Scale Yourself,
Scale Your Company

At Abroad, we partner with public and private organizations in startup ecosystems worldwide to offer subsidized leadership development programs for next-generation leaders. If you are eager to elevate your leadership, resilience, and creative brilliance to unlock your startup's full potential, we invite you to explore our Startup Catalysts.

A Regenerative Model for Leadership


Unearth the secrets to elevated leadership and enduring well-being through our Startup Catalysts program. Supported by a vibrant community of seasoned founders, astute investors, and masterful coaches, your entrepreneurial journey will unfold into a transformative experience. Each Startup Catalyst Program Includes:

Self &
Leadership Assessments

Custom Growth
Plan & Individual Coaching

Intro Workshop & Masterclasses

Digital Learning Content

Scientific
Measurement of Impact

Insights Into Your Leadership Potential

Begin your journey with in-depth self and leadership assessments designed to provide a clear understanding of your strengths, growth areas, and potential as a future leader. Our psychometric evaluations offer scientifically-backed insights that lay the foundation for your custom growth plan.

Your Blueprint
for Success

Armed with your unique assessment results, your dedicated coach will craft a customized growth plan tailored to your specific needs and objectives. This dynamic blueprint guides you towards achieving your leadership potential, with milestones to track progress and opportunities for real-time adaptation based on your evolving growth.

Abroad has helped me see how my self-awareness and well-being are fundamental to my leadership and overall performance.

Shinichi Takatori

Founder & CEO, Kyash

($100m+ funding)

One Day
Immersive Kick-Off

After completing your assessments and growth plans, we will gather as a cohort for a 1-day introductory workshop to learn the mindsets and skills that top entrepreneurial leaders have used to navigate their leadership journey with greater purpose, resilience, and adaptability. Beyond the learning, this is an opportunity form meaningful connections with other startup leaders in your community.

Learning Together, Growing Together

After the intro workshop, immerse yourself in ongoing community sessions that go beyond the standard group meeting. These gatherings serve as a vibrant hub for learning, interaction, and mutual growth. Engage with peers, mentors, and experts, gleaning insights from their diverse experiences while contributing your unique perspectives to enrich the collective wisdom.

Cast aside whatever objections your mind throws up and just do it. It will transform the relationship you have with yourself and others, making you a more effective leader and a better person. Commit to attending as many of the community sessions as you can and absolutely sign up for the additional 1:1 coaching.

Steven Prescott

Co-Founder & CEO, TEN 14

Learning at Your Fingertips

Gain full access to Abroad’s extensive digital library, filled with a wealth of podcast-style learning content. Tune into our flagship programs, explore specially designed audios that sync with your assessment results, and dive into countless resources designed to complement your growth plan. Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Tangible Transformation, Measurable Impact

Our commitment to your growth goes beyond mere guidance. We employ robust scientific methods to measure the tangible impact of your journey, providing clear evidence of your transformation. At the end of the 3-month program, you will meet with your individual coach to review your progress and fine-tune your ongoing growth journey for maximum effectiveness.

2023 Cohort Results

Below are the aggregate scientific results that 50+ founders and leadership team members achieved after only three months.

+31%

+26%

Growth Mindset

Time Management

+24%

+21%

Burnout Resistance

Stress & Anxiety

+18%

Mental Flexibility


This Abroad Catalyst program is very deep, reflective, and relevant. It’s like re-learning to be human.

Alfatih Timur

Founder & CEO, Nuumi

As a leader if you learn about the programme and think ‘‘I’m just too busy for this,” you should have signed up a year ago.

Tobias Meister

Founder & CEO, Kitabisa

Ongoing
Community Support

Following the Startup Catalyst, you'll benefit from ongoing opportunities to engage with the Abroad community through wisdom quests, dinners, and events. As the saying goes “It’s lonely at the top,” but it doesn’t have to be.

Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Journey


Ready to transform your entrepreneurial experience? Connect with us to learn more about our Startup Catalyst programs worldwide in Silicon Valley, Singapore, Chicago, New Zealand, and beyond.