14 Impact Report 2014-2015
Endeavor's search &
selection model
Through a rigorous, multi-step selection
process, Endeavor annually screens
thousands of entrepreneurs from around
the world annually to identify the best
talent. Candidates with the most
innovative, high-growth ventures and with
the greatest promise to become future
mentors and investors are selected as
Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
INTERNATIONAL SELECTION PANEL
International business leaders serve as panelists to
interview candidates, deliberate, and select a new
class of Endeavor Entrepreneurs by unanimous vote.
LOCAL SELECTION PANEL
15–10 Venture Corps and local Board Members interview,
deliberate, and select candidates for an international panel.
SECOND OPINION REVIEWS
Senior-level Venture Corps conduct multiple interviews with each candidate,
probing the business's strategy, innovation, growth-potential, and entrepreneur's
personal qualities.
FIRST OPINION REVIEWS
Endeavor sta conducts a one-hour interview to assess the candidate's viability.
SCREENING
Endeavor sta assesses entrepreneur's application and conducts preliminary research to determine
whether to interview the candidates.
PRO-ACTIVE RESEARCH
by Endeavor sta
RECOMMENDATIONS
from the Endeavor network
SELF-NOMINATIONS
through the website
CANDIDATES
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