Two weeks in El Segundo that change the trajectory of your company.

It’s safe to say that the Discipulus Cohort was a game changing experience. The opportunity to learn from established entrepreneurs, dedicate time to creating my initial pitch deck and presenting it to world class investors was an incredible opportunity that every defense tech founder needs.

What an incredible experience with Discipulus last week. Alongside 9 other focused, aligned, and moral young people I propelled myself and my startup with an intensity lacking most everywhere else. Excited for what is next for Discipulus!

DV packed more value into a week than others could in a quarter. The intensity, a hallmark of El Segundo, was exceptional, propelling our company forward. The DV team quarterbacked our fundraising efforts, orchestrating back-to-back meetings with world-class operators and investors. If you’re looking to generate significant momentum in your company’s early stages, this is the definitive program.

Discipulus Cohort was the launchpad Vanguard needed to transform our vision into reality. Since joining, we’ve raised a pre-seed round, initiated a CRADA partnership, and are in talks with some large customers for our product integration. The guidance, network, and momentum we gained through Discipulus have been instrumental in driving both our tech and partnerships forward.

Everyone in our cohort was mission aligned from day one and it created a profound bond between everyone in the batch. DV condensed several months of value in just a week. It set the stage immensely well for our pre-seed round and the team was there throughout the process to help us succeed. Discipulus will be ground-zero for many generational companies and will definitely be a significant factor in restoring western prosperity.

Jakob is a patriot, whose intense dynamism throughout the program was infectious. Beyond the Cohort, DV’s mix of industry acumen and extensive network has allowed us to grow quickly without compromising our core mission. Can’t wait to see what’s next for El Segundo!