2011 mentorship pitching 
NZ Entrepreneur
MARCH 16, 2025
James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. We’ve got some really incredible people that have joined our team to provide that one-to-one mentorship and advice.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 1, 2012
2011 was the first year I went to SxSW. Well, I get nothing out of seeing how well a bunch of people can pitch their businesses on stage. A few years ago I started a mentorship organization in Los Angeles called Launchpad LA now run by the uber talented Sam Teller. Examples in My Life & Work. We’ll see. Launchpad LA.
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David Teten VC
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations. Thiel Fellowship.
David Teten VC
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations. Peacetech Accelerator.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 14, 2014
By 2011 the market had started to change dramatically. There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. We announced Fund I in 2011. Adam & I decided we wanted to return to our roots and focus on mentorship, which is our passion.
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