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CoCreate. Fail Safe. Fly High.
What if you could build your startup while getting paid?
Join the Paid Founder Program — where you earn a stable income helping nonprofits thrive digitally, while building your own AI-powered SaaS with full mentorship and profit-sharing.
Only 3 Available
The Problem We're Solving
You're brilliant. You have ideas. But rent is due every month.
The old model says pick one: stable job OR startup dream. We think that's broken. Why not both?
Traditional Path
Take a safe corporate job, work 9-5 for someone else's dream, and watch your startup ideas collect dust while you pay bills.
Startup Hustle
Bootstrap your way through ramen noodles and stress, hoping your savings last long enough to build something profitable.
There's a Better Way
What if you could earn a stable income while building your dream? What if you had mentors, resources, and a community backing your journey?
How the Paid Founder Program Works
Your Week, Split Two Ways:
50% Impact Work
(Your Stable Income)
- Run cutting-edge digital fundraising for nonprofits
- Use proven playbooks that raise millions
- Be the coordinator, not the intern
- We guide you when needed, celebrate when you fly
50% Founder Time
(Your Future Fortune)
- Build AI-powered tools that solve real problems
- Email automation, smart workflows, AI booking systems — you choose
- Ship fast, fail safe, iterate always
- Keep your salary + share the profits when it works
What Makes This Different
Traditional Job
Freelancing
BaseCamp
The Choice is Clear
Stop compromising. Get the stability you need AND the ownership you deserve.
Who Thrives Here
Smart Grads
ready to skip the corporate ladder
Burnt-out Freelancers
who want stability without selling their soul
Builder-Marketers
who get that great products need great distribution
Impact-Driven Doers
who refuse to choose between meaning and money
Not sure if it's you?
If you read this far, it probably is.
Your Toolkit & Support
Methodologies We Live By:
Lean Startup
build-measure-learn on repeat
Design Sprints
solve big problems in days, not months
Growth Hacking
because good work deserves to be seen
Agile Development
ship weekly, not yearly
Plus: Your Support Network
Weekly mentorship
One-on-one guidance from serial founders
Peer reviews
Learn from fellow founders in your cohort
Slack community
24/7 support that actually helps
Real Results from Real Founders
The Numbers:
The Stories:
"I thought I'd have to choose between paying bills and building dreams. BaseCamp proved me wrong. Built an AI hiring tool while helping refugees get jobs. Both sides feed each other."
"Best decision of my twenties. The nonprofit work kept me grounded and funded while I tested 3 different SaaS ideas. The third one stuck. Just closed my first enterprise client."
"It's like YC but you get paid to be there. And instead of just talking about impact, you're literally fundraising for causes that matter while you build."
The Deal
You Get:
Remote position
work from anywhere
Competitive base salary
€3-4K/month depending on experience
30% profit share
on any tool you build
6-month program
with option to extend
Direct mentorship
from serial founders
We Get:
Your energy
for 40 hours/week
Fresh perspectives
on old problems
New tools
that make our nonprofit partners stronger
The joy
of watching you grow
It's a Partnership, Not a Job
We invest in each other. You bring the energy, we provide the foundation. Together, we build something meaningful.
October 2025 Cohort
Timeline:
Requirements:
Fluent English
(Hungarian is a plus)
Basic technical skills
(or willingness to learn fast)
Genuine care
about making the world better
Hunger to build
something of your own
Apply Now
Ready to stop choosing between security and ambition?
P.S. — Those 3 spots? They'll fill fast. If this resonates, don't overthink it.
FAQ
A: 100%. Work from Budapest, Bali, or your bedroom.
A: That's the "fail safe" part. You keep your salary, we help you pivot to the next idea.
A: With the right methods and support? Absolutely. We'll show you how.
A: You have the option to extend, or graduate with your profitable SaaS and our ongoing support network.
A: Basic technical skills are helpful, but more important is your willingness to learn fast. We provide training and support.
A: You keep 30% of any revenue generated by tools you build during the program. We handle the infrastructure, you keep the upside.
Still have questions?
We're here to help! Reach out and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.