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Apply to Founder Discovery Lab

A six-week program for aspiring founders ready to explore entrepreneurship, validate startup ideas, and take meaningful steps toward building a company.

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The Discovery Lab is not a lecture series. It is a working program that requires curiosity, commitment, and willingness to test ideas in the real world.

Expected time commitment: 5 to 8 hours per week for six weeks.

Basic Information

Professional Background

Industries or domains you have experience in (required)

Examples: engineering, sales, product design, operations, research, marketing

Your Interest in Entrepreneurship

Have you previously worked at or started a startup? (required)
What motivates you to pursue entrepreneurship?

Your Startup Idea

You do NOT need a fully formed startup idea to apply. If you have one, tell us about it below.

Customer Insight

Have you spoken with potential customers about this problem? (required)

Team

Are you currently working with any cofounders? (required)

Commitment

Founder Discovery Lab requires 5 to 8 hours per week. Are you able to commit this time for the duration of the program? (required)

Founder Mindset

Which best describes your current stage? (required)

Community Contribution

Examples: mentorship, organizing, helping others solve problems, sharing knowledge

Final Questions

This could be a project, event, business, product, or initiative.

Record a 1 to 2 minute video: 'If you could solve one problem through entrepreneurship, what would it be and why?' Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or Loom and paste the link.