Founding cohort opens soon
Starts September 2026. Applications are open for a small first cohort of early founders.
12Seats
8Weeks
90Day plan
$1.5KPrice
Velo Founder Program

Turn founder ambiguity into a clear 90-day plan

A focused founder program for early teams that need a sharper thesis, customer focus, GTM path, and fundraising-ready narrative before the next major company decision.

Is this you?

For founders before the next expensive mistake

This is not a passive content course. It is a focused founder program for teams that want sharper decisions before the company becomes harder to change.

  • You have an idea, prototype, or early product, but the market story is still fuzzy.
  • You need to know who the first real customer is and what they will pay for.
  • You are considering a raise and want to know whether the company is ready.
  • You want outside pressure from people who understand founders, investors, and the Israeli VC landscape.
No fluff. One clear output.

By the end, you know what to do next

The value is the live strategic work. Each founder leaves with a decision-ready operating plan, not just notes.

Founder ThesisWhy this company should exist and why you are the right founder.
ICP and positioningWho you serve, what pain matters, and why the market should care.
90-day GTM pathDesign partners, first customers, pricing, and distribution priorities.
Fundraising readinessWhether to raise now, what investors will test, and what milestone comes next.
What you get

Built like a sales page, delivered like advisory

The UX is simple: understand the promise, see whether you fit, know the outcome, and apply. Behind it is Velo's strategic work with founders, investors, markets, and fundraising paths.

01

Live decision sessions

Weekly work around one strategic question: market, ICP, positioning, product, GTM, or fundraising readiness.

02

Founder feedback

Direct pressure-testing on your company narrative, customer focus, first market, and near-term milestones.

03

Strategy memo

A final Founder Strategy Memo with risks, opportunities, priorities, and a practical 90-day plan.

Program path

A clear path without slowing founders down

The path is practical by design: enough structure to move fast, enough live work to adapt to the real decisions in the room.

Week 1Founder thesis and opportunityShould this exist?
Week 2Market validation and customer painDoes anyone want it?
Week 3ICP and beachhead marketWho first?
Week 4Positioning and narrativeWhy you?
Week 5AI-native product strategyWhat to build?
Week 6GTM, pricing, and design partnersHow to sell?
Week 7Fundraising readinessRaise or wait?
Week 8Founder Strategy DayWhat next?
Founding cohort offer

A limited first cohort with a clear outcome

The first cohort is intentionally small. The promise is sharper decisions, live strategic feedback, and a clear next move.

Starts

September 2026

Seats

12 founders

Price

$1,500

Apply now

Book a free fit call

We will check stage, fit, and whether the program can help you make better decisions in the next 90 days.

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FAQ

Simple answers before you apply

How is the program delivered?

The program combines weekly live sessions, focused founder work, and strategic feedback from Velo. The first cohort is intentionally small so the work can stay specific.

What stage should I be at?

Idea, prototype, pre-seed, or early revenue. The best fit is a founder who has enough context to debate the market, but still has room to change direction.

Is this only for founders raising money?

No. Fundraising readiness is part of the program, but one possible outcome is deciding not to raise yet and choosing the milestone that should come first.

What do I leave with?

A founder thesis, ICP, positioning direction, GTM plan, fundraising readiness view, and a Founder Strategy Memo for the next 90 days.

Ready to pressure-test the company before you overbuild it?

Apply for the founding cohort. Limited seats, live advisory, clear outcome, and a practical plan for what happens next.

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