INTRODUCING OUR FRIENDS & FAMILY 2026 COHORT.

After reviewing over 700 applications, we're excited to share the founders we’re partnering with for Friends & Family 2026.

These teams think from first principles, design with intention, and are committed to scale so better systems reach mieady proving the world wants what they're building.

Read the full announcement: open.substack.com/pub/slausonand…

informed intuition.

everyone crashing out or what?

jesus has great branding.

“do you know how hard it is to be yourself?”

“be humble with your creativity and grateful with your success.” Q. Jones

Smile. You’re in Los Angeles

cybertrucks are the new pt cruisers.

“story is the first unit of technology humans ever had.” @Jidenna

escape competition through authenticity.”

wop wop wop alright

Every strength overplayed is a weakness.

Intuit Dome is not intuitive.

APPLICATIONS FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY 2026 ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN.

We’re investing $300k into ambitious consumer founders who are designing culture, systems, and experiences that shape how we live, work, and connect. Hear more details about our upcoming Friends & Family accelerator from ourReynolds (@mikster).

Applications are officially open from now through November 2nd. Review full program details and sign up for an upcoming virtual info session at ff.slauson.co.♻️

the shit we take for granted, man.

🗣️ FRIENDS & FAMILY 2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1 🗣️

We’re selecting a handful of founders building CONSUMER companies focused on architecting the future of the human experience. Select participants will receive a $300,000 investment + join a 6-month virtual program with handtry experts and mentors.

Applications open from October 1st - November 2nd and will be reviewed on a rolling basis (be sure to apply early).

Visit ff.slauson.co or scan the QR code to learn more. ♻️

don’t let the british accent fool you.

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." - F. Scott Fitzgerald.

both things can be true.

a billion dollars never seemed so broke.