the sandbox stack
An invite-only group of founders, tech experts, high-growth startups, and early-stage investors who help launch sandbox founders.
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what is sandbox?
Sandbox is the university program you wish you had. It's a year-long, full-time, software startup incubator that replaces nearly a year of college credit.
Sandbox founders don't just come up with cool ideas, they launch real companies. Nine Sandbox companies have been venture-backed at a combined $111M valuation with 5 accepted to Y Combinator. Founders who don't continue with their startups land jobs with starting salaries averaging 25% more than their peers. 1
what is the
sandbox stack?
The Sandbox Stack is a collection of networks designed to ensure Sandbox founders launch successful companies or land great jobs (when their companies don't work out).
- Founder Advisors 🥷🏽
- Domain and Industry Experts 🧙🏼
- Early Adopters 👩🏽💻
- Preferred Hiring Partners 🚀
- Early Access Investors 💸
| Network role: | Who is a good fit: | What you will do: |
|---|---|---|
| Founder Advisor | Current/previous founder, preferably of a tech company. | Meet virtually with founder groups every other week for ~45 minutes. Coach them as they continue to create. You will have a “front-row” seat in their success. |
| Domain and Industry Experts | Experts in specific fields who are willing to do one-off consultations with founding teams. | Share your expertise with founders as they build. Meetings are virtual and 20 minutes long. |
| Early Adopter | Someone who isn't afraid. Open to hearing about and trying out new software solutions. You need to have purchasing power to buy the product. | Listen to product demos and, if a good fit, be willing to try new products. |
| Preferred Hiring Partner | High-growth tech companies who want premium access to the best talent out of Sandbox. | We'll highlight your company to our founders and give you the inside scoop on talent in exchange for ensuring that Sandbox applicants get a real and honest look. |
| Early Access Investors | Investors who actually write early checks. | You'll get monthly updates on our most promising startups and be invited to an early preview of demo day. Your commitment is to write a check to at least one Sandbox company every other year. |