v1.community
Someday
is a myth.
Join the community for professionals
turning side projects into real businesses.
First sprint starts December 1 · 15 spots · $99 founding price
Side projects don't die from bad ideas.
They die from no deadline, no feedback and no accountability.v1 is for people who build after hours, but could use a little boost. You set one goal for the month, a small group expects you to show up, and learn about tools to do the heavy lifting so your few free hours go into building.
Every week: a live Zoom workshop
Learn, share progress and get unstuck with your group.
Every day: community on Slack
Daily check-ins, wins and help, from people who also have full-time jobs.
How it works: one goal, thirty days.
Set your goal. On day one you choose one goal for the month and share it with the group: what you want from yourself, and what you want from us.
Join the weekly call. One live session a week: a short lesson, a guest who has done it, and time on your project.
Get coached 1:1. A 30-minute session with the v1 team, booked for the week you're most stuck.
Check in daily. A quick check-in on Slack keeps you honest. AI tools help you test ideas, sharpen your pitch and write outreach.
Demo day. Did you hit your goal? What did you learn? What's next?
Four weeks, four focuses.
Week 1, Find your focus. Design thinking, customer conversations and one clear goal for the month.
Week 2, Market it. Positioning, your story and a simple page that explains what you do.
Week 3, Sell it. Pricing, outreach and your first yes.
Week 4, Run it. Money, legal and tools basics, then demo day and your next goal.
Every week brings 1-2 guest speakers. Speakers change each month, so repeat members always get something new.
Different backgrounds. Different stages. Same commitment.
Members come from every field and every level of experience. Some arrive with an idea on a napkin; others already have customers. Your goal is set for where you are, not where someone else is.
Want more? Run another sprint. Stay in the active group: weekly calls, 1:1 coaching and a new goal each month.
Want to keep going? Stay in the community. Keep the Slack, the network and every recorded session at a lighter pace.
v1 is for you if
You have a full-time job you're not quitting yet
You have an idea, a project or a few customers, and want real progress
You can give 5+ hours a week and join the weekly call
It's not for you if
You want a course to watch, not a group to build with
You don't want anyone holding you to your goal
You can't commit the time this month
FOUNDING SPRINT
$99
Regular price $250 · 30 days · starts December 1
A live virtual call every week, plus kickoff and demo day
One 30-minute 1:1 coaching session
The v1 Slack community, with daily check-ins and a small pod
AI tools for every step
After 30 days: run another sprint or stay in the community
Built by people who build after hours.
v1 was founded by a former US diplomat and speechwriter who went on to build a tech mentorship program for entrepreneurs, lead communications and brand at a venture-backed startup, and who has built side projects on nights and weekends for years. Each month, guest founders and operators join to share what worked for them.
Questions
How much time does it take?
Plan on 5+ hours a week, including the weekly call.Do I need to be technical?
No. v1 is built for professionals of every background. AI tools handle a lot of what used to need a developer.What if I don't have an idea yet?
Bring two or three. Week 1 is about picking the one worth your time.Can I do more than one sprint?
Yes. Many members run a second or third month with a new goal. Or stay in the community at a lighter pace.What if it's not for me?
If v1 isn't right after week 1, you get a full refund.Still have questions? Email Ari
Build your v1.
The first sprint is 15 people (max). Applications close November 22.Questions? Email Ari
v1 Community · Your job is 9 to 5. v1 is 5 to 9.