Our Experts-in-residence (EiRs), industry mentors and community champions are on hand to give expert advice to our startups on sales, revenue growth, design, pitching and more.
MEET OUR EIRs
Karen Hogg
Expert-in-Residence
Karen Hogg
Karen Hogg
Tariq Fancy
Founder
The Rumie Initiative
The Rumie Initiative
Welcome to your global startup ecosystem.
We help
founders scale.
students upskill.
investors win.
partners connect.
Scaling a groundbreaking startup? Honing your skills to go after those in-demand jobs? We provide you with the tools and expertise you need to be successful.
Navigating business growth or mastering tech and business skills on your own is tough – that's why we equip founders and learners with tools for long-term success. Join our ecosystem and benefit from 14 years of world-class programming, expert access, valuable connections, and an unparalleled community.
DMZ delivers results
837
businesses incubated and accelerated$2.69B
in funding raised5171
jobs fostered in ourcommunity
Entrepreneurs
Ready to scale your startup?
Learn more about our pre-incubation
and incubation programs.
Tech Learners
Looking to refine your talents and redefine
your career? Learn more about our tech,
business and startup learning programs.
Gone are the days of working in a siloed innovation ecosystem
We prioritize collaboration and community on a global scale between entrepreneurs, learners, investors, and partners to drive growth and innovation. Our secret sauce? With 14 years of experience and being ranked the #1 university-based incubator in the world, we’ve developed a rich community that understands the power behind working holistically - together.
Become an Ecosystem DriverOur connections span across the globe
10
countries with DMZ global hubs40
countries where DMZ startups are based1000+
startups in our global networkAccess to industry
experts
Tap into our connections with leading experts in relevant fields to gain valuable insights and guidance.
Access to startup
community
Plug into a thriving community of like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators, ready to share ideas and collaborate.
Access to a global
network
We go beyond borders with DMZ hubs and experts around the world to help your growth.