Contrary Sabbatical 2022

For the past two years, contrary sabbatical has run programs focused on identifying and supporting ambitious builders before their startups even exist. So this year, they’re excited to launch Contrary Sabbatical, a program designed to help you quit your job or drop out of school to build an iconic startup of your own.

And they’re upping the stakes – investing up to $250,000 in upto 5 founders who choose to forge their own path.

The Details

Anyone can apply. Tech employees: quit your job. Students: take a break from school. The only requirement is that you commit to spending a full year with pure focus on your company.

Contrary will support Sabbatical founders like any other portfolio company: with connections to operators who have scaled companies from zero to thousands of employees, a diverse network of potential hires, and tactical advice from their team.

Contrary has no industry or geographic preferences, including international founders. Many of their portfolio companies were started by immigrants, and we don’t want physical location to get in the way of a startup.

Contrary will invest in companies through a standard SAFE (no discount, no MFN clauses), on a generous valuation depending on your level of progress (e.g number of users, technical milestones achieved, etc.).

Teams can apply by filling out the application here.

All applications are due by August 31, and will be considered on a rolling basis. If you need to make a decision imminently, please also note that in your application will be fast-tracked.

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at sabbatical@contrary.com.

Source: contrary.com

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