The StartingBloc Fellowship
The StartingBloc Fellowship is a life-long membership with StartingBloc’s global community of 1,900 emerging leaders. Fellows are young leaders (ages 18-30) from all sectors who share a common set of values. They believe that economic value creation and social value creation are complementary. They believe in making money and doing good.
StartingBloc focuses on the individual as part of a larger community. We donʼt care if youʼre backpacking through Nepal or launching a startup in Silicon Valley; we’ll help you get there. StartingBloc strives to give our Fellows the tools and resources they need to accelerate their impact. Want to learn more about the Fellowship? Click here for the basics on how to join the DET '13 Fellowship class, or check out our FAQ page.
During the Institute for Social Innovation, StartingBloc Candidates work with speakers, academic institutions, and corporate partners who are on the cutting edge of innovations in their respective sector.
After completing the Institute, Candidates join our community of 1,900 Fellows from over 55 countries and over 221 universities. In addition to the access Fellows get to our global community, some of the benefits Fellows receive beyond the Institute include ::
- Educational, professional and social opportunities at Fellows-only events at 14 Chapters around the world
- Waived application fees and scholarship opportunities at top graduate programs
- Connections to pro-bono legal and financial services for social enterprises
- Mentorship with professional leaders in your field