Decoding the Startup Ecosystem Mapping the Landscape (Part 1)
Startup support comes in many flavors—incubators, accelerators, venture studios, angels, and VCs. In this first session of our two-part virtual series, Bing Li (ex-SkyDeck, ex-Agora) will break down who’s who in the early-stage world and how each model really works.
What we’ll cover
A plain-language primer on incubators, accelerators, VCs, and venture studios
How to line up your goals, stage, and runway with the right kind of support
Practical tips to start positioning for programs like SkyDeck now
Format
Interactive workshop + open Q&A. Come ready with questions, curiosity, and early pitch ideas.
Why attend
Walk away with clarity on your next step and a checklist for evaluating programs—so you can move forward with confidence instead of guesswork.
Heads-up: Part 2 brings in women founders from YC, SkyDeck, and Techstars for an honest look at life inside these programs. Stay tuned!
🎟️ Reserve your seat for just $10—less than the cost of five minutes of pro-level consulting. Every dollar goes right back into EchoHer’s work empowering women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
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Our Hosts
Bing Li is passionate about technology, disruptive innovation, and supporting founders at the earliest stages. She established and led the startup ecosystem at Agora, the global leading RTE (Real-Time Engagement) platform, mentored founders, curated global real-time AI showcases, and partnered with VCs and hackathons to drive innovation. Before that, she managed startup programs at Berkeley SkyDeck, helping founders grow and secure funding. She's currently building leavenlab.xyz.
EchoHer is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and non-binary founders and funders by increasing their representation and success in entrepreneurship. We foster a supportive ecosystem that drives meaningful change and creates impactful opportunities through monthly events, co-working opportunities, curated networking sessions, pitch nights, and insightful panel discussions.