we’re building an invite-only community of founders that want to ship, talk to customers, and build profitable businesses. y0 fund is intended for founders that are full-time, but founders usually start building while they are still in school or have a job. this early stage can be lonely and is a critical time to build friendships with other like-minded entrepreneurs. ask anyone that’s gone through a startup incubator what the most valuable part was: they’ll tell you it was the community of founders.
if your next career move is going to be a startup, now is the time to join the y0 community and grow your support network. don’t wait until you graduate or quit your job, apply now.
why we started this community
we’re early in our journey at y0, but our mission is clear:
we want to work with high energy founders who are eager to start profitable companies.
and we believe great partnerships start by building alongside each other first.
get early feedback, beta users, and start working with collaborators.
this community is our way of bringing together builders who share these values.
it’s also an opportunity to build a relationship with y0 partners in advance of applying for funding, making the decision easy to work with people we already know.
who this is for
early-stage founders focused on software and technology.
founders interested in building profitable companies.
all specializations: software development, sales, marketing, design, ops, etc.
if you’re serious about building, this is your community.
what you’ll get
an invite-only group of like-minded founders.
real, no-bs feedback from people who are actively shipping.
access to potential collaborators, early users, and feedback.
momentum, accountability, and an environment designed for progress.
mentorship from partners at y0, who are actively building relationships with founders they may back in the future.
deals and discounts for tools and services.
how it works
this isn’t a program. there are no deadlines or assignments.
it’s a community of momentum, shaped by shared goals and a culture of shipping.
inside, you’ll find:
private forums – ask questions, share wins, and connect.
weekly accountability sprints – optional, but great for momentum.
build-in-public sprints – share your progress and get feedback.
founder sessions – learn from other builders.
early adopters and feedback loops – get real insights from people who get it.
exclusive perks for members
as part of the community, members unlock access to exclusive benefits designed to help them build faster and smarter.
from generous cloud credits to essential tools and resources, members receive access to hundreds of thousands of dollars in perks - curated specifically for founders and builders who are actively shipping.
we’ve partnered with platforms and services we trust to provide support where it matters most, so you can stay focused on building.
if you’re serious about building, we’d love to hear from you.
this community is invite-only, and we’re being thoughtful about who we bring in.
but if you’re working on something real, we’d love to meet you.
