Once accepted, founders join our 4-week Neon Founder Academy, designed to prepare them for venture leadership. Here’s what to expect during and after the program.

The Founder Academy: Week-by-Week

Week 1: Orientation & Alignment

• Get immersed in our culture, vision, and venture model.

• Workshops on personal positioning and founder psychology.

Week 2: Matching with Validated Ideas

• Review our list of tested MVPs.

• Join a product you’re excited to lead.

• Collaborate with studio mentors to shape strategy.

Week 3: Go-To-Market & Fundraising

• Craft your pitch.

• Define a clear GTM strategy.

• Build an investor narrative.

Week 4: Execution Simulation

• Lead a mock investor pitch.

• Solve high-pressure scenarios.

• Undergo final founder review.

After Graduation

Founders who pass are matched with a studio-validated venture and assigned a full-time team including product, design, and engineering support. You’ll:

• Start building immediately

• Receive up to $100k in startup capital

• Get hands-on help from our 80+ person core team

Conclusion

This isn’t an accelerator—it’s co-building. We don’t just hand you a deck and wish you luck. We’re beside you, from MVP to exit.