COMMUNITY FIRST

    The First Degree
    Community Manifesto

    Don't wait for an invite.
    You're already in the room.

    Who You Are

    You've built. You've scaled. You've backed.

    You've taken calls at midnight and made intros at 7 a.m.

    You're a believer in what's next.

    A repeat founder. A domain expert. A sharp angel. A trusted operator.

    More than anything — you care.

    You care about helping the right people win.

    You bring unique perspective.

    Your experience, insights, and network create opportunities others don't see.

    What We Bring

    Access to early teams doing real things.

    Not noise. Not wrappers. Real companies solving real problems.

    Invites that matter.

    Dinners. Deals. Deals over dinner. And conversations worth having.

    A fast lane for your insights.

    Spot something early? Send it. Know someone brilliant? Connect us. We move fast, and we move on trust.

    A platform for your value.

    Whether it's one intro or one weekend, your contribution could change the trajectory of a founder's journey.

    A focused vision and direction.

    We know what we do best and where we're headed. When you join us, you're part of a clear mission.

    Meaningful recognition.

    Your contributions won't go unnoticed. We celebrate and elevate the community members who make a difference.

    What We Don't Do — And Why

    No tourists.

    We want people who show up.

    No ego.

    Just execution.

    No red tape.

    Just signal.

    Our Focus

    We don't try to be everything to everyone. We stay focused — and so does our community.

    B2B. Productivity. Collaboration. AI-powered. Europe-rooted. That's our lane. That's your lane too — if you're here.

    You're already part of First Degree — now lean in.

    How You Can Help

    Problem Assessment

    Jump on a quick call to help a founder get unstuck.

    Your outside-in clarity can save them weeks of spinning in circles.

    Expert Connections

    Know someone who's solved this before?

    Make the intro. That connection might be the unlock.

    Personalized Matching

    Be available for the right asks.

    We'll only match you with challenges where your expertise truly fits.

    Resource Sharing

    Drop the link. Share the doc. Recommend the tool.

    Your go-to resources could be game-changers for someone else.

    Follow-up Support

    Stay in the loop.

    Check back in, offer feedback, or step back in when things evolve.

    Community Insights

    Share what you've seen.

    The wins, the scars, the shortcuts — founders need to hear it from someone who's been there.

    You're not just in the room. You are the room.

    This is why First Degree works — because of people like you.
    Thanks for showing up. Let's keep building.