Vision for THE FUTURE MassChallenge’s vision has always been big. From the responsible, positive impact businesses in the long-term. We will beginning, our mission has been to catalyze a startup create a robust alumni program to support the 835 startups who renaissance to create jobs, empower individuals, and solve the have been through the accelerator program and the many more world’s biggest problems through entrepreneurship. In 2014, who are set to join in the years to come, and we are expanding our MassChallenge made a commitment at the Clinton Global linkages among our programs as our global network continues to Initiative to expand to a further 10 cities internationally by expand. 2020, creating 30,000 direct, high-paying jobs, and 150,000 indirect jobs. Startups are our lifeblood and for each individual or organization that believes in our mission, we hope that you start, continue, or But we want to do so much more. We want to empower all deepen your involvement in MassChallenge in the coming months. players in the global ecosystem to support entrepreneurs and There are so many ways to be a part of our global movement - from share in the creative innovation they inspire. We are working mentoring a startup or providing workshops, to providing the funds with large organizations like CVS Health to start joint initiatives that keep this innovation and momentum going. Our unique model and foster innovative solutions for corporates and large societal of giving back to the ecosystem without taking anything from the problems. We are also working with governments, which play entrepreneurs sets us apart and inspires so many to do and be more. a huge role in creating a healthy ecosystem, to help them best We pride ourselves on being the most startup-friendly accelerator on create the conditions for fostering startup growth. the planet. Join us and help create the future. It is our ambition that this support for entrepreneurs creates a virtuous circle, whereby our alumni help their local communities, in the near-term, go on to mentor and give back to other young startups, and hold fast to the values of 34