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Early Stage Application

If you have not yet attended an Info Session, we highly recommend doing so before you apply so you more fully understand what 1871 offers.

Please note that all your responses will remain confidential. Your answers to the following questions will help us connect you with the best resources for your individual needs and future opportunities at 1871.

This application is used for early-stage membership and Affinity Programs that include: WMNtech Founders, BLKtech Founders, and LTNtech Founders

Help us get to know your company!

Company Name (if applicable)*

Link to your website, portfolio, or MVP (if applicable)

When did you start the company or product? *

MM/DD/YYYY

Month/Day/Year

What country is your company headquartered in?*

What state is your company headquartered in?*

What city is your company headquartered in?*

Current Company Stage*

BUILD: The Build stage is designed for founders who are ready to define their target audiences, validate their ideas, and create products. This phase helps participants design an MVP, shape their business models and launch strategies, and bring their products to life. Through research and discovery, they lay the groundwork for a data-driven approach to building, testing, and learning, with a clear path to sustainable growth and success.

LAUNCH: The Launch stage is designed for founders with active products and data-backed evidence of product-market fit. This stage is about building a growth engine, identifying unique customer acquisition strategies, and accelerating traction. Build founders also learn to eliminate assumptions and establish a scalable operations infrastructure for rapid growth.

Build

Launch

Please provide a 3-5 sentence description of your solution or idea.*

Who is your customer and what problem do you solve for them?*

Tell us how you have validated this problem so far.*

Why is your solution or strategy superior to your competitors? Do you have unique insights, approaches, or advantages?*

Describe how you currently or plan to earn revenue.*

Have you raised funding?*

Yes

Not Applicable

If you have raised funding, how much have you raised? (Confidential)

Full-Time Employees (besides you)*

Are you planning on providing any additional team members with an 1871 membership?*

Help us get to know you!

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

What is your date of birth? Please provide your answer in the MM/DD/YYYY format.*

Current Country of Residence*

Current State of Residence*

Current City of Residence*

Current ZIP Code*

Personal LinkedIn URL*

Job Title*

Number of employees*

Choose your experience:

1871 Affinities

1871's Affinity programs are included in your membership and provide specialized content and opportunities for underrepresented founders. If you opt-in below an 1871 representative will follow up with you shortly to determine your eligibility.

Are you interested in participating in any of the following affinity programs?*

BLKtech Founders

LTNtech Founders

WMNtech Founders

I am interested in access to Startup Roadmap programming only and not joining an affinity program.

Help us help you!

Have you attended an 1871 Early Stage Info Session?*

Yes

Help us better understand what you selected above. What are the biggest hurdles that keep you up at night? Where do you think 1871 can add the most value?*