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Takes about 7 minutes. It isn't a formality. Dan and Kenny read every application personally and only accept twelve people per cohort. We're looking for experienced professionals who are ready and willing to show up for the work.

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We read every one. It helps us understand your story fast.

Where are you in your career right now, and what's pulling you toward a next chapter?*

Tell us the shape of your current chapter and what's making this feel urgent now. Working, between roles, considering a leap? What's calling? Write it however it lands.

What have you tried so far?*

Check all that apply. We're trying to understand what hasn't worked, not just what has.

Career coaching or a reinvention cohortAI courses, tutorials, or YouTubeLinkedIn Premium, resume polish, or outplacementNetworking and informational coffeesJob applications or working with recruitersSide projects, consulting, or freelance workGoing back to school or new certificationsTime off or a sabbaticalOther (write in)

How would you describe the way you use AI today?*

Less about how often, more about how. Check all that apply.

I haven't started yet. I'm curious but it's not part of my work.I use LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for one-off tasks. A quick email, a search query, a small question.I use AI as a fast assistant for writing, research, and summaries. It speeds me up.I'm starting to use AI as a thinking partner. For framing decisions, pressure-testing ideas, working through complexity.I build with AI. Agents, workflows, custom tools. I want to push further still.

Which cohort are you applying for?*

September is the next cohort. October and November are later cohorts.

2-Week Sprint - September 2026 — September 14–25, 2026 · primary2-Week Sprint - October 2026 — October 5–15, 20262-Week Sprint - November 2026 — November 2–12, 2026

Can you commit to all 8 live sessions of Sep 14–25?*

Sessions are 8:30–11am Pacific. Mon 9/14, Tue 9/15, Wed 9/16, Thu 9/17, Mon 9/21, Tue 9/22, Wed 9/23, Thu 9/24.

Yes, all 8 sessionsI'd need to miss one. Let's talk about it.I'd miss two or more. The next cohort would be a better fit. Join the waitlist →

What's your biggest hesitation about this?*

Be honest. Money, time, feeling behind on AI, not having clarity yet. We've heard all of it and we'd rather know now.

How did you hear about us?*

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