at 757 Startup Studios
Mentorship at 757 Startup Studios
Guest speaker, Chris Heivly
Guest speaker, Chris Heivly

Tenancy

Founders get 6 months rent free tenancy in a collaborative environment designed for success.

In 757’s co-located studios you’ll meet other startup founders on the same journey and learn from subject matter experts through an incredible lineup of educational programming.

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Member Presentations at 757 Startup Studios
Office Hours at 757 Startup Studios
Shams Zaidi, Founder of Genus Hotels
Shams ZaidiFounder/CEO, Genus Hotels
"757 Startup Studios has been so helpful in connecting us to the right people and arranging super informative programming sessions and one-to-one office hours."
"757 Startup Studios has been so helpful in connecting us to the right people and arranging super informative programming sessions and one-to-one office hours."
Shams Zaidi
Shams ZaidiFounder/CEO, Genus Hotels

Programming

Custom events for your success

The Studios offer specialized programs for start-ups. Member companies enjoy programming offered in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
Community Event at Startup Studios

Topic areas include:

Mentor Roundtables

Product Design

Design thinking/customer discovery

Finance & Accounting

Funding Options

Marketing

Office hours w/ subject matter experts

Legal

Ready to apply? View program cycles first.

Program Cycles

757 Startup Studios offers its program for founders twice a year.
Cycle #1 - Spring
Jan 23 - Applications Open
April 16 - Applications Close
Late April - Conditional Acceptance into SUS, pre-work begins
Late June - Founders Move In
Cycle #2 - Fall
July 25 - Applications Open
Oct 9 - Applications Close
Early Nov - Finalists Selected
Early Jan - Founders Move In
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Are you an early-stage, growth-minded company?

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