HF0 Residency accelerator is one of the most exclusive accelerators in the startup world, offering $1 million in uncapped SAFE funding to elite technical founders. Based in San Francisco, the 12-week program brings together a handpicked group of repeat founders to live and build in a distraction-free, high-intensity environment often referred to as a “hacker monastery.” From housing and food to top-tier mentorship and Demo Day with tier-1 VCs, everything is designed to maximize founder focus and startup velocity.

In this episode, we break down what HF0 looks for in applicants, how the application process works, and what makes the residency experience so unique. If you're a technical founder with a proven track record and you're ready to go all-in, this could be the accelerator that changes everything. Plus, learn how XRaise can help you craft a winning application and connect with the best startup programs out there.

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