About the Fellowship

The Curriculum

As entrepreneurs ourselves, we know what our fellow innovators need – and have proved as much through the dozens of ventures launched through PresenTense each year. The fellowship provides practical tools to launch seedstage ventures, including:

• Developing a business plan
• Entrepreneurial skills and logic
• Pitching the venture
• Recognizing value proposition and defining the product
• Business strategy and risks
• Building business models
• Budgeting for fundraising
• Communications

Elements of the Fellowship

• Cluster Hotseat: Meetings based on Harvard Business School’s Hotseat methodology enabling fellows to practice and refine their pitch in a supportive and constructive environment.
• Training Seminars: In-person training seminars developed by PresenTense.
• Skillbuilding Sessions: Taught by leading practitioners in the host community.

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  Workshop Opportunities: For innovators to troubleshoot and grow cross-learning.
• Networking: Opportunities to feature the new venture, and meet leaders in Jewish organizations and the private sector who seek innovative opportunities.
• Mentorship: Pairing with successful entrepreneurs in fellow’s field of interest.
• Launch Night: The final event of the Fellowship, wherein fellows showcase their new ventures to the PT greater community and VIPs to promote and establish networks for their venture.
• Access: Fellows are introduced to and encouraged by a community invested in each other’s success.

Follow-up

Fellows who have successfully completed the PresenTense Fellowship curriculum are provided one year of follow-on advising. A trained member of the PresenTense staff provides advice and support through its Venture Development services -- bolstered by field-specific mentors and coaches organized by the PresenTense Community. Furthermore, graduated fellows receive access to the Yazam Fund to promote the successful start and growth of their venture.