U.S. Market Access & Acceleration
A select experience for female founders ready to scale in the U.S.
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.
Application Process & Dates
Applications
Reviewed on a Rolling Basis
Cohort
Capped at 20 Companies
Silicon Valley Dates
Summer: June 29th - July 1st
Winter: Nov 30th - Dec 2nd
“This experience was packed with real conversations, tactical advice, and invaluable connections.”
Program & Outcomes
Structure
• Virtual prep with U.S. investors & experts to prepare founders for Silicon Valley
• 3-day Silicon Valley immersion focused on calibration, go-to-market alignment, and curated meetings
• Post-program accountability with milestone tracking and defined outcomes
• Peer group & support
What You Gain
• U.S. GTM calibration and ICP refinement
• Capital narrative alignment for U.S. investors
• Curated, high-signal investor and enterprise introductions
• Revenue engine and channel strategy design
• Structured follow-through and back-channel feedback
Who It’s For
• Traction-stage founders entering or scaling in the U.S.
• Companies with $250K+ revenue or $1M+ funding raised
• Founders with active U.S. expansion intent
• Operators who want embedded Silicon Valley access
• Capped at 20 companies
Download our Guide to Pathway & December Impact Report
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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