{
  "slug": "on-deck-founder-fellowship-odf28",
  "name": "On Deck Founder Fellowship — ODF28",
  "fields": {
    "Format": "Hybrid",
    "Investment Terms": "Non-dilutive; no guaranteed investment; $800K+ partner perks advertised",
    "Full-time Expected": "No",
    "Funding Before Full-time": "Not applicable",
    "Mentorship Depth": "Regular",
    "Company Required": "No",
    "Recommendation": "Apply for brand",
    "Economic Caveats": "No investment; founder bears travel and opportunity cost. Nominal partner-perk value should not be treated as cash.",
    "Location": "San Francisco week + global network",
    "Newly Discovered": false,
    "Evidence Quality": "Official current",
    "Priority": "P1 Apply soon",
    "Fit for Current Stage": "Good now",
    "Structure or Accountability": "Medium",
    "Solo Eligibility": "Yes",
    "Last Verified": "2026-08-01",
    "Category": "Fellowship",
    "Stage Accepted": [
      "Pre-idea",
      "Idea",
      "Prototype"
    ],
    "Customer or GTM Support": "Some",
    "Next Action": "Apply if one week of leave and SF travel cost are acceptable.",
    "Application Timing Notes": "Q3 2026 cohort listed",
    "Official URL": "https://apply.beondeck.com/",
    "Traction Requirement": "None",
    "Can Keep Job": "Limited leave",
    "Funding Timing": "No funding",
    "Cash / Benefit Type": "No cash",
    "Relocation Required": "Short visit",
    "Sector or Thesis": [
      "General",
      "AI"
    ],
    "External Status": "Open now",
    "Cofounder Support": "Available",
    "Brand Value": "Strong",
    "Commitment Details": "One intensive in-person SF onboarding week followed by long-term network participation",
    "Original Inventory": "On Deck",
    "Why or Decisive Note": "Good brand/network application that does not require quitting. Worth it only if the actual cohort and San Francisco week justify the travel.",
    "Region": [
      "Global",
      "United States",
      "Remote"
    ],
    "Credits or Perks": "Advertised partner perks valued at $800K+ nominally; usefulness depends on actual product needs.",
    "Preference Alignment": "Strong",
    "Legacy Commitment Signal": "Fits keep job",
    "Application Effort": "Medium",
    "Primary Value": [
      "Brand",
      "Network",
      "Community",
      "Mentorship",
      "Education"
    ],
    "Application Requirements": "Founder application, selection process, travel to the San Francisco onboarding week, and active community participation",
    "Organization": "On Deck",
    "Weekly Load": "Medium",
    "Website Status": "Active",
    "Duration": "One intensive San Francisco week plus ongoing network access"
  },
  "html": "/funding/on-deck-founder-fellowship-odf28"
}