— What we look for
The bar is real. So is the upside.
What you've already built
How you think about problems
Your commitment to shipping
A side project, a hackathon submission, a shipped feature — anything real. No portfolio? Tell us what you were trying to build and why it stalled.
We read every submission for reasoning, not credentials. Founders want to know how you break down a challenge — not your GPA or college name.
Accepted students build from week one. If you need a slow ramp or a participation award, this is the wrong program — and that's fine to say.
• Applications open year-round
Start your application
Tell us what you've built and why you're applying. A founder reads every submission — no automated filters, no keyword scoring.