Building a startup is hard enough. Don't do it alone.

A founder's playground where innovation thrives.

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The AI Venture Studio at Biola University

Join us on Tuesday, April 29th, for an afternoon at the new AI Venture Studio at Biola University. More details coming soon!

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Who we are

A premiere startup community in LA & Orange County

Exit Hours has been described as a founder’s playground. We see it as that, and so much more. Our community is designed to foster growth, collaboration, and success – offering resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, access invaluable expertise, and accelerate your journey to success.

Accelerator

Fast-track your startup’s growth with expert guidance, resources, and a supportive founder community.

Mentorship

Gain personalized advice and insight from experienced mentors who’ve built and scaled startups.

Education

Learn from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders through hands-on workshops and curated content.

Syndicate

Access capital and connect with a network of fellow founders and aligned investors ready to back bold ideas.

What we stand for

Our Mission

We support startup founders in their growth through the power of community and live in-person Exit Hours events. While we also provide education and funding, our unique proposition lies in fostering a collaborative environment where founders can thrive.

Building relationships

We prioritize genuine connections above all else. If you’re here just to grab information or funding, this isn’t the place for you.

No brilliant jerks

We value brightness and intelligence, but we won’t tolerate impatience or negative attitudes.

Be engaged

A community only works if everyone is actively participating. We aim to provide enough value to keep everyone consistently engaged and contributing.

Why join us?

Learn from 150+ Startups

Since launching in 2022, over 150 companies have joined our community—bringing a diverse range of insights, lessons, and connections you can tap into.

Avoid Costly Mistakes

Get ahead by learning from those who’ve done it before. From building your first team to structuring a healthy cap table, our venture partners help you skip the guesswork.

Practice for the Big Leagues

We help you prepare for high-stakes moments—whether that’s pitching investors or launching your product—with feedback and support from experienced operators.

There’s so much more to look forward to if you join our community - we’re so excited to have you!

Hear from our community

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what our members had to say about us.

"The wealth of knowledge and experience within the community has been a game-changer. We’ve received advice that has helped us avoid costly mistakes and accelerate our growth."

Julio Chaves

Founder/CEO of Xrossworld

"Being part of this community has provided us with a sense of belonging and a network of like-minded individuals who are always willing to help and share their experiences."

Phil Kwan

Founder/CEO of OrderGuru

"This startup community has provided me with 1) sanity in an increasingly remote world to chat with like minded individuals and 2) the knowledge to grow my client base."

Somasundaram Subbu

CEO and Co-Founder of CStream, Inc

"Exit Hours helped get me from startup to seed round to now Series A funding. It has been an amazing place where I met my COO and learned a lot about what NOT to do as I grow my startup."

Emanuel Tafese

Founder/CEO of ClassChat Inc.

"Surrounding myself with equally driven founders added so much momentum to how I run my own business. If you’re craving a ‘lightbulb moment’, Exit Hours is your answer."

Sarah Peretz

Founder/CEO of GrowWithGratus

"Oh man! Exit Hours is where I found my tribe. Love all the people I’ve met. I learned about how to pitch here really and sell myself. I can’t wait to see what other events these guys put on!"

Justin Sun

Head of Product at Kits.Ai