Selfstarters Academy

Why we exist to enable more tech success stories, globally.

Successful tech companies are created with the right mix of skills, knowledge and community. The balance of these three factors allows entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses that are attractive to investors and balance growth with profit.

The issue is that most technology incubators and traditional accelerators follow an outdated approach that puts investment as a number one priority. This often comes at the cost of mismatching investor capabilities and founders accepting less ideal terms out of desperate needs.

We change that.

Our main priority is to support founders in increasing revenue by attracting high-value customers and establishing a strong market position without relying on external funding. This keeps founders happy, investors keen and builds the foundation to sustainability.

What we do.

Selfstarters Academy is an online community for global tech entrepreneurs. We offer a number of digital programs to support the entrepreneur's journey and increase success. Our experts and advisors are experienced founders and have worked in the tech accelerator space.

We believe…

… you don’t need investment to build and grow your company

… that you should enjoy what you do.

… you never stop learning.

… in simplicity

… that you can live by design rather than by default

… cash is mighty important in your company but people are more valuable

… entrepreneurship is a lifestyle

… everybody should say thank you when somebody holds the door open for you.

… in sharing knowledge

… in startups as a way to create a more prosperous future.

… focus, structure and discipline are key to success

… Eminem is overrated

Upcoming (0)

Sorry, there are no upcoming events

Past (8)

Growing Tech 2021:  Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing primary image

Growing Tech 2021: Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing

Wed, Nov 18, 1:30 PM GMT+13

Free

Scale-up: Find Focus  And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales primary image

Scale-up: Find Focus And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales

Wed, Sep 30, 12:00 PM GMT+13

Free

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech primary image

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00 PM

Free

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally:  Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK. primary image

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally: Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Tue, Jul 16, 5:30 PM

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How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community primary image

How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00 PM

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Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth primary image

Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth

Wed, Dec 12, 6:00 PM

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Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.  primary image

Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.

Thu, Nov 8, 11:45 AM

Free

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies primary image

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies

Thu, Apr 5, 6:00 PM

Free

Growing Tech 2021:  Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing primary image

Growing Tech 2021: Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing

Wed, Nov 18, 1:30 PM GMT+13

Free

Scale-up: Find Focus  And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales primary image

Scale-up: Find Focus And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales

Wed, Sep 30, 12:00 PM GMT+13

Free

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech primary image

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00 PM

Free

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally:  Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK. primary image

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally: Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Tue, Jul 16, 5:30 PM

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How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community primary image

How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00 PM

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Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth primary image

Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth

Wed, Dec 12, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.  primary image

Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.

Thu, Nov 8, 11:45 AM

Free

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies primary image

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies

Thu, Apr 5, 6:00 PM

Free

Why we exist to enable more tech success stories, globally.

Successful tech companies are created with the right mix of skills, knowledge and community. The balance of these three factors allows entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses that are attractive to investors and balance growth with profit.

The issue is that most technology incubators and traditional accelerators follow an outdated approach that puts investment as a number one priority. This often comes at the cost of mismatching investor capabilities and founders accepting less ideal terms out of desperate needs.

We change that.

Our main priority is to support founders in increasing revenue by attracting high-value customers and establishing a strong market position without relying on external funding. This keeps founders happy, investors keen and builds the foundation to sustainability.

What we do.

Selfstarters Academy is an online community for global tech entrepreneurs. We offer a number of digital programs to support the entrepreneur's journey and increase success. Our experts and advisors are experienced founders and have worked in the tech accelerator space.

We believe…

… you don’t need investment to build and grow your company

… that you should enjoy what you do.

… you never stop learning.

… in simplicity

… that you can live by design rather than by default

… cash is mighty important in your company but people are more valuable

… entrepreneurship is a lifestyle

… everybody should say thank you when somebody holds the door open for you.

… in sharing knowledge

… in startups as a way to create a more prosperous future.

… focus, structure and discipline are key to success

… Eminem is overrated

Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events
Growing Tech 2021:  Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing primary image

Growing Tech 2021: Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing

Wed, Nov 18, 1:30 PM GMT+13

Free

Scale-up: Find Focus  And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales primary image

Scale-up: Find Focus And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales

Wed, Sep 30, 12:00 PM GMT+13

Free

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech primary image

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00 PM

Free

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally:  Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK. primary image

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally: Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Tue, Jul 16, 5:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community primary image

How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth primary image

Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth

Wed, Dec 12, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.  primary image

Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.

Thu, Nov 8, 11:45 AM

Free

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies primary image

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies

Thu, Apr 5, 6:00 PM

Free

Growing Tech 2021:  Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing primary image

Growing Tech 2021: Clarity & Confidence In SaaS Sales and Marketing

Wed, Nov 18, 1:30 PM GMT+13

Free

Scale-up: Find Focus  And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales primary image

Scale-up: Find Focus And Be More Effective in Your B2B Tech Sales

Wed, Sep 30, 12:00 PM GMT+13

Free

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech primary image

Selfstarters Community Meetup for Founders in Tech

Thu, Mar 12, 6:00 PM

Free

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally:  Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK. primary image

Winning Strategies to Grow Your Business Internationally: Learn the tactics this founder used to build one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies with $200 and now spanning New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

Tue, Jul 16, 5:30 PM

Check ticket price on event

How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community primary image

How to leverage tech and community to reach $10,000,000 USD in online sales in 3 years - Learn the tactics this entrepreneur has used to build an international powerhouse community

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth primary image

Growth Mindset - Part 1 of Selfstarter Series: Focusing on Growth

Wed, Dec 12, 6:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.  primary image

Startup Tactics: How to Grow Your Business Using Startup Tools, Tips & Tricks.

Thu, Nov 8, 11:45 AM

Free

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies primary image

Learn the tactics winning entrepreneurs have used to create their high growth companies

Thu, Apr 5, 6:00 PM

Free