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Countries of Origin
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108M

Funds Raised
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BAJ Program Benefits for Startups

Capital

Network with influential dealmakers and learn about strategic sources of capital
Content

Learn leading practices across all facets of your startup's core operations and gain exposure to New York City’s technology community
Customers

Develop key relationships to drive business growth globally and generate high quality revenue

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Program Reviews

"Overall it is a great experience and helped me and our company to get our thinking, pitch, and value proposition refined; also got some exposure to investors that was valuable."

Anoop Mehendale
Founder at Xficient Inc.
"Participating in BAJ was helpful in several ways. As a serial entrepreneur with a unicorn exit, the program helped me further strengthen my pitch deck, provided additional material for our investor FAQ, and I was introduced to several new investors. I recommend BAJ for founders who are serious about improving their company's chance of success."

Troy Helming
Founder at EarthGrid
"BAJ has been essential in supporting Scylla's seed funding, as well as providing key guidance as we launched into new markets. The partners are very hands on and effectively support portfolio startups regardless of the economic climate."

Albert Stepanyan
Founder at Scylla
"In my opinion BAJ is an essential element to a startup's capital raising process. Founders enter the BAJ process with an incomplete knowledge of the venture capital market. They leave with a comprehensive understanding, which translates into confidence and success."

Karl Douglas
Founding Partner at Covenant VC
"Working with BAJ has been both rewarding and inspiring. They were instrumental in helping Embodied structure a $20M Series B round. Emma is a force of nature that will not relent until results are delivered. Armen is a strategic genius who is a force-multiplier when he engages with your company."

Paolo Pirjanian
Founder at Embodied
"BAJ gives huge access to worldwide experts and organizations helping you to grow your network both from business and technological perspectives."

Chinar Movsisyan
Founder at Manot
"I look forward to seeing each new cohort of BAJ companies - it's always a good group, and their progress from the beginning to the end of their BAJ week never fails to impress."

Spencer Greene
General Partner at TSVC
"I am privileged to have participated as an advisor in all of the BAJ cohorts since inception. The quality of the program's seminars, coaching and results are so impressive. And there is immense learning by both the participants and the staff. The founding partners - Emma, Inga, and Armen - are unsurpassed in their ability to create and run this exceptional program."

Elliott Matz
Board Director at BACC
"I have been in other startup related programs and incubators, and BAJ has been the most useful among them all. It opened for us a window to the US startup ecosystem. Our experience was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to other fellow startups."

Chris Arman Kiloyan
Co-Founder & CISO at Illuria Security
"Knee-deep into a pandemic and you ran a world-class accelerator meet-up. It was a delight to participate."

John Distefano
Professional Fellow in Residence at Cornell
"This accelerator is amazing....I feel like I'm getting a MBA 😁🎯👍"

Keith Patchel
Founder at Plinkout
“Our entire team, and myself as founder, all benefited immensely from the programme. Most importantly we sincerely felt Emma and the whole team wanted the best for us and would stand by us through thick and thin. Truly professional.”

Harvey Arman
Founder at xTar
“Joining the BAJ Accelerator Program has been a game-changer for Zegashop. The program's workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities have provided invaluable insights and connections. Thanks to the exceptional support from the BAJ team, we are now equipped with the knowledge and resources to take our business to new heights. We are grateful for this transformative experience and look forward to continuing our journey with the BAJ community.”

Arthur Mnatsakanyan
Founder at Zegashop
“The BAJ Accelerator is a must-attend for any startup seeking to elevate their project to new heights. In addition to the exceptional 'A' grade network and exposure to investors, we had the opportunity to engage in enlightening sessions and Q&As with an impressive lineup of mentors and advisors. As a result, we now possess valuable knowledge and an extensive network of contacts to drive our journey forward. The program has been truly outstanding!”

Bob Calabritto
Founder at Majiky
“Armen and his team have been immensely helpful in spotting both risks and opportunities related to the rise of Artifical Intelligence. His inclusive style and technical rigor when approaching mission critical goals are always welcome.”

Oz Eleonora
CEO of Bitvore
“The insights around different facets of AI that Dr. Armen provides is tremendous. My team and I appreciate his perspectives both around the development of next-generation products and the investment landscape”

Eva Lau
Partner at TSFVC
"This program has been truly excellent and impactful. To paraphrase Robert Frost - I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. "

Tom Deeb
VP of T&M Associates Inc / Virdivis
"I love how BAJ Accelerator brings global visionaries and founders together- it's more than acceleration; it's transformation."

Stella Davtyan
Founder and CEO, Trinity/ tntyGo
“The accelerator delivered a radically transformative experience—combining high-velocity learning with uncompromising depth. We emerged with priceless insights, crystal clarity on our value proposition, and a bold path to the finish line. Bravissimo!“

Dr. Aleksandr Zhuk
Co-Founder and CEO, EXPEDAITE
"It's a program that allows quality networking with peers, advisors and investors while delivering valuable information and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally."

