Aviel Ginzburg
•Feb 11, 2026
Foundations is expanding with a new San Francisco office, bridging the gap between Seattle and SF to empower founders wherever their journey takes them.
Building the Foundations of the Next Great Companies
The Community of the Best Technical Founders, Seattle to San Francisco
250+ of the top founders in Seattle ✈ SF
We Help Founders Thrive
We're on a mission to make Seattle founders successful. We do that by creating a vibrant, interconnected network of experienced founders, first-timers, and established leaders. We even go a step further with a San Francisco office to help bridge the gap between our startup communities.
Networking
Instantly connect with Seattle's top investors, founders, and startups all in one place.
Energy
Work alongside the most ambitious founders and builders in the region.
Flexibility
Engage with the community at the pace that matches your stage in the startup journey.
Our Spaces
Seattle & San Francisco
- 15,000 sqft space in Capitol Hill
- 5,000 sqft in South FiDi
- 24/7 access to a space designed for both deep work and collaboration.
- Weekly community only events.
- Event space with 1-2 events every week.
Programming
Founder in Residence Program
- Weekly office hours with mentors.
- Pitch clinics to refine fundraising and sales pitches.
- Monthly show & tell events.
- >$350k of Cloud/AI Credits
Root
Meet Root
Our fully in-house-built program manager (yes, we code too!) for helping Foundations members navigate the community, unlock resources, and keep their momentum.
- Book office hours and manage mentor sessions.
- Find members, events, and helpful community resources.
- Tap into the shared knowledge of the Foundations community in one place.
- Stay on top of the opportunities, intros, and next steps that matter most.
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Seattle startup group launches new program for founders that rethinks traditional accelerator format
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