Founder Studio Program Levels
Free mentoring for Founder Institute graduates and alumni of equivalent programs. Higher tiers by invitation via performance milestones. Elite is equity-aligned. No public membership fees.
Founder Studio Levels
Free mentoring for Founder Institute (or equivalent) graduates. Higher tiers by invitation — earned through performance.
- Requires graduation from Founder Institute or equivalent reputable founder program
- Free hands-on mentoring for admitted founders
- OpenClaw setup & AI agent building workshop
- Evolving Agent Skills library access
- Private discussion channel (48-hour response)
- 1 hour weekly office hours for debugging & milestone reviews
- Unbiased AI model & tool rankings from real-world building
Earn These Badges:
Unlock by completing performance milestones in Ground Level
- Everything in Ground Level, plus:
- Weekly product progress demos
- Structured peer reviews from founders and mentors
- Launch Day investor demo
Unlock Additional Badges:
Invitation only after sustained Next Level performance For resilient founders who've completed both levels, survived pivots, and continue building toward their mission
- Equity-aligned partnership (terms by mutual agreement)
- Investment potential for exceptional founders
- Long-term technical partnership with expert builders
- Network effect acceleration
- Scale your team with confidence
Details unlocked at Level 2
Limited spots available. FI cohort members receive priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in Ground Level?
Ground Level is free mentoring for founders who graduated from Founder Institute or an equivalent program with established reputation. It includes an AI agent building workshop, evolving Agent Skills library, private discussion channel with 48-hour response time, weekly office hours for debugging and milestone reviews, and unbiased AI model & tool rankings from real-world building. No public membership fee.
How do I qualify for Ground Level?
You need graduation credentials from Founder Institute or a similar founder program with established reputation (for example Y Combinator, Techstars, or comparable). Share your program, cohort, and a director or mentor reference on the application.
How do I qualify for Next Level?
Next Level is invitation-only after you complete key performance milestones in Ground Level — primarily your first real deploy, consistent participation, and demonstrated progress on your product. It adds weekly demos, structured peer reviews, and investor demo day. No public fee.
Is there a membership fee?
No public membership fees. Ground Level is free mentoring for qualifying program graduates. Higher tiers are invitation-only. Elite may involve long-term equity alignment and investment potential by mutual agreement — not an open paid SKU.
Is this only for Founder Institute alumni?
Founder Institute graduates are a core audience. We also welcome alumni of equivalent programs with established reputation. If you're unsure whether your program qualifies, apply and note the program on your form — we'll review credentials carefully.
Do you offer enterprise plans?
Yes. For established businesses looking to drive AI adoption across teams, see our Enterprise AI advisory page at https://pirin.ai/enterprise for outcome-based engagements.