Cohort investment for Indian Builders: INR 30K

Cohort investment for Indian Builders: INR 30K

Build & Launch your side hustle in 4 weeks

Build & Launch your side hustle in 4 weeks

Build & Launch your side hustle in 4 weeks

An online cohort + community to get your

side-hustle out!

An online cohort + community to get your

side-hustle out!

An online cohort + community to get your side-hustle out!

Start building

Cohort begins July 15th, 2023

Cohort begins July 15th, 2023

The world’s only accelerator for Side Hustles!

The world’s only accelerator for

Side Hustles!

The world’s only accelerator for Side Hustles!

500+

builders

500+

Builders

150+

launches

$150K

revenue

where the best come to start their side hustle journey

where the best come to start their side hustle journey

where the best come to start their side hustle journey

Learn from the top 1% of Hustlers

Learn from the top 1% of Hustlers

Learn from the top 1% of Hustlers

The best of the mentors will be sharing their knowledge to help you succeed

The best of the mentors will be sharing their knowledge to help you succeed

The best of the mentors will be sharing their knowledge to help you succeed

Does this sound like you?

Does this sound like you?

Does this sound like you?

I have ideas, but I don't know how and where to begin

I have ideas, but I don't know how and where to begin

I have built projects, but couldn't launch

I have built projects, but couldn't launch

I can develop products, but get stuck with design & marketing

I can develop products, but get stuck with design & marketing

I can market products, but don’t know how to develop

I have ideas, but I don't know how and where to begin

I have ideas but don’t have the motivation to build

I have ideas but don’t have the motivation to build

I have built and launched projects with zero success

I have built and launched projects with zero success

I want to meet people with whom I can build great things

I want to meet people with whom I can build great things

I want to experiment with low risk

I want to experiment with low risk

If you get accepted, you will LAUNCH

If you get accepted, you will LAUNCH

If you get accepted, you will LAUNCH

Here’s how you will build your side-hustle!

Here’s how you will build your side-hustle!

Here’s how you will build your

side-hustle!

We will fuel you up with all the learning, tools, guidance, mentorship, collaboration & more

We will fuel you up with all the learning, tools, guidance, mentorship, collaboration & more

4 sprints

4 weeks & 4 sprints

4 weeks & 4 sprints

Every week is a sprint towards a goal. From ideation to designing to building and launching, each week will take you closer to your first side hustle.

Every week is a sprint towards a goal. From ideation to designing to building and launching, each week will take you closer to your first side hustle.

Every week is a sprint towards a goal. From ideation to designing to building and launching, each week will take you closer to your first side hustle.

Live learning

with mentors

LIVE learning from mentors

LIVE learning from mentors

Every weekly sprint will have live masterclasses with experts, 1:1s, informal discussions, building sessions & much more. You will be equipped with all the  knowledge you need to launch a side hustle.

Every weekly sprint will have live masterclasses with experts, 1:1s, informal discussions, building sessions & much more. You will be equipped with all the  knowledge you need to launch a side hustle.

Every weekly sprint will have live masterclasses with experts, 1:1s, informal discussions, building sessions & much more. You will be equipped with all the  knowledge you need to launch a side hustle.

A community to jam

A community to jam

A community to jam

You will join an active community of 500+ builders where you can discuss ideas, get feedback, find collaborators and help each other to be successful.

You will join an active community of 500+ builders where you can discuss ideas, get feedback, find collaborators and help each other to be successful.

You will join an active community of 500+ builders where you can discuss ideas, get feedback, find collaborators and help each other to be successful.

It will all happen in 4 weeks

It will all happen in 4 weeks

It will all happen in 4 weeks

We know that all of you will be juggling a full-time job, which is why we’ve built the program to fit into your schedule after hours

We know that all of you will be juggling a full-time job, which is why we’ve built the program to fit into your schedule after hours

We know that all of you will be juggling a full-time job, which is why we’ve built the program to fit into your schedule after hours

WEEK 1

Ideation & Pitching

In this week via live sessions, 1:1s and community discussions we will make you an Idea Machine. By the end of the week, you will pitch your idea in front of everyone.

WEEK 2

Design your MVP

In this week you will learn how to do user flows & complete your product’s design. At the end of this week via masterclasses & 1:1s, you will have a clear idea of how to build the MVP.

