Fusen Fellowship

32 Founders | 8 Mentors | 4 Partners
 

About Fusen Fellowship

At Fusen, we empower student entrepreneurs to build the next unicorn. Our 13-week Fellowship provides expert guidance, funding, and resources to launch tech startups in high-growth sectors, de-risking entrepreneurship and equipping founders to create transformative companies.


Program Details/Application Requirements:

  1. Apply Solo or as a Team; at least one team member must be technically skilled in CS, coding, or related field.
  2. Eligibility: Open to ambitious rising juniors and seniors majoring in computer science or similar major with proficiency in coding
  3. Applications Open: February 10th - March 2nd
  4. Rolling Interviews & Decisions: Through April 4th
  5. Program Dates: May 15th-August 8th
  6. Demo Day: August 7th
  7. Expected Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
  8. Salary: $15/hour
  9. Venture Investment: Over $100,000 in pre-seed and seed funding
  10. Location: Atlanta, GA (participants will be required to meet in-person at the Founders House 3 days/week)


Key Benefits

Why Become a Fusen Fellow:

  1. Develop Cutting Edge Solutions: Use the latest technologies to solve global problems.
  2. Comprehensive Support from Day One: As your cofounder, we work alongside participants from concept to launch, providing strategic guidance, operational resources, and mentorship throughout your entrepreneurial journey.
  3. Idea Validation: Access proven frameworks and tools to validate your concept and develop a strong product market fit.
  4. Rapid Prototyping: Leverage our network of mentors and partners for support as you build your MVP.
  5. Hand-On Support: We provide assistance with incorporation, setting up bank accounts, HR, Legal, and more so you can focus on building your product and scaling your business.
  6. Structured Program: Engage in targeted workshops, expert-led curriculum, OKRs, and strategic mentorship. 
  7. Weekly in-person lectures, workshops, and Q&As with experienced instructors, industry professionals, and established founders
  8. Weekly coaching with Fusen coaches and mentors
  9. Access to Fusen Founders House for meetings, workshops, and coworking space
  10. In-person demo day to launch your startup
  11. Reduced Risk, Maximized Upside: Cofounding with an established accelerator minimizes many early-stage startup risks while increasing the likelihood of building a scalable, venture-backable company. With Fusen, you’ll retain substantial equity while benefiting from a partner dedicated to your success.
  12. Mentorship from Proven Entrepreneurs and Industry Experts: Tap into a global network of seasoned operators, founders, and domain specialists. Our mentors provide hands-on support tailored to your unique challenges and opportunities.
  13. Community of Entrepreneurs: Be part of a thriving community of like-minded entrepreneurs, all working to solve significant problems. Share insights, collaborate on solutions, and draw inspiration from peers
  14. Access to Capital: Get more than $100,000 in the funding you need at the pre-seed and seed stages. By cofounding with Fusen, you reduce your fundraising risk and gain access to our vast network of VCs, angel investors, and corporate partners.
  15. Earn while you Learn: Participants receive an hourly salary of $15


Schedule

  • Week 1: Meet the Team. Learn about the Accelerator and Rules
  • Week 2: Ideation & Team Formation
  • Week 3: Ideation and Team Formation Continued
  • Week 4: Customer Discovery
  • Week 5: Customer Discovery Continued
  • Week 6: MVP Development
  • Week 7: MVP Development Continued
  • Week 8: Finding Product Market Fit
  • Week 9: Iterate on Customer Feedback
  • Week 10: Iterate on Customer Feedback Continued
  • Week 11: Customer Acquisition
  • Week 12: Crafting a Compelling Pitch
  • Week 13: Demo Day

Partners

FusenTeam
Fusen Team (Partner)
@FusenTeam
FusenWorld
jwhitlow
Jen Whitlow (Partner)
@jwhitlow
mkaul
Mahima Kaul (Partner)
@mkaul
rd72
Robert Dixon (Partner)
@rd72