Founders Program

We accelerate purpose-driven founders harnessing AI to solve real problems — and scale sustainably.

How We Support Founders

Most accelerators help you validate ideas. We help you scale them profitably. Get matched with seasoned operators and the network you need to grow responsibly.

Program Overview

Founders need access to deep, hands-on expertise and capital from pre-seed to seed stage. Taking an idea from seed to Series A is like jumping a chasm — you need a bridge to get there.

Our 6–9 month accelerator provides the operational firepower and AI guidance that traditional programs overlook. Founders receive real-time support from seasoned operators who’ve scaled billion-dollar companies and understand what it takes to move from early traction to sustainable growth.

We Partner With Founders Who

  • Build AI-first companies — where artificial intelligence is core, not a feature.
  • Are first-time founders with strong ideas and scaling challenges.
  • Lead post-product-market-fit startups needing GTM, capital, and operational muscle.
  • Have proven traction and a clear path to profitability.
  • Are mission-driven and committed to building responsibly.

Value Proposition

  • Operator-Led Expertise — Backed by operators with deep experience in scaling companies.
  • Longer-Term Engagement — 6–9 months of hands-on partnership, not a 13-week sprint.
  • AI-First Approach — Helping founders build with AI as the foundation for long-term leverage.
  • Why Now

    • AI unlocks scalable, agentic solutions across purpose sectors
    • These models are capital-light, high-impact
    • The AI gold rush is ending - companies that survive build responsibly from the start
    • Regulatory compliance and user trust are becoming competitive advantages

    Our Approach

    We provide hands-on operational support, not just advice. Our Waymakers embed alongside your team to execute on specific growth milestones, while facilitating connections with focused investors who understand your mission.

    How We Help You Scale

    Our proven process takes AI founders from post-PMF challenges to sustainable growth, connecting you with the operational expertise and capital you need.

    01

    Diagnose & Align

    We start by understanding your post-PMF challenges—clarifying priorities, identifying gaps, and aligning on a roadmap for sustainable growth.

    02

    Match with Waymakers

    We connect you with seasoned Waymakers who bring the
    operational muscle you need, from go-to-market strategy
    to organizational scaling.

    03

    Execute Together

    Waymakers embed alongside your team, turning strategy into action with hands-on execution that accelerates growth.

    04

    Scale Sustainably

    We guide you to scale profitably while preserving founder control—building companies designed to last.

    What Makes Our Founders Program Different

    Bespoke, critical scale-stage support for AI companies navigating rapid growth, operational complexity, and responsible scaling challenges.

    Curate

    Hand-picked founders and Waymakers

    Execute

    Embedded operator talent drive priority outcomes

    Showcase

    Select investors hear from startups with a clear path to profitability

    Community

    An intentional engaged network that drives lasting impact

    Ready to Build AI Companies That Scale?

    Whether you're a founder searching for a way to cross the chasm, an operator ready to build AI that matters, or an investor seeking companies built last—we're here to connect the right people at the right moment.
    Let's explore growth together.

    Contact us

    Ready to explore how Waymakers can help scale purpose-driven technology? Reach out to start the conversation.

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