BuildUp New Batch with AI and free for Armenian students
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FINAL UPDATE: We are almost ready to relaunch BuildUp Globally! Our main task now is to keep the program in Armenia free for Armenian citizens. Please check the new budget below. We already have around $12.000, but we need $20K to run for one year. From there, we hope International BuildUp will be successful and cover Armenian operations.
INTERMEDIATE UPDATE: We have worked extensively to refine the entire education concept at BuildUo and plan to launch it globally.
This fundraiser is nearing completion, but our commitment remains unchanged. We will ensure that the BuildUp Educational Foundation in Armenia remains operational, and all students from Armenia will receive nearly free education. They will only need to pay for English classes to prepare for the main course.
UPDATE: While fundraising for the last four months, I have researched how we can include ChatGPT and other AI tools to support students in building something practical and teach them to use AI's power effectively. I have done a lot of research on how AI can be used in day-to-day work and how it can accelerate product building.
Barev!
I truly appreciate your continued support of BuildUp Bootcamp.
We had great results for Batch#1 - products that students created were 1st and 2nd on Product Hunt - https://buildup.am/portfolio
Due to the challenging financial situation in the Armenian tech sector, we unfortunately lost support from the community.
Today, we will adapt our program to the new reality and restart it.
Here is our adjusted model:
- Our program aims to target tech specialists who are at a junior-mid level (no experience limitations) and may not have strong English skills. We provide intensive English learning during the program's first three months and continue English classes throughout the program to ensure their success.
- We are planning to rehire experienced tutors of Armenian descent from top corporations across the globe.
- We are going to cut program numbers to 5 only: Product Management, Product Design, Digital Marketing, Front-End and Back-End development.
- Make the duration of the program seven months (3+4).
- Ultimately, we will request that participants contribute 50% of the program fees while the community will fund the remaining amount.
Updated Budget:
1. Redesign the website (draft) & AI agent - DONE
2. Rebuild the website Front-end & Back-end - DONE
3. NEW TECH for Education AI Agent in Chrome Extension - DONE
5. Rehire the BuildUp admins to manage Armenian students - $7700
6. Ads and social media on FB/LinkedIn for ONLY Armenia - $800
TOTAL - $20.700 (+% for gofundme)
By supporting education, we not only help local product teams to grow but also strengthen the future of Armenia by encouraging innovation and progress.
Thank you
Ab
Organizer
Albert Poghosyan
Organizer
Brooklyn, NY