NIMBLE Startup Incubator Program
Empowering Entrepreneurs for the 21st Century
At NIMBLE, we prepare startup founders and innovators to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. Our unique approach—what we call the NIMBLE Mindset—scaffolds the entire entrepreneurship process from idea generation through to pitching to VCs and combines insights from neuroscience, behavioral economics, improv, ethics, and negotiation strategy to help you expand your skillset and tackle modern challenges head-on.
Why NIMBLE?
Innovative Curriculum: Experiential program learning strategies from experts in entrepreneurship, strategy, finance, product development, engineering, operations, marketing and AI
Real-World Application: Our program is designed to equip you with practical skills to be able to create your own prototype for a startup, working with a small team, from scratch.
Expert Mentorship: Benefit from hands-on guidance by industry leaders with proven track records.
Meet Our World-Class Team
Our mentors are seasoned entrepreneurs, executives, and experts dedicated to your success. Some of our key advisors include:
Mariette Wharton NIMBLE Founder, Exited Tech Founder, Startup Investor, Columbia MBA with 3 decades in disruptive tech innovation, angel investor in dozens of startups
Yoeri Dassen Venture Partner, 7percent Ventures, YC alum
David Hale Director, TechnoServe; Former CEO of Gigwalk
Jody Shapiro Founder of Productiv; Former Head of Google Analytics Premium
Scott Wharton CEO of TandemPV, 4x startup founder
Steven Nelemans Founder + CEO of Luna; Venture Advisor at LUMO Labs; 3x Founder
…and many more leaders from leading innovative Silicon Valley startups to top companies such as Adobe, Salesforce, and tech innovators with multiple startup exits.
Pitch Competition: Your Time to Shine
Cap off your accelerator experience with a Shark Tank-style pitch competition where you'll present your business to a panel of high-caliber VCs and other investor judges, such as (pending availability):
Brent Ahrens – General Partner at Canaan Partners
Sameer Nadkarni – Managing Director, Atlas Technology Group LLC
Shayna Modaressi – Senior VP, Venture Debt Investor at Bridge Bank
Mariette Wharton – NIMBLE Founder and Angel Investor
This is your opportunity to invaluable feedback from some of the most respected names in venture capital and startup investing.
Program Details
Dates: Choose one of our immersive week-long sessions:
July 7 through July 11, 2025 (Monday–Friday, 9 am – 3 pm)
Location Fenwick & West 801 California St, Mountain View, CA 94041
How to Apply
Complete the Registration: Fill out our registration form and the required waiver and conduct form.
Interview: Once your form is submitted, we'll contact you to schedule an interview.
Ask for an Interview or Join the Waitlist – email mariette@nimblemindsetventures.com
Payment
Program Cost: $999
Payment Methods
Check: Payable to Nimble Mindset Ventures | PO Box 861, Los Altos, CA 94023
Venmo: @Nimble-Mindset-Ventures
Credit Card: Email us at info@nimblemindsetventures.com to arrange payment
Refund Policy
Full refund by March 31
50% refund by April 31 (minus a $150 processing fee)
Full credit for future programming after April 31.
If you can afford it, gift a scholarship and receive a donation receipt from our sister 501 (c)(3) and loads of gratitude!
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