We connect people shaping the world

Roya A.

Founder, Trilobio

"Maker is an incredible community of young, ambitious, passionate people changing the world, who also have that rare combination of empathy and kindness. There is no other community like this."

Bobby P.

Founder, Verse

"I’ve never been around a group of more high caliber peers in my life. Not Forbes, not YC. Everyone’s also genuine, helpful, and fun to have a conversation with."

Eve H.

Founder, Alinea

"Maker has been the best founder community I've ever been a part of. The advice, intros, fundraising support, and honest conversations have directly helped us scale Alinea.

Ishmael S.

Founder, Paragon

"Maker feels like the version of YC you graduate into – a place where founders grow together, sharing both the realities of building companies and the rhythms of life."

Emma W.

Founder, Digital Biology

“Join Maker. If you’re like me, it’ll be one of the most important things that you’ll ever do for your business. I want everyone to have a community like this.”

Daniel L.

Founder, Aura

"Maker is the best founder community I’ve ever been part of. The authenticity, vulnerability, high-value Q&As, thoughtful discussions, and real support create a space that’s inspiring, grounding, and genuinely fun."

Bailey F.

Founder, Perimeter

"Maker is the best investment I’ve made as a founder. Joining the community has shown me that every challenge we face on the startup journey can be solved by building alongside people who get it."

Kahlil L.

Founder, Natural

"The number of successful people at Maker is the least interesting thing about it. What stands out is how open, self-aware, and genuinely curious everyone is. That’s incredibly rare."

Jack R.

Founder, Perennial

"Maker is the highest ROI decision you can make as a founder. Imagine having 200 founders at your fingertips who have experienced every problem you're facing. That's Maker.”

Michelle Y.

Founder, Verse

"Maker is the most high-caliber, humble group of founders I’ve ever been part of. The honesty, support, and generosity of the community make the weight of being a founder feel lighter."

Alex B.

Founder, Millions of Monsters

"Maker has been an awesome place to meet friends my age who actually understand the realities of being a founder."

Brandon M.

Founder, Embark Trucks

"Maker is the rare founder community that’s both incredibly sharp and deeply human, where ambitious builders connect with authenticity and real care."

Audrey D.

Founder, Zimi

"Maker has been the most grounding part of my founder journey. It’s a community of incredibly driven and authentic people who still show up for each other at every hour despite how busy they are."

Sarah G.

Founder, Rediem

"Maker is far more than a gathering of inspiring founders; it’s a support system. The conversations are refreshingly honest by design, the people are exceptional, and the depth of connection is rare."

Zoe W.

Founder, Tamber

"Maker has genuinely changed my life. It’s helped me become healthier, more self-aware, and deeply connected to a community that feels real in a way that’s rare."

Mitchell J.

Founder, Lava

"Maker gave me permission to be honest about the hard parts of being a founder, not just the wins. I’ve never felt more welcomed or understood while sharing what I’m really feeling and facing."

Drake H.

Founder, ReMatter

"Maker is the best founder community I’ve been apart of - it’s a collection of serious, fun, dedicated, and smart builders looking for a cohort of like minded individuals."

Jake H.

Founder, Red Leader

"At Maker, normally isolating experiences become a shared source of friendship. If you want to go far, go together."

Kendall W.

Founder, Cohart

"Maker is the first place where I’ve genuinely felt like I found my tribe. It’s rare to find a community that combines ambition, honesty, and real support at this level, but Maker does exactly that."

Roya A.

Founder, Trilobio

"Maker is an incredible community of young, ambitious, passionate people changing the world, who also have that rare combination of empathy and kindness. There is no other community like this."

Bobby P.

Founder, Verse

"I’ve never been around a group of more high caliber peers in my life. Not Forbes, not YC. Everyone’s also genuine, helpful, and fun to have a conversation with."

Eve H.

Founder, Alinea

"Maker has been the best founder community I've ever been a part of. The advice, intros, fundraising support, and honest conversations have directly helped us scale Alinea.

Ishmael S.

Founder, Paragon

"Maker feels like the version of YC you graduate into – a place where founders grow together, sharing both the realities of building companies and the rhythms of life."

Emma W.

Founder, Digital Biology

“Join Maker. If you’re like me, it’ll be one of the most important things that you’ll ever do for your business. I want everyone to have a community like this.”

Daniel L.

Founder, Aura

"Maker is the best founder community I’ve ever been part of. The authenticity, vulnerability, high-value Q&As, thoughtful discussions, and real support create a space that’s inspiring, grounding, and genuinely fun."

Bailey F.

Founder, Perimeter

"Maker is the best investment I’ve made as a founder. Joining the community has shown me that every challenge we face on the startup journey can be solved by building alongside people who get it."

Kahlil L.

Founder, Natural

"The number of successful people at Maker is the least interesting thing about it. What stands out is how open, self-aware, and genuinely curious everyone is. That’s incredibly rare."

Jack R.

Founder, Perennial

"Maker is the highest ROI decision you can make as a founder. Imagine having 200 founders at your fingertips who have experienced every problem you're facing. That's Maker.”

Michelle Y.

Founder, Verse

"Maker is the most high-caliber, humble group of founders I’ve ever been part of. The honesty, support, and generosity of the community make the weight of being a founder feel lighter."

Alex B.

Founder, Millions of Monsters

"Maker has been an awesome place to meet friends my age who actually understand the realities of being a founder."

Brandon M.

Founder, Embark Trucks

"Maker is the rare founder community that’s both incredibly sharp and deeply human, where ambitious builders connect with authenticity and real care."

Audrey D.

Founder, Zimi

"Maker has been the most grounding part of my founder journey. It’s a community of incredibly driven and authentic people who still show up for each other at every hour despite how busy they are."

Sarah G.

Founder, Rediem

"Maker is far more than a gathering of inspiring founders; it’s a support system. The conversations are refreshingly honest by design, the people are exceptional, and the depth of connection is rare."

Zoe W.

Founder, Tamber

"Maker has genuinely changed my life. It’s helped me become healthier, more self-aware, and deeply connected to a community that feels real in a way that’s rare."

Mitchell J.

Founder, Lava

"Maker gave me permission to be honest about the hard parts of being a founder, not just the wins. I’ve never felt more welcomed or understood while sharing what I’m really feeling and facing."

Drake H.

Founder, ReMatter

"Maker is the best founder community I’ve been apart of - it’s a collection of serious, fun, dedicated, and smart builders looking for a cohort of like minded individuals."

Jake H.

Founder, Red Leader

"At Maker, normally isolating experiences become a shared source of friendship. If you want to go far, go together."

Kendall W.

Founder, Cohart

"Maker is the first place where I’ve genuinely felt like I found my tribe. It’s rare to find a community that combines ambition, honesty, and real support at this level, but Maker does exactly that."