What is ODF?

What is ODF?

ODF helps more people start the best companies.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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ODF26 kicks off September 5th in San Francisco
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Interviews will be held July 28th - August 28th 2025

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Email us at founders@joinodf.com if you have any questions

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