Getting to Silicon Valley - Q&A with The Refiners, SF-based accelerator

Silicon Valley, sometimes called "The Mecca" of Tech, has gained a reputation for being the place to be to launch a startup. Yet, there's a real disconnect when European entrepreneurs settle in the city of their dream. For foreigners, #failing in SV is also easier than anywhere else. From cultural gap to language barrier to understanding the codes of the tech ecosystem, it can take years of adaptation and struggle.

Pierre Gaubil co-founders of The Refiners (http://www.therefiners.co/) will give some precious insights on how to establish your company and life in Silicon Valley and will offer attendees possibility to apply to the unusual accelerator program.

Are you building a startup and interested in relocating to the West Coast? Join us for an interactive evening of learnings and networking.

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What's The Refiners?

We created The Refiners, a San Francisco-based accelerator, devoted to helping foreign startups thrive in the bountiful yet complicated environment of Silicon Valley. We are passionate about the needs of foreign startups and believe they are different enough to warrant a program specifically for them. Over a three-month period, you will receive unparalleled access to funding, networking and mentorship opportunities in Silicon Valley.

But more importantly we have crafted a program to take into account specific foreign founders challenges, such as bridging the cultural gap or becoming silicon valley compatible; we go as far as proposing a language reduction course. After 3 months our startups are transformed, more here : www.therefiners.co (http://www.therefiners.co/)