Accelerators Unveiled: Are They the Secret to Startup Success? 🤫🤷‍♀️

Join us for an enlightening workshop, "Accelerators Unveiled: Are They the Secret to Startup Success?" with Alyssa Petersel (Silver '17) of MyWellbeing, a prominent figure in the entrepreneurship and mental health space. Drawing on her extensive background, Alyssa Petersel will deliver an in-depth exploration of startup accelerators and their effects on startup growth. As a founder herself, Alyssa has a unique perspective on leveraging innovative tools and strategies for success. This workshop will delve into the advantages and challenges of accelerator programs, how to assess their potential benefits, and effective approaches for utilizing them to propel your startup forward. Don’t miss this chance to learn whether an accelerator could be the transformative experience for you.

About the Speaker:

Alyssa Petersel's mission is to empower people to find and embrace their wellbeing, and for them to inspire others to do the same.

For over seven years she has led the team at MyWellbeing, as Founder/CEO, that connects you with high quality, personalized, and affordable mental health care. MyWellbeing's core product matches you with the right therapist or coach for your unique needs at no cost. Picture a dating app, but for therapy — because finding a therapist shouldn't be so hard.

Alyssa is also an award-winning author, therapist, and thought leader at the intersection of tech and mental health. She has been recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Mental Health, Forbes 30 Under 30 in Consumer Tech, and Crain's New York Business Notable Women in Healthcare. She regularly speaks and writes for leading publications and events, sharing her insights and expertise on topics such as entrepreneurship, mental health, and culture.

The NYU Entrepreneurial Institute provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests for accommodations for events and services should be submitted at least two weeks before the date of the accommodation need. Please email zgb215@nyu.edu for assistance.