Builders Bootcamp Summer ‘25

Where experienced professionals and founders explore impactful AI-driven opportunities in the future of work.

The Builders Bootcamp is a four-week(end) program for experienced professionals and former founders ready to explore impactful AI-driven opportunities in the future of work, with a focus on B2B SaaS.

With one in-person session each weekend at Builders HQ near Rotterdam Centraal, you’ll collaborate with seasoned entrepreneurs and ambitious peers to uncover opportunities, validate real-world problems, and take the first steps toward building solutions that redefine the way we work.

Why Builders Bootcamp?

It’s simple: you bring the ambition, we bring the operators, the playbooks, and the community. Here’s how it works:

• Winning Ideas: Find your next business idea in AI, or pick one of ours

• Expert Guidance: Work with operators who’ve built successful companies

• Build Momentum: Go from zero to launch-ready in a month

• Connect with the Best: Join a tight-knit community of hand-picked founders

What’s inside?

Builders Bootcamp gives you access to all the resources you need to find and validate business ideas, from 1-on-1 mentorship to battle-tested playbooks, tools and templates.

Here’s the breakdown:

• 4-day in-person Bootcamp: 4 Saturdays at our Rotterdam HQ

• Proven Playbooks: Used to build multiple successful B2B AI companies

• 1-on-1 Mentorship: Sit down with founders, investors, and AI experts

• Weekly DIY assignments: Keep the momentum going between sessions

Program details

• 📅 Kickoff: May 31, 2025 (4 Saturdays, 1 session per week)

  • May 31st

  • June 7th

  • June 14th

  • June 21st

• 📍 Location: Builders HQ, Rotterdam (near Rotterdam Central Station)

• 💸 Cost: Free for selected founders

• 📝 Deadline to Apply: April 30th, 2025

How it works

• Apply now: Submit your background and motivations by April 30th, 2025

• Early May 2025: Join an initial call to discuss your goals and ensure alignment

• Mid May 2025: Selected for the second round? Pitch your scope kick-off

• Final Selection: Cohort participants will be confirmed shortly after

• Prep & Start: You’ll receive everything you need to be fully prepared for kickoff on May 31st

Who’s it for?

The Builders Bootcamp is designed for:

• Former founders looking to explore new opportunities and validate their next big idea

• Entrepreneurial Industry Experts with deep knowledge and a proven track record in their field

• AI-Enthusiasts passionate about reshaping the future of work through innovative technology