Introduction
Curious about what takes place at Warden Startup School? Here’s an overview of the program and the benefits of becoming a part of the Warden ecosystem
The Warden Program:
Program 1: For the student Entrepreneurs to kick start their journey towards venture building Click Here
Program 2: For early-stage founders Please find it below:
The Warden Startup School runs as a three-month intensive program, designed to transform ideas into scalable ventures. Here’s what happens during the program:
The Goal
At Warden, our mission is simple: to help founders thrive. Whether you’re at the ideation stage or already generating revenue, our goal is to elevate your startup to the next level. By the end of the program, you’ll have a refined product, a clear business strategy, and strong networks to secure funding or scale your operations.
Founders benefit from the program’s immersive environment, where peers, mentors, alumni, and the Warden team push each other to excel. The focus is singular: building successful businesses.
Key components of the program:
1. Structured Learning
Over 12 weeks, participants gain access to workshops, hands-on bootcamps, and masterclasses covering entrepreneurship essentials like:
Business Model Validation
Financial Planning
Go-to-Market Strategies
Fundraising Techniques
2. Group Support and Mentorship
Each batch is divided into smaller groups, guided by experienced mentors. Weekly one-on-one sessions help founders tackle challenges specific to their startup’s stage and goals.
3. Practical Tools and Resources
Participants gain access to the Warden Toolbox, a platform offering:
Expert-curated resources
Networking channels
Discussion boards
Founders can easily connect with peers, mentors, and domain experts for advice, collaboration, or feedback.
4. First Customers and Funding
The Warden community acts as a testbed, offering invaluable feedback to refine products. Additionally, our extensive network of investors ensures founders are introduced to a pool of potential funders.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Batch Retreat
At the beginning of the program, founders attend a 3-day retreat to connect with their peers, mentors, and the Warden team.
Weekly Meetups
Throughout the program, we host events featuring industry experts, networking dinners, and hands-on workshops to deepen learning and build connections.
Demo Day
The program culminates in Demo Day, where founders present their companies to an audience of investors, industry leaders, and the press.
BEYOND THE PROGRAM
Warden Startup School is a lifelong journey. Once you’re a Warden alum, you gain continued access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and exclusive benefits, including:
ADVICE
Ongoing office hours
Office hours don’t stop after the Warden program. We have office hours year-round, and startups from all previous cycles can book time whenever they want.
Deals
Each Warden company receives access to discounts and free accounts for over 100 products. Some of these are highly significant, including hundreds of thousands of dollars of free hosting for each company provided by major cloud hosting companies.
Brand
Credibility: The Warden badge signals to investors and customers that you’re part of a trusted, high-quality startup ecosystem
Hiring Support
Through Warden's Work with a Founder initiative, our alumni startups can attract and hire top talent from our network.
This is Warden Startup School: A place where ideas become innovations and founders become leaders.
Funding
Warden invests $150,000 in every company on standard terms. Our $150K investment is made on 2 separate safes:
We invest $50,000 on a post-money safe in return for 7% of your company (the “$50k safe”)
We invest $50,000 on a post-money safe in return for 7% of your company (the “$50k safe”)
We invest $100,000 on an uncapped safe with a Most Favored Nation (“MFN”) provision (the “MFN safe”)
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The Warden Program
1. The Goal
2. Batch Retreat
3. Weekly Meetups
4. Demo Day
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Advice
1. Ongoing office hours
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Deals
1. Brand
2. Credibility
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Hiring
1. Work at a startup
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Funding
1. Funding
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Warden interview guide