Solo Founders

Solo Founders Program

Closed

by Solo Founders (Julian Weisser)

Three-month San Francisco cohort with $100,000 in funding for founders building without a co-founder.

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Funding Model

$100,000 for each founder in the cohort

Typical Check

$100,000

Duration

3 months

Cohort Cadence

Multiple cohorts per year (summer cohort kickoff May 22, 2026; fifth cohort kickoff Sept 10)

Application Cycle

Per-cohort; last newsletter: applications closed Aug 31 (11:59 PM PT) for Sept 10 kickoff

Deadline

August 31, 2026 (cohort starting Sept 10) - passed

HQ Region

United States (San Francisco)

Geographic Scope

United States

Last Verified

10/10/2026

Summary

Run by On Deck co-founder Julian Weisser, the program offers a three-month SF cohort, group sessions, mentorship from operators and investors, and a $100,000 cash grant. Applications for the Sept 10 cohort closed Aug 31, 2026.

Terms and format

$100,000 for each founder in the cohort. Duration: 3 months.

How applications work

Per-cohort; last newsletter: applications closed Aug 31 (11:59 PM PT) for Sept 10 kickoff

Source: Solo Founders (Julian Weisser)

Last verified: October 10, 2026

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