Lead a company we've already worked out.
We size the market, define the offer and fund the launch. Then we look for one operator to lead each company as its founder. You bring the execution — not the idea, and not the risk of starting from nothing.
The Workshop is for founders with their own idea.
Equity only, never a fee.
About the WorkshopWhat You Get
Same terms for every company in the portfolio.
A full-time salary
Paid from week one. This isn't an unpaid incubator or a bet on your savings.
Launch capital
Funded to launch, then funded again at every gate it earns. No fundraising tour before you have clients.
Meaningful equity
You are the founder of the company you lead, not an employee of the studio.
See the full process — from application to offer, and how we build phase by phase once you're in.
View the processThe Engine Behind Every Company
Not an agency. Not an incubator. One commercial team that sells, delivery pods that do the work, and a shared back office no founder has to build from scratch.
Commercial Office
Sales, marketing and client relationships — focused on winning one market at a time.
Shared Build Space OS
The common infrastructure every portfolio company runs on from its first week.
Delivery Pods
Small, dedicated teams that run the SOPs to the letter. This is the piece most studios skip — and it's why our companies can bill clients before they burn through a year of runway.
The Gates Every Company Passes
Capital is released in stages. Each gate has a target and a stop condition, and both are taken seriously.
Proof
Targets
- 5 paying pilot clients
- First SOP set written
- Clients would refer us
Stop condition
No paying customer
Salary starts on day one while your only job is the first paying client. Work from our Gainesville studio or remotely.
Past Gate 1: the growth path
Clear the first gate and the work changes shape. Funding, people and support step up at each new milestone, and your team grows with the business. It is one clear, staged path from proof to a seven-figure company.
Systems
Targets
- $10K monthly recurring revenue
- Complete SOP library
- First delivery pod staffed
Stop condition
Unit economics stay negative
Scale
Targets
- $30K+ monthly recurring revenue
- Two or more pods running
Stop condition
Growth flattens out
Compound
Targets
- $90K+ monthly recurring revenue
- Several pods
- A manager layer in place
Next step
Expand into new markets
Companies Recruiting a Founder
Pick the one you're the right operator for. You'll choose it again in the application.
Embedded Operations Pods
Dedicated IT and admin pods that plug into a growing business, so owners get an operations team without adding headcount.
Recruiting a FounderCWClosewiseBookkeeping + Month-End Close
Clean books, payables and receivables, and a close that lands on the same day every month — controller quality at a small-business price.
Recruiting a FounderPUPaidupReceivables + Collections Desk
Polite, persistent invoice follow-up and dispute handling that shortens the time between doing the work and getting paid.
Recruiting a FounderKLKeylineProperty Management Back Office
Tenant messages, work-order routing and lease renewals handled for small landlords and regional property managers.
Recruiting a FounderPPPermit PilotLicensing + Permit Compliance
Renewal calendars, permit packets and vendor paperwork for Florida contractors, so a missed deadline never stalls a job.
Recruiting a FounderFDFrontline DeskAI-Assisted Support Center
AI triage on every ticket, people on every resolution, and a weekly quality review the client can actually read.
Recruiting a FounderGWGridwatchRemote Ops for Solar Assets
A monitoring center that turns raw inverter and SCADA alarms into ranked, dispatch-ready tickets with tight response times.
Recruiting a FounderAOAlways On24/7 Front Desk + Local Presence
Answers calls and chats around the clock, keeps listings current and books the appointment — for clinics, trades and studios.
Recruiting a FounderApply to lead a company
The first step is short. If it's a fit, we'll send the deeper application within a week.
Application received.
Thanks for applying. A partner reads every application; you'll hear from us within five business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Blueprint role, pay and what happens after launch.
No. Applications are rolling, one founder per company, and a role closes when it is filled.
Either. Many founders work remotely; the Gainesville studio is open to anyone who wants to be in the room.
Not to apply. The paid sprints fit around a working week. You would leave your job once you accept an offer.
The portfolio company you lead, funded by Build Space from launch.
Yes. Both sprints are paid at a flat day rate.
In the written offer, before you commit to anything.
If you clear Gate 1, the next stage of funding is released and the path continues. If not, we make the call together and talk about what is next.
The Commercial Office, a delivery pod, the shared back office and a partner who reviews your scorecard every week.