Paul Desmarais III
Chairman and CEO, Sagard Holdings | Executive Chairman, Partag3 Ventures
Blockchain/Web3
Apply for the 2023/24 CDL Blockchain/Web3 program
CDL Blockchain/Web3 is an 11-month startup program offered at HEC Montréal and the Rotman School of Management. Beginning in late July and concluding in mid June, the CDL Blockchain/Web3 stream supports founders that are building the next iteration of the internet through decentralized and metaverse technologies.
The Blockchain/Web3 stream brings together experienced entrepreneurs, technologists, and active investors to help scale ventures developing blockchain and metaverse technologies. CDL Blockchain/Web3 is tailored for visionary entrepreneurs developing applications that have the potential to transform financial institutions, disrupt the gaming industry, or bring bold innovation in governance.
The CDL Blockchain/Web3 program consists of 2 components:
- CDL Blockchain/Web3 Bootcamp is an intensive 1-week virtual crypto-economics and business bootcamp led by industry and academic leaders in blockchain, peer-to-peer networking.
- CDL Mentorship program includes up to 4 objective-setting sessions to sharpen objectives, prioritize time and resources, and help raise capital in addition to an international networking Super Session for graduating Ventures.
Who Should Apply?
The CDL Blockchain/Web3 program is ideal for visionary, coachable founders building technologies across the blockchain and metaverse technology stack. This stream is tailored towards early-stage companies (early venture or growth) or even projects (pre-incorporation); however, startups at all levels of maturity will be considered.
CDL Blockchain/Web3 Technology/Industry Applications
- Decentralized Applications (dApps)
- Decentralized Games and Entertainment
- Decentralized finance (DeFi)
- Decentralized Marketplaces
- Decentralized Social Networks
- Data storage and Transmission Systems
- Identity and verification applications
- Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
- Decentralized Infrastructure
- Metaverse and NFTs
CDL Blockchain/Web3 Alumni Companies
CDL Alumni Companies are changing the world every day as impactful new companies that seek to enhance the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind. Below are a few examples of companies who have graduated from CDL Blockchain/Web3:
All CDL Blockchain / Web3 Alumni Companies ▶︎
Our Mentors
Mentors are the backbone of the Creative Destruction Lab program because they provide expert guidance for early-stage technology companies to grow and improve their probability of success. CDL brings together experienced exited entrepreneurs, world-class scientists, and active investors (VCs and angels) with early-stage technology startups to help guide companies. Below are a few examples of CDL Blockchain/Web3 mentors:
To contact a representative and/or to learn more about how Blockchain/Web3 Stream can benefit your company, please send an email to blockchain@creativedestructionlab.com.