Marat Avetisyan
Presenter / Program Coordinator, MEEJ MEJ
"What I liked most was how immersive and focused the experience was. From 8 to 5 every day, we were fully in it, learning, refining, and pushing ourselves for the best impact. You’re not skimming the surface; you’re diving deep into what it truly takes to raise capital. It’s intense, but in the best possible way. That structure is what makes it so valuable, it forces clarity and confidence."

Dasha Minina
CEO, BeautyAlist
"If you think you know how to build a startup, raise money, and pitch to investors—BAJ will make you think again, in the best possible way. This accelerator doesn’t just hand you a checklist; it rewires your mindset. It challenges you (gently but firmly) to rethink how you tell your story, build momentum, and engage with investors not just as funders, but as future partners. Every session, orchestrated by Maestro Emma, felt like a masterclass in moving smarter and faster—without losing your soul or your sanity. Thanks to BAJ, we didn’t just accelerate our startup, Expedaite—we accelerated how we think. And once that happens, there’s no going back."

Dr. Eugene (Gene) Kolker
Co-Founder, President & Chief Data & AI Officer, Expedaite
"What I like most is the high level of professionalism and structured startup support."

Mushegh Manukyan
Founder and CEO, ARMCP
"The energy of BAJ is very supportive and warm. Not like the typical hustle culture accelerators."

Mike Constantino
Managing Partner, SurroundCast
"What I appreciated most about the BAJ Accelerator program was how intensive and focused it was. In just a few days, it pushed us to think beyond our local startup mindset and frame NuWatt as a globally scalable business. The mentorship, structure, and exposure were incredibly valuable—it truly felt like a launchpad from local to global."

Ali Zinedine
Founder and CEO, NuWatt
"It is great to be connected to a community of advisors, field experts, and fellow startup founders. Throughout the week, we were equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge from different domains - legal, fundraising, commercialization, storytelling and more. The program doesn't end there. We are also guided on what's next, and we now have an expanded network to help make it happen."

Carlyn Gabon
CEO, GetYourVisa
"Living example of a good society and business group of people that are passionate about sharing knowledge and experience. The ease of describing serious ideas in a friendly environment. When you are sure that everything possible is being done!"

Suren Vardanyan
External Relations Manager, ARMCP

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"Overall it is a great experience and helped me and our company to get our thinking, pitch, and value proposition refined; also got some exposure to investors that was valuable."

"BAJ has been essential in supporting Scylla's seed funding, as well as providing key guidance as we launched into new markets. The partners are very hands on and effectively support portfolio startups regardless of the economic climate."

"In my opinion BAJ is an essential element to a startup's capital raising process. Founders enter the BAJ process with an incomplete knowledge of the venture capital market. They leave with a comprehensive understanding, which translates into confidence and success."

"Working with BAJ has been both rewarding and inspiring. They were instrumental in helping Embodied structure a $20M Series B round. Emma is a force of nature that will not relent until results are delivered. Armen is a strategic genius who is a force-multiplier when he engages with your company."

"BAJ gives huge access to worldwide experts and organizations helping you to grow your network both from business and technological perspectives."

"I look forward to seeing each new cohort of BAJ companies - it's always a good group, and their progress from the beginning to the end of their BAJ week never fails to impress."

"I have been in other startup related programs and incubators, and BAJ has been the most useful among them all. It opened for us a window to the US startup ecosystem. Our experience was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to other fellow startups."

"Knee-deep into a pandemic and you ran a world-class accelerator meet-up. It was a delight to participate."

"This accelerator is amazing....I feel like I'm getting a MBA 😁🎯👍"

“Our entire team, and myself as founder, all benefited immensely from the programme. Most importantly we sincerely felt Emma and the whole team wanted the best for us and would stand by us through thick and thin. Truly professional.”

“Armen and his team have been immensely helpful in spotting both risks and opportunities related to the rise of Artifical Intelligence. His inclusive style and technical rigor when approaching mission critical goals are always welcome.”

“The insights around different facets of AI that Dr. Armen provides is tremendous. My team and I appreciate his perspectives both around the development of next-generation products and the investment landscape”

"This program has been truly excellent and impactful. To paraphrase Robert Frost - I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. "

"I love how BAJ Accelerator brings global visionaries and founders together- it's more than acceleration; it's transformation."

“The accelerator delivered a radically transformative experience—combining high-velocity learning with uncompromising depth. We emerged with priceless insights, crystal clarity on our value proposition, and a bold path to the finish line. Bravissimo!“

"It's a program that allows quality networking with peers, advisors and investors while delivering valuable information and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally."

"What I like most is the high level of professionalism and structured startup support."

"The energy of BAJ is very supportive and warm. Not like the typical hustle culture accelerators."

"Living example of a good society and business group of people that are passionate about sharing knowledge and experience. The ease of describing serious ideas in a friendly environment. When you are sure that everything possible is being done!"

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