Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by breck » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 9:49 PM UTC

Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator
webfwd.org

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by davidascher » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 10:46 PM UTC

David Ascher here, I oversee WebFWD. I'm happy to take questions here if the HN crowd has them.

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by jmathai » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 10:49 PM UTC

Don't pass up this opportunity!

Mozilla is chock full of great folks with tremendous experience.

The WebFWD team is top notch.

* I was in their first "batch" and with their help I'm still building OpenPhoto / Trovebox.

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by diwank » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 10:55 PM UTC

WebFWD is a great program for startups involved heavily in open source.

-- I was in their first cohort, feel free to ask any questions.

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by damdam » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 11:05 PM UTC

Apply now if you are building mobile/web technologies

...to make the Web better and more open ...open source (at minimum, a component) OR leveraging HTML5 ...actively exploring its business model(s) ...at a prototype stage or beyond

Our three-month program is global, no relocation is required!

For more info visit webfwd.org

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by jessevondoom » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 11:08 PM UTC

I've also got to sing the praises of WebFWD — my organization, CASH Music, was part of the first class and it was invaluable to us. Great people, continued support, and an experience that helped shape the organization. Highly recommend you share your open project ideas and apply.

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by joshontheweb » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 11:32 PM UTC

Do they provide any funding? It's hard to tell from the site.

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by suyash » Mon, Apr 29, 2013, 11:48 PM UTC

jmathai wrote: post #3

Don't pass up this opportunity! Mozilla is chock full of great folks with tremendous experience. The WebFWD team is top notch. * I was in their first "batch" and with their help I'm still building OpenPhoto / Trovebox.

How much $ do they give to startups?

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by srobertson » Tue, Apr 30, 2013, 12:06 AM UTC

joshontheweb wrote: post #7

Do they provide any funding? It's hard to tell from the site.

No, nor do they take equity.. They do provide a ton of "goodies". Credits to hosting providers, lawyers etc... And the mentoring is priceless.

Re: Mozilla Accepting Applications for its Open Source Accelerator

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Post by davidascher » Tue, Apr 30, 2013, 12:07 AM UTC

suyash wrote: post #8

jmathai wrote: post #3

Don't pass up this opportunity! Mozilla is chock full of great folks with tremendous experience. The WebFWD team is top notch. * I was in their first "batch" and with their help I'm still building OpenPhoto / Trovebox.

How much $ do they give to startups?

Good question. In the normal process, we offer no funding, and take no equity. We give advice and coaching to companies we think are likely to move the web in a positive direction. Keeping money out of it at this stage keeps things simple.