buildspace
Buildspace, previously known as ZipHomeschool and ZipSchool, is an educational company based in San Francisco that offers a free six-week program designed to help individuals develop their ideas while managing full-time commitments.
Services
buildspace offers a free six-week program primarily designed for individuals who have full-time jobs or other commitments. Participants work on their own projects alongside thousands of others and receive weekly updates, lectures, and talks. The program hosts interactive sessions for creating various types of projects, ranging from music albums to community gardens to language learning apps. A noteworthy aspect is the three-day in-person event in San Francisco for participants who make it past week three, with plans to host an event in Dubai later in the year.
Founders
buildspace was formerly known as ZipHomeschool, ZipSchool, and _buildspace. The company participated in Y Combinator's S20 batch, indicating a strong startup foundation. Specific information about the founders is not provided in the facts.
Programs
The primary program buildspace offers is a six-week initiative designed to help participants bring their ideas to life. It starts online and focuses on nights and weekends. The program includes weekly updates, lectures, talks, and interactive sessions. Topics range from creating AI music apps and language learning apps to building community gardens and a sanctuary for animals. Participants also have access to a physical campus in San Francisco for full-time idea development.
Locations
buildspace is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA. It caters to participants from the United States of America and Canada and provides remote and partly remote options. A physical campus in San Francisco supports participants who wish to develop their ideas full-time.
History
buildspace has undergone several name changes, from ZipHomeschool to ZipSchool, then _buildspace, before adopting its current name. The company was part of Y Combinator's S20 batch. In 2023, over 30,000 people joined their nights & weekends program, and their content reached over 12 million people across Instagram and Twitter. The company hosted 1,000 people at their three-day in-person events.