Now Building is an online platform that offers live, instructor‑led masterclasses and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs and creators. Learners can book sessions with industry leaders from companies such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, and top universities, gaining practical skills and guidance to launch or grow their ventures. The service combines real‑time learning with direct access to mentors, allowing participants to build projects while receiving support from experienced builders.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Aspiring entrepreneurs often struggle to find practical, real‑time education from experienced builders at leading tech companies and top universities. Traditional courses are static, lack mentorship, and do not connect learners directly with industry practitioners, limiting the ability to apply skills to launch ventures.
Solution
Now Building offers an early‑access marketplace where entrepreneurs can book live, interactive masterclasses taught by experts from firms such as Google, Meta, Apple, OpenAI, and institutions like Stanford and MIT. Sessions are delivered online or on campus and include real‑time mentorship, allowing participants to ask questions and receive feedback while they work on their ideas. The platform provides a curated directory of courses across AI, design, leadership, and strategy, enabling users to select paths that match their venture goals. After learning, builders can continue to receive incubation support and access to a network of mentors to help launch and scale their projects. Secure payment and instant booking streamline the experience for both learners and instructors.
Target Audience
Primary users are aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals seeking skill upgrades, as well as startup founders who need mentorship and incubation support. Campus partners such as coworking spaces and incubators also use the platform to host live sessions for their members.
Features
- Live, bookable masterclasses with instructors from leading tech companies and elite universities
- Real‑time Q&A and mentorship during sessions to apply concepts directly to participants' projects
- Curated course directory searchable by skill, topic, and format (online or on‑site)
- Secure card and bank‑transfer payment with instant confirmation
- Optional incubation support linking builders with mentors and resources after the class
- Campus partner program for coworking spaces and incubators to host sessions and add value to their communities