Building a community of early stage technology and technology-enabled startups led by women and multicultural entrepreneurs, hosted within Morgan Stanley. An intensive 6-month accelerator designed to help build and scale startups, culminating in a showcase presenting each company to the investor community. Successful applicants will be provided with: • Cash contribution from Morgan Stanley in exchange for equity interest • Workspace at Morgan Stanley's headquarters in Times Square • Connections to Morgan Stanley and external partner networks • Opportunity to pitch to the influential investor community • Curated content across a variety of speakers and topics Ideal candidates will have the following characteristics: • Multicultural or woman founder, co-founder, Chief Technology Officer or other member of C-suite • A startup that is technology or technology-enabled and within the Seed to Series B funding rounds • Has successfully raised Friends and Family, Angel or Seed Rounds • Launched product with demonstrated revenues that provide initial validation of business model and market opportunity • A commitment to be based full-time at our headquarters for the duration of the program • As part of the Morgan Stanley Plastic Waste Resolution, the 2020 cohort will also welcome startups that aid in the prevention, reduction and removal of plastic waste