founders. builders. the cracked.
A curated network of UCSB founders, builders, and engineers.
This spring, we’re running an 8-week sprint — weekly office hours with operators, feedback sessions, and a Demo Day in front of VCs and founders.
Advised by alumni at Meta, NASA, YC, ByteDance, & more
8 Weeks
of focused building
Office Hours
weekly with operators
Feedback
sessions every week
Demo Day
pitch to VCs & founders
Spring Sprint.
8 weeks of building, shipping, and getting real feedback, culminating in a Demo Day where you pitch what you’ve built to VCs, operators, and founders.
Weekly Office Hours
1-on-1 and small-group sessions with operators who've scaled products, raised rounds, and hired teams.
Feedback Sessions
Present your progress each week. Get honest, structured feedback from peers, mentors, and past founders.
Build Together
Co-work sessions, build nights, and a curated cohort of serious builders pushing each other forward.
$250+ in AI Credits & Cursor Pro
Every sprint member gets AI credits and Cursor Pro to build faster.
Demo Day
The sprint ends with a Demo Day. Pitch in front of VCs, operators, and the broader UCSB founder network.
For VCs & operators.
Demo Day is the culmination of our 8-week sprint. Join as a mentor during the program or attend Demo Day to see what UCSB’s best builders are shipping.
Demo Day Access
See curated pitches from a vetted cohort of UCSB builders after 8 weeks of focused development.
Office Hours & Mentorship
Run office hours during the sprint. Shape what's being built and build relationships early.
Warm Intros & Deal Flow
Direct access to founders through the member directory and network.
Want to mentor or attend Demo Day? hursh@ucsb.network
Applications for the first cohort close April 10.