Founder Application

Tell us your
origin story.

We're looking for founders with a real story — not just a successful one. The messier, the more honest, the better. OЯIGO is not a pitch event. It's a conversation.

Who we're looking for

— Founders who have built, failed, pivoted, or sold something real

— Willing to go on the record — live, in front of an audience

— Have a story that hasn't been told the right way yet

— Available to travel to one of our 2026 tour cities

— Ready to surrender — not perform

About You

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

LinkedIn URL

X / Twitter Handle

Where are you based? *

Your Company

Company Name *

Company Website

Industry *

Company Stage *

Year Founded

Your Story

What's the real origin of your company? Not the press release version. *

Max 600 characters

What was the darkest moment — and did you almost quit?

Max 500 characters

What's the part of your story that's never been told publicly? *

Max 500 characters

Why do you want to do this live, on stage, in front of an audience?

Max 300 characters

Tour Preferences

Which cities could you attend? (select all that apply)

Washington DC — May 2026 New York — June 2026 Episode 003 — City TBD Episode 004 — City TBD Episode 005 — City TBD Episode 006 — City TBD (Finale)

Have you been interviewed publicly before?

Yes — podcast, stage, press No — this would be a first Limited — small events only

How did you hear about OЯIGO?

We review every application personally. If you're selected, we'll reach out within 3 weeks. We do not share your story or information without your consent.

ORIGO

Application received.

Your origin story is in our hands now. We review every application personally and will be in touch within 3 weeks if you're a fit for the 2026 tour.

Tell us yourorigin story.

Application received.

Tell us your
origin story.