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GITC: The Private Council Building the Bridge to Silicon Valley

An invitation-only alliance for the world's top ecosystem leaders, building the "fast lane" for the next generation of global unicorns.
This is Not Another Network. This is a Working Council. 

We are not looking for "members." We are inviting "co-architects". GITC is a global commonwealth connecting 50+ startup communities from emerging markets to the US market. 

The GITC Council is our global leadership body—a private working group for influential leaders committed to building this high-value bridge for their startups

The Four Pillars of Value

What You Receive as a Council Member
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  • The "Fast Lane": A Direct Path to the US Market

    ive your portfolio an unparalleled advantage. As a Council member, your top startups get priority scouting for the Global Unicorn Awards and a guided, lawyer-supported path to the EB-1 Talent Visa. This is the ultimate "fast lane" to the US.

  • The "Seat at the Table": Real Influence, Not Just a Title

    You co-design the rules. We need your expertise to define the selection criteria for the Unicorn Awards and shape the Global Launchpad program. Your voice determines how this bridge is built.

  • The "Treasure Map": Exclusive Insights

    Access information not available on TechCrunch. Receive Peter's monthly "US VC Trends" private briefing, detailing exactly what Silicon Valley investors are hunting for right now.

  • The "Velvet Rope": An Elite, Vetted Peer Group

    Membership is strictly by invitation or nomination. You will be in a room with your true peers from leading startup ecosystems worldwide—and connected to the global GITC leadership.
The Global Mission & The Unicorn Awards
Our Mission: Backing the 55%
  • 55% of American unicorns have at least one immigrant founder
    Our global mission at GITC is to identify this next generation of world-class talent and provide them with a direct gateway to the U.S. market.

    The Unicorn Awards: Our Flagship Initiative 

    The Unicorn Awards is our premier event to celebrate and fund the best and brightest. As a council member, you are at the center of this initiative.
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The Alliance Leadership
The Founding Council
  • Peter Mebert (USA)
    Founder
    Helping founders and companies from emerging markets grow, scale, and enter the U.S. market.

    CEO at MEBERT GROUP | Ex-BCG, Accenture, EPAM | Strategy, M&A, Organizational Growth
  • Hilton Theunissen (South Africa)
    Founding Partner
    Co-founder Growthwheel SA, VP Partnerships Growthwheel Interactional, Founder of Zuza Ventures

    Expert in a field "no one understands": sustainable livelihoods, purposefull social elevation mastery, J.E.D.I. mindset.
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