THE FOUNDER PATH

We turn ambition into startups.

The Founder Program is where you stop dreaming about starting a company and actually do it. Real work. Real mentorship. A team that co-builds with you.

This is

This is

This is

Where you build your first startup.

Where you build your first startup.

Where you build your first startup.

A highly selective program where young entrepreneurs validate business ideas, build their startup and grow alongside a network of other entrepreneurs, mentors and investors.

A highly selective program where young entrepreneurs validate business ideas, build their startup and grow alongside a network of other entrepreneurs, mentors and investors.

MONTHLY GATHERINGS

We meet every month in Chiasso (CH). No slides, no theory. Just real conversation and real progress.

FOUNDER FRIDAYS

Every Friday, build in person from Drommer HQ alongside the team and other founders.

VENTURE BUILDING

When the model works, Drommer helps you turn it into a company.

FOUNDER NETWORK

Entrepreneurs, operators, investors. You're not alone in the room.

  • CHIASSO HQ

  • FOUNDER PROGRAM

  • VENTURE BUILDING

  • PROOF TABLE

  • MILESTONE-BASED

  • CO-FOUNDER

  • TIME BANK

  • SEED VALIDATION

  • REAL PROJECTS

  • TOP 10% ACCEPTED

IN 4 PILLARS

What makes this different

What makes this different

Not a course. Not a bootcamp. A structured path to launch your own startup,
with people who've done it before.

Not a course. Not a bootcamp. A structured path to launch your own startup,
with people who've done it before.

Not a course.
Not a bootcamp. A structured path to launch your own startup, with people who've done it before.

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High quality Mentorship

Weekly 1:1 sessions with operators who are actively building. Not coaches but other Builders.

Hands-on guidance

02

Milestone-Based

You don't advance by showing up. You advance by executing. Progress is earned, not given.

Results over time

03

Co-Built Ventures

When your idea is ready, Drommer builds with you. Equity model, operational support,

launch resources.

We have skin in the game

04

Highly Selective

We accept a small cohort each cycle. Everyone in the room is serious.

That changes everything.

Top 10% accepted

MISSION

Young founders in.
Startups out.

Drommer is a venture builder studio based in Ticino (CH). We run the Founder Program to find, develop and co-build incredible ventures with the next generation of entrepreneurs in Europe.

We don't teach entrepreneurship. We practice it. Everyone who enters the program works on real problems, gets real feedback, and builds toward a real company, with a team of other founders.

PROGRAM PHASES

How the Founder Program works

Four steps to turn a real problem into an AI-native service business.

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10 Weeks to Revenue

The strongest founders earn a place into a free 10-week journey focused on validation, offer design, pricing, customer acquisition and first revenue.

02

Build Weekend

Selected founders join an intensive in-person experience at Drommer HQ in Chiasso to challenge the idea, build the first venture proposal and compete in a final pitch competition.

04

Venture Building

The strongest ventures may continue within the Drommer ecosystem, with deeper support on strategy, operations, legal, accounting, fundraising and growth.

PROGRAM PHASES

How the Founder Program works

Four steps to turn a real problem into an AI-native service business.

01

Founder Challenge

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03

10 Weeks to Revenue

The strongest founders earn a place into a free 10-week journey focused on validation, offer design, pricing, customer acquisition and first revenue.

02

Build Weekend

Selected founders join an intensive in-person experience at Drommer HQ in Chiasso to challenge the idea, build the first venture proposal and compete in a final pitch competition.

04

Venture Building

02

Build Weekend

Selected founders join an intensive in-person experience at Drommer HQ in Chiasso to challenge the idea, build the first venture proposal and compete in a final pitch competition.

03

10 Weeks to Revenue

The strongest founders earn a place into a free 10-week journey focused on validation, offer design, pricing, customer acquisition and first revenue.

02

04

Venture Building

Selected founders join an intensive in-person experience at Drommer HQ in Chiasso to challenge the idea, build the first venture proposal and compete in a final pitch competition.

01

Founder Challenge

Start from a real problem inside a specific market or industry. Apply with an idea, an insight or simply a problem worth solving through an AI-native service business.

The strongest ventures may continue within the Drommer ecosystem, with deeper support on strategy, operations, legal, accounting, fundraising and growth.

