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Go Paladin

We empower the underrepresented and underserved entrepreneur to leverage the vast startup ecosystem.

Description

Go Paladin Inc. is a technology nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA that seeks to empower underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs by helping them leverage the broader startup ecosystem to thrive, grow, and then “reach back” to support others. Rather than providing direct capital or running a traditional accelerator, Go Paladin focuses on community support, empowerment, access to networks, and ecosystem navigation for founders who face systemic barriers to startup success.

Eligibility

Underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs (founders historically marginalized in tech).
• Founders seeking access to startup networks, mentorship, and ecosystem capital opportunity pathways

Process

Community outreach & membership — connecting founders with Go Paladin networks. 

Resource and ecosystem access — facilitating introductions, guidance, and support opportunities with ecosystem partners. 

Empowerment programming — events, discussions, and collective forums (where publicly described).

What an Applicant can Obtain

Community support and belonging among underrepresented founders.
Expanded ecosystem access — introductions to mentors, advisors, and startup networks.
Confidence and backbone to navigate the startup landscape through shared learning.
Opportunity to “reach back” and support peers once empowered by ecosystem success.
Guidance on leveraging existing ecosystem opportunities (rather than capital from Go Paladin).