About E.S.I.
The Entrepreneur & Startup Incubator (E.S.I.) was founded in 2025 with a mission to empower the next generation of student founders through intensive, hands-on mentorship and community support.
What started as a 4-week experimental program has evolved into our comprehensive 60-day remote startup accelerator, bringing together ambitious students from around the world to build, launch, and scale their ventures.
Our 100% remote format, combined with regional meetups, ensures accessibility while maintaining the tight-knit community that makes E.S.I. special. Daily sessions from 7–9 PM PT create consistency and accountability, while our expert mentors provide guidance every step of the way.
Meet Our Founders
Iman Yael Schaefer
Founder & Program Lead
Visionary leader driving E.S.I.'s mission to democratize entrepreneurship education and create opportunities for student founders worldwide.
LinkedIn →Alex Aghili
Finance & Operations
Ensures E.S.I. runs smoothly behind the scenes, managing finances, operations, and scaling infrastructure to support growing cohorts.
LinkedIn →Ashley Kim
Career Pathways & Speakers
Connects founders with industry leaders and maps career pathways, bringing world-class speakers and mentors to our community.
LinkedIn →Bee Schaefer
Program Co-Lead
Co-leads program development and curriculum design, ensuring every founder receives personalized guidance and achieves their goals.
LinkedIn →Ready to Join Us?
Learn more about our program structure and apply for the next cohort.