Gap Blitz
Gap Blitz
About Gap Blitz
About Gap Blitz
The Gap Blitz program, facilitated by Disruptors Co in 2024, helped unearth the key barriers to growth faced by the startups in the program. By providing targeted coaching, strategic insights, and fostering a supportive ecosystem, the program enabled startups to overcome funding barriers and achieve significant growth milestones. This initiative exemplifies Disruptors Co's commitment to "innovation on purpose".
The Gap Blitz program, facilitated by Disruptors Co, helped unearth the key barriers to growth faced by the startups in the program. By providing targeted coaching, strategic insights, and fostering a supportive ecosystem, the program enabled startups to overcome funding barriers and achieve significant growth milestones. This initiative exemplifies Disruptors Co's commitment to "innovation on purpose".
Challenges
Barriers to Funding
Startups faced various challenges associated with securing funding around their business models, market validation, and a disconnect with investor expectations.
Diverse Needs
Resource Constraints
Startups needed access to specialised resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community to validate and refine their solutions.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Diagnostic Process
- Conducted thorough gap analysis to identify specific barriers for each startup.
- Helped teams to develop action plans to address these barriers effectively.
Training and Coaching
- Held an initial single day in-person immersion session, for intensive learning and strategic planning.
- Provided weekly online sessions covering topics such as competitive landscape analysis, customer discovery, and business model refinement, supplemented by coaching sessions.
Peer Learning and Networking
- Facilitated cohort-based learning sessions for startups to share experiences and learn collaboratively.
- Concluded with a showcase event where startups presented to potential investors and industry customers.
Startups were better equipped and prepared for growth, enhancing their business development trajectories.
Startups were better equipped and prepared for growth, enhancing their business development trajectories.
Impact
Impact
Improved Funding Prospects
Multiple startups refined their business models, resulting in improved funding acquisition and acceptance into further accelerator programs.
Strategic Adjustments
Startups re-evaluated and pivoted their strategies based on insights and feedback received during the program.
Enhanced Capabilities
Founders developed a deeper understanding of market needs, competitive dynamics, and effective business strategies, leading to stronger, more resilient companies.
Community Building
The program fostered a network of startups and industry experts, creating a supportive ecosystem for ongoing collaboration and growth.