WEEK 3

Build your MVP

From tools to stacks to actually building it out, we will walk the talk with you this week. By the end of this week, you will demo a working prototype of your pitched idea.

WEEK 4

Launch your side hustle

You will learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to how to get the first 100 users for your side hustle. At the end of this week, you would have launched your side hustle.

WEEK 1

Ideation & Pitching

In this week via live sessions, 1:1s and community discussions we will make you an Idea Machine. By the end of the week, you will pitch your idea in front of everyone.

WEEK 2

Design your MVP

In this week you will learn how to do user flows & complete your product’s design. At the end of this week via masterclasses & 1:1s, you will have a clear idea of how to build the MVP.

WEEK 3

Build your MVP

From tools to stacks to actually building it out, we will walk the talk with you this week. By the end of this week, you will demo a working prototype of your pitched idea.

WEEK 4

Launch your side hustle

You will learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to how to get the first 100 users for your side hustle. At the end of this week, you would have launched your side hustle.

WEEK 1

Ideation & Pitching

In this week via live sessions, 1:1s and community discussions we will make you an Idea Machine. By the end of the week, you will pitch your idea in front of everyone.

WEEK 2

Design your MVP

In this week you will learn how to do user flows & complete your product’s design. At the end of this week via masterclasses & 1:1s, you will have a clear idea of how to build the MVP.

WEEK 3

Build your MVP

From tools to stacks to actually building it out, we will walk the talk with you this week. By the end of this week, you will demo a working prototype of your pitched idea.

WEEK 4

Launch your side hustle

You will learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to how to get the first 100 users for your side hustle. At the end of this week, you would have launched your side hustle.

The 4 weeks will lead you to launch incredible side hustles

The 4 weeks will lead you to launch incredible side hustles

The 4 weeks will lead you to launch incredible side hustles

LetterHunt
“I joined Build with an idea but it was not easy to make. An idea in the community to create a directory of newsletters caught my attention and I built it with Madan. LetterHunt helped me build my audience and earn ~$10K. In its building journey, I learnt a lot and also got the confidence to work on my initial idea and ship two more products after that.”
LetterHunt
“I joined Build with an idea but it was not easy to make. An idea in the community to create a directory of newsletters caught my attention and I built it with Madan. LetterHunt helped me build my audience and earn ~$10K. In its building journey, I learnt a lot and also got the confidence to work on my initial idea and ship two more products after that.”
Clarity Pro
“One of the best things I did after quitting my job was joining Build. The community is infectious and helps you achieve your dream. I built a SaaS called Clarity, a note-taking browser extension for YouTube. As a developer, I achieved my dream of building my own product and now I am growing it with help from the community.”
Clarity Pro
“One of the best things I did after quitting my job was joining Build. The community is infectious and helps you achieve your dream. I built a SaaS called Clarity, a note-taking browser extension for YouTube. As a developer, I achieved my dream of building my own product and now I am growing it with help from the community.”
Kopier
“I have always been building products but used to lose momentum before shipping. Build changed that for me. Kopier was developed and stayed dormant for a year. When Amit and I joined Build, we were propelled by the community to ship it. Like magic, I truly became a builder who can ship products. Getting Product Hunt Golden Kitty nomination was the icing on the cake.”
Kopier
“I have always been building products but used to lose momentum before shipping. Build changed that for me. Kopier was developed and stayed dormant for a year. When Amit and I joined Build, we were propelled by the community to ship it. Like magic, I truly became a builder who can ship products. Getting Product Hunt Golden Kitty nomination was the icing on the cake.”
Prompt Hero
“I joined Build to find a tribe and I got exactly that. They motivated me to ship my first project. I love the helping & energetic vibe of the community. The idea of PromptHero, was a discussion among a few builders and it excited me a lot. We built it in 24 hours and have generated $100 in revenue so far. ”
Prompt Hero
“I joined Build to find a tribe and I got exactly that. They motivated me to ship my first project. I love the helping & energetic vibe of the community. The idea of PromptHero, was a discussion among a few builders and it excited me a lot. We built it in 24 hours and have generated $100 in revenue so far. ”
Listr
“I created Listr to solve my own problem. It went viral with ~6500 users coming in the first week and it was acquired in a few months. It was a dream start to my side hustle journey and I learnt that in a world that chases status and credentials, you should build a proof of work to show your skills, and side projects are the best for that.”
Listr
“I created Listr to solve my own problem. It went viral with ~6500 users coming in the first week and it was acquired in a few months. It was a dream start to my side hustle journey and I learnt that in a world that chases status and credentials, you should build a proof of work to show your skills, and side projects are the best for that.”
Listr
“I created Listr to solve my own problem. It went viral with ~6500 users coming in the first week and it was acquired in a few months. It was a dream start to my side hustle journey and I learnt that in a world that chases status and credentials, you should build a proof of work to show your skills, and side projects are the best for that.”
BangaloreRoomie
“As a product designer, I lacked the confidence to build stuff. But joining Build changed that. BangaloreRoomie started with a simple observation on Twitter. Mithilesh and I built a Twitter bot that would retweet people looking for roommates in Bangalore, India. It went viral with 1000+ followers in a day. It gave me a great confidence boost and I have built four more projects after that.”
BangaloreRoomie
“As a product designer, I lacked the confidence to build stuff. But joining Build changed that. BangaloreRoomie started with a simple observation on Twitter. Mithilesh and I built a Twitter bot that would retweet people looking for roommates in Bangalore, India. It went viral with 1000+ followers in a day. It gave me a great confidence boost and I have built four more projects after that.”

