“I’m so happy I decided to go through the selection process. The work the Endeavor Team did even pre-selection to help me think about my business and the fundraising process made such an impact and really showed me the value of what this organization ”

David Rabie
Co-Founder + CEO, Tovala

Our Selection Process

Endeavor views its selection process as a service, where transformational conversations with preeminent business leaders push candidates to reflect on their business models and future growth. Historically, fewer than 5% of candidates who enter the initial selection process move onto the final step.

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First Opinion Reviews: Endeavor staff conducts a one-hour interview to assess the candidate’s viability.

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Second Opinion Reviews: Endeavor mentors conduct multiple interviews with each candidate, probing the business’s strategy, innovation, growth potential, and entrepreneurs’ personal qualities.

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Local Selection Panels: Local mentors and Board Members interview, deliberate, and select candidates for an International Selection Panel.

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International Selection Panels: International business leaders serve as panelists to interview candidates and select a new class of Endeavor Entrepreneurs by unanimous vote.

More About Our Model

Our Services

Endeavor provides its entrepreneurs access to an unparalleled network of people, resources and experiences. Once selected into the network, Endeavor Entrepreneurs are paired with dedicated staff who provide customized services to equip leaders with the tools they need to reach next-level growth.

  • Unrivaled Global Reach
    Access Networks + Markets

    We foster a community of, by and for Entrepreneurs, where founders learn from and with true peers around the globe, and gain access to industry leaders and markets.

    Geographic Expansion

    Through affiliates in 40+ markets around the world, Endeavor can assist its entrepreneurs’ expansion and connect them with recommended service providers to make the expansion as smooth as possible.

    Endeavor Verticals

    Each vertical unites the global portfolio by sector, with specialized networks of mentors, investors and partners who founders connect with through highly curated 1-1, group, and industry tour settings.

    Peer Groups

    Endeavor Entrepreneurs connect with peers facing similar challenges through private group mentoring sessions. We also offer peer groups for our entrepreneurs’ C-Suite.

    Network Events

    Endeavor Entrepreneurs connect with peers facing similar challenges, regardless of market or sector, to learn from those who have “been there, done that.”

  • Network of Trust
    Access Mentors + Experts

    Our unrivaled global network of mentors and partners helps Endeavor Entrepreneurs tackle roadblocks to growth and inspires them to think bigger.

    Ad-Hoc Mentoring

    Endeavor matches its entrepreneurs with mentors as needed, based on their goals and needs. Endeavor Mentors are industry experts who provide direct feedback, share their experiences, and open doors.

    Advisory Boards

    Endeavor staff will curate customized Advisory Boards comprised of impartial, highly experienced mentors who advise entrepreneurs on their most pressing business challenges. 

     

    Pay It Forward

    Endeavor Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be entrepreneur selection panelists, serve as mentors or advisory board members to fellow entrepreneurs, and invest in eligible rounds for Endeavor Catalyst.
  • Fundraising Expertise
    Access Capital

    With over a decade of experience working with founders raising capital around the world, Endeavor provides unparalleled knowledge, guidance and connections to support our entrepreneurs’ fundraising efforts.

    Capital-Raise Mentors

    Endeavor curates mentoring sessions on all aspects of fundraising. Using our global investor network, founders receive unbiased feedback to set them up for success in their fundraising journeys.

    Investor Introductions

    Endeavor facilitates introductions to top-tier investors and service providers around the world, and sends notes of endorsement to those who are considering partnering with Endeavor Entrepreneurs.

    Reverse Due Diligence

    Endeavor supports its entrepreneurs by facilitating confidential conversations within our trusted community of founders who already have experience with a prospective investor.

    Endeavor Catalyst

    Endeavor does not take equity as part of selection. Instead, we co-invest passively in qualified rounds of Endeavor Entrepreneurs through Endeavor Catalyst, our rules-based fund, without additional terms.
  • Professional Growth
    Access Education + Talent

    We provide our Entrepreneurs with the spaces and opportunities to develop skills they require to enhance their professional growth, plus special talent resources to make entrepreneur life a little bit easier.

    Executive Education

    Endeavor hosts week-long programs with HBS, Stanford GSB, and INSEAD, focused on leadership, innovation, and scaling up. Additional virtual programs can extend to executive teams.

    Talent Resources

    Endeavor connects its entrepreneurs with top executive talent, eMBA students, and consultants from corporate partners to work on short-term projects.

    Perks + Promotions

    Endeavor Network partners offer hundreds of discounts to our entrepreneurs on everything from enterprise software, to office space and services, to consumer goods.

“The Endeavor search and selection methodology is a rigorous process that uncovers some of the most dynamic and talented entrepreneurs from around the world. ”

Reid Hoffman
Co-Founder, LinkedIn

Who We Select

We are guided by the following criteria when screening potential Endeavor Entrepreneurs:

Stage of Growth

Endeavor selects entrepreneurs that have found product-market fit, are at an inflection point in their growth journey, are able to scale at least 10x where they are today, with between $500K-$10M in annual revenue. The average CAGR (3-year) for Endeavor Entrepreneurs is >100%.
Business Model

Endeavor looks for entrepreneurs who have a growth mindset and are building businesses with unique, scalable, innovative, and potentially disruptive business models. We select companies with a strong value proposition that have the potential to be category leaders, regionally or globally.
Pay it Forward Attitude

Will the entrepreneur be able to multiply their impact by becoming a role model and using our platform to pay their success forward?