01

Founder Challenge

Start from a real problem inside a specific market or industry.

Apply with an idea, an insight or simply a problem worth solving through an AI-native service business.

PROGRAM PHASES

How the Founder Program actually works

Four steps to turn a real problem into an AI-native service business.

01

Founder Challenge

Start from a real problem inside a specific market or industry.

Apply with an idea, an insight or simply a problem worth solving through an AI-native service business.

03

10 Weeks to Revenue

The strongest founders earn a place into a free 10-week journey focused on validation, offer design, pricing, customer acquisition and first revenue.

04

Venture Building

The strongest ventures may continue within the Drommer ecosystem, with deeper support on strategy, operations, legal, accounting, fundraising and growth.

02

Build Weekend

Selected founders join an intensive in-person experience at Drommer HQ in Chiasso to challenge the idea, build the first venture proposal and compete in a final pitch competition.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What you get & who it’s for

A real program. Real access. Real people behind it.

What you get

What you get

Everything you need to go from idea to launch, and nothing you don't.
The program is free for selected founders.

Mentoring & Expert Support

Regular 1:1 support from the Drommer team and selected experts to challenge decisions, unblock problems and move faster.

Weekly Workshops

Practical sessions every week focused on validation, offer design, pricing, go-to-market and sales.

Drommer HQ Access

Workspace in Chiasso (CH), monthly in-person gatherings with accommodation and lunch covered, and direct access to the Drommer founder community.

Founder Fridays

One day every week to build in person from Drommer HQ alongside the team and the other founders.

Full Venture Support

Hands-on support across strategy, operations, legal, accounting and fundraising as the venture evolves and reaches the next stage.

Who it’s for

Who it’s for

We look for people who are serious about building, not just thinking about it.

We look for people who are serious about building, not just thinking about it.

You're 21–28 and want to build something real

You want to launch a startup in 10 weeks

You have drive, but maybe not yet a clear idea

You're coachable and willing to be challenged

You want to work alongside people who are already doing it

You're ready to move, not wait

BUILT WITH DROMMER

Projects we've been part of

Drommer - Chiasso, Switzerland

Spend a day with us at the next Drommer Reunion

Drommer - Chiasso, Switzerland

Spend a day with us at the next Drommer Reunion

VENTURE BUILDER STUDIO

Not just a founder program.
We build companies too.

Beyond the Founder Program, Drommer works with startups and companies that need an operational partner to launch a new initiative. We don't advise. We build, with a dedicated team, in weekly execution cycles, from first test to first sale.

If you have an initiative that needs to move fast and you don't want to build an internal team from scratch, this is how we work together.

FAQ

Everything you need to know

How long do projects usually last?

The Founder Program is a free 10-weeks journey.

Can you tell me more about the talent community?

Yes. For selected founders, the program is completely free. Drommer co-builds with you and invests in the launch. You don't pay to be here, you earn your place.

Do I need to have an idea before applying?

No. You don't need a finished idea to apply. What we look for is drive, curiosity, and the willingness to do the work. Ideas can be developed, the right mindset can't be taught. If you're serious about building, that's enough to start.

What happens if I don’t pass a phase?

Each phase includes formal evaluation checkpoints.
If objectives are not met, the program ends.
This system is designed to maintain high standards and work only with those who can sustain the required level.

When do I start working on my own startup?

From the early stages, you begin exploring and developing your own idea.
As concrete signals emerge, you move into a more structured validation phase, with dedicated time and team support.

What happens when the idea is validated?

If the initiative shows strong metrics, we proceed with the spin-off.
Drommer invests in the launch and remains an operational partner.
The startup is yours and you retain the majority.

Do I need to cover accommodation for the monthly gatherings in Chiasso?

No. Accommodation and lunch during the monthly in-person gatherings are fully covered by Drommer.

Let’s build together

Let’s build together

You have an initiative that needs to move. We bring the team, the process, and the execution. No internal

structures to build from scratch, just results.

You have an initiative that needs to move. We bring the team, the process, and the execution. No internal

structures to build from scratch, just results.

Founder Challenge

Founder Challenge

Rethink a real HR process with AI and turn it into an AI-native service business. Join our founder program to validate your idea.

Drommer 2026 Built for founders

Drommer 2026 Built for founders

Drommer 2026 Built for founders