Experience Silicon Valley in London

ASES x London

Startup Bootcamp

Join our 8-week course to get started on your startup and VC journey and a chance to win a subsidised trip to Stanford!

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Why Join?

The Stanford ASES London Bootcamp is a 8-week program designed for aspiring startup founders and future venture capitalists. Founded by alumni of Stanford's ASES Summit (2024), the Bootcamp brings the entrepreneurial energy and culture of Silicon Valley to London, supported by LSESU Entrepreneurs and Kings Entrepreneurs.

With physical sessions, Stanford and U.S.-based speakers, and access to the ASES global network, the program replicates the dynamic, high-impact networking effects of Silicon Valley. Open to 30 ambitious London-based students, participants will gain exclusive access to Stanford ASES HQ resources, and top performers could earn a spot at the prestigious ASES Summit.

Programme Overview

Module 1: The DNA of a Founder and a VC
Module 2: Problem Discovery and User Empathy
Module 3: From Idea to Hypothesis: MVP Thinking
Module 4: Startup Mechanics 101
Module 5: Pitching and Storytelling Across the Table
Module 6: The VC Toolkit
Halfway Hackathon!
Module 7: Building a Team and Culture from Day Zero
Module 8: Fundraising and Cap Table 101
Module 9: Market Sizing and Timing Mastery
Founder x VC Final Match

Prize

4 winners of the final competition will receive:

Subsidised slots at the Stanford ASES Summit (April 7th - 12th) in San Francisco
1:1 Mentorship with Stanford ASES
Access to exclusive mixers and meetups

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for high potential students based in the UK who want to start an entrepreneurial career (build / work at a startup or VC).

This programme is perfect for those new to the startup scene because we provide you with a solid foundation into the startup world through hands-on learning and a network of like-minded peers.

Are you driven, highly ambitious and have shown a passion for entrepreneurship? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

What to expect

Weekly in-person or online sessions covering startup and VC fundamentals, along with one-off curated dinners, co-working sessions and networking events. Participants will be expected to deliver a final project as part of the competition (startup pitch or VC deliverable).

Dates

Application Deadline: December 1st 2025
Programme Dates: January 16 2026 - March 27 2026

Costs

£70 - Covers all program and administrative costs, and prize pool for the final competition.

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Testimonials

"At the ASES Summit, I had the chance to learn directly from CEOs and venture capitalists of industry-leading companies like Tesla and Zynga. The experience of connecting with top-tier talent, many of whom have become close friends, left me feeling more inspired, supported, and empowered than ever before."

Dorothy Yuan

University of York, Stanford University

"The ASES Summit was transformative for me. Being exposed to another startup ecosystem and hearing from the top players in the space felt like a year's worth of learnings compounded in a single week. To top it off, the people at the summit are curated to give you unique perspectives on different ecosystems globally and have a great vibe overall."

Sharan Mansukhani

De La Salle University

What is ASES London?

ASES London is the London chapter of the Affiliated Stanford Entrepreneurial Students - the premier student entrepreneurship organization based in Stanford University. Founded in 1998, ASES's mission is to educate the future leaders in business, technology and design in order to foster a global entrepreneurship society.