Community
Read commonly asked questions relating to our founder and operator community.
First Cut
- Why is First Cut specifically for "young founders"?
- What time commitment is required to be a part of First Cut?
- What if I am not considered a "young" founder but still want to access support?
- What stage of development does my startup need to be to join First Cut?
- Where do I need to be based to join First Cut?
The Fellowship
- The Fellowship Terms & Conditions
- Does the applicant need to be based in Auckland?
- Is the fellowship instead of school? What kind of education is on offer within the fellowship?
- Will the US High School Diploma be accepted by New Zealand and international universities?
- How will the fellowship year be structured academically?
- Which students are well-suited to the US High School Diploma?
- Can I study either the US High School Diploma or the International A Levels?
- What are the International A Levels?
- What is Crimson Global Academy?
- How will I know if I have been selected as a fellow?
- Will Icehouse Ventures invest in fellows if they go on to start a company?
- Can a parent, teacher, or mentor nominate a student, or does the student need to apply themselves?
- What does the application and selection process involve?
- What qualities are we looking for in a fellow?
- Do I need a business idea to apply?
- What does the fellowship involve day-to-day?
- I am a current student at Crimson Global Academy. Can I apply for this Fellowship?
- How much is the Crimson Global Academy scholarship, and what does it cover?
- Will my existing school credits count towards the US High School Diploma?
- What is the US High School Diploma?
- Is 16 years old too young to start an entrepreneurial journey?