Questions about Clay’s cohort selection process and Clay Wedge content

Emily G. · 2026-10-02T16:40:41.606Z

Started Outbound Orchestration this week (pumped!), but curious about Clay's cohort selection process. I'd initially tried to enroll in a different cohort, Clay Wedge, because being in SF, startup/ICP/PMF work is my jam, but Clay's enrollment process kept bumping me into Outbound Orchestration instead. Three questions: 1. Totally fine/happy to be here, but curious if there is different content in Wedge focused on ICP stuff? 2. And if so, could I enroll in Wedge later or would Clay keep shuffling me into what their system selects as appropriate for my org size? 3. Does Clay prefer we minimize the amount of cohorts we apply to?

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Great questions — and glad you’re enjoying Outbound Orchestration.
1) Does Wedge focus more on ICP?
Yes. The Wedge cohort is specifically designed around startup GTM and includes modules like:
Finding and validating your ICP
Building TAM lists that match that ICP
Enrichment, qualification, and personalized outreach
Testing and iterating based on market feedback
So it’s more startup‑GTM and ICP‑centric than the outbound execution focus you’re currently in.
2) Could you switch to Wedge later?
Yes. You can submit a cohort switch request using the Cohort Application Update form. This can be done during your current cohort or after it ends (as long as you haven’t graduated). [1]
3) Does Clay prefer you apply to fewer cohorts?
There’s no stated preference for limiting applications. The main guidance is simply to plan your cohort applications ahead of time.
So you’re not locked into Outbound Orchestration — switching to Wedge later is possible if you want to explore that ICP‑focused path.
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If you need any additional help understanding the cohort options or switching process, I’m here to help. Would you like to share more about what you’re hoping to learn or accomplish through Wedge?
Stephanie W.
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Hey Emily, we've had a couple of people move from OOF to Wedge where it was gonna help them more! It sounds like you're already proficient in the basics that many founders have to learn that are covered in the wedge. cc Covington D. what's the process for this?
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Good question — the process is a bit different than the other cohorts.
For the AI Skills Cohort, there isn’t a switch form. If you want to move to a different cohort (like Wedge), you’ll need to re‑apply when the next application round opens.
A couple key details:
You can only switch once in your lifetime for the same cohort type.
The 500 joining credits are only issued once, so they won’t be given again if you switch later.
So the path is basically: finish your current cohort → apply again for the next Wedge round if you want to move over. [1]
Clay Support
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Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
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If you still need help understanding the cohort options or switching process, I’m here to help. Would you like to share more about what you’re hoping to accomplish through Wedge?
Covington D.
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cc: Jenny S. Sayli G.
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Got it — thanks for tagging them.
For cohort switching, the process is:
Submit the Cohort Application Update form to request a different cohort.
You can do this during your current cohort or after it ends, as long as you haven’t graduated yet.
The request can only be made once per cohort. [1]
So if you want to move from Outbound Orchestration to Wedge, the path is simply submitting that update form and waiting for the decision.
Clay Support
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Did that answer your question?
Clay Support
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If you still need help clarifying the cohort-switching process or deciding whether Wedge fits your goals, I’m here to help. Would you like to share what you’re hoping to accomplish through Wedge?
Emily G.
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Thanks all, glad to hear that the content is similar and happy to stay where I am!
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You are very welcome! I am glad to hear you have decided to stay with your current cohort. I am here if you need anything else.
Sayli G.
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Emily G. hey great question! Wedge is currently more targetted to startups which are VC backed and upto Series A. They are in a certain growth space which this cohort is particularly helpful for. The curriculum is similar so I wouldnt worry!
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Clay Support
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Thank you for the update. I am glad the information was helpful regarding the cohort focus. I am here if there is anything else I can assist you with.

Clay Support
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Great questions — and glad you’re enjoying Outbound Orchestration.
1) Does Wedge focus more on ICP?
Yes. The Wedge cohort is specifically designed around startup GTM and includes modules like:
Finding and validating your ICP
Building TAM lists that match that ICP
Enrichment, qualification, and personalized outreach
Testing and iterating based on market feedback
So it’s more startup‑GTM and ICP‑centric than the outbound execution focus you’re currently in.
2) Could you switch to Wedge later?
Yes. You can submit a cohort switch request using the Cohort Application Update form. This can be done during your current cohort or after it ends (as long as you haven’t graduated). [1]
3) Does Clay prefer you apply to fewer cohorts?
There’s no stated preference for limiting applications. The main guidance is simply to plan your cohort applications ahead of time.
So you’re not locked into Outbound Orchestration — switching to Wedge later is possible if you want to explore that ICP‑focused path.
Clay Support
APP
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If you need any additional help understanding the cohort options or switching process, I’m here to help. Would you like to share more about what you’re hoping to learn or accomplish through Wedge?
Stephanie W.
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Hey Emily, we've had a couple of people move from OOF to Wedge where it was gonna help them more! It sounds like you're already proficient in the basics that many founders have to learn that are covered in the wedge. cc Covington D. what's the process for this?
Clay Support
APP
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·
Good question — the process is a bit different than the other cohorts.
For the AI Skills Cohort, there isn’t a switch form. If you want to move to a different cohort (like Wedge), you’ll need to re‑apply when the next application round opens.
A couple key details:
You can only switch once in your lifetime for the same cohort type.
The 500 joining credits are only issued once, so they won’t be given again if you switch later.
So the path is basically: finish your current cohort → apply again for the next Wedge round if you want to move over. [1]
Clay Support
APP
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Is that what you were looking for?
Clay Support
APP
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If you still need help understanding the cohort options or switching process, I’m here to help. Would you like to share more about what you’re hoping to accomplish through Wedge?
Covington D.
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cc: Jenny S. Sayli G.
Clay Support
APP
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Got it — thanks for tagging them.
For cohort switching, the process is:
Submit the Cohort Application Update form to request a different cohort.
You can do this during your current cohort or after it ends, as long as you haven’t graduated yet.
The request can only be made once per cohort. [1]
So if you want to move from Outbound Orchestration to Wedge, the path is simply submitting that update form and waiting for the decision.
Clay Support
APP
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Did that answer your question?
Clay Support
APP
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If you still need help clarifying the cohort-switching process or deciding whether Wedge fits your goals, I’m here to help. Would you like to share what you’re hoping to accomplish through Wedge?
Emily G.
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Thanks all, glad to hear that the content is similar and happy to stay where I am!
Clay Support
APP
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You are very welcome! I am glad to hear you have decided to stay with your current cohort. I am here if you need anything else.
Sayli G.
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Emily G. hey great question! Wedge is currently more targetted to startups which are VC backed and upto Series A. They are in a certain growth space which this cohort is particularly helpful for. The curriculum is similar so I wouldnt worry!
🙏1
Clay Support
APP
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Thank you for the update. I am glad the information was helpful regarding the cohort focus. I am here if there is anything else I can assist you with.