The Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator is opening its application eligibility beyond startup founders affiliated with the University of California at Berkeley.
For the Batch 19 of the accelerator class, Berkeley SkyDeck for the first time will accept applications from founders founders from across the U.S. and international founders, regardless of their UC Berkeley affiliation (a previous requirement).
This is happening amid some skepticism about the relevance of accelerators. While they offer support, expertise, and connections, how much value do they truly provide?
Caroline Winnett, executive director of Berkeley SkyDeck, and Chon Tang, founding partner of the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, believe they can position the accelerator to play a more expansive role in identifying innovation around the world and finding the best startups for the accelerator.
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