apprentice
Our team partners with exceptional founders to build lasting companies.
Inspired by a practice of curiosity, we approach every problem with a beginner’s mind — open and ready to learn.
We are a team of designers, storytellers, engineers, product-makers and builders. We have built companies from 0 — 1 & at scale. We embrace the relentless spirit of the entrepreneur and sympathize with the irrationality of starting something new, because we recognize those traits in ourselves. We are optimists who like to figure things out. In our estimations, kindness and generosity have the power to irrevocably change the world and the art and science of creativity starts with the courage to listen. We’re excited to hear from you.
ABOUT ~
Curiosity cultivates mastery.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE ~
We are Midwest focused.
We understand the journey.
We create products with empathy.
We build together.
We believe in community.
We enjoy the process.
We are fun to work with.
Our Thesis
A venture studio that inspires the curious.
On Stories
Design and community are intertwined.
Our Principles
Every studio needs a set of principles.
On Community
Products can be actively built with communities.
INSPIRATION ~
“What’s so beautiful about creating products is that it naturally starts waves and those waves connect people.”
— Teenage Engineering