Our Value Proposition
Selection Criteria
Endeavor considers candidates from a variety of industries across different stages of development.
Entrepreneur
Leadership potential
Ability to execute
Role model potential
BUSINESS
Potential to scale
Innovation
Timing
Track Record
Investor Appeal
ENDEAVOR FIT
Open to feedback
Ecosystem impact
Give-back
Our Selection Process
Through a rigorous, multi-step selection process (5-7 months), candidates pass a series of local and regional interviews before presenting to panelists from our global business network at International Selection Panels held five to six times each year.
Proactive Research
Staff searches ecosystem and receive nominations from within the network for candidate Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
Screening
Initial evaluation of candidates and their businesses, based on the Endeavor selection criteria.
First Opinion Review
Staff conduct a one hour, in-person interview with candidates to assess fit.
Second opinion review
Endeavor mentors conduct multiple reviews with candidates, probing business strategy, growth potential, and individual qualities
Local Selection Panel
Board members and mentors interview, deliberate and select candidates that will advance to the final selection stage.
International
Selection Panel
International Endeavor mentors interview, deliberate and select a new class of Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
