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AI FinTech Fellowship
The Fellowship is built for curious minds that would like to delve deep into the world of ethical AI and FinTech. The programme is structured with a combination of workshops that will give you the right methodologies and tools to strategise around the AI and FinTech ecosystem and an immersive internship with leading FinTechs and Digitally led Enterprises in Ireland - all over a 6 week period!
Venture Builder Fellowship
The Fellowship is built for aspiring Entrepreneurs/ Intrapreneurs with deep domain knowledge expertise that want to challenge and test the boundaries of their idea. The programme is structured with full-time experienced professionals’ demands in mind, with workshops, immersive experiences and events that will give selected participants the right methodologies and tools to bring an idea to a potential venture - all over a 6 week period. Apply if you have an idea - don’t be left wondering “what if?”
Internationalisation Fellowship
The Fellowship is built for startups from Emerging Countries that are looking to internationalise and scale their businesses in the EU. The programme is structured with a combination of workshops, immersive knowledge sessions and a personalised business trip to Europe that will give startups the right methodologies, tools, access and network to internationalise ventures into the EU - all over a 6 week period!
Venture Builder Fellowship 2023
Our Fellowship is built for aspiring Entrepreneurs/ Intrapreneurs with deep domain knowledge expertise that want to challenge and test the boundaries of their idea. The programme is structured with full-time experienced professionals’ demands in mind, with workshops, immersive experiences and events that will give selected participants the right methodologies and tools to bring an idea to a potential venture - all over a 6 week period!
Applications closed on the 13th of March 2022
Venture Builder Fellows 2023
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Blake Jones
CREATOR ECONOMY VENTURE
Nigeria
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Desislav Danov
FINTECH VENTURE
Bulgaria
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Tomasz Jakubczyk
GREEN ECONOMY VENTURE
Poland
What the Fellows are saying about the Fellowship…
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“As a participant in the Fellowship programme, I can confidently say that it has been an invaluable experience for me. Throughout the programme, I have gained valuable insights, resources, and support that have directly benefited my venture (going forward) and helped me expand my toolset as an Entrepreneur. The highlights for me were the one-to-one coaching and mentorship from the i13 Ventures team, the access to applicable content and customized templates, and the opportunity to participate in various online workshops and masterclasses, that were run each time by experienced subject matter experts who shared their perspectives of different markets and industry sectors. Finally, the workshops and events have been instrumental in helping me learn new skills and strategies that I can instantly apply to my business. From product and competitors’ assessment to business model fine-tuning and market sizing, the programme provided a comprehensive curriculum to help me succeed as an Entrepreneur. I highly recommend the Fellowship programme to all aspiring Entrepreneurs. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that can help Entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale your existing business the Fellowship programme can provide the guidance, resources, and support you need to succeed…not to mention the after-hours social activities in Dublin :)”
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“The Fellowship is an exceptional program that has transformed my entrepreneurial journey. The experience was truly one-of-a-kind. It gave me invaluable insights into the world of venture creation. One aspect that I truly enjoyed in the program was its ability to provide the Fellows with global exposure and insights and to empower us to think globally. The global perspective allowed me to understand emerging trends, learn how to tap into new and emerging markets, and how to leverage opportunities that I might not have discovered otherwise. It was truly eye-opening! The Fellowship also helped me to understand the investor mindset and gave me the tools to confidently approach investors, with an understanding of how to position my venture for success. I wholeheartedly believe that the Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for aspiring Solo Entrepreneurs. It departs from the traditional models, aligning with the evolving dynamics of the entrepreneurial landscape providing practical toolkits in a challenging but supportive environment. I am immensely grateful for the experience and highly recommend this program to anyone embarking on an entrepreneurial journey.”
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“The Fellowship was a unique experience as it gave insights with personal involvement and practical experience. The density of the course together with the friendly, collaborative and informal environment throughout the whole program allowed for excellent exposure to new venture building aspects, which was a refreshing experience for me. The programme was beneficial for my venture as it helped me distil the initially fuzzy ideas into a well-structured and understandable offering, from a Market, Customer, Product and Business Model perspective. It also gave me visibility of different hotspots across the globe, that are relevant to my venture. And finally, the program helped me to structure the venture in an investor-friendly way. I do believe the programme to be a unique opportunity for aspiring Entrepreneurs, as it allows for departure from the established "team and co-founder" model. Thus, it reflects better the changing dynamics of the Entrepreneurial scene, where more and more solo players are emerging. On the other hand, it also gives the necessary toolkit for moving further with the respective venture.”
