It takes two flints to make a fire. Apply to the Hacker House here. When the web3 community pictures hacker houses, they might think of hacker teams grinding away in isolation on their project, in between conference talks and parties.
At Starknet, we like to do the hacker house differently.
While the Starknet Hacker House has, quite rightly, earned a reputation for being a rigorous product development space, we also make certain that each hacker house is a community hub. We do this because we know that for founders and builders to best refine their MVPs, prepare for Mainnet launch, or move from early-stage projects to successful startup, they require something more than a temporary gathering.
The most successful web3 project founders and developers also need a sustainable community network with lasting connections.
We want you to see beyond the work, where the best ecosystems also include the strongest community connections. A hub that moves with you along your product development journey, where you can find the community resources to accelerate your product development journey, tap into seasoned mentors and ecosystem experts, find the best collaborators, and get the most fruitful feedback.
If you feel all of this has been missing from your previous hacker house experiences, then the community building at the Starknet Hacker House is for you.
Rethinking community at Starknet Hacker House
So many people and organizations want to build strong communities. Doubly so in web3. But when it really comes down to it, the results often pale in comparison to the lofty ambitions.
When we host a Starknet Hacker House, we think a lot about how a community not only takes shape but also how it can be sustained. From the physical space to the official mentors, ecosystem experts, and accepted teams, investors, we incubate communities. Starknet lays the foundations for in-person connections that spark ideas as well as collaborations and breakthroughs that virtual meetings can’t always replicate.
By the time you leave the Starknet Hacker House, you’ll have more than just a polished project — you’ll have a new and potent community network of allies in the product development journey that lies ahead.
Move your project forward on a community journey
As a team of founders and builders your goal should be to use the time and space of Starknet Hacker House to move your project forward.
There is no one size fits all approach.
Maybe you’ve got a strong and promising idea? The Starknet Hacker House community is there to help you develop it. Or perhaps your team is a near-seed candidate on the verge of earning a grant but needing mentorship and other input to finalize your MVP? At Hacker House, you will find a community that can help you get to MVP and beyond.
Starknet Hacker House communities also see a lot of alumni of other Starknet programs like Basecamp, Buildcamp, hackathons, and even other hacker houses who are still developing their projects. Along their product development journey, they grow their community so they can launch their MVP and ultimately deploy on Mainnet.
Along the way, you might even meet potential investors or strategic advisors eager to learn more about your idea or product. Wherever you are in your product development journey, there will be new faces and minds to help you.
Guidance from Starknet mentors and ecosystem experts
Mentorship is a key ingredient in transforming your idea into a successful product with real users. At Starknet Hacker House, we pair each team with a dedicated mentor — someone to guide you through tough questions and challenges at the hacker house and beyond.
Experts from StarkWare, the Starknet Foundation, top global companies like Nethermind and StreamingFast, and other key ecosystem projects will be on hand to answer your most pressing questions. Need fundraising advice? Jason Rodrigues from the Starknet Foundation has your back. Struggling to gauge your progress toward product-market fit? Jamie Newton from the Foundation can help you get clarity. And if you’re tackling technical hurdles with Substreams, a mentor from The Graph is there to assist.
At Starknet Hacker House, you’ll have access to the people and teams who built the tools and frameworks you’re using. Diana of TapStark captured it perfectly during her Bangkok Hacker House interview: there’s something magical about learning directly from those who’ve been in the trenches themselves.
Collaboration and feedback
Collaboration is at the heart of the Hacker House experience. Bring your product, test it with fellow builders, and get real-time feedback.
Can people easily use it? Are there pain points or UX issues? These and many more questions will be answered by your Hacker House peers.
The feedback loop here is instant, honest, and invaluable. Everyone’s rooting for you to succeed, and they’ll go out of their way to help.
Building a lasting community
The Starknet Hacker House is very much about building a community that lasts. Many participants return, not just as builders but as mentors.
If you were at the Bangkok or Bangalore Hacker House, you might see familiar faces like Mickey from Layer Akira and Carlos de la Figuera, a Starknet Ambassador.
They’ve been where you are, and now they’re here to share what they’ve learned. Perhaps you’ll even find yourself in a similar position one day.
Apply to Starknet ETHDenver Hacker House
ETHDenver’s Starknet Hacker House is where new ideas can grow, connections can happen, and the future of the ecosystem takes shape.
It isn’t just a workspace — it’s a community hub where you’ll find inspiration, support, and the tools you’ll need in your own unique product development journey.
Applications are open. You can apply here.
