Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F

Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by josh_carterPDX on Monday March 06, 2017 @05:24PM (#13806616)

Trying to understand the mission behind this program. The site has no information. With YC, 500, and Techstars it's pretty clear they are very team/founder focused. It would be nice to understand why founders should look at Zero-F and how they can benefit from going through this program.

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by hkmurakami on Monday March 06, 2017 @06:03PM (#13806906)

This looks like an internal incubation organization (close to say Obvious Corp) rather than an accelerator.

They make their own products/teams/companies then spin them out as appropriate, rather than having pre made teams and products apply to a program.

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by josh_carterPDX on Monday March 06, 2017 @06:12PM (#13806966)

It's eluding me, but isn't there an organization that does this?

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by stilist on Monday March 06, 2017 @06:16PM (#13806993)

Betaworks? https://betaworks.com

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by chufucious on Monday March 06, 2017 @06:33PM (#13807085)

https://expa.com/

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by morgante on Monday March 06, 2017 @06:17PM (#13806996)

There are lots of incubators which do this, Betaworks being one of the better known.

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by tankenmate on Monday March 06, 2017 @06:20PM (#13807010)

McKinsey? Up or out. Not strictly an incubator but similar net effect.

[EDIT] Elucidation

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by bobsil1 on Monday March 06, 2017 @07:41PM (#13807428)

I could be wrong on exact details, but:

Playground

Idealab

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by josh_carterPDX on Monday March 06, 2017 @07:55PM (#13807499)

Idealab! That's the one I was thinking of. Thanks. :)

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by fudged71 on Tuesday March 07, 2017 @04:48PM (#13815305)

Invoke Labs

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by justin on Monday March 06, 2017 @09:52PM (#13807923)

This isn't a YC competitor. YC is the best accelerator out there and there isn't need for another in my opinion.

A year ago I looked at my life and realized I really enjoy and get fulfillment out of three things:

1) learning about new industries and thinking about how technology can improve them

2) developing products and consequently seeing numbers go up (users, revenue, anything really)

3) mentoring people I really enjoy the company of over extended periods of time (years)

Zero-F is my attempt to build a thing where I maximize my ability to do those things. It isn't a program or application based. It's me opportunistically building 1 to 2 startups a year with friends or people in my extended network or even new people. I provide business building insight, product knowledge, capital, recruit talent, and they bring grit.

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by josh_carterPDX on Monday March 06, 2017 @11:08PM (#13808198)

Thanks for the explanation Justin. We met years ago when you just started doing Justin.tv. Excited to see where your next adventure takes you. If I can be of any help please let me know. Happy to provide my unique perspective. :)

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by brilliantcode on Tuesday March 07, 2017 @12:00PM (#13812065)

that's fucking awesome.

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Re:Justin Kan: I'm starting a new startup incubator, Zero-F by vit05 on Monday March 06, 2017 @08:44PM (#13807692)

I see this as a Boutique Incubator. Something smaller, with more closeness between mentors/investors and the team.

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