Athena Ventures is a venture capital firm that supports unconventional founders—solo entrepreneurs, young innovators, and those with unique ideas—by providing early-stage funding and hands-on mentorship. They offer a six-month residency program where founders collaborate directly with experienced mentors to refine business concepts, validate customer needs, and develop minimum viable products (MVPs). Athena's mission is to democratize entrepreneurship by empowering individuals to transform innovative ideas into successful startups.