Cohort open The 2026 design-partner cohort is open — twelve spots, filled in order of fit, not arrival.
2026 Design Partner Cohort

Apply for the
founding twelve.

Twelve teams. Thirty days free. One weekly session with the founder. We keep the cohort small so every team gets real attention — not a demo and a dashboard.

12
Total
cohort spots
30d
Free
full Aster
1x/wk
Working
session w/ founder
50%
Off subscription
for 12 mo. post-pilot
What you get

The full founder line.

After the cohort, Aster will be $1,000/month. Design partners lock in at 50% off for the first year.
What we look for

The fit signal.

Apply for the cohort.

About five minutes. We read every application personally and respond within 48 hours.

Application received. We'll reach out within 48 hours from johnny@asterlabs.io.

Be specific. The more real the pain, the better we can assess fit.
No wrong answer — just helps us understand the process.
This is a real commitment, not a formality. The cohort works when teams show up weekly.
We read every application. You'll hear back within 48 hours.
Not ready to apply?

Book a 15-minute walkthrough — we'll show Aster running on a real workflow, then decide together if a pilot makes sense.

Book a 15-min slot →