EX Venture Academy: Building the Future, One Entrepreneur at a Time

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At EX Venture, we believe innovation doesn’t come from theory—it comes from action. Over the years, we’ve built, funded, and scaled startups across industries like sustainability, AI, and wellness. But one thing has become clear: ideas alone aren’t enough.From Vision to Execution

At EX Venture, we believe innovation doesn’t come from theory—it comes from action. Over the years, we’ve built, funded, and scaled startups across industries like sustainability, AI, and wellness. But one thing has become clear: ideas alone aren’t enough.

The world needs more builders. More doers. More people equipped not just with knowledge, but with the ability to bring ideas to life in fast-moving, real-world environments.

This is why we created EX Venture Academy.

More than an educational program, EX Venture Academy is a hands-on, immersive experience—where driven individuals from around the world come to learn by building, grow by doing, and thrive through real startup creation.

Based at our innovation campus in Bali, the Academy is not just where entrepreneurs are trained—it’s where the next generation of ventures and venture-builders are born.

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Why We Created EX Venture Academy

Traditional education often struggles to keep up with the speed of real-world innovation. Business schools teach frameworks, but rarely offer practical experience. Internships provide exposure, but not ownership. Founders are expected to know everything, yet rarely receive the mentorship or structure to build wisely.

We saw a gap—and filled it with a solution rooted in our own values: execution, collaboration, and impact.

EX Venture Academy exists to close the gap between potential and performance. It empowers high-potential individuals to not only learn how startups work—but to help build them from the inside.

Our participants don’t just take notes—they take responsibility. They don’t simulate startups—they contribute to real ones. And in the process, they develop the skills, mindset, and network to become the kind of entrepreneurs and operators the future demands.

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What Makes the Academy Different

1. A Real Startup Environment

Every program participant works inside a real venture. Whether it's product development, AI integration, growth strategy, or content creation, the work is meaningful and tied to measurable outcomes.

2. Founder-Led Mentorship‍

Participants learn directly from startup founders, engineers, marketers, and investors—people who are in the trenches building every day.

3. Learn AI, Where It Matters

In a world increasingly driven by automation and data, we don’t just teach theory—we give participants real opportunities to explore and apply AI tools, from product design to marketing automation and intelligent workflows. Whether it’s collaborating with AI developers or testing tools that power our ventures, participants gain practical skills that set them apart.

4. A Real Campus in Bali

The EX Venture Academy is based in one of the most inspiring innovation ecosystems in Southeast Asia. Our Bali campus combines high performance with quality of life, wellness, creativity, and cultural immersion.

5. Talent Pipeline into Real Ventures

Many participants go on to work full-time with EX Venture startups or launch their own. This is not just training—it’s a direct bridge into opportunity.

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Program Tracks

We offer three immersive programs, each tailored to a specific stage of growth. Whether you’re a student exploring entrepreneurship, a future founder ready to build, or a young professional seeking experience in AI, sustainability, or startup operations—there’s a path for you.

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Internship Program (4–6 Months)

This advanced track is ideal for individuals looking to go deep into startup operations while working alongside experienced founders and teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Join active startup teams within the EX Venture portfolio

• Participate in day-to-day strategy and execution

• Contribute to product development, AI projects, growth, marketing, or finance

• Attend leadership roundtables and applied AI workshops

• Develop a portfolio of measurable work linked to company outcomes

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Who It’s For:

Students in their final year, recent graduates, career switchers, or anyone ready to gain real, hands-on startup and AI experience in a full-time environment.

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Summer Academy (2–3 Months)

A fast-paced immersion into entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup thinking—ideal for students, early-career professionals, or individuals exploring new opportunities.

What You’ll Do:

• Learn startup fundamentals: design thinking, lean startup, business model creation

• Explore introductory AI tools and how startups apply them in growth and optimization

• Work in small teams to develop a startup concept

• Collaborate with mentors to refine your business

• Pitch your idea at a final demo day to industry leaders and potential investors

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Who It’s For:

Motivated learners looking for a structured yet dynamic experience that teaches entrepreneurship through guided creation, challenge-based learning, and teamwork.

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Entrepreneurship & Startup Program (2–6 Months)

Our most transformative track, built for future founders and innovators ready to create real ventures. This program goes beyond learning—it’s about launching.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a business idea with support from mentors and fellow builders

• Conduct real-world research and validation

• Learn how to integrate AI and automation into your product or business model

• Work on live projects across industries like AI, wellness, sustainability, and tech

• Pitch your startup to investors at a professional-level demo event

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Who It’s For:

Early-stage founders, creative professionals, and innovators with a passion for solving real-world problems and a desire to turn concepts into companies.

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Tuition & Support

All programs include:

• Project placement within real startups

• Accommodation and visa assistance

• Access to workshops, roundtables, and mentorship

• Co-working space and campus resources

• Networking events, wellness integration, and cultural immersion

• Dedicated sessions on AI tools, productivity apps, and intelligent systems

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Program Fees:

$900–$1,500/month (depending on program and length) Scholarships available for top-tier applicants and individuals from underrepresented regions.

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Why Bali?

Bali offers the perfect mix of global connection and grounded living. As one of the fastest-growing hubs for innovation and conscious entrepreneurship in Asia, it provides the ideal backdrop for learning, building, and growing.

From oceanfront co-working spaces to breathwork studios, global investment meetups to startup retreats—Bali blends lifestyle and leadership like nowhere else. Our campus is surrounded by creators, founders, and forward-thinkers from around the world.

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Who Should Apply?

• University students and recent graduates

• Early-stage entrepreneurs

• Career changers interested in tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship

• Freelancers, creators, and consultants looking to scale ideas

• Anyone ready to learn AI tools, build something real, and grow through experience

You don’t need a polished business plan. You need curiosity, drive, and the willingness to grow.

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Apply Now

If you’re ready to gain real-world startup experience, contribute to bold ideas, and surround yourself with people building what’s next—we’d love to hear from you.

Visit baliinternship.com/programs to learn more and apply.

Spots are limited and selected on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged.

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Final Words

At EX Venture, we’re not just imagining the future—we’re building it. And we’re empowering the people who will take it even further.

EX Venture Academy is where talent becomes action, vision becomes execution, and potential becomes impact.

If you’re ready to be part of that journey—this is your invitation.

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