Jolkona is a nonprofit that brings high potential social entrepreneurs from emerging countries to Seattle for an intensive 3-week mentor-driven accelerator. These entrepreneurs are solving some of the most challenging societal issues in their communities. Our mentors include some of Seattle’s best startup talent who prepare these founders to scale and engage with investors at home & abroad.
Seattle is one of the most vibrant and welcoming startup hubs in the U.S. and has a rich history of innovation and invention. Jolkona seeks to position Seattle as a city that fosters the global entrepreneurial spirit. We’re building a network of mentors, business leaders and thought leaders who are creating and energizing communities of change makers around the world!
We selected 8 entrepreneurs from a highly competitive applicant pool to make a long journey to Seattle to work with some of our city’s brightest minds. Over the course of three weeks, our Catalysts paired with mentors, coaches, instructors, and other subject matter experts to hone their business models and to learn how to scale their impact.
