Pear Garage
Pear Garage is our program for top engineering students across the Bay Area and Boston. We provide 20 students & teams $10k in investment alongside dinners, workshops, credits, talks, and a community of world-class peers.
The program started in 2013, when two students came to Pejman and Mar with an idea to create a gathering space for students interested in entrepreneurship.
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Who are we looking for?
- Stanford, Berkeley, Harvard, and MIT engineering students (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
- Builders and founders excited about working on their company or project
- Past experience building and an eagerness to learn
What we provide
Capital, community, and learnings:
$10k Investment
Get $10k investment on an uncapped SAFE for any company you start during the program (optional)
Bi-weekly Meals
Engage in dinners with your cohort, the Pear team, and industry guests where we discuss ideas, trends, and learnings
Workshops & Talks
Attend talks with industry leaders and learn from skill-building workshops on topics including automations, analytics, and design
1-on-1 Mentorship
Access weekly 1-on-1 office hours with the Pear team to get help and feedback on what you’re building
In-person Summit
Meet fellow Garage members, attend workshops, and connect with the Pear team at our in-person Venture Summit — flights and accommodation included
Office & Cloud Credits
Work out of our office and access over $100k of curated resources (including AWS, Google Cloud, and Notion)