Solo Founders Program opens with $100K, 3 months in San Francisco and 1:1 mentorship
julianweisser · x · 2026-07-28
Applications are open for the Solo Founders Program.
- $100K investment
- 3-month residency in San Francisco
- 1:1 mentorship and support
The program argues that solo founding should become the default way great companies get started, and is explicitly targeting founders building without a co-founder.
Related event: YC Launches Solo Founders Program with $100K Investment(3 posts)→
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