The Amsterdam Builder House
Ship code daily for 12 weeks. We cover everything. You keep 100%.
Why this exists
With AI, students can now ship production-ready code faster than senior engineers. You can build anything now but you're still solving fake problems. The technical barrier is gone. The insight barrier remains. We teach you to find problems worth solving, then get out of your way. No equity. No lectures. Just ship real products.
The journey
Week 1-2: Problem Discovery Sprint (Remote)
- Interiew professionals to learn about friction points at work
- 5-minute video presentation of findings
Week 3-14: Build in Amsterdam (In-Person)
- Live in our hacker house in Amsterdam Noord
- Daily standups at 9am sharp
- Ship code every single day
- Weekly user testing sessions (we pay for testers)
- Kill ideas that don't work, pivot fast
- Demo Day with investors and founders
Run by ex-Airbnb early employees and Amsterdam builders.
What you get
- ✈️ Flights covered (up to €1,000)
- 🏠 Free housing in Amsterdam
- 🍔 Group dinners
- 💳 AWS credits + user testing budget
- 🚀 Demo Day (Including partners from Peak, Creandum, Stride)
You own 100%.
Who we're looking for
You should apply if: You've shipped at least one meaningul project, you're able to be in Amsterdam for the duration of the program, and you're determined to ship daily.
Frequently asked questions
How competitive is selection?
~100 apply. 20 find good problems. We pick 3-5.
When exactly does this start?
Exact dates when you join waitlist.
What's the house like?
5 bedrooms, common workspace, Amsterdam. Basic but functional.
Why is this free? What's the catch?
Funded by sponsors who want Europe to build. No catch. No equity.
Do I need a co-founder?
No. Solo builders only.
What if my idea fails?
Good. Kill it week 2, not year 2. Build something else.
Can I work on my existing startup?
No. Fresh problems only.
What happens after the program?
You keep building or you don't. We'll help with intros.
I'm 25/26. Can I still apply?
Doesn't hurt to try.