A 2-Year Implementation Container
The Retrocause Fellowship
The fellowship is designed for founders who want to grow with clarity, control, and purpose. You'll complete the full LEVERS OS by the end of Month 1 — then spend the next 23 months refining, compounding, and making it the way you run your business. Results come fast. Mastery takes two years.
Apply to the FellowshipMonth 1 → Year 1
Learn & Implement
You'll complete the full LEVERS operating system by the end of Month 1 — giving you immediate clarity on your W3, revenue formula, assumptions, KPIs, and financial model.
W3: Why, Who, What
Define the foundation of your business with ruthless clarity. Why does your company exist? Who specifically do you serve? What do you actually offer them?
Revenue Formula
Break your revenue into a mathematical equation. Decompose it into the specific variables you can measure and move.
Assumptions & Prioritization
Surface every assumption hiding in your business. Rank them by risk and potential impact. Design lightweight experiments to test the most dangerous ones first.
KPIs That Matter
Build a dashboard of metrics tied directly to your revenue formula. No vanity metrics. Just the numbers that actually predict whether your business is growing or stalling.
Financial Model
Turn your KPIs and revenue formula into a living financial model. This becomes your decision-making engine.
Year 2
Refine & Compound
Same rhythm — monthly cohort masterminds, quarterly 1:1 advisor sessions — but now with a year of real data behind you. By the end, this operating system is yours.
W3 Revisited
Revisit your W3 with a year of data behind you. Sharpen the positioning based on what the market actually told you.
Revenue Formula 2.0
Refine your revenue formula with real numbers. Build a more accurate model that reflects how your business actually generates revenue.
Advanced Assumption Testing
Move beyond foundational assumptions. Test pricing strategies, new segments, expansion revenue.
KPI Optimization
Your dashboard is no longer hypothetical — it's a living system. Build the operational cadence that keeps your team focused on what moves the needle.
Scaled Financial Model
Your financial model is now battle-tested. Use it to plan the next 12-24 months with confidence.
What You Get
Everything you need to run the system
The fellowship isn't a course. It's a complete implementation environment with the structure, community, and expertise to make the LEVERS framework work inside your business.
Structured LEVERS Curriculum
A step-by-step implementation path through all five stages of the LEVERS framework, designed to be run alongside your day-to-day operations.
Peer Cohort
A curated group of founders who are building capital-efficient businesses the same way you are. Real peers, not networking noise.
Monthly Cohort Masterminds
Every month, your cohort meets to review metrics, discuss progress, and hold each other accountable.
Quarterly 1:1 Advisor Sessions
Each quarter, you meet one-on-one with your business advisor to go deep on your specific challenges.
Data Reviews
Structured sessions where you review your actual numbers with the team and your cohort.
Community Access
Ongoing access to the broader Retrocause community of founders, alumni, and operators.
Who It's For
Built for founders who want a system
Bootstrapped Founders
You're building with your own capital. You need a system that helps you find and optimize the revenue levers that matter most.
Capital-Efficient VC-Backed Founders
You've raised money, but you know that burning cash on growth experiments without a framework is how startups die.
First-Time Founders Seeking a System
You have the drive and the idea, but you've never built a revenue machine before.
Who It's Not For
Not the right fit for everyone
Pure Fundraising Optimization
If your primary goal is optimizing your pitch deck and raising your next round as fast as possible, this isn't the program for you.
Lifestyle Businesses Not Seeking Growth
If you're happy with where your business is and aren't looking to systematically grow revenue, the LEVERS framework won't feel relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the fellowship
If it's a 2-year program, does it take 2 years to see results?
No. You'll complete the full LEVERS operating system by the end of Month 1 and start making better decisions immediately. The 2-year structure isn't about waiting for results — it's about making the system permanent.
How much time does the fellowship require each week?
Expect to dedicate 3-5 hours per week to fellowship-specific work — including cohort sessions, implementation exercises, and data reviews.
How much does the fellowship cost?
Pricing details are shared during the application process. We've structured the fellowship to be accessible to bootstrapped and capital-efficient founders.
Is the fellowship remote or in-person?
Primarily remote, with regular virtual cohort sessions and occasional in-person gatherings.
How large is each cohort?
Typically 15-25 founders. This ensures every member gets meaningful access to mentorship, peer feedback, and community.
What stage should my company be at to apply?
The fellowship works best for founders generating $500K–$5M in annual revenue with teams of 5–30 people.