John Lynn

Co-founder and Managing Partner
QUAY Acceleration​

John Lynn is the co-founder and Managing Partner of QUAY Acceleration, where he and his colleagues build accelerator programs with universities, corporates, governments, and other large organizations.
He has spoken on the subject at the World Economic Forum, Davos. As a leading thinker and operator in the accelerator industry, John has been featured in the media on Forbes, TechCrunch, at the Nasdaq, and a range of other media outlets and channels. He has also spoken on innovation and acceleration across the United States, China, Japan, and other world stages.
His work at QUAY Acceleration includes working with hundreds of founders, mentors, and investors at top-tier brands, as well as co-producing the largest accelerator event in the world.​

 

Speech title & Synopsis

The Role of Accelerators in the Scaling-Up Stage

As startups transition from product validation to market expansion, accelerators play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between early traction and sustainable growth. At the scaling-up stage, founders face complex challenges—global market entry, regulatory navigation, capital access, and strategic hiring. Accelerators provide more than mentorship; they offer structured support, cross-border networks, and credibility that attract investors and strategic partners. For international startups, particularly in healthcare and deep tech, accelerators can unlock critical value through clinical trial pathways, reimbursement strategies, and connection to local ecosystems. By aligning business models with market realities, accelerators transform potential into performance—enabling startups not just to grow, but to scale with resilience and impact.