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A new system of funding, training and mentorship for founders building cultural breakthroughs
Talent x Opportunity
Technology and culture are two of America’s enduring exports. We’ve nearly perfected the art, science, and business of scaling technological breakthroughs, but the ecosystem for cultural breakthroughs is much less developed. The Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) is a step in that direction: a system that discovers and supports cultural geniuses who have the talent, drive and ideas to build breakthrough companies, but lack the networks and resources to do so. TxO is designed to help these entrepreneurs build durable, successful companies around their cultural innovations. Learn More About TXO
TXO Fund
$175,000 investment for founders through a Donor Advised Fund managed by the Tides Foundation.
TXO University
A 16-week training and mentorship accelerator program with a mix of in-person and online curriculum curated for culture-driven startups.
TXO Mentor community
Vetted industry and subject matter experts, along with TxO alumni, who collaborate with founders at every step of their company-building journey to provide the networks and knowledge needed to scale ideas into global businesses.
TXO Partners
Organizations who contribute bespoke products, services, and expertise to TxO companies.
Meet the CURRENT COHORT
Meet the CURRENT COHORT
The Talent x Opportunity initiative identifies and supports entrepreneurs who have the talent, drive, and ideas to build great businesses, but lack the network and resources to do so.
The Latest
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Introducing the Talent x Opportunity Spring 2025 Cohort
We recently kicked off the latest a16z Talent x Opportunity initiative cohort in San Francisco with founders from five promising startups building software-enabled companies across fashion, gaming, media, and music.
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Announcing the Talent x Opportunity 2024 Grantees
We’re excited to welcome Teach.Empower.Achieve., Unlocked Labs, and VetsinTech to the TxO community as our 2024 grantees!
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Meet the Talent x Opportunity Fall 2024 Cohort
The Talent x Opportunity Fall 2024 cohort is a group of talented founders building companies that range from making it easy to find the style that best expresses who you are to providing real-world rewards through gaming.
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Introducing the Talent x Opportunity Grant Program
The TxO grant program will facilitate entry and success in the technology industry and startup ecosystem by providing financial support for skill development, internship placement, and other networks designed for career advancement.
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Introducing Talent x Opportunity Spring ‘24 Cohort
Since its launch, the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) has been more than a funding vehicle; it's been a launchpad for culturally inspired innovation and a community of support for under-networked founders. Like the...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2023
It’s the jolliest chapter of the 365! Deck the halls and share the gifting spirit because it's time to play Santa with style and substance. This year, Talent x Opportunity founders are helping spread good cheer with the...
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Meet the Talent x Opportunity Fall ‘23 Cohort
These founders are tackling big challenges ranging from improving wellness through video games to addressing absenteeism in K-12 schools through a learn-to-earn model to delivering affordable internet service to underserved communities.
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Welcoming the Talent x Opportunity Spring ‘23 Cohort
Since kicking off the Talent x Opportunity (TxO) Initiative, we have invested in 27 companies building products and services based on unique cultural insights. The founders we backed and continue to support have taken tr...
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Meet the next Talent x Opportunity Founders
Throughout the ongoing review process for the Talent x Opportunity Initiative’s third cohort, we continue to be impressed with the many talented but under-networked founders who are developing new products, tools, and ma...
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Announcing TxO’s First Cohort
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Introducing the Talent x Opportunity Fund
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TxO is a team of builders and operators dedicated to supporting the next generation of cultural breakthrough companies. We believe talent is evenly distributed and are committed to closing the opportunity gap for out-of-network founders.
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