We mint founders.The Reality Hack Founders Lab, formerly known as The Startup Hack, is a year-round initiative empowering community members within the Reality Hack Ecosystem: hackers, mentors, and judges become startup founders in experiential tech, building an imaginative and sustainable future.
During the Hack
During MIT Reality Hack, participants gain access to curated resources, expert mentorship, and targeted workshops to refine real-world applications for experiential technology, develop viable business models, and acquire essential entrepreneurial skills to launch successful ventures.
After the Hack
After the hackathon, the Founders Lab serves as a year-round program to help founders move their projects beyond the prototype stage, driving progress toward market validation and adoption. Through industry partnerships, we offer founders visibility, practical resources, mentorship, and access to a trusted network of founders and investors.
Year-Round Collaborators
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What you’ll get
Workshops
Participate in targeted workshops designed to refine real-world applications for your experiential technology. Develop viable business models and acquire essential entrepreneurial skills to launch and scale successful ventures.
Mentorship
Engage in personalized coaching sessions focused on user discovery, business modeling, and growth strategies. These sessions provide guidance as you continue building and refining your product or solution.
Exposure
Showcase your work through our community and industry partners' platforms, gaining visibility among industry leaders, potential partners, and investors. This exposure positions your venture for growth and collaboration opportunities.
Community
Join a vibrant network of founders, investors, and industry experts. Build meaningful connections, collaborate on projects, and gain support from a trusted community committed to your growth.
Executive Team
Maria Rice
Co-Founder
William Reed de Oliveira
Co-Founder
Nemo Shi
Co-Founder