founders
We select talented, driven individuals like you, with a passion for startups, to become the founders of our next startup companies.

Apply as a Candidate
Your first step is to apply as a candidate through our website. The application consists of submitting your resume, LinkedIn profile, and completing a series of assessments.
Select an Idea
As a team, you and your co-founder will select one of our vetted startup ideas to pursue. Throughout the recruitment process, your team will work to develop the strategy and vision for this future startup.
Week to Week
Time Commitment
Pick a Co-Founder
Recruitment Process
Judging
Rules and Regulations
Apply as a Candidate
Your first step is to apply as a candidate through our website. The application consists of two parts: an online assessment and a video pitch.
Pick a Co-Founder
Select an Idea
As a team, you and your co-founder will select one of our vetted startup ideas to pursue. Throughout the recruitment process, your team will work to develop the strategy and vision for this future startup.
Recruitment Process
Week to Week
Judging
Time Commitment
Rules and Regulations
Released
Session
Due
All weekly work samples must be submitted by each team by 11:59 PM on Sunday night.
Judging
We evaluate each submission and determine which teams continue forward.
Ultimately, one final team will be selected to launch each new startup!

Seed Capital
Compensation
Equity Stake
Advisors
Incubation
Space to Grow
Successful candidates also have business and/or technical product development experience and are familiar with the startup landscape.
Additionally, teams must leave their past employment to begin working on their new startup as full-time founders.
Relocate to San Diego
Full Time Founder
Founding Documents
Registration
21 February
28 February
2 March
Registration
21 February
28 February
2 March
Recruitment
Recruitment