ABOUT FOUNDER FORMULA
Built by founders.
For founders.
Real-world experience. Hands-on execution. A proven system to help you go from idea to a high-value company.
TWO COMPANICS, ONE FOUNDER SYSTEM
Guidance + Execution.
Founder Formula is a collaboration between Hands On Angel and Tl Atlas - combining deep founder experience, strategic insight and investor relationships with product, technology and go-to-market execution. Together, we help founders navigate every stage of the journey with clarity, speed and real-world
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Steve Walsh and Hands on Angel bring founder experience, strategic guidance and a powerful network across investors, operators and the startup ecosystem.
OUR STORY
A shared belief
in what founders can do.
We've both been in the trenches - as operators, investors and builders. We've seen what it takes to turn an idea into a success company, and we've also seen where most founders get stuck.
Founder Formula was created to give founders a clearer path - combining proven frameworks, real-world experience and hands-on support to help more good ideas become great businesses.
OUR APPROACH
Real experience.
Practical support.
We meet founders where they are and provide the guidance, tools and execution support they need to move forward - without the guesswork.
FOUNDER
PERSPECTIVE
We've started, scaled and invested in companies ourself - and learned what works (and what to avoid).
PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK
A proven, stage-based system to help you make better decisions, faster.
HANDS-ON EXECUTION
From strategy to product, GTM and fundraising, we help you take action - not just give advice.
A LONG-TERM PARTNER
We're here for the long haul, supporting you through every stage of the journey.
FOUNDER & STRATEGIC PARTNER
Steve Walsh
Hands On Angel
Steve is a seasoned founder, operator and investor with decades of experience building and scaling companies. Through Hands on Angel, he works with founders to provide strategic guidance, pattern recognition and access to capital and networks. Steve has been on both sides of the table, as a founder raising capital and as an investor evaluating opportunities, giving him a unique perspective on what it takes to build a successful business.
CEO & EXECUTION PARTNER
Daniel Krikorian
T1 Atlas
Daniel is a builder and operator with deep experience in product. technology, go-to-market strategy and execution. Through T1 Atlas, he helps founders turn ideas into real businesses - from MVPs and product development to growth systems and scale. Daniel has built and operated
companies across multiple industries and
brings a hands-on approach to helping founders execute with speed and clarity.
OUR MISSION
Help more founders build what's next.
We believe great companies solve real problems, create opportunity and make the world a better place. Founder Formula exists to give founders the guidance, tools and support they need to turn their ideas into high-value companies- faster and with fewer costly mistakes.