Here's the best part

Here's the best part

Here's the best part

When you get accepted to Build, you become part of a community that can change your life

When you get accepted to Build, you become part of a community that can change your life

When you get accepted to Build, you become part of a community that can change your life

A tribe for life

A tribe for life

A tribe for life

You join a tribe of like-minded hustlers who challenges you as well as support you in every way. You will find a collaborator irrespective of whether that is a developer, designer, marketer & more both for the short and long term.

You join a tribe of like-minded hustlers who challenges you as well as support you in every way. You will find a collaborator irrespective of whether that is a developer, designer, marketer & more both for the short and long term.

You join a tribe of like-minded hustlers who challenges you as well as support you in every way. You will find a collaborator irrespective of whether that is a developer, designer, marketer & more both for the short and long term.

A community that helps you win

LIVE learning from mentors

LIVE learning from mentors

You will experience joy & delight when no matter what you ask, what you do or what you launch, there will always be an army of builders who will collectively ensure you are successful.

You will experience joy & delight when no matter what you ask, what you do or what you launch, there will always be an army of builders who will collectively ensure you are successful.

You will experience joy & delight when no matter what you ask, what you do or what you launch, there will always be an army of builders who will collectively ensure you are successful.

Beyond Zoom & Slack calls

Beyond Zoom & Slack calls

Beyond Zoom & Slack calls

Builders find ways to catchup in different parts of the world. Sometimes they put it together, sometimes we do the same. The relationships & networks you will build here will be for life & not for the cohort.

Builders find ways to catchup in different parts of the world.

Builders find ways to catchup in different parts of the world.

Side Hustles
are a gateway to

Side Hustles
are a gateway to

Side Hustles
are a gateway to

High growth career opportunities

High growth career opportunities

In today’s competitive world, side projects help you stand out by giving you proof of work. Ayush Wadhwa’s decade of side hustles led to a full-time entrepreneurial stint straight out of college. He is building a company generating $550K in revenue.

Achieving financial independence

Achieving financial independence

Building side hustles de-risks you from being dependent on one source of income. With multiple income sources, you can achieve financial independence faster. Daniel Vassallo has built a portfolio of side hustles, generating $1 Million in revenue in three years.

Building a great network

Building a great network

Once you become a builder, you start attracting great people. Your side projects can open doors for you to reach out to some of the influential experts in their field with ease. Sharath Kuruganthy has built 15+ side hustles and attracted a strong network of influential voices on Twitter.

An investment that pays back

10X

An investment that pays back

10X

18 Live Sessions

3 sessions per week (60 mins each) and Saturday demo sessions (120 mins)

Rapid Feedback

The core team & community will give you feedback on every stage so that you never get stuck.

Recordings & Resources

Lifetime access to all the session recordings and resources from this cohort


Community & Network

Access to a private online community with 500+ builders for one year.


Continuous Upskilling

Access to future cohort and special curated sessions to keep learning always on.


