Cohort 2 · Live challenges

Real companies. Tangible impact.

Solve live business challenges for two startups and build a portfolio you can show.

2live startup challenges
6weeks to deliver
100%real-world stakes
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Challenge 1

Payments for a luxury goods seller

The company

Gemba ge.mba is a DIFC fintech that lets any company embed banking and payments into their product. Alumnus of JPMorgan's FinTech Forward Programme.

Your mission

Build a payments service on the Gemba platform for a seller with buyers across Europe and the Middle East. First client: Luxe Cheshire.

What you'll do

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Collect from buyers abroadOne group owns collecting from buyers across Europe and the Middle East
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Pay out to staff and suppliersThe other group owns payouts. No two groups chase the same prospects
Skills you'll gain:Payments & FintechClient AcquisitionCross-border OperationsNegotiation
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Challenge 2

Branded content on Vvanta

The company

Vvanta vvanta.ai is an AI platform that helps enterprises design and launch marketing campaigns. Works with the likes of Almarai and is fundraising now.

Your mission

Run a content service using Vvanta to make branded video and posts. First client: Protennis Academy. Turn reach into sign-ups.

What you'll do

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Sport and fitnessOne group runs the sport and fitness vertical, starting with Protennis Academy
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Schools, clinics or F&BThe other group runs the second vertical. Measured on reach and sign-ups
Skills you'll gain:Content ProductionGrowth & ReachAI Creative ToolsPerformance Marketing

How it works

From kickoff to Demo Day

01

Meet the founders

Hear the challenge straight from the companies

02

Team up

Small teams with your mentors

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Build & launch

Execute over 6 weeks

04

Pitch your results

Present at Demo Day

Your portfolio starts here

Ready to work on something real?

Results, not a certificate.

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