at y0, we believe founders in emerging markets have an opportunity to build profitable businesses for the global market. this is the best time in history to build a sustainable business from anywhere in the world.
with lower costs and more time to focus, founders in these regions can take a different path. one that’s not driven by the pressure to scale at all costs, but instead by building real businesses that last.
what we believe
profitability = freedom
sustainability > scale at all costs
great companies can be built from anywhere
we support founders who share these values – and who are building for the long term, not for the next round.
who we work with
we work with founders in emerging markets building profitable, sustainable saas businesses for global customers.
these are founders focused on solving real problems, serving customers, and building healthy, lasting businesses.
why we do this
we started y0 because the world has changed and it’s no longer necessary to have an office in silicon valley and raise venture capital to build a successful technology company. a capable founder can build from anywhere in the world with a small budget and a few collaborators.
founders still need support. y0 is the program we wished we had when we started, which provides a community of like-minded founders, funding to cover cost of living, mentorship, and support services that enable founders to focus on customers and product.
why y0?
lower risk by having cost of living covered.
lower risk by focusing on profitabilityandsustainability.
focus on the fun stuff - customers and product, instead of business operations.
become part of a community of other founders.
mentorship from partners and other founders.
access to potential collaborators, cofounders, beta users, and customers.
a suite of perks and deals.
at y0, we help founders build global businesses rooted in sustainable practices and long-term thinking.
