8 months. 6 elite squads.
$2M+ in funding.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: MARCH 2, 2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN: MARCH 2, 2026

Manos AI Fellowship

Manos AI Fellowship

Manos AI Fellowship

The Manos AI Fellowship is an 8-month, founder-level program for builders who want to ship real AI products into real markets.


You’ll build inside the distribution of Manos Software Group, working with live portfolio companies and paying customers from day one.

The Manos AI Fellowship is an 8-month, founder-level program for builders who want to ship real AI products into real markets.


You’ll build inside the distribution of Manos Software Group, working with live portfolio companies and paying customers from day one.

The Manos AI Fellowship is an 8-month, founder-level program for builders who want to ship real AI products into real markets.


You’ll build inside the distribution of Manos Software Group, working with live portfolio companies and paying customers from day one.

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What

What

What

Founded by the leadership team at Manos Software Group, the Manos AI Fellowship was created to accelerate the next generation of AI-native founders inside real markets.

Build an AI company in 8 months.

Build with customers, capital, and a team from day one.

Who we are looking for

Who we are looking for

Who we are looking for

We care about one thing above all:
you ship.
  • Technical founders: Built before. Maybe failed once. Ready for round two.
  • AI engineers: You want to ship products customers pay for, not internal dashboards.
  • Product operators: Tired of planning. Ready to own outcomes.
  • AI-native builders: You already use AI tools to create, automate, and experiment.

“The question is no longer whether AI will transform your industry. The question is who will lead that transformation.”

Joe Farruggia

Investment Partner

“The question is no longer whether AI will transform your industry. The question is who will lead that transformation.”

Joe Farruggia

Investment Partner

“The question is no longer whether AI will transform your industry. The question is who will lead that transformation.”

Joe Farruggia

Investment Partner

“The question is no longer whether AI will transform your industry. The question is who will lead that transformation.”

Joe Farruggia

Investment Partner

Program timeline

Program timeline

Program timeline

Program timeline

(01)

Discovery and formation

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(02)

Build and ship

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(03)

Scale and launch

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Refine and prepare

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(05)

Demo day

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Immerse yourself inside real portfolio companies, uncover high-impact AI opportunities, and form focused squads with clear success metrics and roadmaps.

Deep immersion with portfolio CEOs

Customer calls and workflow analysis

Opportunity pitching

Squad formation

Clear metrics and roadmap defined

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4 weeks

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(01)

Discovery and formation

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(02)

Build and ship

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(03)

Scale and launch

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(04)

Refine and prepare

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(05)

Demo day

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Immerse yourself inside real portfolio companies, uncover high-impact AI opportunities, and form focused squads with clear success metrics and roadmaps.

Deep immersion with portfolio CEOs

Customer calls and workflow analysis

Opportunity pitching

Squad formation

Clear metrics and roadmap defined

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4 weeks

Service Image

(01)

Discovery and formation

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(02)

Build and ship

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(03)

Scale and launch

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(04)

Refine and prepare

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(05)

Demo day

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Immerse yourself inside real portfolio companies, uncover high-impact AI opportunities, and form focused squads with clear success metrics and roadmaps.

Deep immersion with portfolio CEOs

Customer calls and workflow analysis

Opportunity pitching

Squad formation

Clear metrics and roadmap defined

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4 weeks

Service Image

(01)

Discovery and formation

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(02)

Build and ship

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(03)

Scale and launch

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(04)

Refine and prepare

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(05)

Demo day

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Immerse yourself inside real portfolio companies, uncover high-impact AI opportunities, and form focused squads with clear success metrics and roadmaps.

Public showcase

Portfolio CEOs and investors present

Final metrics reported

You choose your next path

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4 weeks

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What happens after

What happens after

What happens after

What happens after

Build for ownership and select the path you want to pursue after the program.

Path 1:
Full-time operator

Lead AI transformation inside a Manos portfolio company. VP-level roles. Equity included.

Path 2:
Spin-out founder

Exceptional squads may spin out as a new company. Seed capital from Manos. Founder-level equity.

Path 3:
Alumni network

Stay connected. Mentor future cohorts. First call for future leadership roles.

Get started

Get started

Get started

Get started

Program details

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Read the program details

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Applications open: March 2, 2026

Final selection workshop (in-person): early May 2026

Offers and onboarding: mid-May 2026


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Program details

Checklist

Join the waitlist

Read the program details

Get your application ready

Discover our portfolio

Build something

Share

Applications open: March 2, 2026

Final selection workshop (in-person): early May 2026

Offers and onboarding: mid-May 2026


Follow us on socials

Program details

Checklist

Join the waitlist

Read the program details

Get your application ready

Discover our portfolio

Build something

Share

Applications open: March 2, 2026

Final selection workshop (in-person): early May 2026

Offers and onboarding: mid-May 2026


Follow us on socials

Program details

Checklist

Join the waitlist

Read the program details

Get your application ready

Discover our portfolio

Build something

Share

Applications open: March 2, 2026

Final selection workshop (in-person): early May 2026

Offers and onboarding: mid-May 2026


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