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The Batchery is a Berkeley-based global incubator and workspace for seed stage startups ready to go from idea to launch at lightning speed.

We are a community of more than 40 veteran investors, advisers, and mentors ready to provide you with ideas, insights, and networks. Our partnerships with law firms, technology providers, and other startup services means that you start building your company the minute you join us. At any time, up to 40 entrepreneurs are meeting either remotely or in our Berkeley office, taking our advanced Deep Di

06/11/2026

Discover the ultimate springboard for your business with this "All Accelerators" directory!

This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to find the right accelerator to elevate your startup journey:

📬 Direct contact details to get in touch fast.
🌐 Links to delve deeper into what each program offers.
🗂 Insightful descriptions to match your startup stage and needs.
⏳ Information on program durations to plan your commitment.
📈 Data on investment successes and alumni achievements to gauge each accelerator's track record.

This tool is designed to help you find the ideal accelerator program tailored to your venture's needs, allowing you to gain momentum and valuable insights. For instant access to this fantastic database, simply comment "Accelerate Me!" below.

06/10/2026

Most founders still use AI like search.

But as Igor shared in one of the Batchery sessions, the real unlock happens when AI understands your context, goals, constraints, and company direction.

The better the context, the better the thinking.

That’s where context engineering starts.

Apply to our next batch → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14aaVFvm6_qxNqn_wsltmHfU9yiLjwJf9VDdV1uf1uVE/viewform?edit_requested=true

06/09/2026

Most AI founders spend months perfecting their product and only minutes thinking about their financials.

But investors aren't just evaluating your technology. They're evaluating whether your business can scale sustainably.

Dmitriy Kustov shared what investors actually look for: runway, retention, margins, capital efficiency, and the milestones that truly move valuation.

If you're building or fundraising for an AI startup, this article breaks down the financial metrics that matter most.

Read the full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-fundraising-financials-what-investors-actually-want-see-pekdc

06/08/2026

Metrics Should Be Alive

KPIs aren’t trophies.
They’re tools designed to show you what you can’t directly observe.

If success isn’t time-bound, it’s invisible.
And when KPIs stop evolving, progress stalls.

The strongest teams treat metrics as living systems: reviewed, refined, and replaced as the business grows.

➡️ See how you can learn to evolve metrics like operators. Apply to our next batch. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14aaVFvm6_qxNqn_wsltmHfU9yiLjwJf9VDdV1uf1uVE/viewform?edit_requested=true

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06/05/2026

“Optimism fuels founders, but investors look for discipline.” – Jeff Wallace 🌟

Hope is essential, but discipline builds trust. Show investors you can manage resources wisely. 👉 Apply to our next batch and sharpen your discipline.

06/04/2026

We're excited to share another interesting startup resource - the "US Women Angels" database. This unique compilation is dedicated to female angel investors who are making significant impacts across various sectors.

Explore What's Inside:

🌟 Profiles of leading female angel investors.
🚀 Insights into their investment preferences, from stage to sector.
🗺️ Regional focus to understand where these angels make their mark.
📊 Details on their investment achievements and successes.
🔗 Direct links to their social and professional online presences.

For those ready to partner with influential women who are reshaping the investment landscape, this is your opportunity. Get connected, get funded, and scale your dreams into reality!

Drop a "Connect & Conquer" in the comments to get exclusive access to this resource!

06/03/2026

Founders expect great AI outputs from one-line prompts.

But as shared during this Batchery session, AI without context is like hiring an intern with zero onboarding.

No roadmap.
No metrics.
No company understanding.

The better the context, the better the output.

That’s why context engineering matters.

Apply to our next batch →
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14aaVFvm6_qxNqn_wsltmHfU9yiLjwJf9VDdV1uf1uVE/viewform?edit_requested=true

06/02/2026

Deep tech founders love big markets. Few are bigger than government.

But government-first can build a fragile company.

The founders who win run two roadmaps, commercial and government, with commercial revenue as the backbone.

Commercial-first builds pricing discipline, usable products, and real distribution.
Government then becomes a boost, not the oxygen tank.

Kevin Compher shares the dual-use playbook that keeps startups resilient when timelines slip. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/robots-regulators-revenue-dual-use-playbook-doesnt-break-bjn9c

06/01/2026

Your KPIs Need Owners

Metrics without owners don’t drive action.
They drive finger-pointing.

Every KPI needs a name next to it, someone accountable to watch it, interpret it, and act fast when it slips.

That’s how strong teams stay aligned.
That’s how issues get solved before they escalate.

➡️ Learn how you can build accountable KPI systems. Apply to our next batch. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14aaVFvm6_qxNqn_wsltmHfU9yiLjwJf9VDdV1uf1uVE/viewform?edit_requested=true

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05/29/2026

“Buy as much as you can. Build one thing really well.” – Anton Vattay 💡

The fastest way to scale isn’t building everything from scratch. It’s knowing what NOT to build. Focus your resources where it counts. Save this before your next product roadmap session.

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