Firstly, wow. Wish I had found this sooner! I’m about ready to hit submit on my application but wanted to check in with this community get your thoughts.
My background:
I am a digital technology startup founder. My company has created a mobile based platform that allows musicians to build virtual worlds where they can engage their fan bases through games, events, performances etc. We drive revenue through in-app digital collectible sales and ticketing. The business was incorporated just over a year ago. In 12 months we’ve raised $771,000 USD in pre-seed funding, earned just under $600,000 in revenue, have just completed a music technology accelerator program with Abbey Road Studios and are set to launch publicly with a UK based Universal Music signed artist in April.
Here’s my application
Letters of Recommendation:
LOR1: Innovation Manager of the music tech program at Abbey Road Studios.
LOR2: CEO of Digital product company operating in the web 3.0 space.
LOR3: CEO of decentralized finance company.
MC1:
You have received nationally or internationally recognised prizes or awards for excellence specifically in the digital technology sector.
Evidence 1) signed contract with Abbey Road Studios + newspaper clippings from Music Business Worldwide and the Abbey Road website.
MC2:
**Published material in professional or major trade publications or major media about the applicant related to the applicant’s work in the digital technology sector.
Evidence 2) Forbes online article about me and my business.
MC3:
I led the growth of a product-led digital technology company, product or team inside a digital technology company.
Evidence 3) Employment contract excerpt + reference letter from industry expert and advisor to the business certifying our growth to 15 employees.
MC4:
You have received nationally or internationally recognised prizes or awards for excellence specifically in the digital technology sector.
Evidence 4) MusicAlly finalist award for innovative technology companies in music tech. award + newspaper clippings
OC1:
How do I demonstrate that I have a proven track record or examples of innovation in the digital technology sector as a founder or senior executive of a product-led digital technology company or an employee working in a new digital field or concept?
Evidence 5) Audited account of last year showing revenue earned.
Evidence 6) reference letter from the accountant who certifies these accounts.
Evidence 7) Financial projections for 2023
OC2
How do I demonstrate that I have made a significant technical, commercial or entrepreneurial contributions to the field as a founder, senior executive, board member or employee of a product-led digital technology company?
Evidence 8) signed investment contracts from our lead investor.
Evidence 9) Github code base
Evidence 10) incorporation docs showing im a shareholder
Let me know your thoughts, unsure on whether I should have two different mandatory criteria for awards or if that should be combined into one?