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PGO is committed to helping founders build companies with missions worth protecting. If you are interested in our cohort program or an investment and represent an early-stage team, please send us information about what you are building. One of our team members will reach out if there is a potential fit. Though we can’t guarantee a response to every submission, we will do our best to get back to you within a timely manner. PGO is always pleased to hear from interested individuals and companies.

A note before you start: we read every application ourselves, and the mission questions are where we spend our time. Short, specific answers in your own words beat polished prose.

What are you applying for?

I'm interested in *

PGO.org cohort programPGO Fund investmentBothNot sure yet

The company

Company name *

Company or product URL If applicable.

Which location are you based in? City and country.

What is the single-line description of your company? *

What do you want to build, or have you already started building? *

What pain point or problem do you want to solve (or are already solving)? *

How do you plan to acquire your first customers, users, or clients?

Applicant

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone

What in your life or prior work led you to this mission, and what have you given up to pursue it?

The team

List each founder: name, role, full time or part time, and approximate ownership. Then tell us how you know each other and how long you have worked together. *

Founder video URL A short, unpolished intro from the founders. Phone footage is fine.

Business summary or presentation If you've put one together, link it here.

Stage & structure

What stage is your company? *

If incorporated, what's the structure?

Have you raised any outside money? If yes, list each round or investor: who, how much, when, and on what instrument (SAFE, convertible note, priced equity, grant). Note any investor who holds a board seat or special rights. One line per investor or round is fine. If you have not raised anything, write 'None.'

When will you raise?

How much are you looking to raise? A rough amount is fine.

Do you have legal counsel?

Have you participated in another startup program? If yes, tell us more.

The mission

This is the heart of the application. PGO installs mission locks — enforceable commitments, not vibes — so be concrete.

What is the mission of your company? *

What commitments are you making that you will never abandon or change? *

What is an industry norm your company will refuse to follow — even if it were profitable, or an acquirer asked you to? *

How are the founders aligned to the mission? *

How you reached us

Were you referred by anyone? Most applications reach us through referrals from investors and founders — tell us who, and how you know them.

Do you have additional questions or comments? Please enter them here.

Acknowledgments

I understand that others may be pitching PGO with similar ideas/projects, or you may already be working on them and so, by clicking "Submit" I acknowledge that any ideas, pitch decks or other materials I provide are considered non-confidential and non-proprietary.

I agree to the PGO Terms of Service and PGO Privacy Policy.

Questions about this application?
Email us at pgo@pgo.org.