hello,
we're redwood founders.
for the doers of tomorrow. a community and an incubator to take you from self-doubt to building real companies and products people want.
why we exist
we exist because we've seen first-hand what can be unlocked when someone believes in you, even before evidence.
most people don't lack talent but the right context and the right community, which pushes them at the right time. rf exists to eliminate that. it's how we turn your hesitance into evidence, as you ship code, test ideas, sell and start doing instead of talking.
most communities also are here today and pivot where capital points the next day - our core values keep us anchored for the long game - and help make you a seasoned player.
01 hackathons
with Lovable, ElevenLabs, Google, etc.
02 mentorship
40+ mentors, YC, EF, Techstarts alum, angels & exited founders.
03 events
startup showcase, founder series.
04 community
800+ builders, 25+ universities, spanning SF, London, NYC.
05 after hours
8 weeks, 20 teams, 0→1, no fees, no equity taken.
after hours
go from self-doubt to startup.
week 1/2: explore ideas, find a team, validate fast
week 3/6: build, ship, iterate
week 7/8: refine, prepare, and get ready to present
who you are and what you get:
hunger and grit. that's what we're looking for. if you've been an outlier, are curious to apply your full potential, and wish to break into entrepreneurship - this is your chance.
learn by doing, find your tribe and walk away with direction.
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