- a fully-funded talent training program for founders
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What is
Hero Academy?
Embark on a transformative journey with Hero Academy, a dynamic training program that boosted startups in Copenhagen. Launched by TechBBQ and powered by Københavns Kommune in response to the city's entrepreneurial needs, Hero Academy offered tailored courses for selected seed and pre-seed startups, helping them scale effectively and access crucial resources. In 2024, Hero Academy expanded, providing even more support for founders dedicated to building the future of business in Copenhagen. Together, we shaped a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and fostered a brighter future for all!
The program includes:
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Is this for you?
The program is specifically designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, catering to the needs of seed and pre-seed startups. If you're an aspiring founder seeking essential resources, valuable knowledge, and a robust network to propel your business ideas forward, this is especially an opportunity for you.
We understand the challenges faced by early-stage startups, and our program aims to support and empower you on your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you have a scalable idea or are in the process of raising capital to develop your product or concept, Hero Academy is here to provide guidance, mentoring and resources to fuel your startup's growth.
Selection and acceptance into the program
With extensive connections within Copenhagen's startup ecosystem, we ensure a fair selection process based on objective criteria.
Essential criteria for startups:
Important Dates 2024
Session dates
TechBBQ
September 11 - 12th
Meet the
mentors
Michael Wiatr
General Partner at Antler
Victor Riparbelli
Founder of Synthesia
Christian Bach
Founder of Netlify
Nima Tisdall
Managing Director at Nordic Makers
Thomas J. Howard
Professor at DTU
Maiken Michelsen
Head of Programs at ScaleupXQ
Henri Parviainen
VP at ScaleupXQ
Jennifer Montague
VP of Growth at Onomondo
Testimonials
Susan Poulsen
CEO & Founder at AdPlenty
"Hero Academy excels in equipping founders with vital insights and introductions to investors. Its curriculum offers practical guidance, masterclasses and events, and its community fosters great networking opportunities."
CEO & Founder at AdPlenty
"Hero Academy excels in equipping founders with vital insights and introductions to investors. Its curriculum offers practical guidance, masterclasses and events, and its community fosters great networking opportunities."
Pete Nicholls
Founder at HubDo
"Hero Academy has given me a much clearer understanding of funding options, where we are on the early-stage map and where to turn to for help. I'm confident that HubDo's path ahead will continue to benefit from the guidance and new network links made through Hero Academy."
Founder at HubDo
"Hero Academy has given me a much clearer understanding of funding options, where we are on the early-stage map and where to turn to for help. I'm confident that HubDo's path ahead will continue to benefit from the guidance and new network links made through Hero Academy."
Kamil Makowski
Co-founder & CEO at Henryflow
“TechBBQ's Hero Academy was a game-changer for us, refining our GTM strategy and opening doors to crucial investor connections. On a personal level, the learning and growth I've experienced through this program have made me a better founder and pushed our startup forward.”
Co-founder & CEO at Henryflow
“TechBBQ's Hero Academy was a game-changer for us, refining our GTM strategy and opening doors to crucial investor connections. On a personal level, the learning and growth I've experienced through this program have made me a better founder and pushed our startup forward.”
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