Reason #4: You'll pitch at our Demo Day.
While it's not the finish line, Demo Day is definitely something to work toward for our startups. It is a fantastic showcase of how much can truly be accomplished in four months. Last year, we held...
View ArticleReason #5: High-quality workshops.
During our accelerator session, we have programming that will keep you on track and inspired. Each week has a different focus, from branding and consumer understanding, to metrics, data, and analysis,...
View ArticleReason #6: We're a non-profit.
This is a little-known fact about us. While we do take 6% equity stake in the companies that we accept to the program, that money is invested directly back into the program for current and future...
View ArticleReason #7: Cincinnati is a great place to build a business.
We chose to be in Cincinnati for a reason. Named a Top 5 Consumer Marketing Region in the world, Cincinnati boasts the highest per-capita branding professionals in the world with the HQs of Procter...
View ArticleReason #8: We'll help you build your network.
As we mentioned in "Reason #5":http://brandery.org/blog/reason-5, we constantly have experts hanging out at The Brandery. In addition to that, VCs, mentors, and community supporters pop in all the...
View ArticleReason #9: You'll dive into the "startup life."
Whether you're an entrepreneur already or not, it helps to be in an environment that encourages creativity, speed, and camaraderie. The Brandery gets you in the right mindset and makes you focus on the...
View ArticleReason #10: We were just named #10 accelerator in the country.
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View ArticleReason #11: Local university talent.
We have talent in Cincinnati, and a lot of it comes from the top-notch institutions nearby. A Miami University Entrepreneurship class meets in our space, we have a partnership with the University of...
View ArticleReason #12: You'll learn how to run a business, not just build a product.
We think an accelerator should provide value in every facet of your business. That means once you build something great, you still have to learn how to sell it, and every other duty that comes with...
View ArticleReason #13: You'll co-work with the cream of the crop.
Because we receive hundreds and hundreds of applications, you can be sure that the 10 startups selected for our program will be high quality. We never accept startups that will compete with each other,...
View ArticleReason #14: Access to big brands.
You can't just walk into any corporate headquarters and suggest they partner with your startup. Let us make some intros and get your product in front of the right people. Our reach at corporations in...
View ArticleReason #15: Cool office space for up to a year.
From a foosball table, to a glass floor, to a backyard barbecue, we think we have the coolest startup space you'll find. Here's a brief tour, with photos by "Zackariah Cole...
View ArticleReason #16: Access to investors.
If you think Silicon Valley is the only place to get investors and get funded, think again. We've been developing relationships with VCs and angel investors across the country for years now. Our...
View ArticleReason #17: Momentum.
Now is the time to get involved with The Brandery. As we bring in our fifth cohort of startups this summer, the success of alums and strength of our program continues to snowball. More alums means more...
View ArticleReason #18: You'll get a free pass to Brand Fusion.
Each year, the day before Demo Day, we host Brand Fusion. It's how we pair big brands with startups to create "mutually beneficial...
View ArticleReason #19: Community sponsorships and fellowships.
By simple fact of becoming a Brandery company, you become eligible for our fellowships. There are currently three offered in specific fields, (one in education-tech, one in media, and one in...
View ArticleReason #20: People want to invest in the midwest.
As was said in a recent "TechCrunch article":http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/17/for-tech-investors-the-midwest-is-flyover-country-no-more/, the midwest is flyover country no more. More and more investors...
View ArticleReason #21: Growth Hack Day.
"Growth hacking":http://blog.kissmetrics.com/learn-growth-hacking/ was incorporated as an intensive workshop into our accelerator program in 2013. During Growth Hack Day, we pair each startup with...
View ArticleReason #22: Other pitch events.
While Demo Day is our flagship pitch event, there's no shortage of opportunities for you to get in front of potential investors, partners, and users. In the past, our pitching tour has included the...
View ArticleReason #23: An involved, motivated leadership team.
Here at The Brandery, we have a team of co-founders and a General Manager who are connected and willing to help at any time. You'll grab time with the founders periodically throughout the program, and...
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