Build & Launch a side hustle

You will have all the guidance, support, mentorship, 1:1s & more needed to get there

18 Live Sessions

3 sessions per week (60 mins each) and Saturday demo sessions (120 mins)

Rapid Feedback

The core team & community will give you feedback on every stage so that you never get stuck.

Recordings & Resources

Lifetime access to all the session recordings and resources from this cohort


Community & Network

Access to a private online community with 500+ builders for one year.


Continuous Upskilling

Access to future cohort and special curated sessions to keep learning always on.


Build & Launch a side hustle

You will have all the guidance, support, mentorship, 1:1s & more needed to get there

$1000

₹30K

Indian residents only. EMI options available.

Indian residents only. EMI options available.

Start building

Builders have a few things to say about the journey!

Builders have a few things to say about the journey!

Builders have a few things to say about the journey!

You must have a lot of questions.
We have answered them for you

What is it?

A 4-week cohort & community for people to go from ideation to launching a side-hustle‍ The core team will work 1:1 with the cohort members via expert-led masterclasses, community discussions, feedback & pitches themed around all the aspects of building a side hustle. We will get 100 people across the line in 4 weeks.

Is this a course?

This is not a course. Think of it as a 4-week boot camp where you work with like-minded peers, attend expert masterclasses, finalize an idea, get feedback, build an MVP and finally launch. The learning would be driven through the sessions and 1:1 mentoring but the outcome will be to get you to launch your side hustle.

Who is it for?

It is for anyone who has been on the fence when it comes to doing a side-hustle.It works if you: Have ideas but don’t know how & where to begin Have built projects but couldn’t launch Can develop products but get stuck with design & marketing Can market products but don’t know how to build Have ideas but don’t have the motivation to build Have built & launched products with minimal success Want to meet & build with an inspired set of people from around the world

Do I need to be from specific background to be part of this?

Anyone can build a side hustle (if you have the right motivation) and you can be from any background to apply for Build. What we really look for is your willingness to commit to learning & shipping as a side hustle. In the 4 weeks, we will help you with tools, guidance, mentorship, collaboration, and lots of learning, to help you build & ship a side hustle.

How will the program run?

Every week, there will be a theme. These themes will have goals that accepted builders would need to finish in order to make progress towards the launch of the side-hustle. Mentors & Builders in Residence will help you nail down the best way possible to achieve the week’s goal. ‍ A typical week in the cohort would look like this: 👉 Lots of idea sharing + discussions (async) between the selected and handpicked members of the community 👉 Couple of high-value sessions such as ‘How to become an idea machine, ‘How to get your first 100 users’, and ‘How to build a user flow’ with experts who have been there and done that. Think of these as the top people who will be taking sessions. 👉 Pitch and feedback on ideas 👉 Accountability check on progress wrt to the desired goal 👉 1:1s with other members and especially the core team to refine your project Broadly the themes for the 4 weeks will be: Week 1: Ideation and firming up on a side-project that is right for you ‍Week 2: User Flow & designing the MVP ‍Week 3: Building the MVP ‍Week 4: Launch and GTM

When does the program begin?

Our next cohort begins on June 10th, 2023. Applications are open between now and the last day to apply is May 31st, 2023

What time will the sessions take place?

We understand that you have a job and other commitments during the day. The sessions will take place after hours, at 7 PM EST on weekdays. On Saturdays, the sessions will be at 10 AM EST.

What are the selection criteria?

The application form seeks to understand the following about an individual: 👉Are you eager and hungry to build things on the side 👉Are you able to spot and think of problems to solve 👉Finally, there will be a video submission to understand how forthcoming you are as a person (comes in handy when building in public)

Do I need an idea to be accepted?

No, you don't need to have an idea pre-decide in order to apply and get selected. The first week of the cohort is dedicated to helping you reach a point where you have figured out what is the right thing for you to do/build on the side through 1:1 chats, peer feedback, and ideation sessions. You will become an idea machine at the end of Week 1 ‍Having an idea before joining is without a doubt an advantage but not a requirement.

When will I know the status of my application?

We will communicate the status of your application whether you made it or not in 48 hours.

What time commitment is needed?

We don’t expect you to spend more than 5-6 hours in total in a week. The community will be active all the time and you will be encouraged to join & participate as you desire throughout the day.

What is the cost?

If you get accepted, in order to confirm your spot you will need to pay USD 1000. We are charging and keeping it paid in order to ensure there is accountability at our as well as your end.

