BrightMinds
Academy

BrightMinds
Academy

Kickstart your startup career in marketing & sales



Kickstart
your startup
career in
marketing & sales




About

Bright Minds Academy is developing a programme like no other

BrightMinds Academy is a six-month, hands-on program developed by Raw Ventures to prepare graduates for impactful roles in startups.

You’ll gain practical experience, learn the fundamentals of marketing and sales, and apply your skills directly in a live startup environment.

Experience how startups operate through team sprints, problem-solving challenges, and practical training.

You’ll develop essential skills such as communication, goal setting, and collaboration — the foundation of every successful startup professional.

For four months, you’ll join one of the startups from Raw Ventures’ portfolio or network, taking on a real role in marketing or sales.

You’ll work alongside founders and startup teams, gaining first-hand experience that prepares you to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

BrightMinds Academy brings together a diverse community of people who have built, scaled, and invested in startups.

Throughout the program, you’ll hear from founders, startup operators, investors, and educators — sharing what it really takes to succeed in high-growth environments.

You’ll be mentored by people who’ve done the work, made the mistakes, and know how to help you thrive.


Unique Advantages

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

BRIGHTMINDS ACADEMY IS HELPING GRADUATES BECOME STARTUP-READY

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

LEARN HOW STARTUPS THINK AND WORK

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

WORK INSIDE A STARTUP

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

GRADUATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE

Programme Structure

Across online lectures, workshops, 1:1 mentoring, forum groups

and hackathons, Bright Minds Academy offers a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on challenges that simulate real-world entrepreneurial experiences.

Our goal is for candidates to acquire essential knowledge and skills, allowing them to view the industry through the dual lenses of a founder and an investor.

Modules

Modules

Modules

Modules

Get Mentored by Entrepreneurs
Who Have walked The Walk

Application Process

The programme is open to:

Graduates of degree programme

Age 21-31

Based in Europe and able to commit to full-time participation in the program, including three weeks of on-site training during its duration.

There are no restrictions on the subject matter of the degree; however, applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing a career in Sales, Business Development, or Marketing within a startup environment.

To Apply For The Bright Minds Academy

Step 1

You will be asked to fill out the application form and complete an online assessment.

Step 2

If you are selected, you do a video interview.

Step 3

Selected candidates will go through the final assessment stage.

Step 4

Successful candidates will be invited to join the Bright Minds Cohort.

READY TO KICKSTART YOUR CAREER?

Join the BrightMinds waitlist for early access when applications open for the Spring 2026 cohort.

You’ll be the first to hear when recruitment begins. Get behind-the-scenes updates from the programme team.

Our application process is currently closed. For any inquiries, please contact us at brightminds@rawventures.com.

PARTNER WITH US TO HOST AN INTERN AT NO COST

Share your details here and we will get in touch to discuss placing one of our BrightMinds interns with your startup.

Our application process is currently closed. For any inquiries, please contact us at brightminds@rawventures.com.

FAQs

IS THE PROGRAMME PAID?

IS THE PROGRAMME PAID?

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DO I NEED A BUSINESS OR MARKETING DEGREE?

DO I NEED A BUSINESS OR MARKETING DEGREE?

DO I NEED A BUSINESS OR MARKETING DEGREE?

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