Overview | Advisor Network | Platform Agreement | Partners | FAQ

The H2 Connect global advisor platform brings together founders and leaders within the extended H2 community to facilitate the sharing of industry expertise and advisory insights. Platform participants include the following communities:

 

  • Founders: innovators with early to growth stage companies targeting large global markets
  • Advisors: experienced leaders and domain experts from H2's global member network
  • Partners: leading investors and organizations supporting innovation ecosystems around the world

Founder participation is on a nomination basis by H2 members and partners. Qualifying startups are Seed, Series A and Series B stage companies within a supported vertical that are affiliated with an H2 partner or other leading ecosystem organization.

 

For Founders

Our platform offering and benefits for Founders include the following:

 

  • Global Advisor Network: access to qualified global community of experienced industry leaders
  • Advisor Search: ability to search by relevant filters including Company, Networks and Advisory Areas and submit Advisor Inquiries to relevant Advisors
  • Startup Profile Page: dedicated profile page and URL to support platform participation as a Founder
  • Advisory Engagement Templates: where appropriate, guidelines for entering into extended advisory engagements
  • Advisor Dashboard: unified interface covering platform activities and engagement with Advisors
  • Target Outcomes: at least 3 Advisor connections (via Advisory Sessions) including one in Silicon Valley, one in the Founder's Region, and one in an outside Region

Additional information covering Founder participation may be found on our H2 Connect FAQ page.

 

For Advisors

Our platform offering and benefits for Advisors include the following:

 

  • Global Innovators: targeted connectivity and engagement with innovators across leading innovation hubs on a global basis
  • Startup Search: ability to search by relevant filters including Sector, Location and Stage and submit Advisor Inquiries to Founders of relevant Startups
  • Advisor Profile Page: dedicated profile page and URL to support platform participation as an Advisor
  • Advisory Engagement Templates: where appropriate, guidelines for entering into extended advisory engagements
  • Advisor Dashboard: unified interface covering platform activities and engagement with Founders
  • Target Outcomes: 2 to 3 Founder connections (via Advisory Sessions) per calendar quarter including one in the Advisor’s Region and one in an outside Region; min time commitment: 2 hours/quarter

 

For Partners

Benefits for collaborating Partner organizations include the following:

 

  • Network Access: extend partner organization’s reach and access to industry leaders across global innovation hubs
  • Portfolio Wide Offerings: participation opportunities for founders of all qualifying startups in partner community
  • Subscription Packs: ability to purchase Founder Subscription Packs for Founders in their communities

 

Advisory Areas

To facilitate matching objectives, participating Founders and Advisors can highlight their respective profiles marking areas associated with company needs and areas of expertise, respectively:

 

 

CUSTOMER
DEVELOPMENT

FUNDRAISING

GO-TO-MARKET

INTERNATIONAL
EXPANSION

MONETIZATION &
REVENUE
  
 
 

PARTNERSHIPS

PLATFORMS &
CHANNEL MARKETING

PRODUCT
STRATEGY

TALENT & TEAM
DEVELOPMENT

USER GROWTH &
ENGAGEMENT
  

 

Global Tracks

H2 Connect utilizes the concept of Global Tracks to establish target industry sectors for supporting Founders based on our growing global Advisor Network. Currently supported Global Tracks include the following:

 

 

CLIMATE

COMMUNICATIONS

ECOMMERCE

EDUCATION

FINANCIAL
SERVICES
  
 
 

HEALTH

MEDIA &
ENTERTAINMENT

MOBILITY

REAL ESTATE

SECURITY