Justin Kan’s Atrium is starting a boot camp to help founders raise money
techcrunch.comExcited to launch Atrium Academy to the startup community! If you guys have any questions I can answer them here. :)
I noticed that the application requires disclosure of metrics related to fundraising. Is this a major consideration for approval? Are there any specific things are you looking for? (hyper-growth, good product, high revenue, etc)
How can investors get involved with this community?
"the free two-day program pairs new founders with seasoned entrepreneurs and VCs". How are you guys monetizing this?
From the article:
"Startups also were able to meet with Atrium’s lawyers for counseling and legal preparation specifically for the financing process. All attendees also receive discounted legal services if they choose to use Atrium as their law firm. Of course some may say that this is all just a lead generation tactic to get more companies using Atrium as their lawyer when they decide to raise a Series A."
Ahh, read that part wrong. I was thinking lead generation for the VC's which was obvious.
Great question. Think of it like content marketing that is very heavy on content because that's the best way to market :) - Bebe, Atrium Co-Founder
Not related to Atrium, but is there any footage of you from when Justin.tv was a live stream of your life?
What do you think of all the irl streamers that are super popular now?
For folks who have come into the Valley relatively recently and don't know who Justin is...
1. He co-founded Justin.tv which became Twitch.
2. He's eyeballs deep in YC experience and contacts.
3. He's just a damn good entrepreneur.
Please tell all of your startup friends to drop what they are doing, google his bio, and start peppering him with questions.
Hi Justin - this looks really cool. Will the lectures and such be available after the academy, a la Startup School, or is it only for those who make it through the application process?
Atrium's head of growth here. We'll be posting lecture notes, transcripts, and media after the event. The mentorship and VC sessions are in-person only but we hope to share our learnings broadly to the startup community
Great!
isn't it the point of YCombinator? Does that mean he is launching a competitor to YC?
Seems legit