Alumni

At Halcyon, our support doesn’t end when our fellowships do. Our founders remain part of a vibrant alumni community with ongoing programming, curated benefits, and opportunities to connect and amplify their global impact.

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Benefits

Connections

  • A global community of nearly 600+ founders
  • Access to a WhatsApp channel with curated communities based on region and venture sector
  • An alumni-only quarterly newsletter with dedicated opportunities, resources, and connection points
  • Access to investors in Halcyon’s network

Programming

  • In-person and online content (continuing on Halcyon’s key development areas of capital strategy, product-market fit, and leadership)
  • Events & meet-ups across the U.S. and in regional cities worldwide, providing dozens of annual connection points

Additional Opportunities

  • Nominations to major awards by the Halcyon team
  • Complimentary event tickets from Halcyon’s partners and supporters
  • Technology perks and discounted rates on valuable founder resources (including CRM/sales platforms, cap table management solutions, and more)
  • Exposure to conferences, programs, and funding opportunities via ecosystem partners

How our Alumni Stay Involved

On Stage

  • Founder-to-Founder Sessions, an open forum to share their ventures and Halcyon experiences with current cohorts
  • National and global conference placements with Halcyon and our ecosystem partners
  • Leading curated conversations on topics like AI’s role in our entrepreneurship future with other members of the Halcyon community

Online

  • Features in our ‘From the Founders’ series and other Insights articles
  • Halcyon’s Cultural Heritage Month spotlights
  • Recruiting for future Halcyon programs by connecting with and nominating founders in their communities
  • In Halcyon’s monthly newsletter and social media channels, amplifying success stories from funding news to press hits

At Events

  • Alumni gatherings ranging from Halcyon’s Alumni Day to meet-ups at industry conferences and Halcyon residency weeks across the world
  • In-person skill building sessions and trainings
  • Presenting to Halcyon’s Board of Directors and Honorary Board on newsworthy ecosystem topics
  • And more!

593 Halcyon founders around the world

Our expansive network of nearly 600 alumni are driving change across every inhabitable continent worldwide. Explore the interactive map to see where our founders are building bold ventures, shaping industries, and strengthening communities globally.

Alumni Steering Committee

In 2024, we launched Halcyon’s Alumni Steering Committee in celebration of our growing alumni network and milestone 10th anniversary. The Steering Committee is designed to reflect the broader interests and perspectives of Halcyon’s global alumni community. Serving as key advisors and points of contact, the group plays a crucial role in shaping organizational initiatives and events, ensuring strong alumni engagement post-program and promoting a continued sense of community among fellows.

Halcyon’s Alumni Team meets with the Committee quarterly to discuss alumni engagements, hear founder insights, and receive key programmatic feedback, strengthening the connection between Halcyon founders around the world and providing valuable strategic insights as Halcyon continues to iterate on another 10+ years of success.

Meet the Inaugural Steering Committee

“As an alum, I still tap into the Halcyon community; it continues to open doors and create partnerships that help turn our mission of climate-smart agricultural finance into a reality, and it inspires me to give back by supporting other founders on their journeys.”

– German Vegarra, Founder & CEO, ADAPTA

Alums in Action

Smart Support: Meet TuConsejería

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Lauren Choi: A Day in the Life

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Powering STEM Learning for All: Thimble

 

 

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“The Halcyon program excels at supporting entrepreneurs and their business ideas that will change the world—and that doesn’t end when the fellowship ends. Halcyon has built a real community and they make it easy for alums like myself to not only stay connected, but also to access resources and expand my network.”

– Emily Yu, Founder & CEO, AI PRIORI

From the Founders

Meet the Alumni Team

Erna Redzepagic

Senior Manager, Sourcing, Selections, & Alumni

Alexis Kartalian

Program Coordinator, Sourcing, Selections, & Alumni