Stellar ConnectUs: Expert Coaching for Early-Stage Founders
Get a half-day of direct, skills-based mentorship from the team at Stellar Development Foundation — at no cost to you.
On May 20, SDF is opening up their company-wide retreat to a small group of early-stage SF Bay Area startup teams. This isn't a panel or a pitch competition. It's a structured 2.5-hour afternoon of real coaching from practitioners across engineering, product, finance, marketing, legal, Business Development, HR, and Community Growth.
Space is limited to 30 teams. If you're actively building and could use expert eyes on your strategy, this is worth your afternoon.
What's included
One-on-one coaching from SDF department leads across investment, engineering, product, marketing, legal, finance, HR, and community growth
Concrete takeaways on your current blockers — fundraising, scaling, or product-market fit
Direct insight into SDF's non-dilutive funding pipeline (especially relevant for Web3-focused teams)
A connection to one of the most established organizations in global financial inclusion and blockchain infrastructure
Professional headshots on-site (limited slots — claim yours at registration)
Who this is for
Early-stage tech startups in the SF Bay Area that are past the idea phase and actively building — with at least two founders on the team. We're looking for teams working in Web3, Fintech, AI, SaaS, PropTech, EdTech, consumer tech, or adjacent sectors.Not sure if you are fit, sign up anyways.
This is not a fit if you're pre-team or pre-product.
Space is limited to 30 teams — applications close May 5. Spots are confirmed on a rolling basis. There is no cost to attend and nothing to sign away — SDF is volunteering their expertise.
We’ll only contact you with updates about the event and future opportunities.