What is included in the cost?

You will get access to a cohort of 4 weeks, where you will have masterclasses, hands-on sessions and discussions. You will also get one-year access to the Build community on slack.

When am I needed to pay?

You will only need to pay which is the final step for your spot confirmation, once you have received the acceptance email. The acceptance will happen based on your application details.

Is there a scholarship?

We are keeping this fairly priced in order to ensure we give time to it. We believe the people we are looking to accept into the program will be able to afford it. But you can still get a partial scholarship on basis of your application

Who are the mentors?

​​We have carefully picked mentors to be people who are experts in their domain and have been building one hustle after another. The mentor pool has everyone from coding to no-code to marketing to design and more. There isn't an aspect of building and launching a side project that is not covered by this network.

Will I have 1:1 with the mentors?

Mentors will be doing drill-down sessions/masterclasses every week. Some of the mentors will also be available and accessible in the online community and answer questions about any/everything about the side project in line with the theme of the week. You can always approach a mentor to chat more or get on a call to discuss in detail something that you want to understand better. Builders in Residence will be available to do as many calls and 1:1 sessions as you desire but a lot of the discussions will be encouraged in the community for the greater good of everyone.

Will I work in a group or a team? Can I launch a project individually?

Yes, you can work independently to launch a side hustle of your own. But we have seen many collaborations happen in the community in the past. At the end of the first week or during the pitching you can join hands with others if you find their idea/work interesting.

Is it mandatory to launch at end of 4 weeks?

While we would love all the accepted builders to launch at the end of 4 weeks, we understand that sometimes you might just want to learn everything in detail and go about launching something of your own later. The community will be there even after 4 weeks and you can have a launch after the end of the cohort anytime.

Can I join with my friend?

Sure, please ask your friend to submit an application. Both of you will have to meet the bar in order to get accepted.

How to reach out for more queries?

If there are any other queries, feel free to reach out to us at build@skiptheline.dev

What is it?

A 4-week cohort & community for people to go from ideation to launching a side-hustle‍ The core team will work 1:1 with the cohort members via expert-led masterclasses, community discussions, feedback & pitches themed around all the aspects of building a side hustle. We will get 100 people across the line in 4 weeks.

Is this a course?

This is not a course. Think of it as a 4-week boot camp where you work with like-minded peers, attend expert masterclasses, finalize an idea, get feedback, build an MVP and finally launch. The learning would be driven through the sessions and 1:1 mentoring but the outcome will be to get you to launch your side hustle.

Who is it for?

It is for anyone who has been on the fence when it comes to doing a side-hustle.It works if you: Have ideas but don’t know how & where to begin Have built projects but couldn’t launch Can develop products but get stuck with design & marketing Can market products but don’t know how to build Have ideas but don’t have the motivation to build Have built & launched products with minimal success Want to meet & build with an inspired set of people from around the world

Do I need to be from specific background to be part of this?

Anyone can build a side hustle (if you have the right motivation) and you can be from any background to apply for Build. What we really look for is your willingness to commit to learning & shipping as a side hustle. In the 4 weeks, we will help you with tools, guidance, mentorship, collaboration, and lots of learning, to help you build & ship a side hustle.

How will the program run?

Every week, there will be a theme. These themes will have goals that accepted builders would need to finish in order to make progress towards the launch of the side-hustle. Mentors & Builders in Residence will help you nail down the best way possible to achieve the week’s goal. ‍ A typical week in the cohort would look like this: 👉 Lots of idea sharing + discussions (async) between the selected and handpicked members of the community 👉 Couple of high-value sessions such as ‘How to become an idea machine, ‘How to get your first 100 users’, and ‘How to build a user flow’ with experts who have been there and done that. Think of these as the top people who will be taking sessions. 👉 Pitch and feedback on ideas 👉 Accountability check on progress wrt to the desired goal 👉 1:1s with other members and especially the core team to refine your project Broadly the themes for the 4 weeks will be: Week 1: Ideation and firming up on a side-project that is right for you ‍Week 2: User Flow & designing the MVP ‍Week 3: Building the MVP ‍Week 4: Launch and GTM

When does the program begin?

Our next cohort begins on June 10th, 2023. Applications are open between now and the last day to apply is May 31st, 2023

What time will the sessions take place?

