The Batchery AI Program

In general, the startups we work with have at least completed initial work on their problem/opportunity/value proposition, Minimum Viable Product, business models, etc. If a truly early-stage startup knocks on our with a transformative idea which we can’t turn away, we have various ways to engage through mentorship and lean startup work.

You should not simply be using ChatGPT and think that you are an AI company. We can help you think about your workflows, opportunities for building a data moat, and other ways that you can build a sustainable advantages in the marketplace.

We are all about community and peer-to-peer support. We are technical and non-technical people that love technology. You will meet some of the best and brightest in the industry, whether they are mentors, service providers, or your fellow founders in the program. Everyone is inquisitive and hungry to simply do it better.

First, participate in the interactive programs. Come with a growth mindset and be ready to challenge yourself to do better and bring the best out of your startup

Second, leverage our ecosystem. We have an extensive service provider network, mentorship, and have robust supports available to you through our extended professional networks.

Funding is the goal here, but you will soon learn that it is easier to become investable rather than seeking investors when you are not ready. We have an investor-readiness pledge - when you score higher than 80% on the Silicon Valley in Your Pocket Investor Readiness scale, we will work diligently to introduce you to the right investors in our network. Remember, finding ready investors is not a right, but a privilege you earn.

Think of the Batchery like a gym membership. When you become a member, you are entitled to private sessions with mentors, instructor-led classes, support services, and a number of value-add partnerships.

And, the Batchery has a full-time team whose only goal is to make the Batchery ecosystem work for you.

All we ask for is a stake in your future success. It’s called a Warrant to Purchase Shares, and gives us the right to purchase fully dilutable shares of your company at a price locked in by your first qualified equity financing. For the Pragmatic AI program, the typical option is for 4.5%.