Just Do The Thing.

At Startupbarn, we craft tools, design processes, and create environments that transform ambition into reality. Rooted in the vibrant Waterloo Region, our work draws inspiration from its rich tradition of collaboration and barn-raising—where communities unite to achieve something greater together.Our focus is squarely on the builders, whether they’re creating a business, a product, a community, or a movement. While some may go on to scale ventures that redefine industries, most simply aim to leave their unique mark on the world. At the core, we share a collective ambition to build, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

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Startupbarn is for builders.

Startupbarn is a community for builders—those who do, create, and innovate. As the parent hub behind initiatives like Builders Club and BarnVC, we empower ambitious individuals with the tools, networks, and resources to turn their ideas into action.Whether through collaborative communities or focused programs, we help visionaries harness their potential and achieve impactful results. At Startupbarn, building isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.

Hack, build, and share

Events and workshops

We support those who want to get like-minded people together to hack, build, and share with each other. All community events can be found on our community calendar.

Peer support

Communiy lead programming

Enabling people to develop programs that would help them succeed enables them to build strong connections with their peers. Do we want to go deep on Quantum computing in a small group setting? How about AI? Intense coworking sessions? Ok, let's do it.Most of the programming can be found on our community calendar.

Build your company

BarnVC

BarnVC is where we focus on developing the mindset to take the venture capital path. This includes a dinner series, workshops, and other tools to help those few builders who want to go really fast.We have a workshop and dinner series starting in early 2025.

Work with ambitious people

Builders Club

Tired of building alone? The Builders Club in Kitchener is here to change
that! We're a community of ambitious individuals and small teams working
on various projects, from software and hardware and beyond (generally
tech-enabled and interested).We offer full and remote memberships to people who want to build their own things and support others. There is also student pricing.

Full Member

$1100 a year

These members receive 24/7 access to the club, the ability to host their own events, access to slack, and the pride in knowing they are supporting others in developing their ambitions. Monthly option available.

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Remote member

$500 a year

This is for people who want to access the community but do not need access to the clubhouse. You can still come to work from time to time. Monthly option available.

Ambition is fostered through connection with others

Just F'n Build

Ambition is powerful, but it’s also tricky. It pushes us to dream big, but it can also keep us stuck in a loop of overthinking. How many times have you had a great idea, only to hesitate because you didn’t feel “ready”? The fear of failure or imperfection can be paralyzing.Lets F'n Build together and overcome all the things that are between you and your ambition.

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