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Quit your megacorp job. Build something new instead.
The Alpha Fellowship is a partnership with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) that places top engineers at breakout portfolio companies, with direct access to the a16z and Equal Opportunity Ventures networks.
APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 3RD 2026
We’re looking for highly technical students and recent graduates who want to learn how startups are built from the inside. Fellows take full-time roles at fast-growing a16z or EO portfolio companies, with a two-month fellowship alongside the a16z community in San Francisco. Run in partnership with a16z speedrun and EO ventures.
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Found a Startup
Alongside their full-time roles, fellows participate in a two-month, in-person fellowship in San Francisco, including intimate dinners with engineering leaders, portfolio founders, and a16z investors.
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Apply Online by March 6th
Online applications are now open. You’ll share your technical background and experience shipping real work. Applications close March 6, 2026, and are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applying earlier increases your chances of being matched with your preferred company.
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Interview & Assessment
Selected applicants complete a technical assessment and live interviews.
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Matching
Candidates rank the roles they're most excited about. Matches are made based on mutual fit.
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Join Your Company
Most fellows begin full-time work at their matched company in early June. Individual start dates may vary slightly based on company needs.
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The On-Ramp
In early June, the fellowship begins with an immersive retreat where fellows meet one another and spend time with the a16z speedrun team.
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Fellowship Programming
From early June through mid-August, fellows participate in weekly, small-group conversations with engineers, operators, and investors shaping the next wave of AI, alongside their day-to-day work.
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Completion
The fellowship concludes in mid-August with a capstone event, where fellows present to the a16z speedrun team and broader community. Fellows continue in their full-time roles at their companies after the fellowship ends.