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On Deck First 50 Fellowship — 10-week program to find your next early-stage startup role.
The On Deck First 50 Fellowship (OD50) is a 10-week program for talented operators who want to find their next roles at early-stage startups, surrounded by a community of incredible peers.
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Ever since the beginning, we've always had people do On Deck and then join companies. Now we have a more targeted offering so we can better serve these folks who want to join the next big thing. Can't wait for this. :)
@eriktorenberg Hey Erik, love the launch! What if someone's thinking about going through the fellowship but doesn't want anyone else to know? Do you keep it private?
@turnernovak "sacredness" is a key value for On Deck overall and critical for OD50 since we envision that over half of our fellows will be working fulltime while looking for their next roles. Privacy is in our DNA.
This is also why the amazing folks who have already committed to join our first cohort are just blue profiles on our website instead of sharing their names :)
@eriktorenberg hey @turnernovak 👋 yes! Many OD50 fellows are going through big transitions and may have not yet publicly shared this with friends or employers. So we'll honor that and everything will be off the record.
The level of talent density you see from the On Deck community is amazing. Very exciting to see!
Anthony is a powerhouse... The experience of this fellowship is going to be off the charts!
Love seeing this!! How do you think about early-career talent specifically? People with the right mindset and motivation, but “lacking” experience?
@marchg appreciate your vote of support! I imagine you come across a lot of people in tech thinking about their next move -- we'd love for you to send them our way!
As a Fellow in ODF6, I can say with 100% conviction that joining the On Deck community is one of the best things I've ever done. To now have a fellowship specifically targeted at early hires is amazing. If you want to be part of the startup world, but don't want to be a founder, this program will advance your career tremendously.
@bags3071 thanks so much for sharing! I feel the same way about my own experience in the Founder Fellowship, and am excited to partner with the phenomenal group of OD50 fellows who we'll have joining the community early next year!
I am part of On Deck Fellowship 6 and if the OD50 is anywhere close to the quality of ODF6, it's a must-do in your career.
@peer_rich you've been such a meaningful contributor to the Founder Fellowship -- excited for you to engage with the amazing group of folks who will be joining OD50!
@wearekurama mindset is the most important requirement! Entrepreneurial person who's ready for their next role and has demonstrated success in their background, regardless of their exact area of expertise. (A bit more detail in the FAQs on the website, too.)
And yes people of any age can apply since startups need to hire experienced folks as well as those earlier in their careers in order to be successful :)
@lisha_li1 yes and yes! The vision for OD50 is to become the place startups go when they're seeking the best talent!
If you're an outlier in your field and want to bring your skillset to change the trajectory of an early-stage startup, On Deck First 50 is the place.
The initial cohort already has some of the most notable names in tech - those who join will be in great company.
@nathan_forster thanks for mentioning the initial cohort. Our Founding Fellows are next-level amazing and we're excited to partner with them on their journeys!
For 4+ years, On Deck has been a safe space for talented people to explore “what’s next” among a highly curated community of peers. In the past year, fellows started 250 companies and raised $200m+ from incredible investors
But not everyone wants to be a founder right now. This is where the On Deck First 50 Fellowship (OD50) comes in:
OD50 is a 10-week program for operators who want to find their next roles at world-changing companies, surrounded by a community of incredible peers. OD50 will help Fellows navigate the early-stage startup ecosystem and decide the right organizations with which to partner on the next phase of their journeys.
Whether you’re already in the tech ecosystem and want to be intentional about your next role, or making the challenging transition into startups from other types of organizations, we’ll help with expert-led content and a community to make the decision alongside.
Fellows will have access to:
• Fireside chats and small group breakouts with the world's best early-stage operators, top executive search consultants, and expert compensation negotiators.
• Workshops on the mechanics of a successful job search from direction-setting to offer maximization. Figure out what you want to do next and then get help actually attaining it.
• Industry- and job function-specific learning circles to share knowledge, contacts, and best practices.
• Exclusive access to early-stage job opportunities and consulting projects sourced from the On Deck Founder and Angel Fellowship communities.
• Vetted community of exceptional operators who are passionate about joining early-stage ventures. Get to know others who are at a similar career transition point.
Learn more on our website and we'd love to see you apply! Let me know if you have any questions below :)
This is going to be incredible -- high vote of confidence for Anthony running this and for the amazing companies and fellows involved!!
@arwina_mogul1 I bet you know someone amazing who is looking for their next role, though, and I'd love if you could pass this along to them! Thanks!
@arwina_mogul1 @anthony_nardini1 Absolutely! I already have :) They've been hearing good things about ODF since I've joined as a fellow for ODF6. 🙌
As someone who's been looking for a talented early hire ready to take the deep dive, this program sounds AMAZING to me. Kudos to you for helping more talent out into the early stage startup world.
Thanks @adrianegraphene! It's hard for both startups and potential early hires right now. Excited to bring together a community that helps both sides
@anujvc! So great to see you here and appreciate the support as we help people find amazing roles at startups!
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