Founders, Inc.

Introducing [ship it] 4 weeks to change your life forever - apply here https://f.inc/shipit Here's how it works: > full access to our SF lab, alongside 100+ founders 1-3 steps ahead of you. > office hours w/ our team of exited founders. > a chance for your first $100,000+ check from us on demo day. At the end of each week, you'll present your progress in front of the whole batch to keep you accountable. & we'll give you our full support to help you win. We built founders inc because it's something we desperately wanted ourselves. A genuine community of ambitious builders working shoulder to shoulder to make great things happen. That's what this is for, bringing together people who will move 10x faster in the right environment. We're launching Feb 24th, 50 teams will be invited. If you're all in on being a founder, & you're ready to take a massive leap. This is for you.

50 Teams accepted into [ship it]. We've opened up 5 new spots - today is the last day to apply. Work alongside founders building the future of tech. This might be the most exciting batch we've ever had. Apply today & get a response tomorrow.

Congrats to the 25 teams accepted into [ship it]! There's 25 spots left - apply now: https://f.inc/shipit

We want to invest $100k-$200k in someone ambitious. Drop a link to what you're building, if it's cool: You get an invite to a 4 week sprint at our SF lab: > on demand access to our team + founders for help. > stocked hardware lab w/ laser cutters, printers, etc. > lunch everyday to build. > extremely direct support on what you're shipping. > work w/ 100 founders making the same push.

?????????????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???? ??????????????????. ???????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ????. We’ve written the first check for 100+ startups. Here’s what the winners do differently: The 9 laws of building, scaling, and fundraising in 2025. Master these—or get left behind. ?? ???????? ??: → ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????? ???? ?????? ????????????: ? Money. ? Willpower. If you're running out of either, you're already losing. ???????? ??: → ???????????????? > ????????????????????. Bad ideas don't kill startups. Stagnation does. Ship fast. Learn faster. Momentum builds trust with: ? Users. ? Investors. ? Your team. Without momentum, you're dead in the water. ???????? ??: → ?????????? ???????? ???????? ??????????, ?????? ?????? ????????. Your first 10 users aren't customers—they're co-creators. ? Talk to them. ? Obsess over their pain points. ? Ship what they actually need. Be so useful they can't imagine life without you. ???????? ??: → ?????????????????? > ????????????????????. Don't wait until your product is "perfect". Launch. Get real feedback. Iterate. Repeat. ???????? ??: → ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????????????. Delusion is OK, but don't drown in it. Great teams have: ? One dreamer to imagine the impossible. ? One operator that will actually get shit done and execute. Too much of either = chaos or stagnation. Master the balance, and you will thrive. ???????? ??: → ???????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ????????????????. Opportunities won't just come to you. But you can create your own luck, one message at a time. ? Send cold DMs (and emails) ? Be a reply guy/gal ? Share your insights online ???????? ??: → ???? ?????? ?????????? "??????????." Traction > storytelling. If you're raising without: ? Users. ? Revenue. ? A real problem solved. Stop making pitch decks and start building. ???????? ??: → ??????'?? ?????????? ?????? ????????. Scaling without product-market fit or a repeatable acquisition strategy = burning time and money. Build the foundation first. Then grow. ???????? ??: → ?????????? ??????????. ?????????? ??????. ???????? ??????????????. Big companies often start with tiny bets. ? Airbnb literally started with 3 air mattresses. ? Dropbox started with a video. Keep experimenting, but keep it simple. Momentum will follow. Want to see these rules in action? This Friday, watch 60+ demos in 60 minutes—live. IRL, right at our SF Lab. These founders turned ideas into companies with: ? Real users ? Real traction ? Real funding ...all in just 30 days. 400+ people have already signed up. Drop a comment if you want an invite!

I’ve never been so stoked for a hackathon ?? the applicants are cracked, the GPUs are fired up, and I’ll get to sleep in my own bed tonight too ???? World Shortest Hackathon starts in a few hours!!

When should startups run Google Ads? Join us Friday with Peter Guba, who managed 1000+ business accounts during his 8 years at Google. He'll share an insider's perspective on: -When your startup is (actually) ready -What works for B2B lead gen -Real costs & requirements -Pitfalls to avoid Save your spot: https://lu.ma/google-ads

Join us at demo day with Cursor co-founder Arvid Lunnemark 100+ hackers spent three days with us. They're building AI apps and hardware. Live demos today at 3pm. We have 30 slots open for spectators. Reply and we'll DM you the address.

3 things that create community. 1. the people. 2. the home. 3. putting in the effort to nurture both.

Day 1. Wish you were here.