The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to the content creator economy, has unveiled a training programme and mentorship initiative for the groundbreaking 1 Billion Pitches competition.
Organized by the New Media Academy, the Summit will take place from January 11–13, 2025, aiming to revolutionize the digital media landscape.
The 1 Billion Pitches competition provides shortlisted startups and entrepreneurs with a unique platform to pitch their content-focused projects to a panel of global experts and investors, with the goal of securing funding. To prepare participants, the Summit has introduced a December virtual training programme led by industry leaders, covering Strategy, Product, Growth, and Fundraising. Each track includes in-depth lectures designed to hone skills and prepare startups for investment rounds.
Complementing this, a mentorship programme will run during the Summit in collaboration with BeyondCapital, a leading venture capital firm. Through face-to-face guidance, startup teams will receive invaluable advice on market adaptation, financial planning, and revenue development.
Alia AlHammadi, CEO of the New Media Academy, highlighted the competition’s role in empowering content creators, saying,
“The partnership with BeyondCapital equips participants with essential expertise to thrive in the content industry.”
Tamer Al-Salah, Managing Director at BeyondCapital, emphasized the mentorship’s impact on fostering entrepreneurial innovation and driving investments in knowledge-based startups.
With a mission to reach over a billion people worldwide, the 1 Billion Followers Summit unites global influencers to explore how digital media can drive societal progress and sustainable economic growth.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
