Creative Startups is a nonprofit organization that aims to accelerate the success of creative entrepreneurs and economies. Their accelerator program is a 6-week intensive course that provides 50 mentors, networking opportunities, and investor pitches. The document shows that the creative industries contribute $700 billion to US GDP and employ over 27 million individuals. It also notes that the global creative industries are valued at $3.7 trillion. The accelerator has led to significant increases in jobs created, investment capital raised, and companies launched for participants.
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