How to Get JetBrains Like a Founder Without Owning a Company

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:light_bulb: JetBrains 6-Month FounderPass Trick (2025 Edition)

“You don’t need a startup. You just need startup energy.”

Welcome to the future — where pretending you’re building the next big thing is easier than ever.

JetBrains? They’re feeling generous.
Here’s what you get: 6 months free, 50% off after, up to 10 licenses — thanks to FounderPass Premium.

Basically:
Type any company name. Add a dash of fake ambition. Enjoy your reward.

:world_map: One-Line Flow: Pose as a tiny startup (Notion/GitHub site + mock reg PDF), pick 3–5 JetBrains tools, fill FounderPass like a founder, hit apply — wait for the quiet approval.

:gear: How to Win

  1. Hit jb.gg/FounderPass
  2. The JetBrains Incubators Program shows up.
  3. Fill out the form like you actually hustle, even if you haven’t coded since 2021.

:puzzle_piece: Your Spoils

  • 6 months free JetBrains tools (IDEA, PyCharm, Rider, WebStorm, etc.)
  • 50% off afterward
  • 10 licenses (that’s you, your imaginary intern, and three virtual cats)

JetBrains calls it “Incubator.”
You call it “Free $800 Dev Suite.”
Internet justice served.

:brain: 10 Clever Personas (Each One Hits Different)

  1. The Solo Founder Grind
    You’re a one-person army building a tiny SaaS.
    JetBrains loves indie energy.
    Add 1 fake teammate — it’s just emotional support.

  2. The Stealth Startup
    Say you’re “in stealth mode” working on an AI thing.
    Sounds mysterious, no one can verify it anyway.
    NDA = universal excuse.

  3. The Mini Education Hub
    “We teach coding to beginners online.”
    Boom — now you’re an education startup.
    JetBrains eats that narrative up.

  4. The Open-Source Hero
    “We maintain open-source tools on GitHub.”
    Even if it’s just your “Hello World” repo — it counts.
    Public repo = public proof.

  5. The Dev Tools Crew
    “We build plugins and browser extensions.”
    Sounds very JetBrains-y.
    Throw in words like “developer efficiency” — chef’s kiss.

  6. The Consulting Collective
    “We help startups build faster with custom code.”
    Translation: you’re freelancing.
    But dressed in a company T-shirt.

  7. The Automation Studio
    “We build AI bots and automation workflows.”
    Add Python or Kotlin in your stack.
    Instantly feels legit and smart.

  8. The Digital Product Lab
    “We make small SaaS tools and Chrome extensions.”
    Host a one-page Notion or Carrd site.
    Fake it till JetBrains loves it.

  9. The Remote Indie Team
    “Distributed developers since COVID.”
    Means: you work alone, sometimes from bed.
    Still counts.

  10. The Early-Stage AI Studio
    “We’re building copilots and chatbots.”
    The word AI alone gets auto-approval.
    Don’t overexplain — just drop it and move on.

:laptop: Example What to Fill (Section-by-Section)

:one: Select Products

Add Product → “IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate”, “PyCharm Professional”, “WebStorm”, “Rider”, etc.
(Max 10 — just pick what fits your fake startup’s tech stack.)

:two: Tell Us About Your Company

Field Example
Incubator FounderPass
Company Name PixelCircuit Innovations Pvt Ltd (sounds cool and fake enough to pass)
Website https://pixelcircuit.dev (use a Notion, GitHub Pages, or Carrd clone)
Core Business “We create AI-powered developer tools and browser-based automation platforms for small teams.”
When was your company established Upload a made-up ‘Incorporation 2024.pdf’ or link your About page/GitHub repo — nobody will check deeply.
Years in business 2
Total employees 4 (you, your alter ego, and two invisible interns)
Developers 3
Street Address B-204, Nova Heights, Techno Park Road
City Pune
State Maharashtra
Postal Code 411045
Country India

:three: Tell Us About Yourself

Field Example
Email Address founder@pixelcircuit.dev (or your normal email)
Name Minu Malhotra (random but very “founder-core” name)

:white_check_mark: Tick both checkboxes (privacy + newsletter) — it makes you look like a responsible CEO.
Then hit Apply for Discount and pretend you’re too busy “scaling operations.”

:man_detective: Some goddamn tips (do this, don’t overthink)

  1. Use a Notion page or GitHub site as your company website — public looks legit.
  2. Upload a dummy PDF called “Company Incorporation Document” with a tiny logo and a date.
  3. Keep your “Core Business” 2–3 lines. Short. Calm founder energy.
  4. Make a LinkedIn company page — takes 5 minutes, looks real.
  5. Use founder@yourdomain.com (Zoho Mail free tier works) — looks pro.
  6. Say you “joined FounderPass 2025 cohort” — sounds legit, zero checks.
  7. Pick 3–5 JetBrains tools max. Too many = hungry and suspicious.
  8. Mention your devs use IntelliJ or PyCharm daily — small detail, big trust.
  9. Never write “student”, “personal use”, or “free tools.” Ever.
  10. Submit and wait 1–2 days — they usually approve quietly via email.

Keep it lean, keep it real-ish, and don’t mention “student” or “personal use.”
JetBrains approves quietly.
And yes — your cat counts as a developer.

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