Foster
YC W21New York City, US · Founded 2020 · 15 employees · 3 known investors
Foster is a community platform that facilitates structured writing groups called Writing Circles, combining guided meditation and somatic practices with collaborative writing sessions to help writers achieve flow and authentic self-expression. The service serves writers of all skill levels through weekly virtual sessions and periodic in-person retreats.
Also known as Compound Writing
ConsumerCreator EconomySocialWellness & FitnessProductivityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)
Foster was founded in 2020 by Dan Hunt.
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Dan Hunt𝕏FounderDan Hunt founded MassRoots, a cannabis community platform, and contributed to marijuana policy discussions involving major corporations and state governments. He later curated a community for RCVR, a direct-to-consumer athletic recovery brand, before starting Foster, a community-powered writing platform.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 2
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Michelle Foster: Investing in nonprofits, future growth (Opinion) | Op-Ed Commentaries | wvgazettemail.comwvgazettemail.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Foster do?
- Foster is a community platform that facilitates structured writing groups called Writing Circles, combining guided meditation and somatic practices with collaborative writing sessions to help writers achieve flow and authentic self-expression. The service serves writers of all skill levels through weekly virtual sessions and periodic in-person retreats.
- Who founded Foster?
- Foster was founded by Dan Hunt in 2020.
- Who are Foster's investors?
- Foster's investors include TRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital), Very Serious Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Foster headquartered?
- Foster is headquartered in New York City, US.