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A global network for founders, capital, and skilled volunteers.

GBEA runs mentorship labs, capital readiness sprints, and volunteer missions so mission-led startups can scale responsibly from Patna to the world.

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Mentor Network

Global mentorship

Curated mentorship circles connecting founders with seasoned operators and investors across 30+ cities.

Access to Capital

Capital readiness

Investor office hours, data room audits, and readiness sprints to help startups raise responsibly.

Volunteer Programs

Volunteer impact

Skilled volunteers join short missions to supercharge social enterprises and community projects.

Programs

Built for founders and communities

Launch Fellowship

Cohort

12-week cohort for early-stage founders with weekly clinics, founder circles, and expert AMAs.

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Capital Bridges

Funding

Investor warm-intros, pitch reviews, and data room feedback aligned to responsible funding principles.

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Impact Missions

Volunteer

Volunteer squads deploy to nonprofits and social ventures for fast, high-skill interventions.

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Global Chapters

Community

Local chapters convene founders, mentors, and partners with hybrid events and shared playbooks.

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Network

A trusted circle of partners

We work with global partners to unlock capital, learning, and talent for founders building the future.

UNDP Labs
Open Startup Network
Civic Labs
Impact Angels
FutureCities
Harbor Ventures

Impact stories

Proof of what the network can do

Founders, investors, and volunteers work together across borders to ship products, close aligned capital, and grow ecosystems faster than they could alone.

AgroPulse raised seed with impact-aligned investors

After the Capital Bridges sprint, AgroPulse tightened their data room and closed a $1.8M round led by mission-aligned angels.

Volunteers shipped a health access prototype in 10 days

A cross-border squad of designers and engineers built a multilingual triage prototype for a rural clinic network.

Chapter exchange sparked 6 market entries

Founders from Lagos, Jakarta, and Mexico City shared playbooks that led to six new regional partnerships.

Calendar

Upcoming gatherings

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Feb
Founder Clinics: Capital Readiness

Four-week micro-sprint on data rooms, storytelling, and values-aligned funding.

Mar
Volunteer Mission: Civic Tech

Product and data volunteers join a civic tech nonprofit to launch a pilot in two cities.

Apr
GBEA Summit: Future of Impact

Hybrid summit with partners, regional showcases, and investor roundtables.

Want to host a chapter event or office hours? Tell us about your city and focus area.

Take the next step

Ready to partner with a global community?

Whether you are a founder seeking guidance, an investor championing responsible innovation, or a volunteer ready to deploy your skills, GBEA welcomes you. Tell us what you are building and we will plug you into the right circle.

Mentorship

Peer circles and expert guidance to help founders navigate early challenges.

Capital readiness

Data room audits, pitch feedback, and warm investor introductions.

Volunteer missions

Skilled professionals deploy to help social ventures ship faster.

Global chapters

Local communities sharing playbooks and cross-border connections.