I couldnt recommend Sputnik Accelerator more. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I was looking for an accelerator that could really add value and help our company grow. I found all of that and more with Sputnik. Joe, Oksana and team are passionate, knowledgeable and true partners in our business. Since joining the program, our business has taken off. The program is intense, but 100% worth it if youre serious about building a scalable business.

As a co-founder, the biggest challenge is resources, managing people and cash flow. Oksana, Joe, Amanda and Abigail have helped us with all of the above and as well as product-market fit. We learned a lot. Remember, they have all the resources you need; you have to ask. If you have a problem, you tell them, and they help you figure it out. The family at TIDY app has a strong foundation because of Sputnik ATX. We still work hand in hand with Sputnik ATX every time.

Sputnik ATX startup accelerator program has helped Growth Channel set the ground to success from the start. Joe, Oksana, and the whole Sputnik team gave tremendous support and guidance to all the critical elements of startup success for Growth Channel during the summer 2020 program and beyond, everything from strategic decisions, partnerships, and hiring, down to investor connections. Their startup accelerator is truly unique by providing 1on1 mentorship and ongoing startup support.

I ran an accelerator as a partner a while ago. Oksana and Joe are great. Knowledgeable, sharp and give great advice. Excellent culture. Highly recommend this accelerator, over larger ones like Techstars or 500 startups.

Great experience as part of the Winter 2020 Cohort. I was a bit skeptical of the classroom atmosphere at first, but it turned into more of a workshop with actionable advice and feedback in each successive session. Enjoyed working with and learning from the other startups in the cohort as well.BE ADVISED: Joe and Oksana do not pull punches. They are there for you and will have a ton of advice, suggestions, and are happy to work with you even outside of business hours. Show up, do the work, be accountable and this program will go smoothly for you. Do NOT assume that Sputnik staff can read your mind. If you need something, be open, honest, and ASK.

WOW! Just finished the Summer 19 cohort with my company Elite Sweets and genuinely enjoyed it. Sputnik ATX is by far the best accelerator in Austin and has been really helpful when it comes to growing your start up. The lessons learned have been invaluable and we will forever be grateful for being selected. Apply today! You wont regret it. Joe and Oksana are very knowledgeable and well connected and they have the best A-team in town in Abbie and Amanda the Swiss army knives that just flat out get stuff done. :)

I absolutely love Oksana and Joe and the whole Sputnik team. Both Oksana and Joe put a tremendous amount of effort in the program and were very inspiring to me and amazing mentors. I did two accelerators before and Sputnik was by far the best. I just graduated from the spring 2020 class and investors and friends even comment on the progress my company Kanthaka made due to Sputnik. They truly teach you everything you need to know to run a fast scale company.

We completed the Sputnik Summer cohort 2019 with Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR), a program that selects a UT student startup team from Sputnik. Through the Sputnik Accelerator program, I have learned, grown, and thrived as a first-time founder. It is difficult to know the right steps in creating a business. However, they taught us the step by step process to be on track. The people that you meet through sputnik are amazing. People here are extremely smart, genuine and supportive. Thanks again for the opportunity!

Joe and Oksana are the biggest support system your startup could ask for. When Handsome applied to Sputnik, we knew that the value would be high. The program is intensive - there are high expectations and very raw and transparent conversations. They will question you, they will force you to think outside of your own box, and most of all.... they will support you like you are one of their own. They have consistently advocated for Handsome and supported us in our ups and downs. They dont bring you in for 3 months, they bring you in for life. The entire Sputnik team does a killer job at embracing the startups fully. Shoutout to: Amanda, Abbie, Hunter, all of the Sputs.Very grateful to have been selected by Sputnik and to have them in our forever corner.

Dont bother. Stopped into see these folks to get a tour. Not only are they difficult to find, when security called to announce the visit, they refused. Dont try to walk in, they are not welcoming at all. I didnt yell, I simply asked for a tour and they called up and I was asked name, company name, subject of business, who did I want to see - on and on and then was told no, they would not allow any visitors. I was flummoxed. Every other accelerator in town was welcoming and generous with their time - Capital Facory, NewChip, too many to list. Take your startup elsewhere.

My cofounder William and I were selected for the SputnikATX Winter 2019 cohort and found it to be hands-down the best accelerator that we had encountered. If you have a chance to apply, don’t hesitate. Oksana & Joe are running a great operation and Amanda & Abigail run day-to-day like a well-oiled machine.

Just completed W19 cohort with Vybe Software. Don’t think I’ve learned more over a 3 month span in my life. The whole team at Sputnik is fantastic and any startup would be lucky to work with them.