Overview of StageZero

StageZero is an initiative by StageOne Ventures designed to empower solo entrepreneurs in the AI era. With artificial intelligence lowering the barriers to building enterprise and small-to-medium business (SMB) solutions, talented individuals are increasingly stepping up as builders. StageZero supports these solo founders by providing the resources and guidance they need to transform their ideas into successful ventures.

Key offerings include:

Advisors

We’ve built two layers of support to help StageZero founders succeed: a core group of dedicated StageZero Advisors who work closely with founders in a hands-on capacity throughout the program, and StageOne Nexus—our broader advisory network of over 70 seasoned operators and executives from Israel and the U.S., each with experience scaling companies with 1,000+ employees. Nexus members bring deep domain expertise across go-to-market, technical leadership, and operations, offering founders access to high-leverage guidance and strategic connections as they validate and grow their ventures.

StageZero Advisors

Program Structure

StageZero features a fast and efficient application process. Here’s how it works:

  1. Online Questionnaire Fill out a quick form to introduce yourself (including a short video), your building skills, and your entrepreneurial goals. This step helps us understand your background and aspirations.
  2. Initial Coffee Meeting A casual chat over coffee (virtual or in-person) to dive deeper into your experience, technical abilities, and vision for the future.
  3. Investment Team Meeting A final discussion with our investment team to align on next steps, confirm mutual fit, and set the stage for your entrepreneurial journey.

This streamlined process is designed to quickly identify and support exceptional founders, ensuring you can focus on building rather than bureaucracy.

Investment Terms

StageZero offers two flexible investment options to suit different founder preferences: