SingularityU Canada

What SingularityU Canada does

Singularity University, operating as Singularity Education Group, is a privately held California benefit corporation founded in 2008 by Ray Kurzweil and Peter H. Diamandis, headquartered at 1049 El Monte Ave in Mountain View, California. The company delivers leadership and executive education programs centered on exponential technologies—including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, blockchain, and quantum computing—and on cultivating innovation mindset among senior business leaders. Its core offerings comprise the flagship Executive Program (a 5-day Silicon Valley immersion), the Abundance360 annual membership and summit for founders and investors, the Future of AI Program, the Future of Biotech Program, Camp Singularity for youth, and a portfolio of Custom Enterprise Programs (including AI Deep Dive, Strategic Narrative, Future Vision, Innovation Summit, and Executive Masterclass) sold through direct enterprise field sales to Fortune 1000 companies, governments, and institutions. Supporting assets include a curated Expert Network of world-class faculty, the Singularity Hub news media property, the Possible Futures podcast, SingularityU global chapters, and the Global Startup Program for founders.

The company monetizes across six primary revenue streams: subscription-based executive education programs, professional-services-style bespoke enterprise engagements, the Abundance360 annual membership, one-time digital content and on-demand recording access (e.g., $499 USD for 1-year Future of AI access), event and summit attendance, and community membership via the SU Global Hub. Pricing for flagship programs is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; organizational licensing is available for 10+ seats. The go-to-market motion combines direct enterprise field sales, event-driven demand generation through global and regional summits, and community-led organic referral through chapters and alumni networks. Multi-channel marketing leverages content (newsletter, Singularity Hub, podcast), events (webinars, summits), community, and PR.

Customer segments span C-suite executives and Fortune 1000 leaders, founders and investors, organizations (Fortune 100s, governments, private equity), and global innovators. Named enterprise customers include ING, a Global Fortune 100 Technology & Media Company, a Global Fortune 500 Energy Company, a Major Space Agency, Walmart Canada, IG Group, Torqx Capitol Partners, and At One Ventures. The company reports millions of monthly digital engagements across its platforms and claims deep expertise across 110+ technology areas. Singularity University has no public ticker, no disclosed venture capital or private equity funding rounds, no parent company, and operates as an independent benefit corporation with a global footprint spanning North America, South Asia, and the Middle East.

Name

SingularityU Canada

Legal name

Singularity Education Group

Website

https://su.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Singularity University is a privately held California benefit corporation founded in 2008 by Ray Kurzweil and Peter H. Diamandis, delivering executive education and leadership programs on exponential technologies—including AI, biotechnology, and robotics—to Fortune 1000 executives, founders, investors, and government institutions globally through flagship programs, custom enterprise engagements, and digital on-demand content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (611420), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD), Cloud & DevOps Fundamentals (Cloud Basics, CI/CD Concepts) (EDAMACAM)

Keywords

• Exponential technology education
• Executive leadership programs
• Enterprise innovation training
• Future technology courses
• Innovation mindset development

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain View

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Education Programs: Revenue from intensive flagship programs including the Executive Program (5-day immersive workshop in exponential thinking and technology) and specialized programs like Future of AI. Programs are offered both in-person at Silicon Valley venues and virtually.
2. Enterprise Custom Programs: Bespoke organizational learning journeys designed for specific enterprises, governments, and institutions. Programs range from 3-day offsites to multi-month engagements, featuring customized curriculum and expert facilitation.
3. Abundance360 Membership: Annual membership and summit access for founders, investors, and executives focused on abundance thinking and exponential technologies.
4. Digital Content and On-Demand Access: Recording and digital content access fees such as the Future of AI program at $499 USD for 1-year access, and organizational licensing for enterprise-wide content deployment.
5. Event Attendance: Revenue from summits, conferences, and specialized events including Singularity Summit, regional summits, and webinars.
6. Community Membership: Community membership providing access to SU Global Hub, local chapters, resources, and member benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SingularityU Canada (the Canadian chapter of Singularity University) sells leadership and executive education programs focused on exponential technologies and innovation mindset. Core offerings include the flagship 5-day Executive Program in Silicon Valley, the Abundance360 annual membership and summit for founders and investors, specialized programs such as Future of AI and Future of Biotech, fully customized enterprise learning journeys, youth programs (Camp Singularity), and Global Impact Challenges. Digital courses, on-demand content recordings, and global summits extend the offering to remote and self-paced learners.

