The heart of the AI founder ecosystem
We operate multiple intensive programs designed to accelerate the journey from idea to company launch. Each is tailored for different founder needs.
Retreats
3-day intensives with 10-15 founders, culminating in a Demo Day pipeline
Co-founder Matching
Full-day events designed to help solo founders find their ideal team
Buildathons
72-hour sprint events bringing together ~45 builders to create and ship
SheStarts
Dedicated program empowering women founders to launch AI ventures
What All Programs Share
Zero Equity
We take no equity from any founder or company launched through Inception
Curated Community
<3% acceptance rate ensures you're surrounded by exceptional founders
AI-Focused
Every program is designed specifically for founders building AI-powered solutions
Lifetime Access
Once a member, you're part of our community forever with ongoing support
Who Should Apply
The ideal Inception founder has:
- ✓10+ years of industry experience
- ✓Previous startup or scaling experience
- ✓AI/ML technical depth or deep domain expertise
- ✓Ready to start something new
What We Don't Do
No equity
We take zero equity from any founder or company launched through Inception.
No 3-month mandatory programs
Our most intensive programs are 3 days or 72 hours, not months-long commitments.
No startup basics
We assume you know how to build. Our focus is AI-specific strategy and execution.