AI FinTech Fellowship 2023
Our Fellowship is built for curious minds that would like to delve deep into the world of AI and FinTech. The programme is structured with a combination of workshops that will give you the right methodologies and tools to strategise around the FinTech ecosystem and an immersive internship with leading FinTechs and Digitally led Enterprises in Ireland - all over a 6 week period!
Applications closed on the 16th of December 2022
What participating Companies are saying about the Fellowship…
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John Duggan
FOUNDER & CEO - LOANITT
“Loanitt was delighted to be a part of the AI FinTech Fellowship programme organised by i13 Ventures. This programme is a unique and important programme matching MSc students with FinTech’s, where Fellows gain experience working on real-life FinTech projects. The programme is designed cleverly for mutual benefit for both Fellow and company. Loanitt benefited greatly from the project and saw valuable outcomes from the strategic research undertaken. It was a real pleasure to be a part of this programme and we cannot wait to be part of all future programmes run by Hesus and his team.”
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Kurt Pittman
FOUNDER & CEO - NATIVZ
“Understanding the basic mechanics of esports is problematic enough for those new to the industry so I was pleasantly surprised at how the i13 Fellow was able to get enough of an understanding in a short period of time to pull together an impressive strategic assessment. Following the 1-2-1 consultation sessions on this analysis, the output of this has given Nativz a range of new innovation ideas that will effectively accelerate our current plans for growth – thank you Zita and the team at i13!”
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Michael Quartey
FOUNDER & CEO - ECZODEX
“The Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for talented individuals to gain exposure to the FinTech industry, and we were delighted to have the Fellow and the i13 team provide strategic support to Eczodex. The output of the strategy piece was comprehensive and outlined clear and tangible opportunities we could pursue in the short, medium and long term and also provided recommendations to improve our positioning and product differentiation. We are grateful for the programme and for the support provided by Hesus and the i13 team.”
AI FinTech Fellows 2023
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Ankit Chaturvedi
DOMESTIC POSTGRAD
India
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Zita Poon
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Hong Kong
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Clinton Okike
CORPORATE
Nigeria
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Andy NG
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Hong Kong
What the Fellows are saying about the Fellowship…
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“Growing up in Asia, I rarely communicate with people from Western countries. Becoming a fellow of this program not only provided me with a chance to learn practical skills but also allowed me to meet a lot of amazing people with different cultural backgrounds and improve my communication skills. Working with them helped me broaden my horizons and I got to understand more about the other side of the world that I had never been to. Because cultural differences exist, new ideas can be innovated. It is the beauty of working with people from different places in the world. If you want to learn more about the AI and FinTech industry, expand your network, gain some hands-on experience, and work in a challenging and cheerful environment, being part of i13 Ventures Fellowship program is a fantastic opportunity! I am so grateful to have been selected as a Fellow and it is an experience that I will never forget :)”
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“One of the highlights of the fellowship was the opportunity to work closely with the company's leadership team to understand business objectives and develop a strategic plan to achieve them. I also had the chance to embark on extensive research, such as market research, competitors assessment, product assessment, company assessment and customer analysis, which gave me hands-on experience and helped me to understand the different aspects of AI and FinTech. I highly recommend this fellowship to anyone interested in AI, FinTech or in a career in the financial industry. Not only does it provide valuable industry experience, but it also offers the opportunity to work with some of the most innovative companies and leaders in the field. Additionally, the fellowship provides a great network and mentorship opportunities, which can be a valuable asset for anyone looking to advance their career.”
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“One of the most valuable aspects of this Fellowship was the opportunity to meet and learn from individuals from diverse backgrounds. Throughout the program, I had the chance to network with individuals from different countries and cultures, each with their own unique perspectives and experiences. Especially, the mentors gave us a lot of support when we had some problems. This not only helped me to gain a more well-rounded understanding of the AI and FinTech industry, but it also gave me the opportunity to learn about different cultures and ways of thinking. The Fellowship was a truly enriching experience. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in delving deeper into the world of AI and FinTech and gaining a competitive edge in the industry.”
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“What drove me to the Fellowship was the fact that I could practice methodologies and approaches in real scenarios. How is it that these work in practice I’ve always wanted to understand. I got a great overview of this during the Fellowship. The other thing, I really liked about it was the fact that the Team was bringing to life things they actually taught us. For example, they would teach us the ThinkBeyond canvas on one day, and they would ask us to present it on the next day. With all the knowledge that I gained it was a great experience. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in the AI and FinTech space!”
