Industry Insights Put Into Practice and Strong Recognition
Participants go from ideation to closing a round thanks to guidance and a strong network while obtaining a Master’s so they are recognized by both employers and investors.
Industry Insights Put Into Practice and Strong Recognition
Participants go from ideation to closing a round thanks to guidance and a strong network while obtaining a Master’s so they are recognized by both employers and investors.
Hands-On Experts Offer the Right Mix of Theory, Insights and Execution
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and Columbia Certificate
Hands-On Experts Offer the Right Mix of Theory, Insights and Execution
industry mentor median reply time
and Columbia Certificate
Personal connections with customers, peers and investors
Powered by real relationships with their industry leaders.
The best give you theory and insights and make sure you apply correctly
Personal connections with customers, peers and investors
Powered by real relationships with their industry leaders.
The best give you theory and insights and make sure you apply correctly
Personal connections with customers, peers and investors
Genoa mentors are present in decisive moments for the startup
Interviewing a potential co-founder, closing key customers, or handling emergencies are hard challenges. Mentors are there when asked, even joining meetings. Thanks to Genoa mentors with relevant experience, every past student has received expert support, even on just 24 hours' notice.
Personal connections with customers, peers and investors
Genoa mentors are present in decisive moments for the startup
Interviewing a potential co-founder, closing key customers, or handling emergencies are hard challenges. Mentors are there when asked, even joining meetings. Thanks to Genoa mentors with relevant experience, every past student has received expert support, even on just 24 hours' notice.
Watch it yourself
Powered by real relationships with their industry leaders.
To help founders close more deals Genoa mentors can introduce them to their networks
Earning trust as a young founder isn't easy, especially when selling to firms. Genoa mentors understand this: they introduce prepared founders to decision-makers they know personally.
Powered by real relationships with their industry leaders.
To help founders close more deals Genoa mentors can introduce them to their networks
Earning trust as a young founder isn't easy, especially when selling to firms. Genoa mentors understand this: they introduce prepared founders to decision-makers they know personally.
Watch it yourself
The best give you theory and insights and make sure you apply correctly
Professors work in the industry and teach skills or applied theory that Genoa founders use immediately
In a competitive landscape, combining strategic thinking with strong execution is what makes a startup win. Columbia faculty in the program invested in and built startups themselves. They teach the theory founders need to gain a competitive advantage in 3-hour sessions at both the New York and Genoa campuses.
The best give you theory and insights and make sure you apply correctly
Professors work in the industry and teach skills or applied theory that Genoa founders use immediately
In a competitive landscape, combining strategic thinking with strong execution is what makes a startup win. Columbia faculty in the program invested in and built startups themselves. They teach the theory founders need to gain a competitive advantage in 3-hour sessions at both the New York and Genoa campuses.
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Learning Execution in the best cities
Over 70% of students find clients in New York, 82% a cofounder when in California, and 91% funding or a job when in Genoa.
New York
Genoa students learn the hard skills necessary to build successful new startups at Columbia Business School. Its professors helped launch 3,000+ startups in 3 decades, which raised $8.9B in 2025 alone.
San Francisco
In San Francisco, Genoa students have 1.5-hour workshops at leading companies with directors and founders who are changing the world. They connect with investors and can even have sessions at mentors’ homes.
Graduate
Upon completion students receive a University of Genoa Master’s of 60 ECTS and a Columbia alumni status. Both institutions have been excellent for over 250 years so students are appreciated in both continents.
New York
Through Genoa ES, students have the chance to grab coffee with the founder of a $7B IPO startup among others. They will also attend events and have opportunities to find co‑founders and customers.
Genoa
Mentors fly from all over Europe and Middle East to teach our students in 72-hours deep dives every week. The city has highly skilled technical talent at competitive costs providing the ideal ecosystem early-stage ventures.
New York
Genoa students learn the hard skills necessary to build successful new startups at Columbia Business School. Its professors helped launch 3,000+ startups in 3 decades, which raised $8.9B in 2025 alone.
New York
Through Genoa ES, students have the chance to grab coffee with the founder of a $7B IPO startup among others. They will also attend events and have opportunities to find co‑founders and customers.
San Francisco
In San Francisco, Genoa students have 1.5-hour workshops at leading companies with directors and founders who are changing the world. They connect with investors and can even have sessions at mentors’ homes.
Genoa
Mentors fly from all over Europe and Middle East to teach our students in 72-hours deep dives every week. The city has highly skilled technical talent at competitive costs providing the ideal ecosystem early-stage ventures.
Graduate
Upon completion students receive a University of Genoa Master’s of 60 ECTS and a Columbia alumni status. Both institutions have been excellent for over 250 years so students are appreciated in both continents.
Practical support included into the program
The American Consulate of Genoa will personally take care of supporting students with the US Visa process, ensuring a fast and smooth experience without any stress.
Finding an accommodation during the program is the student’s responsibility, but they can count on the Genoa ES dedicated desk to receive assistance in the search and booking process.
A Typical Week
The week's intensity and topics are personalized based on the needs of the cohort.
Mon
1PM - 3PM
US Business Environment & Law
Prof. Murray Low
How to incorporate in the US.
3.30PM - 5PM
How to build your MVP
David Rivier
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 MVP session
Receive tailored guidance on your MVP for 1h, so you can obtain your first customers.
Tue
1PM - 3PM
How to create your brand
Alessandro Cannas
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 Brand session
Receive tailored guidance on branding for 1h, so you can stand out from competitors.
Wed
9AM - 10:30AM
How to find your co-founder
Edoardo Serra
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 Partner session
Receive tailored guidance on cofounder matching for 1h, so you can find the perfect fit.
2 PM
Tesla factory visit
Understand how Tesla builds its cars and achieves success in their day-to-day operations.
Thu
5PM - 6:45PM
How to create sales forecasts
Douglas Leone
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 Weekly session
Receive tailored guidance on your challenges from your personal mentor for 1h every week, and you will be ready for the next step.
Fri
9AM - 9:15AM
Team retro
Review, reflect, and refine for better performance next week.
3PM - 6PM
Negotiations
Prof. Robert Bontempo
How VCs work and think.
Mon
1PM - 3PM
US Business Environment & Law
Prof. Murray Low
How to incorporate in the US.
3.30PM - 5PM
How to build your MVP
David Rivier
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 MVP session
Receive tailored guidance on your MVP for 1h, so you can obtain your first customers.
Tue
1PM - 3PM
How to create your brand
Alessandro Cannas
Mentor with experience at:
1:1 Brand session
Receive tailored guidance on branding for 1h, so you can stand out from competitors.
Academic topics
Full year with talents, mentors, investors and much more ...
Genoa ES students who decide to look for a job earn three times the average graduate in the country where they work.
Genoa ES students who decide to look for a job earn three times the average graduate in the country where they work.