Learn and Build with
the best every day
You'll live in vibrant cities like New York and San Francisco, explore places like the Google campus, and immerse yourself in a community of top experts and talent daily. After graduating, you'll have not only a strong network but also unforgettable memories.
New York
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
New York
New York
The places you go
Washington D.C.
At Georgetown University, dive into vibrant campus life, from basketball games to campus networking events. You'll be part of the community, engaging and networking with bright entrepreneurial students or policymakers and living authentic American campus life.
New York
With Genoa ES in New York, you can grab coffee with a founder of a $7 B IPO startup in his office, work in the same co-working as talented young NYC founders, or visit Meta's skyscraper. In the concrete jungle, you can grasp the latest trends in Wall Street investments or meet talent at hackathons, all while savoring iconic bagels with rooftop views. Every moment will be an unforgettable opportunity to grow.
Silicon Valley
Experience the 'California life' connecting with top talent while enjoying tacos and burritos. Explore the city in self-driving taxis, immerse yourself in inaccessible iconic places like Tesla's factory with cars cruising overhead, or the greatness of Google's campus. You will enter where the magic happens and witness the roots of greatness.
Genoa
With strong historical technical expertise, a supportive community, and an affordable cost of living, Genoa offers the perfect ecosystem to build products. As the capital of the Riviera, it also offers great weather, food, and incredible nature, making it a rapidly emerging hub where founders can live and build with quality.
The people you meet
Global talent
Connect with peers from diverse cultures and skills but with the same values and mindset. You will benefit from a melting pot of ideas and opportunities to create ventures.
Mentors and investors
Receive personalized guidance in 1:1 meetings with industry experts. They will follow your progress and offer specific advice and introductions ensuring that you overcome every challenge.
The things you do
Learn unique vertical insights from experts
Every day, mentors will provide you with unique, in-depth insights on how to execute. Through practicing both in-class and 1:1 sessions with them, you will be ready to validate your idea, acquire your first customer, and pitch to investors.
Weekly 1:1 with your personal mentor
You will be paired with an industry expert specific to your needs and industry, who will guide you throughout the program. Thanks to the weekly 1:1s, you will receive tailored guidance on the next steps to develop your startup, improving week by week.
Visiting the best companies' HQs
You will be welcomed into iconic venues like the Meta's skyscraper in New York and the first Tesla factory in Silicon Valley. Through these life-changing experiences, you will tangibly learn how the best companies achieve success and can replicate best practices in your venture to grow fast.
A typical week
Full year with talents, mentors, investors and much more ...
1:1 mentorship session
Theoretical Class
Mentor workshop
Events & activities
Collaboration & management
Mon
1PM - 3PM
US Business Environment & Law prof. Andrew Ting
How to incorporate in the US.
3.30PM - 5PM
How to build your MVP David Rivier
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 MVP session
Receive tailored guidance on your MVP for 1h, so you can obtain your first customers.
Tue
1PM - 3PM
How to create your brand Alessandro Cannas
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 Brand session
Receive tailored guidance on branding for 1h, so you can stand out from competitors.
Life-changing for the
students
Read directly from the students, how is the Genoa ES Master experience.
Services included
Creating your website for free
Gain access to a range of professional services that will assist you in creating your branding, website, and drafting the first contracts. By doing so, you'll avoid relying on subpar freelancers and instead grow immediately.
Working in a co-working for free
During the course, you gain access to complementary office space and will retain it after graduation. This conducive environment will foster further development and growth of your startup at no cost.
Networking with talent
You will be participating in over 30 networking events designed to connect you with peers, industry professionals, and investors. There you can find your cofounder, advisor, or first hire, laying a solid foundation for your venture.
Sport clubs and facilities
You'll have the full run of Georgetown and Genoa University's facilities, giving you access to everything from top-notch gyms to fun-filled recreational games and delicious cafeteria options.
Pitching in front of customers and investors
You will take part in four pitching events before the demo day, where you can find talent, customers, or receive early feedback from investors. We’ll ensure that there will be a diverse audience so you can improve from every angle.
Benefits and support
Graduation and post graduation growth support
Demo Day
Mentors and industry professionals will assist you in presenting your startup to over 100 potential investors coming from all over Europe. Get ready to fundraise and make your first startup step successful.
Graduation
Celebrate your achievements with our graduation ceremony, where you'll receive your Master’s degree from the University of Genoa. It will also be a great opportunity to shine in front of institutions, prominent managers, and investors who will be attending as well.
Life-lasting community and network
The Genoa ES network of mentors and students, along with exclusive events, will always be there to support you even after the program. In fact, 85% of the mentors continue to assist our students' growth after the program.
Why Us?
See why Genoa ES is the perfect choice for your academic and entrepreneurial success.