Kill the Resume Gap. Build Real Products and Land Your Next Role.
Join an 8-week intensive residency and master AI-native execution. Work toward a $4,000 paid Startup Sprint and gain the hardware you need to build at scale.
The Investment vs. The Return
A high-ROI structure designed for immediate and compounding career growth.
Your Investment
$1,500
Elite Hardware
Receive an Apple Mac Mini to run your local agentic workflows. It is yours to keep.
Hands-on Mentoring
8 weeks of direct guidance while building live Vetta infrastructure and R&D modules.
Vetta Contractor Status
Immediate professional onboarding into the Vetta ecosystem.
Your Return
$4,000+
The Sprint Payout
Work toward a 6-week Startup Sprint with a $4,000 stipend paid directly to you.
Placement Support
We provide ongoing placement support and continuous matching with our Pioneer Startup Partners.
Alumni Mentor Path
Top alumni are eligible to return as paid mentors for future cohorts to create an ongoing revenue stream.
This Isn't a Classroom. It's a Production Role.
There are no assignments, no grading rubrics, and no simulated environments. You are joining an organization to build live code that real paying customers use.
You will be expected to architect production applications, fight through Git merge conflicts, iterate on strict user feedback, and actively ensure Product-Market Fit. You will face the exact same messy, real-world challenges as a full-time engineer at a high-growth startup.
Why Vetta?
A superior route compared to conventional bootcamps and solitary building.
| Feature | Self-Taught / Bootcamps | Vetta Foundry Residency |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront Cost | $500 – $15,000 | $1,500 |
| Hardware | Use your own | New Mac Mini Included |
| Work Type | Static Portfolio Projects | Live Production Code |
| 6-Week Startup Sprint | None | $4,000 Sprint Stipend* |
| Support | Job Board Access | Ongoing Placement Support |
* The $4,000 sprint stipend is not a guarantee, but we always keep working towards placement.
Choose Your Track
Specialize in the exact path that fits your career trajectory.
AI Native Engineer Track
For Developers mastering agentic loops, LLM orchestration, and infrastructure.
Prerequisite
Must currently be an engineer who ships code.
Product Builder Track
For PMs mastering "Vibe Coding", natural language prototyping, and solo MVP assembly.
Prerequisite
Must already be a Product Manager.
100% Pilot Placement Rate.
5 Residents. 5 Immediate Hires (4 external, 1 internal).
Where previous residents landed:
VettaJoin the Waitlist
Register your interest for the Residency. We'll identify your track and match you to the right Pioneer Partner.