Hackers “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” - Pablo Picasso The Virtual Accelerator is a platform that allows for the presentation, testing and launch of ideas. It’s a place that fosters new startups. The first step is to build a team. We encourage people to use the platform to find teammates based on mutual interests, shared values and complementary skill sets. Once a team is in place, and the vision for the project is clear, the next step is to attract early adopters. These are people who will try out the prototype, express interest in the product and commit to the future roadmap. Attracting early adopters is important as it proves to the development team that they’re on the right track. What’s unique about the platform is that early adopters can also be turned into kickstart backers and fund the project using the tokenizing feature available to each startup team. (See Early Adopters section for more) The platform provides an open stage for teams to display and share their work, allowing the whole community to see how they’re progressing while getting honest feedback from a panel of experienced judges on their progress and direction.