Co-build the collective.
Earn the lead.
A 111-day residency to co-build the THB Builders Collective. A selective, high-agency build role for an experienced community operator with proof of work. If successful, it can unlock the opportunity to lead the collective long-term.
The residency
Builders Collective has demand, culture, and a clear standard — but still depends on a small core to hold delivery. This 111-day co-build phase is designed to upgrade the system fast with a high-signal operator inside it. Succeed, and we may explore deeper ownership.
Builders Collective
A Bangalore-first builders network. A room for people who want to build real things — companies, crafts, communities, careers — with IRL momentum, not online noise. An operating environment designed for one outcome: you keep shipping.
Who this is built for.
Proven community builders.
Operators who have run and grown networks like this — digital and offline — and want real ownership, not a title.
Why it actually works.
Not a Discord. Not a cohort. A live operating system you support from the inside.
How 111 days unfold.
Daily rhythm: co-build in real time. Short cycles, fast decisions, weekly demos. Around Week 4, operators shift from mapping the system to shipping upgrades that compound.
Audit and map
Audit and map the system — members, delivery, comms, and gaps.
Run and ship
Run the machine and ship upgrades — cadence, comms, rituals, tracking.
Lock the OS
Lock the OS and establish quality bars + accountability loops. Map → ship.
Strengthen repeatability
Member journey, growth loops, and partnerships built for a collective that compounds.
Documented OS
A documented, repeatable Builders Collective OS ready for scale and handover to an owner.
Audit and map
Audit and map the system — members, delivery, comms, and gaps.
Run and ship
Run the machine and ship upgrades — cadence, comms, rituals, tracking.
Lock the OS
Lock the OS and establish quality bars + accountability loops. Map → ship.
Strengthen repeatability
Member journey, growth loops, and partnerships built for a collective that compounds.
Documented OS
A documented, repeatable Builders Collective OS ready for scale and handover to an owner.
What 111 days leave behind.
By the end, Builders Collective should move from a manually run program to a structured, repeatable operating model. This phase is about building leverage through real execution.
A documented Builders Collective OS (cadence → accountability → momentum)
A reliable delivery model (sessions, facilitation, prep, QA)
A member journey built for shipping (onboarding → engagement → retention → referrals)
A feedback loop that improves weekly (KPIs, retros, iteration cycles)
A launch-ready calendar for upcoming cohorts
Real leverage built through execution inside a live system
Build vs. work. Two phases.
This is not a learning cohort. The 111 days are the only fixed commitment — a co-build role for builders who are already good. What comes after is earned, not given.
Co-builders
111-day residency — fixed commitment
- Operate inside the system and ship upgrades that compound
- Take responsibility without being asked. Own outcomes, not tasks
- Bring taste, urgency, and proof of work
- Build in public — weekly updates and artifacts
- Document everything. If it is not written, it does not exist
Owners
next phase — earned, not given
- Run Builders Collective independently as the Owner
- Own outcomes, evolution, and growth of the OS
- Operate cohorts, manage facilitators, evolve the OS
- Months 4 to 12 — earned through the co-build phase
- AI amplifies this — only for builders with real agency
Your Investment
This residency runs for 111 days. All rates are structured for the full program and are inclusive of community access, shared spaces, and the full Hub experience.
Access Only
No stay — just the community & workspace
₹499/day
₹14,970/mo · ₹55,389 full
+ GST
Community Bunk
4 per room — the builder dorm
₹749/day
₹22,470/mo · ₹83,139 full
+ GST
Shared Stay
2 per room — balanced focus & community
₹999/day
₹29,970/mo · ₹1,10,889 full
+ GST
Private Stay
1 per room — full privacy & deep work
₹1,649/day
₹49,470/mo · ₹1,83,039 full
+ GST
1 Week Explorative Residency
Not sure yet? Try a week to experience the environment before committing.
₹25,000
+ GST · 7 days
Non-locals arriving from outside Bengaluru also get airport pickup and drop services included. We take care of the logistics so you can focus on what you came here to build.
Scholarships & Grants
Cost should not be the reason someone misses this. We offer a limited number of scholarships for builders doing meaningful work.
This is not charity. It is an investment in people we believe in.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Spots are limited.
Expert Barter
If you build for us, that is your payment.
Deep expertise in product, design, engineering, or strategy? Let's explore what a barter looks like.
This is for serious builders only.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Spots are limited.
— A note from the Founder
Builders Collective is not a Discord or a newsletter. It is an operating environment where the standard is simple: keep shipping. This residency is for the person who wants to build that room.
Azaan Feroz Sait
Founder, The Hub Bengaluru
— Apply
The window is open right now.
Tell us what draws you to Builders Collective, how you operate inside live systems, and why these 111 days matter to you right now.
Or email growth@thehubbengaluru.com
What we ask of you.
- Commit fully to 111 days of co-build work
- Operate inside a live system and take real ownership
- Build in public — share weekly updates and artifacts
- Document everything. If it is not written, it does not exist
- Raise the quality bar — bring taste, urgency, and follow-through
- Ship consistently. We evaluate for ownership signal, not participation
Tell us what draws you to Builders Collective and how you operate
We review every application personally
We respond within 48 hours — always
If it's not a strong fit, we'll still respond quickly so you can keep building.