Our mission

About Headstarter

Headstarter is building the #1 community for Software Engineers.

Through our efforts of encouraging engineers to build in public, get off local host, and work on real-world projects, Headstarter members have gotten into YC, raised $4.5M directly, or sold their companies to YC startups.

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Core Traits

Succeed in the Age of AI

These are the traits we believe are essential to thrive in today's rapidly evolving world.

  • 01

    Move to San Francisco

    Be where the action is. Proximity to the best founders, engineers, and investors accelerates your growth exponentially.

  • 02

    Take a Gap Year in School

    The traditional path isn't the only path. Real-world experience and building projects can outpace years of classroom learning.

  • 03

    Be an Independent Thinker

    Question conventional wisdom. The best opportunities come from seeing what others miss and having the courage to act on it.