CORTEX AI
Bringing extraordinary founders
into San Francisco's AI frontier
Operated by Transparent CollectiveThe Moment
The most transformative AI breakthroughs, companies, and talent in the world are concentrated in San Francisco.
Global leaders in foundational models based in SF
The Opportunity
For years, the teams with the biggest engines pulled ahead. More engineering horsepower and high-quality code resulting in faster velocity and speed to market.
But today, the engines are the same, everyone has a "Ferrari". AI has leveled the track. We all have access to powerful tools and technical capacity.
Now, the real advantage comes from the driver — those with lived experience, intuition, and mastery of the terrain.
Those who truly understand the problem can 10× with AI in ways others can't.
The race is no longer won by who built the fastest car, but by who knows the road best.
The Program
A three-month residential accelerator in San Francisco for founders building for the AI era.
Month 1
AI immersion + Agentic development
Month 2
Build Product + Story + Pipeline
Month 3
Network + Demo Day + Capital
What You'll Gain
Founder Outcomes
Each founder leaves with concrete skills, investor relationships, and momentum to scale.
AI Fluency
Technical fluency, model integration, applied AI design.
Operational Edge
Legal, finance, hiring, and execution frameworks.
Fundraising & Storytelling
Narrative clarity, pitch readiness, investor alignment.
Community & Momentum
Dinner salons and collaboration with top founders, engineers, and investors in SF.
The Location
In the heart of Hayes Valley where AI is burgeoning
Living
10 Bedrooms, 9 Companies
male floor + female floor
Workspace
Street level collaborative environment
with access to space at partner startups
Community
Hayes Valley
High proximity to AI founders in SF
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