We understand that you have a job and other commitments during the day. The sessions will take place after hours, at 7 PM EST on weekdays. On Saturdays, the sessions will be at 10 AM EST.

What are the selection criteria?

The application form seeks to understand the following about an individual: 👉Are you eager and hungry to build things on the side 👉Are you able to spot and think of problems to solve 👉Finally, there will be a video submission to understand how forthcoming you are as a person (comes in handy when building in public)

Do I need an idea to be accepted?

No, you don't need to have an idea pre-decide in order to apply and get selected. The first week of the cohort is dedicated to helping you reach a point where you have figured out what is the right thing for you to do/build on the side through 1:1 chats, peer feedback, and ideation sessions. You will become an idea machine at the end of Week 1 ‍Having an idea before joining is without a doubt an advantage but not a requirement.

When will I know the status of my application?

We will communicate the status of your application whether you made it or not in 48 hours.

What time commitment is needed?

We don’t expect you to spend more than 5-6 hours in total in a week. The community will be active all the time and you will be encouraged to join & participate as you desire throughout the day.

What is the cost?

If you get accepted, in order to confirm your spot you will need to pay USD 1000. We are charging and keeping it paid in order to ensure there is accountability at our as well as your end.

What is included in the cost?

You will get access to a cohort of 4 weeks, where you will have masterclasses, hands-on sessions and discussions. You will also get one-year access to the Build community on slack.

When am I needed to pay?

You will only need to pay which is the final step for your spot confirmation, once you have received the acceptance email. The acceptance will happen based on your application details.

Is there a scholarship?

We are keeping this fairly priced in order to ensure we give time to it. We believe the people we are looking to accept into the program will be able to afford it. But you can still get a partial scholarship on basis of your application

Who are the mentors?

​​We have carefully picked mentors to be people who are experts in their domain and have been building one hustle after another. The mentor pool has everyone from coding to no-code to marketing to design and more. There isn't an aspect of building and launching a side project that is not covered by this network.

Will I have 1:1 with the mentors?

Mentors will be doing drill-down sessions/masterclasses every week. Some of the mentors will also be available and accessible in the online community and answer questions about any/everything about the side project in line with the theme of the week. You can always approach a mentor to chat more or get on a call to discuss in detail something that you want to understand better. Builders in Residence will be available to do as many calls and 1:1 sessions as you desire but a lot of the discussions will be encouraged in the community for the greater good of everyone.

Will I work in a group or a team? Can I launch a project individually?

Yes, you can work independently to launch a side hustle of your own. But we have seen many collaborations happen in the community in the past. At the end of the first week or during the pitching you can join hands with others if you find their idea/work interesting.

Is it mandatory to launch at end of 4 weeks?

While we would love all the accepted builders to launch at the end of 4 weeks, we understand that sometimes you might just want to learn everything in detail and go about launching something of your own later. The community will be there even after 4 weeks and you can have a launch after the end of the cohort anytime.

Can I join with my friend?

Sure, please ask your friend to submit an application. Both of you will have to meet the bar in order to get accepted.

How to reach out for more queries?

If there are any other queries, feel free to reach out to us at build@skiptheline.dev

What is it?

A 4-week cohort & community for people to go from ideation to launching a side-hustle‍ The core team will work 1:1 with the cohort members via expert-led masterclasses, community discussions, feedback & pitches themed around all the aspects of building a side hustle. We will get 100 people across the line in 4 weeks.

Is this a course?

This is not a course. Think of it as a 4-week boot camp where you work with like-minded peers, attend expert masterclasses, finalize an idea, get feedback, build an MVP and finally launch. The learning would be driven through the sessions and 1:1 mentoring but the outcome will be to get you to launch your side hustle.

Who is it for?

It is for anyone who has been on the fence when it comes to doing a side-hustle.It works if you: Have ideas but don’t know how & where to begin Have built projects but couldn’t launch Can develop products but get stuck with design & marketing Can market products but don’t know how to build Have ideas but don’t have the motivation to build Have built & launched products with minimal success Want to meet & build with an inspired set of people from around the world

Do I need to be from specific background to be part of this?

Anyone can build a side hustle (if you have the right motivation) and you can be from any background to apply for Build. What we really look for is your willingness to commit to learning & shipping as a side hustle. In the 4 weeks, we will help you with tools, guidance, mentorship, collaboration, and lots of learning, to help you build & ship a side hustle.

