handbook

Introduction

Le Studio is a venture builder affiliated to and created by Tamar Capital (TC). TC is a single family office based between the US, the UK, and the Middle East with a Venture Capital investment portfolio that spans across multiple geographies and sectors. With extensive practical expertise, the team takes on a value driven approach in supporting their companies.

Le Studio empowers exceptional entrepreneurs and investors to grow, scale, and generate sustainable impact. Le Studio’s methodology is unique as it combines impact tracking, design development, and financial advisory.  It can be implemented to entrepreneurs and investors alike.  Their customizable solutions are actionable, based on core values, and reliant on data-backed storytelling.

Le Studio is located at the center of Silicon Valley and offers access to an exclusive international community of Alumni, who strive in collaboration.

LE STUDIO

Tamar Capital

Tamar Capital is a single family office based between the US, the UK,  and the Middle East with a Venture Capital investment portfolio that spans across multiple geographies and sectors. With a value driven approach, the team supports their portfolio with  design expertise, impact tracking, and financial advisory. 

Tamar Capital seeks to establish family legacy by deploying human and financial capital to continuously create value and empower societies and communities.

Le Community

Le Community is an exclusive space designed especially for Le Studio Alumni to exchange ideas, share thoughts and resources, and network with one another.

general description

Purpose

Offer a safe and open environment that fosters collaboration for seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs. Provide pertinent resources and act as connectors in our Community.

Values

  • People-focused/ people-first

  • Kindness/ Interact with kindness

  • Family/ Become part of a family of like-minded individuals

  • Safe space+support

  • Practical authenticity

rules

  1. People First, Founders First. 

  2. Be kind, respectful, and welcoming in your interactions on the platform

  3. Support the way you would like to be supported.

  4. To be part of the Community, we require a minimum of once a month interaction. 

  5. Any abuse against other members or offending comments will have members removed from the platform. We want to maintain a safe and authentic space, but we will not tolerate hate speech or discriminatory arguments of any form. 

  6. Non sollicitation - on the platform, we expect members to be able to share resources and information without having to worry about financial compensation. Any consented transaction should take place outside of the platform.

governance structure

Le Community is managed by Le Studio through its staff and volunteers. All administrative and strategic decisions are made by Le Studio. The staff and volunteers oversee the community and make sure the rules, and policies are being followed by the members. Finally, the members receive all the benefits the community has to offer and they are expected to help enforce rules and call out any wrongdoing. 

Le Studio welcomes ideas and opinions on how to run the Community better, and will sporadically request members’ opinions via surveys to improve the platform and ensure every member gets as much value from it as possible.

touchpoints

General social media for Le Studio. Everyone is welcome to follow us on social media and keep tuned to the latest publications.

social media

directory

A list with the profiles of all the community members. This database is exclusive to the community and is password protected.

library

A compilation of Le Studio resources. Including worksheets, templates, checklists, recommendations, articles, and more…

events

Special events organized by Le Studio just for the community. These will be organized online or in-person depending on the nature. They will be announced on the platform (Slack) for members to sign up.

slack

The main communication channel for the community, with specific and general channels.

  • 01_le_intros

  • 02_le_general

  • 03_le_library

  • 04_le_opportunities (exclusive to basic members)

  • 05_le_founders (exclusive to advanced members)

  • 06_le_working-sessions (exclusive to advanced members)

members

  1. Students: Students from partner universities that have gone through Le Studio Program - aspiring entrepreneurs from all over the world.

  2. Founders: Founders from startups that have gone through at least one Le Studio workshop - part of Tamar capital's portfolio

  3. Startup teams: People part of a startup that has gone through at least one Le Studio workshop

  4. Corporate Employees: Employees from corporate clients who are going through Le Studio Program or have finished it.

  5. Program Managers and Program Leads: Coordinators of university programs that are partnering with Le Studio.

Who are our members

Types of Affiliation

Basic

  1. Requirements: 

    • To have a specific interest in the entrepreneurial world.

    • Have gone through at least one Le Studio workshop in person or online.

  2. What you can expect from Le Community 

    • Access to the Directory, Library, general Slack channels, and open events.

    • Access to Le Studio resources, direct communication channel with Le Studio team, and access to Le Studio Network.

  3. What we expect from you

    • Follow Le Community rules

    • Be an active member by sharing interesting information, supporting others by answering questions within your knowledge, asking questions whenever you need, and participating in remote or in-person events.

advanced

  1. Requirements

  • Be part of the entrepreneurial world, by being an active entrepreneur, part of a startup team, or a corporate employee

  • Have gone through at least one Le Studio workshop, in person or online.

  1. What you can expect from Le Community 

    • Access to the Directory, Library, general and specific Slack channels, and all events.

    • Access to Le Studio resources, direct communication channel with Le Studio team, and access to Le Studio Network.

    • Access to founder’s working sessions and expert huddles.

  2. What we expect from you

    • Follow Le Community rules

    • Be an active member by sharing interesting information, supporting others by answering questions within your knowledge, asking questions whenever you need, and participating in remote or in-person events.

onboarding

  1. Fill out the application form

  2. Set a 15min call with the Community Manager and onboarding if accepted.

    • Read through the handbook

    • Join Slack Channel

Process