Startups
We combine an intense content-rich program, led by experts, with one-on-one mentoring by experienced and successful entrepreneurs, mentors and investors to help companies accelerate their growth.
Our mentoring approach is different than many other programs and is designed to prevent the "swirling" resulting from ad hoc mentoring.
We are dedicated to promoting women in leadership roles, and our programs are focused on providing the foundation for women to succeed in these roles.
Our peer-to-peer community provides an environment that is safe to try new things, share resources, and solve problems.
Our strong alumni program and network ensures that these important relationships continue beyond the 12 week program.
We work with other entrepreneur support organizations enabling our companies to take advantage of the best resources at the right time. We have developed strong relationships with several angel groups, other accelerator programs, and selected service providers, to make sure our companies have access to the best resources.
After 2 programs, we already have a track record – our companies are getting funded, expanding their markets, and accelerating!
Our mentoring approach is different than many other programs and is designed to prevent the "swirling" resulting from ad hoc mentoring.
We are dedicated to promoting women in leadership roles, and our programs are focused on providing the foundation for women to succeed in these roles.
Our peer-to-peer community provides an environment that is safe to try new things, share resources, and solve problems.
Our strong alumni program and network ensures that these important relationships continue beyond the 12 week program.
We work with other entrepreneur support organizations enabling our companies to take advantage of the best resources at the right time. We have developed strong relationships with several angel groups, other accelerator programs, and selected service providers, to make sure our companies have access to the best resources.
After 2 programs, we already have a track record – our companies are getting funded, expanding their markets, and accelerating!
Mentions in press and media 5
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| Oct 19, 2017 | Here are the top corporate competitions and challenges | They include competitions from Facebook, WeWork, eBay, SpaceX and JP Morgan If you're a startup seeking opportunities to get funded, educated or connected, startup competitions are a great resource. Vator has been holding its own competitio... |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Accelerators for minority led companies | They include Minority Venture Partners, DivInc, NewMe and Manos Accelerator For startups, there are numerous paths for getting their name out there. One way, which Vator has been covering recently, are startup competitions, but another popu... |
| Aug 3, 2017 | Accelerators for women-led companies | Accelerators include MergeLane, Women's Startup Lab, Equita and Fourthwave For startups, there are numerous paths for getting their name out there. One way, which Vator has been covering recently, are startup competitions, but another popul... |
| Oct 24, 2016 | A Comprehensive Guide to the Connecticut Startup Ecosystem | When you grow up near a big city, most people just assume that you call that big city home. They think your identity is wrapped up in the grand metropolitan area that's more than an hour and a half drive away. In Connecticut, that feeling i... |
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FAQ about The Refinery
What has the press written about The Refinery?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning The Refinery, among them “Here are the top corporate competitions and challenges” (Oct 19, 2017) and “Accelerators for minority led companies” (Sep 7, 2017).
Is The Refinery still active?
Yes, The Refinery is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 2, 2017.