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 ➜ (optional) 2nd interview ➜ decision in ~36 hours

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