Pioneer
An online tournament for productivity.
Pioneer launched on August 9, 2018 with 237 votes, #64 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
What it does
Apply to Pioneer with any type of project you need help with. It could be a company, physics research or art. Play the tournament. Become a Pioneer. Pioneers receive a $5,000 investment with an option for a $20,000 follow-on, a ticket to San Francisco and much more.
Pioneer is a startup accelerator for ambitious outsiders. We've funded 150+ companies with 300+ founders in 50+ countries. We're no longer making new investments.
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