ODF helps more people start the best companies.
Great fit
- You have a track record of shipping impressive things.
- You’re 100 % committed (or soon committing) to starting a company.
- You gain energy from helping other founders win.
Not a fit
- You’ve already raised beyond pre-seed / found product-market fit.
- You’re building something that can’t reach venture scale.
- Your main customer base will remain outside the US.
- You already have a team.
What You Get
- One-week onboarding in SF with 80-100 high-momentum builders.
- Lifetime access to our 3000+-member community & events.
- >$800 k in perks (AWS, Stripe, Mercury, Carta, etc.).
- Library of workshops and how-tos on fundraising, product, hiring.
Time, Place & Cost
- Presence: You must attend the full SF sprint (five business days).
- Ongoing: How much time you invest in ODF for the rest of the year is up to you. You’ll continue to have access to a lively online community and IRL events.
- Contribution: We’re a non-dilutive program with a Pay-what-you-can model; we suggest $1000 USD which covers venue, food, and year-round community infrastructure.
Outcomes & Alumni Wins
ODF alumni have collectively raised >$2 B and include breakout companies like Levels, Settle, Finch, Loyal, and Grow Therapy.
"Meeting (my co-founder) Akshay was literally a gift from god."
— Mike Shebat, Traba CEO (ODF6)
Admissions Snapshot
Apply ➜ (optional) async video ➜ interview ➜ decision in ~36 hours
ODF26 kicks off September 5th in San Francisco
Interviews will be held July 28th - August 28th 2025
Email us at founders@joinodf.com if you have any questions
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