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Founder Fellows

Lead a real company. Earlier than the world expected.

The Founder Fellowship is a highly selective path for next-generation entrepreneurs—some still in college, some just getting going, all carrying unmistakable fire. Fellows co-found and lead Ide8 companies with real ownership and seasoned co-founders beside them.

What you step into

A founding seat, with the wind at your back.

A real company

Validated conviction, a true mandate, and a mission worth years of your life.

Real ownership

Founders own what they build. Documented, clear, yours.

Proven co-founders

Partners who've built before, in your corner at every turn.

AI-native infrastructure

Start with Zero Build and the full Co-Foundry behind you.

Who we look for

Evidence of fire, at any scale.

  • You make things happen—projects shipped, communities built, results earned, at whatever scale life has offered you so far.
  • You learn at a pace that surprises people.
  • You're AI-native: the new tools feel like home, and you see what they make possible.
  • You're ready to commit to something bigger than yourself—and lead it.
The path

Apply. Meet. Match. Build.

Tell us your story. Meet the community. When the right company finds you, step into a founding seat.

What happens inside the Fellowship, Fellows tell best. Ask one.

Ready when you are

The world is about to meet you. Start here.

The Fellowship stays deliberately small. If you feel the pull, that's usually a sign.

What we are learning
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