Through the eyes of our members. @eve_halimi, @bykahlil, @ishmaelthedev, @HaleyPavone, @bailey_farren

Introducing Origin, a new community for founders building from zero to one. With this launch, we’re also introducing The Maker Company (themakercompany.com), our new parent company behind Maker and Origin. Four years ago, we started Maker to bring together exceptional young founders who’ve reached $1M in funding or revenue. It feels surreal to say our community has grown to 250+ founders building some of the world’s most ambitious companies. Along the way, we’ve met countless incredible founders who were earlier in the journey. We wanted to create a place for them too. Our larger vision is to build a global home for the next generation of founders, and this brings us one step closer. Our team couldn’t be more excited to continue building this home. Applications for Origin are now open. originmember.com

The question nobody asks founders. Episode 05 is live. Link in the comments.

After 149 nos, Anna Berger got into YC and raised $15M. She learned: “Believe the no, but don’t believe the why.” Episode 05 is live. Link in the comments.

She felt invisible. Then she lost 100 lbs. By the time he noticed, it was too late. Episode 05 is out now. Link in the comments.

.@annajberger3 lost 100 lbs, got into YC, and raised $15M. None of it happened until she blew up her old life. So when do you know it’s time to change everything? Episode 05 is out now. Link in the comments.

Raising a Series A from a futon. Episode 04 is live. Link in the comments.

In 2024, @cloaked almost ran out of money. This month, they raised a $375M Series B. Episode 04 is live. Link in the comments.

Chasing excellence, not money. Episode 04 is live. Link in the comments.

What we learned raising from Peter Thiel. Episode 04 is live. Link in the comments.