Welcome to the 
Global Startup Ecosystem

Home to the world's first digital startup accelerator program

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

One of our leading pillars of engagement is supporting first time founders in their pursuit of generating a positive impact in the world.

EDUCATION

Our second pillar of engagement centers around providing time relevant exposure and education on exponential technologies that accelerate change. 

ECOSYSTEM

Our third pillar of engagement prioritizes the 17th Sustainable Development Goal with a focus on partnerships and collaboration as we build tech ecosystems around the world.

WHAT WE DO

We are preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs for the digital age!

Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) is a leader in digital startup business education. We help entrepreneurs launch impact led companies that leverages digital exponential technologies. 

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WHAT WE OFFER

Accelerating Impact Led Companies in the Digital Age 

The Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) has two signature flaship training programs. The Digital Startup Academy for experienced founders and the Digital Startup Accelerator for first time founders launching at the idea stage. Join one of the leading programs in the world below.

GSE: Digital Startup Academy

This is a premium advisory membership program for entrepreneurs scaling their companies online.

GSE: Digital Startup Accelerator

This is our flagship annual program aimed for entrepreneurs ready to launch with the support of our 4 week virtual startup accelerator.

GSE: Digital Startup Summit

Join our annual flagship virtual program featuring top stakeholders in the global startup ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of business!

GSE Lab: Startup Advisory Services

Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) supports startup advisory and innovation services for governments, corporates and academic institutions. Some of our previous clients include US State Department, Google, Linkedin, Forbes Media, The African Union and many more. Connect with our team today to find out how we can support your entrepreneurship programs and events. 

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GSE Roundtables: Quarterly Startup Stakeholder Meetings

Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) hosts quarterly stakeholder roundtables with leading startup innovation leaders and organizers. Find out how you can join one of these powerful ecosystem building  sessions!

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OUR Global Tech Ecosystem Tour

GSE Global Portfolio

The Global Startup Ecosystem works with governments, corporations, and academic institutions to launch startup ecosystems that feature diverse up and coming founders. There are currently 40+ brands in the network. 

Haiti Tech Summit

Launched in 2017, HTS is now the leading tech summit program in the Caribbean! 

Ghana Tech Summit

Launched in 2018, GTS is West Africa’s leading tech business conference. 

Afro Future Summit

Launched in 2020 as one of our iconic diversity led initiatives.

Our programs and Initiatives in global press.

Features in Global Media

Don’t take our word for it – here’s what others have to say:

Twenty-eight-year-old Christine Souffrant Ntim, cofounder of Global Startup Ecosystem and a Forbes 30 Under 30, is among those who persist, and as a result she and her team launched the first-ever tech summit in Haiti.

Mission Impossible? A Tech Summit Rises From The Rubble In Hait

FORBES MAGAZINE

Ghana Tech Summit, a 12-year initiative of the Global Startup Ecosystem, recently announced its first set of the 25 speakers who will be in attendance. These speakers include execs from companies such as IBM, Uber, Google, LinkedIn, and the United Nations.

Ghana Tech Summit Announces Speakers From IBM, Uber, and Google

BLACK ENTERPRISE

On March 31st the Her Future Summit powered by the Global Startup Ecosystem will take place virtually with 1000+ digital delegates.This will be the largest virtual summit for women to date featuring digital stakeholders from over 60+ countries.

Her Future Summit To Explore AI And The Future Of Work For Women Leaders

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OUR AWESOME NETWORK

Featured Speakers at our Programs!

Global Startup Ecosystem brings together industry leaders and pioneers from all around the world. Check out our kind supporters and speakers below. 

Jack Dorsey

Founder of Twitter/ Square

Jack Dorsey was a lead speaker at the iconic Haiti Tech Summit in Port au Prince Haiti

Sophia

Celebrity Ai Robot

Sophia was our headline speaker at the first global virtual Her Future Summit during the pandemic of 2020!

Jovenel Moise

Late President of the Republic of Haiti

Honorable President Jovenel Moise was the keynote speaker for 3 years at the Haiti Tech Summit. 

Ndaba Mandela

Grandson of Nelson Mandela: author, spokesperson, entrepreneur

Ndaba Mandela was the keynote speaker at our iconic Afro Future Summit.

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Latest from Our Community

Stay up to date on the latest announcements from the GSE network and community!

GSE Announces the State of the Global Startup Ecosystem Webinar Session for Q1 2025

Event announcement! Webinar: State of the Global Startup Ecosystem (Q1) Date & Time: May 8, 2025| 11am EST Host: Christine Ntim, CEO Global Startup Ecosystem  Join us for an insightful[…]

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Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) Unveils 2025 Annual Calendar and Expands Global Program Portfolio During Live Webinar

Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) Contact: info@globalstartupecosystem.com Release Date: January 7, 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) Unveils 2025 Annual Calendar and Expands Global Program Portfolio During Live Webinar New initiatives set[…]

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GSE 7th Annual Digital Startup Accelerator Cohort Announcement

As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship week, we are pleased to announce the 7th Annual GSE Startup Accelerator program.  During this program selected entrepreneurs from over 70+ countries will have access[…]

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