hacker house

hacker house

hacker house

a 12-week house for founders to live, build, and launch together.
edmonton · summer 2026
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your 20s aren't meant to be optimized for safety.
most people will spend them climbing someone else's ladder. we think that's optional.

tbdyeg is for founders who don’t fully accept the world as it is -
the ones who feel that friction and decide to build anyway.

For one summer, you'll have the space to experiment boldy,
live alongside 10 ambitous founders, and go all in on something that matters.

over 12 weeks you'll:

  • live and build in the same house

  • launch something people can actually use

  • learn how to build attention - and turn it into leverage

  • understand how fundraising really works — and meet investors

what we offer:

  • 12 weeks of housing in edmonton

  • flights covered

  • a high trust community built around ambition, curiosity and craft.

  • direct access to founders, mentors and industry experts.

who this is for:

  • founders in their 20s based in canada.

  • people who've already tried building something

  • builders ready to go all in for one summer

  • technical founders preferred. even if you're not, we strongly recommend you apply.

  • you must be available in person, full-time, starting june 1.

our non-negotiables:

  • genuine curiosity > ego

  • execution > ideas

  • build things people love

  • taste and design matter

If you’ve been looking for a place to take your idea seriously —

.say hello

want to collaborate, ask a question, or just say hi?
email us - we'd love to hear from you.

.say hello

want to collaborate, ask a question, or just say hi?
email us - we'd love to hear from you.