Product overview

Singularity University operates as an education company offering a portfolio of leadership programs in exponential technology and innovation mindset. The core offerings include the flagship Executive Program (5-day Silicon Valley immersion), Abundance360 membership, Future of AI Program, Future of Biotech Program, and Custom Programs for enterprises. Supporting offerings include Camp Singularity for youth, Global Impact Challenges with prize funding, digital courses (Exponential Primer, Fund Your Purpose), regional Summits + Events, Singularity Hub news media, the Singularity Expert Network of faculty/speakers, the Global Startup Program, and SingularityU Chapters for local community engagement. The company serves individuals (executives, founders, investors), enterprises (Fortune 100 companies, governments, private equity firms), and startups seeking to understand and leverage exponential technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Abundance360: Summit and membership program for founders and investors focusing on abundance mindset and exponential technologies.
• Executive Program
• Singularity Hub

Products and services

• Executive Program (EP)

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% higher participation rates in AI training programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SynccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2024Singularity and Sync partnered to launch a Global Impact Challenge addressing misinformation, cyberbullying, and social disconnection with a $250,000 prize. This partnership represents Singularity's continued focus on leveraging technology for social impact through innovation challenges.
• Computer History MuseumminorOthersThe Future of AI program is hosted at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, just down the street from Google headquarters. In-person attendees receive special access to the museum during the event.
• DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as a client partner in custom programs marketing materials. Deloitte has collaborated with Singularity on thought leadership and program delivery.
• YPO UAEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYPO UAE hosted a Singularity University event to drive future business leadership, demonstrating partnership in co-marketing and event execution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• TED: Media organization producing thought-leadership talks on technology and ideas, with conferences and TED Masterclasses. Comparable in thought-leadership content, expert curation, and event-driven demand generation model, though TED focuses on shorter-form talks.
• Aspen Institute: Educational and policy studies organization offering leadership seminars and custom executive programs. Comparable in executive-level leadership development, values-driven programming, and custom enterprise engagements, though focused on policy and liberal arts rather than technology.

Direct peers

• Udacity: Online learning provider focused on technology and AI upskilling for individuals and enterprise workforces. Comparable in AI/exponential-tech curriculum focus, enterprise custom programs, and nanodegree/credential-style offerings.
• Pluralsight: Enterprise technology skills training platform with course libraries, skill assessments, and AI/tech learning paths. Comparable in B2B enterprise training model focused on emerging technology skills and AI literacy.
• MasterClass: Subscription-based premium online learning platform featuring world-class instructors producing video courses for individuals and enterprises. Directly comparable to Singularity on creator-led premium content, expert-driven curriculum, and individual/enterprise distribution model.
• General Assembly: Provider of tech and business training programs for individuals and corporate clients, including bootcamps and enterprise reskilling. Overlaps with Singularity's enterprise AI readiness and executive technology education offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large-scale online learning platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver courses, certificates, and enterprise academies. Comparable in online technology education and enterprise licensing, but operates at much larger scale with broader subject coverage.
• MIT Professional Education: Executive education arm of MIT offering short courses, custom corporate programs, and professional certificates in technology and innovation. Comparable in executive-level technology training and custom enterprise engagements, anchored in academic rigor.
• INSEAD Executive Education: Global business school with executive education programs serving Fortune 500 companies and senior leaders. Comparable in custom corporate programs and global executive audience, with stronger traditional business school positioning.
• Stanford Executive Education: Stanford's executive education programs covering leadership, innovation, and technology for senior executives and organizations. Directly competes with Singularity's Custom Programs for executive-level technology and innovation leadership training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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