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Startup Genome
Startup Genome is an organization based in San Francisco that focuses on developing innovation ecosystems globally. It collaborates with over 180 economic and innovation ministries across more than 70 countries to enhance startup success through research and advisory services.
Overview
What Startup Genome does
What Startup Genome is
Startup Genome is an organization based in San Francisco that focuses on developing innovation ecosystems globally. It collaborates with over 180 economic and innovation ministries across more than 70 countries to enhance startup success through research and advisory services.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports community and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- March 19, 2026
Official channels
Find Startup Genome elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Startup Genome as a community
Community overview
Startup Genome is an organization focused on innovation ecosystem development, founded to catalyze startup success globally. It operates in over 70 countries and has worked with more than 180 economic and innovation ministries and public/private agencies. The organization is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has regional offices in cities including London, Berlin, Delhi, Bengaluru, Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, and São Paulo.
Community focus
Startup Genome provides consulting services aimed at enhancing startup ecosystems. Their work includes building actionable AI policies, developing ecosystem strategies, conducting in-depth assessments, and creating supportive policy environments. They focus on various sectors, particularly technology and innovation, and aim to support ecosystems at different stages of maturity.
Member value
Members benefit from access to a wealth of resources, including the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), monthly newsletters, and participation in programs designed to enhance startup growth and ecosystem development.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- Global
Community activity
Events and activity
Startup Genome is involved in various events, including Slush, an annual startup event in Greater Helsinki that gathers founders and investors from around the world.
Notable members
Notable ecosystems that have partnered with Startup Genome include Seoul, Tokyo, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Abu Dhabi, which have all seen significant increases in ecosystem value through their collaboration.
Capability profile
Startup Genome as an event host
Event focus
Startup Genome is dedicated to enhancing startup ecosystems through consulting services. Their work includes building actionable AI policies, developing ecosystem strategies, conducting in-depth assessments, and creating supportive policy environments. They focus on various sectors, particularly technology and innovation, and aim to support ecosystems at different stages of maturity.
Participant value
Startup Genome provides valuable insights and strategies for enhancing startup ecosystems, helping regions achieve significant growth in their ecosystem value through tailored consulting and support.
Format and cadence
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Regions
- Asia · Europe · Global · North America
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
JF Gauthier - Founder & CEO, Marc Penzel - Founder & President, Stephan Kuester - Managing Partner, Samantha Evans - Managing Director, MENA, Franzis Walther - Head of Operations, Gary Oliver - President, Startup Genome Hypergrowth, Joanne Fedeyko - Head of Mentorship, Hiro Nishiguchi - President, Startup Genome Japan, Ravi Narayan - President, Middle East & South Asia, Houssein El Sayed - Programs Director, Marina Krizman - Director, Business Development, Christopher Haley - Head of Research, Pranav Arya - Sr. Director, Ecosystem Strategy, Parshant Sharma - Director of Data Science.
Capability profile
Startup Genome as a publisher
Editorial focus
Startup Genome is dedicated to enhancing startup ecosystems worldwide. They provide consulting services that include building actionable AI policies, developing ecosystem strategies, conducting in-depth assessments, and creating supportive policy environments. Their focus spans various sectors, particularly technology and innovation, and they aim to support ecosystems at different stages of maturity.
Audience value
Startup Genome offers valuable insights and strategies for ecosystem builders and policymakers, helping them to enhance startup success and foster innovation in their regions.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- research-report and newsletter
- Cadence
- monthly
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Regions
- Asia · Europe · Global · North America
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
Startup Genome publishes the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), an annual report that provides insights into the state of startup ecosystems worldwide, along with monthly newsletters offering insights on trends and strategies impacting startup ecosystems.
Notable coverage
Notable ecosystems that have partnered with Startup Genome include Seoul, South Korea, which saw a fivefold increase in ecosystem value; Tokyo, Japan, recognized among the top global ecosystems; North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which tripled its ecosystem value; and Abu Dhabi, UAE, which doubled its ecosystem value through strategic advisory.
Common questions
What to know about Startup Genome
Upseed classifies Startup Genome under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community, event host, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 19, 2026
Known limits
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