Ocean MBA Spring '24
May 7-10 | Cambridge, MA
Spring '24 applications are now closed and selected founders have been notified. Thanks to all the teams who applied!
On this page you can find information specific to this cohort. If you have any further questions, feel free to email us at oceanmba@propellervc.com.
RSVP ASAP!
Please refer to the RSVP links sent via email and submit your information as soon as possible.
plan your travel
Out of town guests are welcome (but not required!) to utilize our discounted room block at the Boston Marriott Cambridge (1 block from the classroom) - located at 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142. The rate is $380 per night plus taxes. To do so, please include your name, check in date, and check out date on your RSVP Form and we will add you to the list.
how to prepare
Schedule, course prep, and assignments will be emailed to participants directly.
What is the Ocean MBA?
Propeller’s Ocean MBA is an intensive bootcamp for ocean-climate founders, meant to accelerate your startup phase with knowledge, network, feedback, and funding for a select few.
Who should attend the Ocean MBA?
Early stage founders/founding teams working on ocean-climate startups with “narwhal” potential. The curriculum is geared toward the business aspects of startup, and is ideal for scientists/engineers, but the program pushes any founder (even actual MBAs) further, faster.
What are the terms and costs of participating in the Ocean MBA?
There are no guarantees of investment, nor any equity taken for participating in the Ocean MBA. The Ocean MBA is free.
Do we have to attend in person?
The curriculum and related exercises are all in-person only. Exceptions will only be made in the case of emergencies/health issues.
What stage of companies are accepted into the Ocean MBA?
From solo founder starting out to formed teams with some funding (grant or equity) through seed stage.
Can we bring our whole team?
Two cofounders is best. Solo founders or teams of three are also acceptable.
COVID-19 protocols?
Face coverings are optional for all attendees of indoor events at MIT. Do not attend if you are experiencing symptoms or have been directly exposed recently. Consider testing before your arrival. Rapid tests will be on hand should you want to use them.
Photo & Video
We will have photography and videography on site. Media Release.
a big thank you...
To our Partners! We are extremely proud to have our friends at Goodwin Procter LLP as our exclusive legal partner for the Ocean MBA. We could not be more excited to have their generous support and experience.
A huge thank you to the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship for partnering and hosting us at the MIT Sloan School of Management for our Ocean MBA. We’re proud to meet and work in a LEED-certified classroom overlooking the Charles River.
and as always, a big shoutout to HubSpot and WHOI!
