Who Teaches
No Tenured Professors.
Only Active Practitioners.
The biggest problem with traditional education isn't the content - it's who delivers it. Professors who haven't worked in industry for decades can't prepare you for the work that exists today. Our practitioners can.
The Practitioner Model
Shipped in the Last 5 Years
Every practitioner has launched, built, or scaled something real in the last five years. No retired consultants. No career academics. Active builders only.
They Bring Their Networks
Your practitioners don't just teach - they introduce you to their professional networks. Hiring managers, investors, collaborators, and potential clients.
Teaching from the Trenches
Lessons come from real wins and real failures, not textbook case studies from 1997. You learn what actually works in the current market.
Who You'll Learn From
Founding cohort practitioners will be announced Summer 2026. Here's the caliber of people we're bringing to the table.
Startup Founder & CEO
Business strategy, fundraising, product-market fit
Built and scaled a venture-backed company from zero to acquisition
Senior AI Engineer
Machine learning, LLM applications, data architecture
Led AI product development at a Fortune 500 company
Growth Marketing Director
Paid acquisition, analytics, conversion optimization
Scaled B2C brands from $0 to $10M+ in revenue
Product Design Lead
UX research, design systems, brand identity
Designed products used by millions at a top tech company
Layers of Mentorship
You're never on your own. Four layers of support ensure you always have someone to turn to - someone who's been where you're going.
1:1 Track Mentor
Your primary mentor matches your specialization track. Weekly sessions, direct feedback on your work, career guidance tailored to your goals.
Cohort Coach
A dedicated coach for your cohort of 15. Keeps the group on track, facilitates collaboration, and ensures no one falls behind.
Industry Advisors
Rotating practitioners from different industries bring fresh perspectives. Guest workshops, fireside chats, and networking sessions throughout the year.
Office Hours
Weekly open office hours with any practitioner in the network. Bring your toughest problems, get real-time guidance from people who've solved them before.
Learn from people who've done it.
Not people who've read about it. Apply to the founding cohort and learn from practitioners who are actively building.
Apply to the Founding Cohort