🥂November marks 10 years of transformative leadership at SkyDeck under Executive Director Caroline Winnett! As we celebrate this milestone, we’re proud to highlight her many accomplishments. 🌟Did you know she was recognized on Forbes 50 Over 50 Innovation list, honoring her for reshaping the startup ecosystem? Check it out here! https://lnkd.in/e38zK9NA #Forbes50Over50 #BerkeleySkyDeck #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #Innovation #Berkeley
Berkeley SkyDeck
Education Administration Programs
Berkeley, CA 25,643 followers
The top global accelerator for the world’s leading startups
About us
UC Berkeley's official startup accelerator. We help Cal entrepreneurs and transformational startups. Bring us your moonshot! Located on top of the tallest building in downtown Berkeley, we combine the consulting know-how of traditional accelerators with the vast resources of our research university. This robust partnership is coupled with SkyDeck’s unique mentorship program to create a powerful environment for your startup. Our mentors and our large network of investors connects you to the expertise and the capital you need to launch and grow your startup...to the moon.
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http://skydeck.berkeley.edu/
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- Education Administration Programs
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- 51-200 employees
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- Berkeley, CA
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- 2012
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- Accelerator and Incubator
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University of California, Berkeley
2150 Shattuck Aveune, Penthouse
Berkeley, CA 94704, US
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Congrats to the nine SkyDeck Europe startups that pitched at SkyDeck Europe's Demo Day today at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan! The event was part of "FutureMatch 2024: Connect Today, Create Tomorrow." Investors! If you missed it, check out these amazing startups on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gndiMy72 Caroline Winnett George Panagiotakopoulos Scott Jablonski Anders Nilsson Argia Galliano Andrea Beretta Enrico Noseda
🇮🇹 📣📣 [𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼: 𝗶 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟴] Una 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮 per sviluppare piante personalizzate per rispondere alle sfide della sicurezza alimentare e della medicina sostenibile, un 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭 che accelera le procedure chirurgiche per l'impianto di stent vascolari, un 𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐈 per i medici che operano su tibia, omero e femore, una 𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚 che automatizza il ciclo di candidatura ai bandi per enti no-profi e startup. Sono alcune delle soluzioni sviluppate dalle 9 startup selezionate per il 5° batch di Berkeley SkyDeck Europe, Milano presentate oggi al Demo Day del programma di accelerazione realizzato da Berkeley SkyDeck, Cariplo Factory e Lendlease, sostenuto da Fondazione Cariplo e Regione Lombardia. I loro nomi sono: 🇫🇮 CloEE | Berkeley SKYDECK'24 🇫🇷 omics - ex Darween 🇫🇷 Daspren 🇬🇧 Drill Surgeries Ltd. 🇫🇷 DT Master Carbon 🇳🇱 Flux Robotics 🧲 🇵🇱 OpenGrant Inc. 🇨🇾 Soula 🇦🇲 Trag Per la prima volta nella storia del programma, il Demo Day si è tenuto presso Palazzo Lombardia in occasione di "FutureMatch 2024: Connect Today, Create Tomorrow", side event di 0100 Conference Mediterranean 2024, con l'obiettivo di moltiplicare le opportunità di contatto tra imprenditori e investitori internazionali. Il Batch 18 si conclude qui, ma il programma di accelerazione continua per stimolare la crescita di nuove aziende capaci di unire il meglio dei "due mondi", l'Europa e l'America. 🇺🇸 📣📣 [𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟴] A technology to develop customized plants capable of addressing the challenges of food security and sustainable medicine, a robot that speeds up surgical procedures for vascular stent implantation, an AI system for doctors operating on the tibia, humerus, and femur, and a platform that automates the entire application process for grants for non-profits and startups. These are just some of the solutions developed by the 9 startups selected for the 5th batch of Berkeley SkyDeck Europe, Milano, presented during the Demo Day of the acceleration program created by #BerkeleySkyDeck, #CariploFactory, and #Lendlease, and supported by #FondazioneCariplo and #RegioneLombardia. Their names are: 🇫🇮 CloEE | Berkeley SKYDECK'24 🇫🇷 omics - ex Darween 🇫🇷 Daspren 🇬🇧 Drill Surgeries Ltd. 🇫🇷 DT Master Carbon 🇳🇱 Flux Robotics 🧲 🇵🇱 OpenGrant Inc. 🇨🇾 Soula 🇦🇲 Trag For the first time, the Demo Day was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, as part of the "FutureMatch 2024: Connect Today, Create Tomorrow", a side event of the 0100 Conference Mediterranean 2024, aimed at multiplying opportunities for contact between entrepreneurs and international investors. Batch 18 concludes here, but the acceleration program continues to foster the growth of new companies capable of bringing together the best of "both worlds", Europe and America.
