Community
Founders Fleet
A workgroup for AI startup founders
You're building something real. You've used Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, or Replit to get started. Now you need to level up—and you don't have to do it alone.
What is Founders Fleet?
Founders Fleet is a community for non-technical founders who are building products in the AI era. It's a place to share what's working, get unstuck when things break, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of building without a technical co-founder.
Run by Eight Bit Studios, Founders Fleet brings together founders who are actively shipping—not just dreaming about it. We've been helping founders build apps since 2008, and we created this community because we kept meeting amazing founders who needed peer support alongside professional help.
Who It's For
Non-Technical Founders
You have the vision and business sense. You need help navigating the technical landscape.
AI Tool Builders
You've built something with Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, Replit, or v0. Now you need to take it further.
Wall Hitters
You've hit the AI App Builder Wall. Your prototype works... until it doesn't.
Active Builders
You're not just thinking about building—you're actually doing it. Shipping beats talking.
What You Get
- Peer Community Connect with other founders facing the same challenges. Share wins, get feedback, find accountability partners.
- Expert Office Hours Regular sessions with Eight Bit Studios engineers and designers. Get answers to technical questions.
- Resource Library Guides, templates, and tools curated for non-technical founders building in the AI era.
- Warm Intros Connections to investors, advisors, and service providers who understand early-stage startups.
- Discounted Services Fleet members get priority access and preferred rates on Eight Bit Studios services.
Our Values
Shipping > Talking
We celebrate progress, not just plans. Every small win matters.
Builders Help Builders
Everyone contributes. Share what you know, ask for what you need.
No Gatekeeping
Technical knowledge isn't a secret. We explain things clearly.
Real Talk
Honest feedback over polite silence. We're here to help you succeed.
About Eight Bit Studios
Eight Bit Studios has been helping founders build products since 2008. We're a product studio based in Chicago that specializes in working with non-technical founders. We build mobile apps, web applications, and MVPs—and we're particularly good at rescuing AI-built prototypes that have hit their limits.
Founders Fleet is our way of giving back to the founder community and connecting with builders earlier in their journey. Not everyone needs a full development engagement, but everyone can benefit from community and guidance.
Join Founders Fleet
Ready to connect with other founders who are building in the AI era? Tell us about yourself and what you're working on.
Apply to JoinMembership is free. We review applications to keep the community focused on active builders.