U.S. Market Access & Acceleration
A selective program for traction-stage founders ready to enter and scale in the U.S. market through curated investor access, strategic mentorship, and Silicon Valley immersion.
Pathway to Silicon Valley - Your U.S. Market Acceleration Partner
A selective cohort for traction-stage founders entering or scaling in the U.S.
We combine curated Silicon Valley access, strategic investor alignment, enterprise positioning, and structured post-program accountability.
Pathway is not an accelerator.
It is a high-value, relationship-driven market access platform designed for female founders who are ready for scale.
It’s a selective program for the right founders.
Program & Outcomes
Structure
• Virtual prep with U.S. investors & executives
• 3-day Silicon Valley immersion
• Investor meetings
• Post-program accountability & milestone tracking
• Alumni network
What You Gain
• U.S. GTM calibration and ICP refinement
• Narrative alignment
• Curated investor and enterprise introductions
• Revenue engine and channel strategy design
• Structured follow-through and back-channel feedback
Founder Profile
• Ambitious about scaling in the U.S. market
• Early traction - pilots, users, revenue or funding
• Already invested in their company growth
• Committed to building their Silicon Valley network
Application Process & Dates
Applications
20 Companies Accepted
Reviewed on a Rolling Basis
Silicon Valley Dates
Nov 30th - Dec 2nd, 2026
June 14th - 16th, 2027
NEW YORK
Launching Spring 2027
PARTICIPATING SPEAKERS
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Gaia Montelatici
Head of Cleantech Program, Innovit
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![Keva Dine]()
Keva Dine
Founder, The Keva Dine Agency
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![Amy K Musson]()
Amy K Musson
Founder, Amy K Coaching & The Growth Moment Podcast
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![Karen Laos]()
Karen Laos
Founder, Karen Laos Consulting
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![Ginger Dhaliwalson]()
Ginger Dhaliwalson
Partner, Sero Partners
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![Yvonne Lutsch]()
Yvonne Lutsch
Investment Director, Lam Capital
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![Sonali Vijayavargiya]()
Sonali Vijayavargiya
Founder, Managing Director, Augment Ventures
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![Daniela Caserotto-Leibert]()
Daniela Caserotto-Leibert
Head of US Ecosystem, Cathay Innovation
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![Christopher Kong]()
Christopher Kong
General Partner, PaperJet Ventures
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![Lisa Love]()
Lisa Love
AI Revenue Strategist, Lisa Loves AI
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![Delilah Panio]()
Delilah Panio
VP, US Capital Formation, TMX Group
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![VJ Jain]()
VJ Jain
Managing Partner, Wild Tree Ventures
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![Harpriya Bagri]()
Harpriya Bagri
CE0, Hotbox
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![Joanna Riley]()
Joanna Riley
CEO and Co-Founder, Censia AI
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![Qianwen Chen]()
Qianwen Chen
CE0, EchoHer
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![Stephanie Byford]()
Stephanie Byford
Director of Business Development, BDO USA
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![Heather Barnhouse]()
Heather Barnhouse
Partner, Dentons
Our Success Stories
Meet the founders and companies that have participated in our Pathway to Silicon Valley program. Explore our June 2026 participating companies alongside alumni from previous cohorts on our Portfolio page →
Download our Guide to Pathway & 2025 Impact Report
Photo Gallery
Our Network
Growth & Leadership Coach
Founder, CXT Investments
Fractional CMO and Strategic Officer
Investor, Costanoa Ventures
Operating Partner, Composition Capital
Global speaker, teacher, and
bestselling author of The Life brief
CEO and Co-Founder, CruxOCM
Principal, Bronwyn Communications
Founder of Baer Healthcare Advisory
COO, Interact and Head of Community
Engagement at Moms in Tech
Partner, BDev Ventures
Managing Partner, Wild Tree Ventures
Venture Partner, Village Global
Vice President, Talent, Craft Ventures
Fractional Business Development Executive, KDAB
Founder & CEO, Smart Access
Advisor, Torch
Director, Autonomous Vehicle Platform and
PMO, NVIDIA
Venture Investor, Portforlia
Co-founder and CEO, hey freya
Partner, Tamar Ventures
Technology and IP Partner, Dentons
Alumni Testimonials
“It was a powerful week of connection and learning in San Francisco. I’m left feeling motivated and validated that we’re building something powerful, and we need to build it quick!”
Julie deBoer
CEO & Co-Founder @ Mastrius
“For DOUBL, it was an amazing opportunity to refine our story, explore global investment opportunities, and build the right connections for our next phase of growth.”
Jessica Bosman
Founder @ DOUBL
“I got more out of one day than from a 12-week accelerator program”
Kemi Bolatito
Co-Founder @ Scooly
“The Bay Area network is incredibly generous, and the connections I made through Pathway are already helping take our venture to the next level.”
Dion Kelly
Co-Founder & CEO at Possibility Neurotechnologies
“It was an enriching experience to mark the 1st small move of Totum Tech into the US landscape.”
Maria Julia Guimaraes,
Founder - Totum Tech
“This experience was packed with real conversations, tactical advice. and invaluable connections.”
Lisa Mohapatra
Founder & CEO at Bidblox