Founders Cohort — Tier 2

12 Participants. 12 Weeks. One Breakthrough.

A live coaching series with Chris Kuselias for founders ready to think bigger and move faster.

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“This isn't just a course. It's a live coaching environment.”

You are about to step into an experience designed to help you think, build, and lead like an entrepreneur. This 12-week series walks through the Making Waves framework with Chris Kuselias, alongside a small group of ambitious builders who are ready to turn ideas into momentum.

This program is for people who know they have potential — but want clarity, structure, and guidance to move faster and think bigger. The goal is not just learning. The goal is momentum.

Chris Kuselias — Founders Cohort
Applications Open
Inside the 12 Weeks

What you will experience.

Weekly Live Sessions with Chris

Work through the Making Waves curriculum with Chris guiding the conversation. Each session is focused on mindset, execution, and opportunity.

Guest Founders & Operators

Each week includes real-world insights from guest founders and entrepreneurs sharing their experience, resources, and perspective.

Small Group Environment

Only 12 participants per session. Personal, collaborative, interactive. Everyone has space to contribute, ask questions, and grow.

Peer Learning & Accountability

Share ideas, challenges, and opportunities with a trusted group of builders moving through the same journey.

Who this is for

This program is for people who...

  • Know they have potential but want more clarity
  • Are ready to invest in their mindset and skillset
  • Want structure and guidance to accelerate their growth
  • Are serious about building something meaningful
Founders Cohort participants
The journey

Path to Ocean Crest Ventures.

01

Join the Community

Start with the Making Waves Collective. Engage, connect, and prove your commitment to building.

02

Apply for the Cohort

Apply for the 12-week Founders Cohort. Only 12 participants per session. Applications reviewed individually.

03

Get Backed by Ocean Crest

The strongest founders from each cohort are considered for early-stage investment from Ocean Crest Ventures.

The top founders from each cohort are considered for investment from Ocean Crest Ventures.

Ready to apply?

Only 12 participants are accepted into each session. Applications are reviewed individually and spots fill fast.

Think differently. Build boldly. Make waves.

All applications reviewed within 2 weeks. We respond to every submission.