KICKSTART YOUR DREAMS

Empowering Entrepreneurs to Launch Their Next AI Venture

At Inception Studio, we believe empowering exceptional entrepreneurs like you to turn your AI ideas into successful ventures is a winning formula. Whether you're searching for a co-founder, refining your business idea, seeking funding, or all of the above, we provide the environment, support, and resources you need to take your startup from concept to launch.

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Find Your Co-Founder, Develop Your Winning Idea, Launch Your Next Startup

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FIND YOUR CO-FOUNDER

Join Our Curated Community of Exceptional Founders

Finding the right co-founder is crucial to the success of any startup. That's why we've curated a community of brilliant builders who share your passion for AI and entrepreneurship and are ready to start their next venture. Through our retreats, community events, and network of advisors, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, form strong partnerships, and build a team that can bring your AI vision to life.

VENTURE-SCALE YOUR IDEA

Refine and Develop Your Venture-Scale AI Ideas

Developing a compelling business idea is the foundation of any successful startup. At Inception Studio, we provide coaching and education from experienced entrepreneurs, academics, and members of the venture community who specialize in AI. At our retreats, we provide workshops, brainstorming sessions, and one-on-one mentorship where you'll gain valuable guidance to refine your venture-scale AI ideas, ensuring they have the potential to attract investors and disrupt the market.

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GET INCEPTED

Kick-Start Your Startup Journey with High-Impact, In-Person Experiences

We understand that starting a new venture can be overwhelming. That's why our structured retreats are designed to provide the guidance and accountability you need to make progress and be in a position to attract funding. Through these intense, short-duration events, you'll be motivated to overcome inertia and take action. And at our high-pressure Demo Day, you'll have the opportunity to pitch your startup to top venture capitalists and angel investors, giving you the exposure, support and kick in the rear you need to launch your next AI venture!

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A COMMUNITY OF COLLABORATORS

Nonprofit = Founder-Focused

At Inception Studio our mission is 100% founder-focused. As serial founders ourselves, we’ve experienced first-hand how the underlying profit objectives of accelerators are inherently misaligned to the interests of founders. Because we are organized as a nonprofit, we eliminate the profit motive and have full alignment with our founder community. Our goal is to remove all the barriers potential founders face when starting and scaling a startup. We don’t take equity, our programs are shorter in duration, and our community ethos is collaborative and additive vs competitive and zero sum (think hackathon). This is how we’ve been able to attract an exceptional community that consists of over 70% repeat founders, with 30% already having successful exits. And it means you'll be surrounded by experienced entrepreneurs who understand the challenges and opportunities of building a startup.

Inception: Twenty-Seven and Counting

Since the start of our program in November 2022, over 27 companies have been formed, with over a dozen successfully raising funding from top venture firms and angel investors. We believe these outcomes demonstrate the effectiveness of our program in catalyzing company formation, founder matching and attracting investment. When you join Inception Studio, you'll be joining a community of experienced founders who have achieved remarkable success, and you'll have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps.

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Andy Chou

Founder, Ventrilo.ai

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John Whaley, Mike Morris, Kelly Byrd & Marcus Lannie

Co-Founders, Redcoat AI

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Richard Rabbat

Founder, Lighty.ai

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Josh Payne

Founder, Coframe

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Elad Ferber & Jan Jannink

Co-Founders, Synthpop

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Founder, Axiom Bio

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Andy Chou

Founder, Ventrilo.ai

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John Whaley, Mike Morris, Kelly Byrd & Marcus Lannie

Co-Founders, Redcoat AI

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Richard Rabbat

Founder, Lighty.ai

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Josh Payne

Founder, Coframe

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Elad Ferber & Jan Jannink

Co-Founders, Synthpop

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Alex Beatson & Brandon White

Founder, Axiom Bio

Start Your Journey with Inception Studio Today

Empowering Entrepreneurs to Shape the Future of AI

Don't let your future AI startup remain just a dream. Join Inception Studio and embark on a journey that will empower you to shape the future of AI. With our supportive community, expert mentorship, and structured program, you'll have the tools and resources to turn your AI ideas into reality. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Inception Studio is here to help you every step of the way. Apply now and take the first step towards launching your next AI venture.