How will the program run?

Every week, there will be a theme. These themes will have goals that accepted builders would need to finish in order to make progress towards the launch of the side-hustle. Mentors & Builders in Residence will help you nail down the best way possible to achieve the week’s goal. ‍ A typical week in the cohort would look like this: 👉 Lots of idea sharing + discussions (async) between the selected and handpicked members of the community 👉 Couple of high-value sessions such as ‘How to become an idea machine, ‘How to get your first 100 users’, and ‘How to build a user flow’ with experts who have been there and done that. Think of these as the top people who will be taking sessions. 👉 Pitch and feedback on ideas 👉 Accountability check on progress wrt to the desired goal 👉 1:1s with other members and especially the core team to refine your project Broadly the themes for the 4 weeks will be: Week 1: Ideation and firming up on a side-project that is right for you ‍Week 2: User Flow & designing the MVP ‍Week 3: Building the MVP ‍Week 4: Launch and GTM

When does the program begin?

Our next cohort begins on June 10th, 2023. Applications are open between now and the last day to apply is May 31st, 2023

What time will the sessions take place?

We understand that you have a job and other commitments during the day. The sessions will take place after hours, at 7 PM EST on weekdays. On Saturdays, the sessions will be at 10 AM EST.

What are the selection criteria?

The application form seeks to understand the following about an individual: 👉Are you eager and hungry to build things on the side 👉Are you able to spot and think of problems to solve 👉Finally, there will be a video submission to understand how forthcoming you are as a person (comes in handy when building in public)

Do I need an idea to be accepted?

No, you don't need to have an idea pre-decide in order to apply and get selected. The first week of the cohort is dedicated to helping you reach a point where you have figured out what is the right thing for you to do/build on the side through 1:1 chats, peer feedback, and ideation sessions. You will become an idea machine at the end of Week 1 ‍Having an idea before joining is without a doubt an advantage but not a requirement.

When will I know the status of my application?

We will communicate the status of your application whether you made it or not in 48 hours.

What time commitment is needed?

We don’t expect you to spend more than 5-6 hours in total in a week. The community will be active all the time and you will be encouraged to join & participate as you desire throughout the day.

What is the cost?

If you get accepted, in order to confirm your spot you will need to pay USD 1000. We are charging and keeping it paid in order to ensure there is accountability at our as well as your end.

What is included in the cost?

You will get access to a cohort of 4 weeks, where you will have masterclasses, hands-on sessions and discussions. You will also get one-year access to the Build community on slack.

When am I needed to pay?

You will only need to pay which is the final step for your spot confirmation, once you have received the acceptance email. The acceptance will happen based on your application details.

Is there a scholarship?

We are keeping this fairly priced in order to ensure we give time to it. We believe the people we are looking to accept into the program will be able to afford it. But you can still get a partial scholarship on basis of your application

Who are the mentors?

​​We have carefully picked mentors to be people who are experts in their domain and have been building one hustle after another. The mentor pool has everyone from coding to no-code to marketing to design and more. There isn't an aspect of building and launching a side project that is not covered by this network.

Will I have 1:1 with the mentors?

Mentors will be doing drill-down sessions/masterclasses every week. Some of the mentors will also be available and accessible in the online community and answer questions about any/everything about the side project in line with the theme of the week. You can always approach a mentor to chat more or get on a call to discuss in detail something that you want to understand better. Builders in Residence will be available to do as many calls and 1:1 sessions as you desire but a lot of the discussions will be encouraged in the community for the greater good of everyone.

Will I work in a group or a team? Can I launch a project individually?

Yes, you can work independently to launch a side hustle of your own. But we have seen many collaborations happen in the community in the past. At the end of the first week or during the pitching you can join hands with others if you find their idea/work interesting.

Is it mandatory to launch at end of 4 weeks?

While we would love all the accepted builders to launch at the end of 4 weeks, we understand that sometimes you might just want to learn everything in detail and go about launching something of your own later. The community will be there even after 4 weeks and you can have a launch after the end of the cohort anytime.

Can I join with my friend?

Sure, please ask your friend to submit an application. Both of you will have to meet the bar in order to get accepted.

How to reach out for more queries?

If there are any other queries, feel free to reach out to us at build@skiptheline.dev