StartupOS launched its platform for early-stage businesses, giving users free access to the tools, guidance, investors and mentors they need to grow their businesses and generate revenue. The platform equips founders through a series of learn-by-doing exercises that enable the assessment and benchmarking at any stage or need in a startup's journey. It is ideal for validating ideas, building MVP (minimally viable product), or achieving product-market fit to raise the possibilities of a startup's long-term success significantly.
StartupOS was founded in partnership with and was backed by SVB, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank. StartupOS accepts applications from founders, mentors, sponsors, and business partners to join this dynamic ecosystem, including startup pitch day events.
"We do have a diverse leadership team. In fact, approximately 50% of the top execs at StartupOS are diverse, including women and minorities. Our platform was set up so that startups that would traditionally not have an opportunity for mentorships/investments through accelerators can now have a more direct path to success," said Paul Pluschkell, CEO and co-founder of StartupOS. "This will be a major advantage for minority-owned businesses that have previously struggled to secure the funding that they need to grow. We are proud of the diversity in our leadership team, and we will continue to hire the best talent, regardless of race, religion, gender and creed."
A Step Ahead Helping Startup’s Success
StartupOS aims to significantly boost the overall number of startups and their chances of success for new, individually and regionally diversified generations of entrepreneurs.
To give entrepreneurs access to information, best practices, and expertise in the areas they most require, the StartupOS platform initially includes highly successful founders and business leaders who are prepared to mentor businesses on the platform. StartupOS will create the largest 'entor Network' oriented on assisting and enhancing the odds of success for the following generation of founders, and applications are equally open for new mentors to join the platform.
A robust 'Partner Ecosystem' will also be a part of the platform, giving founders access to the top products and services that every firm requires to streamline back office operations. Founders will be able to quickly and affordably set up their back office requirements, company formation, and conduct business operations due to various options and StartupOS, ensuring they develop successful businesses.
The StartupOS has a 'PowerUP Builder' that enables businesses to build PowerUPs (tools that offer Learn-By-Doing exercises) that operate within their platform and raise early awareness by providing a scaled-down version of their enterprise capabilities for startups. In the hopes that the startups will sign up for corporate services after they generate revenue and continue to develop, this is intended for lead generation.
About StartupOS
StartupOS is a platform for early-stage startups that gives entrepreneurs a spectrum of backgrounds equal access to resources like tools, guidance, mentoring, and funding. Paul Pluschkell, CEO and co-founder of StartupOS, has over 25 years of executive leadership experience and has led the company to several successful exits, including MXNet, IXnet, Spigit, Global Centre, and Kandy. A startup's journey can be evaluated and benchmarked using the platform's navigational activities, which provide support, mentoring, and funding options through a network of compatible connections. StartupOS intends to significantly increase the number of startups and the probability that new, varied generations of founders will succeed.
About SVB
SVB Financial Group is a bank holding, financial holding, and financial service company. The company provides commercial and private banking products and services through its primary subsidiary, Silicon Valley Bank. The company's four major segments are Global Commercial bank (GCB), SVB Private Bank, SVB Capital, and SVB Securities. The operations of its Commercial Bank, Global Fund Banking Division, and SVB Wine are included in the GCB division. The bank's private banking and wealth management division, the SVB Private Bank sector, offers a variety of consumer-friendly financial solutions. The SVB Financial Groups' venture capital and credit investment arm primarily focuses on funds management and comprises the SVB Capital section. As a fully-owned subsidiary of SVB Financial Group, the SVB Securities division is an investment bank focusing on the economy.
