First drafts are the essential first breath of an idea. They are raw, messy, and necessary. When capital meets a truly emergent concept, this placeholder is always there. I am deeply committed to that fragile 'zero-to-one' journey, rolling up my sleeves alongside founders to help them cross the bridge from hypothesis to enduring reality.

First Draft Ventures is our product studio in San Francisco. It is built on a rotating, cross-disciplinary residency where a shared passion for rapid building brings extraordinary ideas to life. We've had the privilege of partnering early with teams like Polaroid Swing and Brightwheel to build the right prototypes and define product-market fit.

This model relies on deep-seated alliances with visionaries. We are not just service providers; we are active co-creators making meaningful contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our work involves an expanding global network of experts and established builders who share our inclusive, community-driven approach.

Ultimately, we are building products that challenge existing structures by grounding themselves in human truth. Every partnership we undertake is filtered through a philosophy centered on human-centric design, crafting informed interfaces that don't just solve problems, but integrate seamlessly and meaningfully into daily habits.

Whether you're a visionary founder or an ambitious collaborator, we're excited to explore what we can build together.

JOSH NGUYEN (founder)

product / design

ex-Flickr, Tumblr, Udemy, Magic

ANTON SOKOL (partner)

engineering

ex-Apple, Hipmunk, SAP