Meet Elo Mukoro
Mentorship Fintech Proofs Cr3dentials Startup Runway Winner is Building Trust with Zero Knowledge Tech Solutions Startup Runway | September 8, 2025 LinkedIn Reddit Threads Email Cr3dentials empowers lenders to verify financial data from any https source securely and privately—thanks to zk proofs that keep user details confidential while affirming authenticity. Here’s how Startup Runway’s sponsor-backed […]
Reel Analytics: Using AI to Redefine How Athletes Are Evaluated
Too often, talented athletes go unnoticed—not because they lack ability, but because the tools used to measure that ability are outdated. In fact, 67% of athletes are misevaluated, leading to billions in missed opportunities across collegiate and professional sports. Cory Yates, founder of Reel Analytics, set out to change that with AI athlete evaluation. For […]
OGA Street Tech: Revolutionizing Infrastructure with SustainaStone
OGA Street Tech: Revolutionizing Infrastructure with SustainaStone Solving a Global Problem with Innovation OGA Street Tech is tackling a significant environmental challenge: the staggering 10% contribution of concrete to global carbon emissions. Their groundbreaking solution, SustainaStone, introduces the world’s first instantly reusable concrete. At the forefront of their product line is the patented Pothole Pillow, the fastest […]
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From depression to happiness, Bens Hilaire Rises to become a Startup Runway winner
Startup Runway is known for connecting underrepresented founders from remarkable startups with investors for a chance to win the $10k prize along with walking away with a great amount of knowledge. Founders from many different backgrounds are all given an equal chance to showcase their business. Bens Hilaire is an African American founder who built […]
Meet Tope Awotona, Founder of Calendly, Startup Runway Keynote
Tope Awotona is one of the most talented founders building software today. He created Calendly from a passion, and invested in life’s savings to that point to launch the system. Learn more about his inspiring story on this video.
10 Venture Capital First Check Writers Share at Startup Runway
Hear from venture capital first check writers who judged, mentored and coached the Startup Runway 9th Showcase Finalists. You’ll learn what triggers them to open their funds for new talent like yours.
How to Mentor at Startup Runway
Mentoring at Startup Runway takes half an afternoon, and tilts the trajectory of an under-represented founder upwards for the life of their business. Here’s how you do it.
How you participate in peer scoring
How do we pick the top 10% of minority led startups in the region?
How Startup Runway works: an overview
Here’s the Startup Runway experience in a nutshell–definitely read this before you pitch!
