Seaside Startup Retreat is an 8 day program where 15 early stage founders come together to learn the fundamentals of building a startup, while bonding with like-minded individuals over fun, collaborative activities. The outcome is an upgraded entrepreneurial toolkit, enhanced well-being, and a community of founders who have your back.

Each day of the program focuses on a different theme ranging from “exploring Impact and Innovation” to “Product development and design”, and “marketing and go-to-market strategies”. For a full breakdown of the program schedule, click here.
 

Seaside Startup Retreat is a residential program held in Candolim, Goa. While the workshops and sessions take place at the Blue Villa situated by the beach, you will be staying in dormitory accommodation at our coliving space a stone’s throw away. In case you require a private room, please reach out to us and we will do our best to accommodate you(do note: this would reflect in the program cost).

The cost of the program is Rs 25,000 + 18% GST. This covers workshops, events and programs, dormitory accommodation, and all 3 meals(healthy, home-cooked, vegetarian meals) for all 8 days of the program. 
 

We would recommend packing for beachy weather, which can get a bit warm and humid. Items like shorts, sandals, sunscreen, sunglasses are essential. Also do carry any personal care products and medication as required. Beyond that, an open mind and warm smile will take you a long way while you’re participating in the program. :)
 

Each cohort will have a maximum of 15 participants to ensure opportunities to create deeper bonds with each other. 

You should apply for this program if one or more of the following apply to you:

• You are in the early stages of building a company

• You have an idea that you want to start working on but unsure how to get started

• You are a startup enthusiast and want to apply for founder office roles.  

• You’ve been building on your own and are now ready to meet others in the same boat(some of whom might be future collaborators, co-founders, and partners)

• You are looking to build a business incorporating mindfulness, your Ikigai, UN SDGs and well being as your guiding principles. 

The program is 8 days long. The dates are mentioned above.

The application deadline is mentioned above. You can begin the application process by clicking here to request an invite. Once we’ve received your request, we will take 24 hours to evaluate whether it is a good fit, post which we will invite you on to a 15 minute call where we get to know you and how we can help you better. Once we’re done with the call, we will inform you if it’s a good fit within 24 hours post which we will request payment of the fee. Once done, it’s time to pack your bags and come to Goa!

With this program, you will learn the fundamentals of building and launching your startup, while incorporating aspects of mindfulness, and well being into your entrepreneurial journey. You will also be learning beside other entrepreneurs like yourself who will form your support system as you go out and begin building your business. 

During the program, you will be added to the build3 online community on Circle where you can interact with impact founders from across the country who have engaged with build3 at some point in their journey. You can reach out to this community to exchange resources, experiences, ideas, have topical discussions, and stay updated on events happening in the build3 ecosystem. Detail the range of topics, from business fundamentals to well-being and creativity.