Conviction Embed

is a highly selective funding and support program designed specifically for AI-native startups, particularly those working on "Software 3.0" which involves manipulating foundation AI models to create transformative end-user products. The program aims to catalyze early-stage AI companies by providing capital, resources, and a strong community network.

Objectives:

• Support extraordinary early founding teams building AI-native companies.
• Foster a community for shared learning and advantage in the AI frontier.
• Help startups translate powerful AI models into impactful products.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Early-stage AI startups, including solo founders and teams.
• Technical founders such as engineers, researchers, product experts, and domain specialists.
• Companies working on innovative AI applications, not limited to predefined ideas.

Key Features:

• $150K investment via an uncapped, no-discount MFN SAFE, either standalone or as part of a current round.
• Extensive cloud and compute credits: $350K AWS, $350K Azure, plus $500K+ from partners like OpenAI, Anthropic, Baseten, Pinecone, Vercel, and Weights & Biases.
• Early access to cutting-edge AI models from Mistral.
• Small cohort size (10-12 companies) with a highly competitive acceptance rate (<1% initially).
• Access to top-tier advisors and visiting partners from leading tech companies (e.g., Notion, Brex, Atlassian, Stripe, Replit, Shopify, Langchain, Vercel, Figma, Deepmind, Tesla, OpenAI).
• Mandatory in-person retreat in San Francisco and a demo day with angel and VC investors.
• Rolling admissions over the application month.

Application Process:

• Apply online by the specified deadline (e.g., August 14th for the 5th cohort).
• Participate in an in-person retreat in San Francisco (September 19-21).
• Attend a demo day in early November to present to investors.
• Support for solo founders or those seeking cofounders is available.

The program emphasizes community building, shared learning, and pragmatic, velocity-driven company building in the AI space. It welcomes founders at very early stages, including those who have not yet incorporated or found cofounders. It also offers opportunities for talent to join startups in the program and for sponsors or mentors to get involved.

For more details and application, visit: https://embed.conviction.com/