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Exploring an idea: sponsoring founders’ time to build?

I keep meeting talented people with strong startup ideas who never get past nights and weekends.
I’m exploring a platform that gives founders a short runway (1–3 months) to validate ideas without quitting their jobs.
I’m early and learning — and open to teaming up with the right co-founders who’ve lived this problem and want to build thoughtfully.
If you’ve tried (or failed) to escape the nights-and-weekends trap, I’d love to hear what happened.

on January 17, 2026
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