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THE PEOPLE
Every member is hand picked. Founders your age who are building something real, not just talking about it.
Founding 50 · applications open
South Africa · Founders 14 to 18 · Free · Application only
MOST START AT 00. WE STARTED AT 00.
The club for South Africa's youngest founders. For the ones already building, and the ones ready to start.
BY18
NOT SOMEDAY. BY 18.
What's inside
WHAT YOU GET
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THE MEETUPS
Regular meetups in Cape Town. Show what you are working on, get honest feedback, leave with new friends.
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THE PLATFORM
A private space to post wins, ask questions, share what is working and find people to build with.
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THE ACCESS
As BY18 grows, members get access to people who have already done it and have been where you are.
In real lifeWE DON'T JUST
WE DON'T JUST
CHAT. WE MEET.
Meetups in Cape Town. Real rooms, real people, real feedback.
Who it's forNOT EVERYONE
NOT EVERYONE
GETS IN
You're in if
- You're 14 to 18 and in South Africa
- You've started something, or you're dying to and you're already learning how
- You'd rather build than wait
- You'll show up, share what you know and help others
It's not for you if
- You just want to get rich quick
- You're looking for someone to do it for you
- You'll join and never say a word
- You're here to sell to members
How it works
THREE STEPS
Apply
Tell us who you are, what you're building and what you've done so far. It takes about five minutes.
We review
Every application is read by a founder. We look for hunger and effort, not big numbers or the best words.
You're in
If you're accepted you get your invite, your welcome and a seat at the next meetup.