Build a Career
The hardest part of breaking into a dream career isn't lack of talent—it's the catch-22 of needing demonstrable experience before anyone will give fellows a start. Every fellow starts with an individual consultation, not a fixed program, and we're working to secure student-loan-style financing options so fellows can defer the cost — repaying a percentage of income once they're working, rather than paying upfront. From there, we help fellows figure out which path genuinely suits them, then run them through live simulation pods and real client casework to build the kind of proof of work theory never gives them, backed by peer circles and mentorship that keep their craft sharp along the way. Fellows get plugged into direct placement pipelines spanning startups, agencies, studios, and international enterprises — and landing the role isn't the finish line either, since that same network stays open to them for good.
Apply Now →Discovery
Research Lab
This opening phase is purely diagnostic, built for fellows who shouldn't have to guess their future in a vacuum or commit years to a path that doesn't suit their natural inclinations. Structured exploration frameworks help fellows interrogate their strengths, test their instincts, and pinpoint the exact career archetype that fits before they commit to a direction.
Incubation
Digital Workspaces & Regional Staging Spaces
Crossing the threshold from exploration to execution demands a low-risk environment where fellows can test their mettle before scaling up. This rapid-fire immersion sprint delivers exactly that, running focused orientation exercises that shape raw intent into a concrete foundation and let fellows test the waters of their chosen path.
Acceleration
Live Simulation Pods & Regional Staging Spaces
The job market's catch-22 demands real, demonstrable proof of work rather than abstract theory, and this is where that proof gets built. Fellows are dropped into live simulation pods and real client casework, then pitch live at Demo Night to walk away with bulletproof portfolio capability.
Growth
Global Digital Hubs & Peer Networks
Graduating is only the starting line, because lasting career momentum comes from an active network and continuously sharpened craft, not a certificate. Fellows stay plugged into peer circles and mentorship long after the cohort ends, keeping their skills sharp through real ongoing practice.
Placement
Startups, Agencies, Studios & International Enterprises
Landing the target role is the real finish line, not just graduating the cohort, so that's exactly what we build toward. Fellows get plugged into direct placement pipelines spanning startups, agencies, studios, and international enterprises until they land it.
Creative Director Academy — Advertising & Content
Who It's For: Ambitious creative talent at any stage—fellows hitting the entry-level experience trap trying to get their start, or mid-level practitioners looking to pivot from pure execution into high-level strategy and leadership.
Overview: The definitive pathway for mastering executive creative direction in advertising and content production, through hands-on casework, simulation pods, and real-world portfolio building.
Key Highlight: Features our specialised Bilingual Master Experience sub-track—bridging cross-border fluency with high-stakes production.
Bilingual Product Designer Academy — UI/UX, Systems & Venture Design
Who It's For: Ambitious design talent caught in the execution-only experience trap, and digital practitioners looking to master end-to-end product thinking, systems design, and cross-border tech collaboration.
Overview: Based out of our Lisbon hub, this pathway combines high-stakes product casework, design systems architecture, and live bilingual workflows to build the exact portfolio proof tech companies look for.
Key Highlight: Anchored in Lisbon's vibrant tech ecosystem, featuring cross-border studio projects and direct integration into European and international remote-first pipelines.
[Next Specialised Career Track]
Overview: Specialised technical skill-building frameworks connecting advanced technical craft with direct industry placement.
Fellows Club
An optional peer network for fellows — past, present, and future, across every career track. No cohort enrollment required to join.
Stay connected with fellows from every cohort and hub, wherever they land next.
First access to production-partner opportunities as new hub partnerships open up.
Continued sharpening of craft after graduation, not just during the cohort.
The Human Engine
Every fellow trained here is built to lead ventures across all five tracks in Build a Company once they're ready to step in.