The selective and successful application process has just concluded. We’re excited to announce the freshest UpStarters: Bay Area Sustainable Kosher Meats, In the Market, Moishe House, and Zeek.
The application process involved four steps:
- Introductory interview with a member of the UpStart team.
- Completion of the UpStarter application.
- Interview for invited candidates with the *selection committee.
- Inauguration of four new UpStarters.
*The selection committee included members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, entrepreneurs, community members, and Toby Rubin, UpStart Founder and CEO.
We will be accepting applications in February 2011. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
UpStart looks for “UpStarters” who:
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Inspire us with their mission and vision;
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Have a proven track record of entrepreneurism and/or leadership;
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Demonstrate commitment and responsibility;
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Are comfortable with risk-taking;
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Are self-reflective;
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Are ready to embrace fundraising;
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Express palpable passion for Jewish values, identity, and community;
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Have pledged to make this project their top priority for the next 3 years; and
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Are excited to take an active part in the UpStarter learning community.
UpStart supports projects that:
- Are innovative and aligned with UpStart’s mission and values;
- Have a defined business opportunity / meet a community need (Jewish or secular);
- Have high Jewish community impact potential;
- Have human and / or capital resources sufficient to benefit from UpStart offerings;
- Have great likelihood of inspiring others to commit resources to support this idea.
In addition, an application from an established organization for an innovative project must illustrate the following project attributes:
- Autonomy in hiring and directing team members;
- Independent profit and loss control;
- Support and respect from the established organization.
UpStart supports projects/organizations that will engage Jews of all ages and backgrounds. However, we are especially interested in supporting projects/organizations that will engage teens and/or young adults.
The following projects/organizations are NOT eligible to apply:
- Political lobbying and campaigns;
- Capital projects;
- Individual artists (writers, performers, filmmakers, etc.) striving to further their work.
Questions? Contact: Naomi Robinson at 415.536.5918 x302.
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