The Watson Summer Accelerator Program In Boulder, Colorado

Denver, Colorado-based entrepreneur Robert “Bo” Parfet is the founder of the impact investing company Denali Venture Philanthropy. Robert “Bo” Parfet has a passion for supporting innovative individuals looking to create social change in their communities. His organization Denali Venture Philanthropy has partnered with the Watson Institute, an organization focused on helping young innovators achieve their goals.

The Watson Institute has locations in Boulder, Colorado, Guatemala City, and Boca Raton, Florida. Since its launch in 2013, the organization has focused on the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools to connect with a like-minded community and help them accelerate their career paths. One of the programs offered is a Watson Summer Accelerator.

Located in Boulder, Colorado, the 5-week program brings together young innovators from all over the globe for a unique experience designed to provide mentorship and training in a variety of areas. Participants are provided with a curriculum focused on helping them learn both soft and hard entrepreneurship skills in their specific fields of interest, including climate change, poverty, social justice, and more.

Applicants can choose to pursue either the Free Agent Track or the Venture Founder Track, depending on their particular interests. For those interested in joining an existing project and contributing to the team, the Free Agent Track would be the best option. The Venture Founder Track, on the other hand, is designed for those students who are currently founders of projects or ventures of some kind.