Conviction

Gives early-stage AI founders capital, practical operating support, and connections to help build ambitious, enduring companies.

Connects people seeking AI startup careers with promising companies and their founders.

Supports early-career AI builders through a fellowship.

Shares perspectives from AI researchers and builders through discussions about their work and ideas.

Offers insights into building legendary teams.

Investment in seed and early-stage companies combined with operational support services—recruiting, leadership, go-to-market, and network introductions—to accelerate company growth.

Products: Conviction Partners early-stage AI investment and founder support

Programs that provide structured mentorship, curriculum, funding access, and business development coaching to accelerate early-stage technology ventures.

Products: Conviction Partners early-stage AI investment and founder support

Recruiting support that helps AI-native startups connect with prospective hires through talent networks, founder introductions, and recruiting events.

Products: Conviction Partners early-stage AI investment and founder support, Mixture of Experts

Conviction Partners early-stage AI investment and founder support

Conviction Partners invests in early-stage AI-native and Software 3.0 companies, often as their first investor, with checks of $1 million to $25 million. It pairs capital with hands-on operational help, AI domain expertise, and a broad network to support founders as they build enduring companies. Support includes access to talent, customers, data, and compute; founder community and guidance on AI product and commercial challenges; and, through its Embed program, initial funding, investor connections, and fundraising preparation.

• Secure $1M To $25M Checks
  Founders can receive early-stage investment, including checks from $1 million to $25 million. Conviction says it often serves as a company's first investor.
• Navigate AI-Native Challenges
  Founders can work with investors who understand AI-native product and commercial challenges and develop new playbooks alongside their companies.
• Get Hands-On Operating Help
  Founders receive practical support from operators and technologists, with contributions focused on concrete outcomes for portfolio companies.
• Find AI Startup Talent
  Founders can use Conviction's network and recruiting connections to find potential cofounders, early hires, and professionals interested in working in early-stage AI.
• Access AI Compute
  Founders can access dedicated H100 GPUs at cost and partner API and GPU credits to support experimentation and make compute resources more accessible.
• Get Funding To Start Building
  The Embed program provides initial money to help founders leave their jobs and begin working on their startups.
• Meet Potential Customers
  Founders can be introduced to customers and early adopters seeking AI solutions and with problems that startups may be able to address.
• Connect With AI Founders
  Founders can meet peers facing shared AI-building questions, exchange learning, and take part in gatherings intended to provide accountability and energy.
• Meet Investors At Demo Day
  Founders can present their companies to venture investors and super-angels attending the Embed program's demo day.
• Strengthen Advice And Fundraising
  Founders can access practical perspectives on building a company, learn from experienced founders, and get help preparing to present their stories and raise capital.
• Back AI Across The Stack
  The investment focus spans multiple layers of AI, from chips and infrastructure to research labs and AI-native applications.
• Build With A Patient Partner
  Conviction describes its investment approach as long-term and willing to take technical risk, with patience for the potential of AI.
• Access Data Resources
  Conviction includes data access among the resources it brings to bear in support of portfolio companies.

Mixture of Experts

Mixture of Experts is a recurring recruiting event that connects attendees with a curated group of AI-native startups where they can start or grow a career. Held every other month at Conviction’s office, events feature pizza, drinks, short startup demos, and opportunities to meet founders. Attendees can apply to join upcoming and future events, and founders can contact Conviction to present at a future event.

Category: Talent Marketplaces

• Discover AI-Native Startup Opportunities
  Explore career opportunities with a selected group of AI-native startups looking to help people start or grow their careers.
• Meet Promising AI Startup Founders
  Meet founders of AI startups in person and learn about the companies and opportunities they are building.
• Apply To Join Future Events
  Apply through the event form to be considered for the next Mixture of Experts event and future events.
• See Short Startup Demos
  Watch short demonstrations from participating startups as part of the event.
• Join An In-Person Startup Gathering
  Take part in an in-person event at Conviction's office with pizza, drinks, startup demos, and time to meet founders.
• Pitch Your Startup At An Event
  AI startup founders can contact Conviction to express interest in presenting at a future Mixture of Experts event.

Commit

Commit is a fellowship for early-career AI builders.

• Support Early-Career AI Builders
  Offers early-career AI builders a fellowship program.

No Priors

No Priors is a podcast featuring discussions with AI researchers and builders.

• Explore AI Researcher And Builder Perspectives
  Hear perspectives from AI researchers and builders through discussions featured on the podcast.

Good Company

Good Company is a podcast about building legendary teams.

• Learn To Build Legendary Teams
  Listeners can explore ideas and perspectives about building legendary teams through the podcast.