Media Founders Initiative
Founders Network

Media Founders Initiative

Our Leadership Team

Andrew Kao
Sector Chair
Founder, 77SPARX Studio, Inc.
FN April 2023 Cohort

Sector Chair for EdTech (vertical within Consumer (B2C)). Auto-imported.

A Founders Network member speaking at an event

About Media Founders Initiative

From streaming tech to podcasting, the Media Founders Initiative brings together founders driving media innovation. We provide full-lifecycle support to emerging media startups, from marketing and monetization to distribution deals.

600+
Vetted tech founders
$50B+
In exits by members
55%
Serial founders
100+
Events a year
Next step

Meet us

Membership is by nomination and approval. Request an invitation and we'll review your background. If it's a fit, we arrange a nomination and invite you to the Nominee Preview Q&A, a 30-minute Zoom where current members walk through how Founders Network works and take questions. The next one is Thursday, November 19 at 9:30 AM PT.

Request an invitation

Already nominated? RSVP to the Nominee Preview.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding do media startups raise?

US creator-economy startups raised about $1.7 billion in 2024, according to Crunchbase News. Streaming, podcasting and creator tools draw most of the capital.

How do I meet other media founders?

Founders Network is a peer mentorship community for tech startup founders, with chapter events and introductions across a global network.

How do I join Founders Network as a media founder?

Membership is selective and by invitation. You can request an invitation and we'll follow up.

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Founders Network is an invite-only peer mentorship community for tech startup founders. Drop your email — we'll take it from there.

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