Evolution Ecosystem
Milestone
The Evolution Ecosystem is a milestone in the evolution of Evolution Accelerator and more broadly, redefining the term of art: “accelerator” to encompass far more than a narrow and potentially dying definition commonly associated with programs by Y Combinator, Techstars, and 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups):
An accelerator is a structured, time-limited program that provides early-stage startups with mentorship, education, networking, and sometimes seed capital in exchange for equity. The goal is to rapidly increase a startup's growth and readiness for future investment, typically culminating in a public "demo day" pitch event. Accelerators differ from incubators, which support earlier-stage, idea-phase businesses with more open-ended support, while accelerators focus on high-growth potential companies with a demonstrated product and some market traction.—Google AI Overview.
Inspiration
June 2017: Stratechery as a Service
Winter 2018: Substack @ YC
October 2021: Four years on Substack
October 2022: Five years of Substack
April 2023: ~$7.8M Raised
July 2025: $100M Raised
As Substack used technology to decompose the monolithic industries of Publishing and Social Media, so Evolution Accelerator seeks to decompose Accelerators and Venture Capital (VC).
Terms
In simple terms, no cages. The beautiful birds of the heavens are invited to nest in the beautiful tree of the Evolution Ecosystem by Evolution Accelerator and yet fly freely.
Today (Sep 14, 2025), some may see a small beginning, a small tree, and a few small birds, yet, these are very precious birds gracing the branches with their beauty.
May we be careful not to despise such a small start. After all, how many seeds have sprouted and became massive trees where many birds nest?
May the tree and the birds who fly freely and nest as they please grow mighty and strong and live long and prosper to the glory of the Heavens and Love itself.
Terms 2.0
Regrettably as the world changes and becomes more complex and more litigious it seems advisable and perhaps required to have a less simple version of the Terms, please feel free to browse them: Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) and Privacy Policy (PP).
Please remember, despite the long versions of T&Cs and PP, principally no cages are being offered to the birds of heaven looking to fly freely and nest as needed.
The highlights of the “nest free, fly flee” Evolution Ecosystem by Evolution Accelerator include the following:
Fee Structure: The Evolution Ecosystem is free to use for all non-monetized activities. If you are paid for products or services through the Evolution Ecosystem by Evolution Accelerator, Inc., such action constitutes agreement to Evolution Accelerator, Inc. to retain a 10% fee from each transaction amount at the time of processing.
Third-Party Transaction Fees: In addition to the 10% fee retained by Evolution Accelerator, Inc., any transaction fees charged by third-party payment processors (e.g., such as Stripe or another 3rd-party, etc.) will be passed through to you without any markup or deducted from each transaction amount. These fees will be calculated, deducted, and retained by Evolution Accelerator, Inc. at the time of each transaction.
Clients, Content, Data, Products, and Services: The collection, processing, or submission of Evolution Ecosystem users or users' clients, content, brand, data, information, logo, monetized or non-monetized products or services through the Evolution Ecosystem platform by Evolution Accelerator, Inc. does not constitute agreement to, nor transfer of the legal and monetary rights of, the users or users' clients, content, brand, data, information, logo, monetized or non-monetized products or services, relationships, to Evolution Accelerator, Inc. The users of the Evolution Ecosystem by Evolution Accelerator, Inc. retain full copyrights and other legal rights to the users or users' clients, content, brand, data, information, logo, monetized or non-monetized products or services, relationships, and may de-platform from, or discontinue processing transactions via, the Evolution Ecosystem by Evolution Accelerator, Inc. at any time with no further legal or monetary obligation.
In other words, the spirit is that we make money when and if you make money, until then, please nest freely. Even if you begin to monetize thereby potentially profiting yourself and others (i.e., us), there’s no express obligation (i.e., cage) to keep nesting.
Should the time come when the Evolution Ecosystem “tree” fails to earn the grace of your presence, may the Universe provide another more suitable tree to nest.
Thank you. Without the birds, the tree will be lonely. May agape and peace be yours.