Where Muslim founders
find the people
they build with.
NextWave is an application-only network for Muslims building startups — founders, engineers, designers, operators. You apply, we interview, and if you're a fit, you're in. From there you can find co-founders, early hires, and advisors who share your values.
Apply, interview, get added to the network.
We don't accept everyone. Every member is reviewed and interviewed before they're added, so the people inside are people worth knowing.
You apply
Fill out the application. Tell us who you are, what you've built, and what you're looking to do next.
We interview
If your background fits, we set up a call. We talk through your work, your goals, and what kind of team you want to be on.
You're in
Only the strongest applicants get added to NextWave. Once you're in, founders inside the network can find you and reach out.
Muslims who actually build things.
Every member is an interviewed, approved Muslim founder, engineer, designer, or operator. No public directory. Your profile is only visible to startups inside the network.
Founders & co-founders
People ready to take a CEO, CTO, CPO, or COO seat at the right startup.
Early team
Engineers, designers, and growth leads looking to be one of the first hires.
Advisors
Operators who've already done it and want to help the next wave do it faster.
Find your next hire inside the network.
If you're a Muslim-led startup, apply for access. Once approved, you can browse members, filter by what you actually need, and message people directly.
- Search by role, skills, experience, and availability
- Save shortlists of people you want to talk to
- Message members directly inside the platform
- No recruiters, no job boards, no cold inbound
Two ways in.
One network.
Applications are reviewed every week. We read every one and usually get back within a few days.