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Founders that go on our trade missions say it is “the opportunity of a lifetime”.

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Founder Spotlight

Tommie Edwards Founder Tech1M

With her participation in the 1000 Black Voices Black Tech Accelerator + Trade Mission, where we connected her to Gary Stewart, MD of Techstars NYC powered by J.P. Morgan, Tommie has now been selected to join the first Techstars New York City accelerator, gaining access to investment and world-class resources.

Tech1M will revolutionise the global workplace by simplifying the talent recruitment and retention process for hiring managers while staying aligned with ESG principles. 

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Sector: Agnostic

Date: 28 October – 1 November 2024

Location: San Francisco, USA

Ticket includes: Trade Mission events 

Fee: £1595  £1355 Apply now for this offer. 

Bonus add-on: TechCrunch Disrupt Ticket worth $1345 with access to Speaker Q&A Sessions, Investor-Founder Networking, Deal Flow Café & More!

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During the 5-day Trade Mission, you will have access to

  • Develop relationships with our world class partners Wilson Sonsini, Techstars, Plug and Play, the British Consulate and more.
  • Join a reception hosted by the British Consulate for Virgin Atlantic’s 40 Year celebrations. This event will bring together over 200 influential tech, science, venture capitalists, business leaders, political figures
  • Build lasting connections through group sessions and events to develop relationships with the investor community.
  • Gain insight into the realities of landing in the US, accessing capital and scaling.
  • Discuss innovation, business models, partnerships and customers with market leaders to understand what helps to gain traction in the US
  • Gain expert advice from industry-leading founders, investors, and tech executives about scaling businesses in the US and globally.
  • Showcase products and services to investors
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Take the next step in accelerating global and scaling! 

For more information, please see the FAQ’s below:

Frequently Asked Questions

You can participate in the 1000 Black Voices Trade Mission by applying (See eligibility criteria).

The Trade Mission includes
 
  • The Trade Mission is a program where founders benefit from unrivaled access to the investor community and ecosystem partners with the opportunity to gain advice about doing business in the US.
  • Networking with VC’s, enterprises, ecosystem partners, service providers, and founders.
  • Pitch to VC’s

Join the 1000 Black Voices Trade Mission to San Francisco Q&A on 22 August 2024 at 12noon BST.

Contact us and we will send out a zoom link.

To be eligible for the Trade Mission : 
  • Registered company 
  • Technology business
  • Traction 
  • Expansion into the US in the next 3 months – 12 months OR in the States (other than San Francisco) and seeking to expand further. 
  • Seeking to raise capital Pre-seed to Series B
  • Available to attend the Trade Mission during times set
  • Black Heritage on the founding team with equity ownership and making the key strategic decisions for the company.
  • We welcome startups and scaleups worldwide. You will need to satisfy US entry requirements.

Stage 1: Complete the contact form and select trade mission (and any other service).

Step 2 : Written Application with Video Submission. Closing date to be advised. Early application is  encouraged. Discounted fee until September 4.

Please check that you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above. If you do, then complete the application form using the link below.

Stage 3: Interviews 27 and 30 August and 2 September 2024 

Shortlisted applicants will be sent an invitation to interview. 

Stage 3: Selection and Acceptance on the Trade Mission  

Shortlisted applicants will be sent an invitation to join the Trade Mission. They will have 2 days to accept the invitation and make full payment. 

The cost to join the Trade Mission is
  • Standard fee: £1595 (early bird offer £1295 until September 4). This fee is for one founder from a company. Ticket provides access to all Trade Mission events on the SF Trade Mission Oct 2024. 
  • Value addition: £195 for additional founders from the same company attending the same trade mission. 
  • Bonus add-on: TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 ticket for one founder only. 
  • Travel to and during the trade mission + hotel + food at delegate’s expense.
Do you want to get the most out of your trip to San Francisco and other Trade Missions and conferences you are seeking to attend? We will give you special access to the Advance Mission Performance (AMP) a series of masterclasses and advisory
  • Masterclass: Unlock access to US market.
  • Masterclass: Goal setting for global expansion.
  • Masterclass: PR
  • Pitch deck advisory
  • Brand Awareness and Expansion Advisory

Early bird bonus price for all masterclass and advisory £199 prior to 9 September 2024. Only £39.80 per event.

Time: Tuesdays 17 September – 24 September 2024 

Regular price a total bundle of £495. 

Each each masterclass and advisory event £99 

Get ready and gain more value from a trade mission through  understanding goals and positioning prior to, during and after a trade mission.

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