OVERVIEW

BUILD is our flagship 8-week accelerator that provides hands-on consulting to USC’s top startups.

Applications will re-open in Fall 2024!

Apply to the program

Applications open at the start of every semester. We typically select 4-5 startups for each cohort.

Weekly consulting meetings

We meet weekly to accelerate growth across tech, marketing, design, and finance. We curate brand guides, pitch decks, software, and financial models.

Resources

We bring in industry leaders and provide resources. Previously, we've hosted workshops with AWS Startups, Techstars, Snap, and Tesla

LAUNCH pitch competition

As a grand finale to an 8-week curriculum, we host a pitch competition with investor panelists, USC students, and equity-free prize money!

Previous Founders

Join our community
of founders

Mitchell Morrison

Founder of Carbonlink

S'22

John Paul Francis

Founder of Microscape

F'20

Nick Toso

Founder of Rolli

F'21

Lina Sculti

Founder of ELETE

F'22

Tyler Shooshani

Founder of Inked Sports

S'21

Scott Susanto

Co-Founder of Spotlight

S'23

Elijah Gray

Co-Founder of Spotlight

S'23

Justin Keating

Founder of Keepsake

S'23

and more...

WHAT WE DO

Comprehensive consulting for 8 weeks

Be a part of a team that transforms startups from MVPs to market-ready products. We offer a fast-paced environment where innovation meets execution.

UI/UX Design

Design with Impact - Join us to shape the future of startups with intuitive and aesthetic design principles that speak directly to user needs.

Apply to Design Team

Full-Stack Product Development

Code that Creates - Dive into our product development team and build scalable solutions that drive startups towards success.

Apply to Engineering Team

Marketing and Branding

Brand Builders - As part of our marketing team, you'll craft strategies that resonate with audiences and establish strong startup identities.

Apply to Marketing Team

Early-Stage Finance

Finance Visionaries - Join our finance team to guide startups through the complexities of funding, budgeting, and financial strategy.

Apply to Finance Team

Product Manager

Lead the Journey - As a Product Manager, you will guide products from conception to launch, defining the vision and connecting the dots across functions.

Apply to Product Manager Team

Venture Capital Analyst

Strategic Investment Experts - You'll help entrepreneurs to refine their pitches, prepare them for investment, and ensure they're ready to secure funding, while fostering vital relationships with our network of VC firms.

Apply to Invest Team

From MVP to
funding ready