Expert Dojo
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Expert Dojo at a glance
| Address | 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States |
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| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | expertdojo.com |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Expert Dojo, separate from the funding calls above.
Investment Program
AcceleratorProvides investment ranging from $50K to $100K for 3.5% & 7% equity, along with resources and mentorship to help startups reach Series A.
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The program includes perks and discounts, Monday Accountability Sessions, Monthly Mastermind sessions (four each month), weekly high-level pre-recorded training videos by experts, warm introductions to VCs and investors, Quarterly Demo Days, and access to top mentors and experts. There is potential for a $1 million follow-on investment for outstanding startups. It also involves a 6-step program for Unicorn Optimization Score, accountability coaching, product fit, aggressive customer outreach, inbound lead conversion, and investment introductions.
Growth Program
ProgrammeA comprehensive package designed to nurture and expand startups, including training, AMA sessions, perks, and networking opportunities, with no equity requirement.
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This program includes monthly high-level training videos by experts, monthly AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions with Dojo experts for personalized advice, exclusive perks and discounts, and complimentary tickets to local events. Top-performing startups are tracked with the potential to transition into the Investment Program and receive referrals to outside VCs and investors. It also provides access to paid marketing and coaching services.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Expert Dojo, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
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| Investment ProgramInvestment of $50K for a 3.5% equity stake or $50K upto $100k for 3.5% & 7% equity stake. The program has a 6-step process including Unicorn Optimization Score, Accountability Coach & product fit roadmap, Build a bulletproof product fit, Aggressive Customer Outreach, Inbound Lead Conversion, and Investment Introductions. | Acceleration | — | Perks and Discounts, Monday Accountability Sessions, Monthly Mastermind (4 sessions each month), Weekly high-level growth expert training video, Warm intros with VCs and other investors from our Network, Quarterly Demo Days, Potential for a $1 million follow-on investment, Access to Top Mentors and experts |
| Growth ProgramNo investment from Expert Dojo is required to be part of this program. Designed for startups ready to scale. | Pre-incubation | — | Monthly High-Level Training Video, Monthly AMA (Ask Me Anything) Session with Experts at Dojo, Access to Perks and Discounts, Complimentary tickets to Expert Dojo Local Events, Potential Opportunity to Enter the Investment Program (conditional on growth), Tracking of Startup growth progress, Referrals to outside VCs and investors from our network, Access to paid marketing and coaching services |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Expert Dojo
Expert Dojo is a global, sector-agnostic growth accelerator and VC fund that specializes in sales & marketing growth strategies for early-stage startups. It offers an Investment Program for startups poised for growth, providing resources, mentorship, and connections to help them reach Series A. Additionally, it runs a Growth Program designed to nurture and expand startups ready to scale, offering expert training, advisory sessions, and networking opportunities, with a path to the Investment Program for top performers. Expert Dojo emphasizes accountability, product market fit, aggressive customer outreach, and inbound lead conversion, aiming to foster significant valuation growth for its portfolio.
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Frequently asked questions about Expert Dojo
What does Expert Dojo do?
Expert Dojo is a global, sector-agnostic growth accelerator and VC fund that specializes in sales & marketing growth strategies for early-stage startups. It offers an Investment Program for startups poised for growth, providing resources, mentorship, and connections to help them reach Series A.
Where is Expert Dojo located?
Expert Dojo is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States.
What programs does Expert Dojo run?
Expert Dojo runs Investment Program and Growth Program.
What stage of startup does Expert Dojo support?
Expert Dojo supports startups at the Early Revenue and Growth stages.
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