Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs

Three Ways to Build With A Foundery

A dedicated track for Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs. Pick the path that fits, then apply directly.

Run one of A Foundery's own companies

Best if you want to run an already-validated business as Founder, not pitch your own idea.

Pre-vetted concepts only, this path doesn't take outside ideas
The idea and market are already validated
Full-time salary, plus the potential to own significant equity
A Foundery co-founds with you: pods, funding, team
A Foundery funds you at each milestone gate you clear
Clear, milestone-based gates, not an open-ended timeline
Reserved seats for HAE members

Apply to the Studio

Forge Accelerator

Bring your own idea or an existing company

Best if you already have your own company or a validated concept and want hands-on help scaling it.

Bring your own idea or an existing company, both are welcome
Hands-on daily sprints and strategy, remote or at the studio, not a course
Dedicated pods work alongside you like a co-founder
A Foundery takes a small equity stake, so we succeed when you succeed
Our framework builds sustainable unit economics before outside funding
A Foundery prepares you to raise capital on your own terms
Reserved seats for HAE members

First Rev Boot Camp

Test your idea in 6 weeks

Best if you're still validating your idea and want a structured, self-paced path to test whether it can become a self-sustaining business.

Six weeks, fully remote, from idea to your first paying Ideal Customer
Self-paced modules
This course is delivered through HAE's LMS
Pre-recorded curriculum plus weekly live check-ins
Teaches you how to find real customers, not just write a business plan
A simple way to test if your idea is worth your time
Run in partnership with HAE, open to all HAE members

Apply to First Rev

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the program.