Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers

BAM by 500 Global

San Francisco

About the program

Running an accelerator is hard. Trust us, we know. 500 has run more than 85+ accelerator programs around the world, and we are opening our playbook so you can learn from the challenges we’ve faced.

During this 4 day deep dive, 500 Global will share curated lessons and best practices from top accelerators including:

Attracting quality deal flow
Building community in competitive markets
Designing a scalable accelerator business model and value proposition

BAM is Silicon Valley’s leading training program for accelerator managers, emerging fund managers and angel investors who want to take their founder programs to the next level.

In January 2023, we ran our 5th BAM cohort. Join the waitlist to stay in the loop about next year’s program.

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Our Approach

Our teaching methodology is focused on experiential learning and 1:1 feedback, giving you practical insights curated from the world’s top accelerators that you can apply to your program immediately.

Action-Based Exercises

Work with your peers from diverse backgrounds during interactive role-playing sessions to learn by doing.
Visit Top Accelerators

Go behind the scenes at 500 Global and the HQ of another top accelerator in Silicon Valley.
The 500 Global Startup Evaluation Playbook

Bring theory into practice based on 500 Global’s step by step process of evaluating startups based on 10 years of accelerator management experience with international deal flow.

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Community

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