Mantle Global Accelerator AMA Recap
With the kickoff of the Mantle Global Accelerator, we hosted an engaging AMA session featuring key experts from Mantle including Veer, Ben, and Kelly to introduce their 12-week program designed to support early-stage builders. The session covered an overview of the accelerator, highlighting $20K milestone-based funding, tailored mentorship, and Demo Day with 30+ VCs. The program structure includes weekly workshops on UI/UX design, community building, and growth strategies, alongside "mentor madness," where participants connect with industry experts. On mentorship and ecosystem support, Mantle emphasized its network of seasoned blockchain innovators and its commitment to helping teams tackle technical and operational challenges. Curriculum highlights featured practical topics like marketing, operations, and prototyping with AI tools. The AMA also explored grant requirements, which align funding with progress, and Mantle’s robust ecosystem, backed by a $200M fund and 270,000 ETH treasury. Finally, the panel detailed selection criteria, focusing on innovative, user-focused founders with strong distribution strategies, while emphasizing Mantle’s long-term commitment to fostering sustainable Web3 projects.