Over the last 6 years of building ODF we've helped over 1,000 companies get started and raise nearly $3B — many of them finding co-founders through the community While building ODF we noticed something important: solo founders are significantly underestimated in the startup ecosystem ODF Despite solo-founded companies like Midjourney, Vercel and ODF startups like Loyal, Pave, and Settle proving the model works, many investors continue to push founders to find co-founders before taking them seriously. ODF startups We're changing that narrative, starting today. We're launching two initiatives to help encourage and support solo founders: Solo Club — a community for solo founders. Early members have raised from top investors, are successful second-time founders, etc. Solo Founders Program — a three-month program for ~6 solo founders in SF. Solo Club — a community for solo founders. Early members have raised from top investors, are successful second-time founders, etc. Solo Club — a community for solo founders Solo Club Solo Founders Program — a three-month program for ~6 solo founders in SF. Solo Founders Program — a three-month program for ~6 solo founders in SF. Solo Founders Program Housing in SF with an additional full-floor office Incredibly talented founders who want to spend 3 months building alongside each other $800K+ in perks/credits Stipend for personal costs (as an investment) Housing in SF with an additional full-floor office Housing in SF with an additional full-floor office Incredibly talented founders who want to spend 3 months building alongside each other Incredibly talented founders who want to spend 3 months building alongside each other $800K+ in perks/credits $800K+ in perks/credits Stipend for personal costs (as an investment) Stipend for personal costs (as an investment) Our first cohort for Solo Founders Program starts May 15th. Our first cohort for Solo Founders Program starts May 15th. We have already accepted some incredible people (>25k stars on GitHub, one just signed a term sheet with a top VC; etc). Only 2-3 slots remain — apply today. apply today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skd-IFnr7I0&embedable=true&transcript=true&video=false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skd-IFnr7I0&embedable=true&transcript=true&video=false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skd-IFnr7I0&embedable=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skd-IFnr7I0&embedable=true Why are we doing this? Why are we doing this? Twenty years ago, Y Combinator challenged convention by backing young technical founders when others wouldn't. Today, we believe solo founders represent a similar opportunity - an undervalued group building remarkable companies. Through ODF, we've seen that while finding great co-founders works for many, others thrive on their own. We want to support both paths. If you're a solo founder building something exciting — join us: Apply for Solo Club community Apply for Solo Founders Program (May 15 Kickoff) Apply for Solo Club community Apply for Solo Club community Apply for Solo Founders Program (May 15 Kickoff) Apply for Solo Founders Program (May 15 Kickoff) If you apply for the Program you are automatically considered for the Community. We aim to normalize solo founding and create a future where finding a co-founder isn't the only path. We also know that a lot of startups can increase their chances of success with the right co-founder. If this is you, apply to ODF25. We aim to normalize solo founding and create a future where finding a co-founder isn't the only path. We also know that a lot of startups can increase their chances of success with the right co-founder. If this is you, apply to ODF25. ODF25
