The founder with an idea
You’re stuck on a problem, you see the solution and you want to build it. Maybe you have a prototype, maybe just a notebook. Bring the idea; let’s go through discovery and validation together.
FOUNDERS
You have the idea. Let’s build the rest together.
Being a founder doesn’t have to be a lonely road. At Thoth you have a team, capital and infrastructure from day one. You focus on the problem and the customer; we solve the rest together.
PROFILES
We work with three kinds of founders.
The domain expert
You’ve known an industry from the inside for years. The idea doesn’t have to come from you: you could be the founder of one of the studio’s theses. Your domain knowledge plus our method.
The technical co-founder
You love building product and want to lay a company’s technical foundation. Join one of the studio’s ideas as CTO or founding engineer.
What they share
Full-time commitment. A willingness to talk to customers. The ability to change your mind based on data. Long-term thinking: building a business that can be carried for years.
OFFER
Ready on day one.
- A founding team. Senior people in product, design, engineering and growth; the first release doesn’t wait for your hiring.
- Capital. We fund the discovery and build stages. You spend your first quarter building product, not preparing fundraising decks.
- Infrastructure. Code templates, design system, cloud, security, KVKK/GDPR compliance, accounting, legal. All in place.
- AI toolkit. The studio’s AI-native way of working across every process, from research to growth.
- Market access. First customers, advisors and a capital partner network.
- Experience. Co-founders who have built and scaled companies before, at the table every week.
PROCESS
From application to launch.
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Apply
Fill in the form. No long deck needed; a few paragraphs about the problem and about you will do.
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First conversation
We reply within 10 business days. In a 45-minute call we discuss the idea and mutual expectations.
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Discovery sprint
If there’s a fit, we enter a 2–4 week discovery sprint together: user interviews, market analysis, initial value proposition.
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Decision and terms
If the data says yes, we discuss the partnership structure in writing. Every clause is explained.
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Build
The company is incorporated, the team is completed, and the countdown to the first release begins.
EXPECTATIONS
Let’s be honest: this isn’t an easy road.
The studio model reduces risk but doesn’t eliminate it. Most ideas stop at Discovery or Validation; that’s not failure, it’s proof the process works. What we expect from you: openness to data, the ability to accept a “no,” and the energy to move to the next idea.
For companies that reach the build stage, we expect full-time, long-term commitment. This isn’t a project of a few months; it’s a company you’ll carry for years.
PITCH US
Tell us your idea.
It doesn’t have to be perfect. Describe the problem, why you, and why now.
FAQ for founders
What happens if I share my idea?
It stays confidential; only the review team sees it. If we don’t decide to work together, the idea remains yours and doesn’t enter the studio.
Do I need to be technical to be a founder?
No. A technical co-founder can come from the studio or our network. What matters is a deep understanding of the problem and the customer.
I have a full-time job right now. Can I apply?
Yes. Joining the discovery sprint part-time is possible. Full-time transition is expected at the build stage.
What’s the equity split?
It varies by company and is discussed in writing at the end of the discovery sprint. See Studio → A flexible partnership model.
Will I get paid?
From the build stage onwards, founders draw a salary from the company. Details are settled in the partnership discussion.
Do I need to move to Istanbul?
We expect intense in-person collaboration during the build stage. Afterwards it’s flexible; our teams work hybrid.