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1-on-1 founder mentorship
Get direct access to experienced founders, operators, and venture investors who understand the realities of building.
TORONTO ROOTS GLOBAL OUTLOOK
The 4-month launchpad for ambitious founders.
ID8 Founders’ Fellowship connects early-stage tech and cross-border founders with operator mentorship, hands-on sprints, co-founder matching, and direct investor relationships.
A founder-first network, rooted in Toronto
01 / NETWORK5,000+Members & founders
02 / NETWORK70+High-impact events
03 / NETWORK50+Ecosystem startups
04 / NETWORK06Cohorts launched
01WHAT WE PROVIDE
Turn Ideas into Impact
Focused, practical support to help turn an ambitious idea into a company with momentum.
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Structured sprints & workshops
Build momentum through tactical sessions on product-market fit, financial modeling, go-to-market strategy, cap tables, and pitching.
COHORT 7 · APPLICATIONS OPEN
Apply to Cohort 7
Tell us what you're building. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for our upcoming Cohort 7.
Apply for Cohort 7 TORONTO ROOTS · GLOBAL OUTLOOK02ID8 GROWTH TIMELINE
Four milestones.
One path to scale.
From first problem validation to investor access, every milestone builds on evidence and momentum.
MONTH 01 · FOUNDATION & PRODUCT
IDEATION, VALIDATION & PRODUCT ARCHITECTURE
Problem-market fit, rapid MVP prototyping, evidence density scoring, and core architecture design.
Functional MVP & Early Design Partners01
MONTH 02 · TRACTION & GTM
GO-TO-MARKET & UNIT ECONOMICS
Outbound sales playbooks, channel testing, unit economics modeling, and repeatable customer acquisition loops.
Validated GTM Playbook & Growth Loop02
MONTH 03 · VENTURE MECHANICS
CAPITAL DYNAMICS & VC PRINCIPLES
GP/LP fund structures, cap table optimization, valuation frameworks, SAFE/Note mechanics, and term sheet mechanics.
Institutional Cap Table & SAFE Architecture03
MONTH 04 · READINESS & SYNDICATION
INVESTOR READINESS & DIRECT SYNDICATION
Pitch narrative design, institutional data room assembly, and targeted 1-on-1 investor & mentor introductions.
Audit-Ready Data Room & Direct VC Intros04
BUILT FOR MOMENTUMFour milestones. A network that lasts beyond them.
03MENTOR NETWORK
Featured Past Mentors
Our fellows learn directly from an elite network of founders, VC partners, and tech executives across North America who have supported past ID8 cohorts.
01[FOUNDER]
Founder @ One Healing Space & Next 36 Entrepreneur
02[VC]
VP @ GCI Capital
03[FOUNDER]
President @ ALCLE & Founder @ QuantWave
04[EXECUTIVE]
Editor-in-Chief @ Caus.com & Ex-VP @ NetEase
05[EDUCATION]
President @ Silong Education
06[VC]
Managing Director @ Sequoia Capital China & Ex-VP @ CICC
07[FOUNDER]
Founder @ Jobster.io
08[GROWTH]
Founder @ Digital Marketing Think Tank
09[MEDIA]
President @ Business Link Media Group
10[COMMUNITY]
Co-Founder @ Startup 4 Chinese
11[TECH]
Co-Founder @ DigitalStar.ca
12[VC & FINANCE]
Co-Founder & CFO @ LaunchHub & Founder @ Densyn Consulting
04ADMISSIONS
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Still wondering if the fellowship is the right fit? We're happy to talk.
Ask the ID8 team01Who should apply?
The fellowship is designed for ambitious early stage technology founders, including founders building across borders. Bring a clear problem you care about and a willingness to learn by doing.
02Is there an equity requirement?
Program terms can vary by cohort. Reach out to the ID8 team to confirm the current terms before applying or making a commitment.
03Can I apply without a co-founder?
Yes. The program includes opportunities to meet potential co-founders and connect with people across the ID8 network.
05YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Ready to build your
next milestone?
Bring the ambition. Find the people, perspective, and momentum to move it forward.
Apply to Cohort 7 COHORT 7 · APPLICATIONS REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS