Solo Founders Program: price, who can join and alternatives
The Solo Founders Program is a three-month cohort in San Francisco built only for solo founders. Each founder gets a $100K investment, weekly one-to-ones with Julian Weisser and a reserved desk in a shared office. Applications for the next intake close in February 2027.
Solo Founders Program at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Solo founders, in a three-month programme in San Francisco | solofounders.com |
| Next intake | Applications open, due by February 2027 | solofounders.com |
| Investment terms | MFN uncapped SAFE; 2.5% equity to take part | solofounders.com |
| Cohort | Full-time solo founders at a similar stage | solofounders.com |
| Mentoring | Weekly one-to-one sessions with Julian Weisser | solofounders.com |
| Workspace | Office open around the clock with a reserved desk | solofounders.com |
| Optional housing | Private bedroom above the office at $1,500 a month | solofounders.com |
| After the programme | Weekly group office hours continue for alumni | solofounders.com |
| Perks | More than $800K in partner perks | solofounders.com |
Who it suits
- Solo founders ready to build full-time for three months
- Founders happy to take a small investment for equity
- People who can relocate to San Francisco for the cohort
Who it doesn't suit
- Bootstrappers who want to keep all their equity
- Founders with a co-founder
- Anyone who cannot spend three months in San Francisco
Alternatives to Solo Founders Program
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Bootstrappers Breakfast | $10.00 per event on Meetup (currency not named) | Open; book each event; no pitching |
| 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub | Not published | Apply to join |
| Bay Area Founders Club | Not published | Subscribe to the newsletter; register for each event |
| Bootstrapped Makers | Free tier; Pro $19/mo or $190 for 12 months (currency not named) | Free signup with email; Pro optional |
| ClimateLink San Francisco | Not published | Join the Meetup group and RSVP |
| FounderLed | Membership price not published; webinars and AMAs free | Application |
| Founders Bay | Free ($0); Member $49/month or $399/year (currency not named) | Free account; paid members get entry to every event |
| Founders Running Club SF | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma; any pace welcome |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Solo Founders Program
- When do applications close?
- The programme page says to apply by February 2027.
- Does it cost money to join?
- No fee is published. The programme invests $100K on an MFN uncapped SAFE and takes 2.5% equity to participate.
- Do I have to live in San Francisco?
- The programme runs from an office in San Francisco. Housing above the office is optional at $1,500 a month.
- What happens after the three months?
- The community keeps going, with group office hours run every week since the first cohort.
- Website
- solofounders.com
- Price
- No fee published; 2.5% equity to participate, plus $100K on an uncapped MFN SAFE (currency not named)
- Entry rule
- Application; apply by Feb. 2027
- Format
- Three-month in-person cohort in San Francisco
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Solo Founders Program isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check solofounders.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.