Starting a business all on your own isn’t easy. As the founder of an early-stage startup, not only must you find the strength to resist doubting your eventual success, but you must also find the drive to seek out what…
The first few months at an accelerator can be likened to the first few months in university in the sense that expectations are entirely different from reality. Each day is full of surprises and experiences. However, unlike school, striving to…
Startups involved in an incubator or accelerator program frequently get asked questions about said program, particularly by members of other startups. One of the great advantages of JOLT is the sheer level of hands-on support. Existing within the MaRS ecosystem,…
JOLT is a micro seed fund and early-stage technology accelerator that puts entrepreneurs in front of experienced mentors and investors successfully grow and develop their startups on a global scale. At JOLT, we’re dedicated to building high-growth web and mobile…
Our mentor team consists of Jared Gordon, Kerri Golden, Bill Wignall and Tomer Strolight, as well as the awesome JOLT advisory team. Jared Gordon is over at the Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF) and his expertise on the investor side has…
Master the art of timing. Never seem to be in a hurry – to hurry is to display a lack of control of yourself, your situation, and time itself. Mastering the art of timing might be the most important part…
Time is always in short supply for entrepreneurs so having an extra person tackling the big problems with you is invaluable, especially when that someone brings years of expertise and a wealth of connections. At JOLT, FlyerFlo was fortunate enough to have…
The applications for JOLT’s FALL 2013 COHORT are now open! JOLT is looking to accelerate high growth web and mobile startups that cross both the consumer and enterprise markets. We’re exclusively focused on the IT, communications and entertainment (ICE) industries….
JOLT’s network offers invaluable advice. JOLT gives us access to a tremendous amount of networks and mentorship from a wide range of expertise in company-building, creative design and advisory experience. These introductions are invaluable. And for Singspiel, it’s an absolute benefit….