buildsomethingreal.
a curated residency for builders, founders, and engineers who are ready to go all in.
Cohort Zero — limited to 20 spots
what is The Foundry CDMX?
we're bringing together 15-20 of the most ambitious builders in latin america for one month in mexico city. live together. build together. ship together.
this isn't a bootcamp. this isn't an accelerator. it's a residency, a space and a community designed for people who are already building and want to do it surrounded by others going all in.
application-based · one month · full-time commitment
who it's for
student builders
you're in university but building real things on the side — shipping projects, winning hackathons, pushing code every day. you want a month to go full time.
early-stage founders
you have an idea or an early product. you need momentum, co-founders, and a network that actually understands what you're doing.
engineers & developers
you write code professionally but want to build something of your own. you're looking for the push to start — and the people to start with.
what you get
co-living space
live with your cohort in the heart of mexico city. roma, condesa, or coyoacán.
curated community
15-20 vetted builders. everyone is here to ship. no tourists.
weekly fireside chats
founders, investors, and operators share their story and take questions.
mentor & investor intros
access to contacts at microsoft, latin american vcs, and angel investors.
demo day
present what you built to investors, sponsors, and the community.
mexico city
one of the most vibrant cities in the world. great food, great culture, great cost of living.
how it works
apply
fill out a short application. tell us what you're building and why you want in.
get selected
we review every application. we're looking for ambition, shipping velocity, and grit.
show up
arrive in cdmx. move into the house. meet your cohort. start building.
build for 4 weeks
deep work. weekly demos. fireside chats. mentorship. community.
demo day
present what you built to investors, mentors, and the community. leave with momentum, connections, and something you shipped.
built by builders
the team behind the residency has been in the trenches.
join the waitlist
tell us about yourself and what you're building.