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About This Opportunity
Z Fellows is a highly selective, one-week intensive program designed to accelerate entrepreneurial projects for technical builders. Participants receive early funding and invaluable mentorship from successful founders and industry experts. The program focuses on helping individuals transform their innovative ideas and side projects into viable startups.
This program is open to technical builders of all ages, including high school students, college students, and individuals with full-time jobs. Applicants should be passionate about their projects and eager to develop them further. While cohorts are primarily virtual, there are often in-person components in locations like San Francisco or New York City, making it accessible to a global audience.
Participants gain access to a supportive community of over 500 Z Fellows, facilitating extensive networking and collaboration opportunities. The program provides a $10,000 investment, which converts into stock at the next priced funding round. Mentorship from founders of billion-dollar companies like Netflix, Tinder, and Figma is a key benefit, offering unparalleled guidance.
Z Fellows aims to fast-track early technical tinkerers into the Silicon Valley ecosystem. The program emphasizes practical application and provides essential resources to help founders navigate the early stages of their startup journey, offering continued support and connections beyond the initial intensive week.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Age Range
- 15 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Z Fellows is open to technical builders of all ages, including high school students (typically 15+), college students, and working professionals. Participants must be actively developing or have a strong concept for a side project or startup. The program is global, accepting applicants from anywhere in the world, with virtual cohorts and optional in-person components in major tech hubs.
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Benefits
- Receive a $10,000 investment for your project.
- Access to a global community of over 500 Z Fellows for networking and support.
- Accelerate the development and launch of your entrepreneurial project.
- Opportunity to fast-track into the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
- Potential for securing additional funding for promising ventures.
- Gain unparalleled mentorship from founders of billion-dollar companies like Netflix, Tinder, and Figma.
- $10,000 investment in your startup.
- Mentorship from founders of Netflix, Tinder, and Figma.
- Access to a global network of 500+ Z Fellows.
- Accelerate your project from idea to viable startup in one week.
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