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🚀 It’s been an incredible a journey under Caroline Winnett's decade of leadership! 📈 SkyDeck has skyrocketed from 50 to over 2,500 applications annually, and built a global community of 1,600+ startups. 💰 Collectively, they’ve raised more than $2B, cementing SkyDeck’s role in driving innovation worldwide. #StartupCommunity #BerkeleySkyDeck #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalStartups #Berkeley #StartupSuccess
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🎻 Executive Director Caroline Winnett's accomplishments extend far beyond SkyDeck. 🏃 A former professional violinist and an Ironman Triathlon finisher, Caroline’s determination, tenacity, and discipline extend far beyond the boardroom, inspiring founders both professionally and personally. #Ironman #Violinist #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Berkeley #SkyDeck
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🚨 Investors - don't miss out! Only 5 days left to secure your spot at SkyDeck Europe’s Demo Day in Milan on October 29! 🚀 If you're an investor passionate about breakthrough innovations, then join us to witness solutions across multiple sectors. 🤝 Experience groundbreaking startup pitches and network with top-tier startups. 🎟️ Only a few spaces remain, register here! https://lnkd.in/ehwzh4WZ 📲 Can’t attend in person? Follow the live stream on Cariplo Factory's LinkedIn or YouTube pages! https://lnkd.in/gmA9qpgE https://lnkd.in/gF2nASGg #SkyDeckDemoDay #SecurityTech #BioTech #ClimateTech #Robotics #Innovation #InvestorOpportunity #moonshot #entrepreneur #startups #VC #EuropeTech #TechInvesting #FutureTech #SkyDeckEuropeDemoDay George Panagiotakopoulos Cariplo Factory Lendlease Fondazione Cariplo Regione Lombardia
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🚀 At SkyDeck, we break records and draw our own finish lines. 🏆 Hear from SkyDeck Advisor Craig Conlee on how he’s translated his experience on Cal’s Rowing Team to startups: Your team has to “commit to grit and finish strong.” 💪 Teamwork really does make the dream work. With a network of 700+ advisors and mentors like Craig, Berkeley SkyDeck helps startup founders turn their dreams into reality. 🌟 Join us to push boundaries and take your startup to the next level! Rowing clips provided by UAVs@Berkeley #FounderJourney #Teamwork #TechInnovation #StartupAccelerator #BerkeleySkyDeck #StartupAdvisors #PushBoundaries #InnovationLeadership Guillermo Garza Montes de Oca, Kamran Siddiqui, Muaz Siddiqui, Deep Barot, Asad Tirmizi
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🚨 Accredited investors, don’t miss out! SkyDeck Europe’s Demo Day is coming to Milan on October 29. 💡 Discover 9 trailblazing startups in #ClimateTech, #BioTech, #Robotics, and more, all tackling global challenges with cutting-edge innovation. 🤝 Network with founders after the pitches! 🎟️ Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gwTQVDgb #SkyDeckDemoDay #Innovation #InvestorOpportunity #moonshot #entrepreneur #startups #AI #VC #accelerator #EuropeTech #TechInvesting #FutureTech #SkyDeckEuropeDemoDay George Panagiotakopoulos, Cariplo Factory, Lendlease, Fondazione Cariplo, Regione Lombardia
Demo Day of Berkeley SkyDeck Europe, Milano Batch 18 - Cariplo Factory
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🏆 Congratulations to Manitty (Batch 14, Pad-13) for winning $415K in the I-Lab Innovation Prize! Their cutting-edge solutions in remote patient monitoring continue to push the boundaries of health-tech. 🚀 Learn more on their website: www.manitty.com #remotemonitoring #healthcareinnovation #ILabPrize #startup Philippe Blasquez
Frontier Bio | Engineered Tissues to Revolutionize Healthcare
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🌿 DT Master Carbon (Batch 18, SkyDeck Europe) has launched Biodiversity AI, a powerful tool helping businesses hit the EU’s biodiversity goals by 2030. ♻️ From simplifying data to streamlining compliance, they’re making sustainability easier. Learn more about Biodiversity AI on their website: https://lnkd.in/e3iDkfgX #greeninnovation #biodiversity #AI #sustainability #EUgoals #startup Jingxiao He, George Panagiotakopoulos
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🚀 Join SkyDeck at #VERGE24 for Exclusive Events! 🌍 Berkeley SkyDeck is excited to sponsor the Startup Pavilion at VERGE24 and co-sponsor TWO amazing evening events! Don't miss your chance to connect with top founders, investors, and industry experts. 🔗 Berkeley SkyDeck & Bakar Climate Labs Happy Hour: 📅 When: Oct. 29 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PST); Meet SkyDeck Advisors, Founders, and Bakar Climate Labs Partners! Register here: https://lu.ma/1enwxley 🍻 Drinks with Third Derivative & Berkeley SkyDeck: 📅 When: Oct. 30 (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM PST); Join Third Derivative & SkyDeck founders for great connections! Register here: https://lu.ma/ja1gt80l ⏳ Deadline to register: Oct. 18 – Don’t miss out! 💚 Let’s meet at VERGE24 and make the future greener together! #ClimateTech #Founders #Investors #SkyDeck Sanjay Velappan Grace Clendenin Sibyl Chen Ekin Günaysu Stella Liu Jeremy Alberga Katarina Klett (she/her) Trellis Group
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