CODEX · 7 MIN
Use Codex to make your first useful change.
Start with a small project, describe one observable improvement, and review the result before shipping.
BeginnerTHE BUILDER’S FIELD NOTESA little learning.
A little learning.
A real next step.
Practical guides to the tools and opportunities in your shortlist. Start small, follow the examples, and know what a good result looks like.
Use the tools
Illustrated walkthroughs and worked examples.
CHATGPT WORK · 7 MIN
Turn founder research into a useful file with ChatGPT Work.
Create a source-linked comparison you can review, using a clear brief and a small set of inputs.
Beginner
CLAUDE CODE · 7 MIN
Start Claude Code with one task you can verify.
Choose a project, explain the behavior you want, and check the result in the running app.
Beginner
TERMINAL BASICS · 6 MIN
The terminal, without the guesswork.
Learn where you are, list the files, and move into a project with three PowerShell commands.
Beginner
FOUNDER WORKFLOW · 6 MIN
From a useful find to a finished first step.
A worked founder example that connects research, a small build, and a realistic software budget.
Worked exampleUnderstand the offers
Conditions, budgets, and application decisions.
ELIGIBILITY · 5 MIN
Can you get startup credits without VC funding?
Yes, some routes support self-funded founders. The route matters more than the provider’s largest advertised award.
Practical guidePLANNING · 5 MIN
A $10,000 credit is not $10,000 in savings.
Estimate what you can actually use before changing your stack or building a budget around an award.
Practical guideCHECKLIST · 5 MIN
Before you apply: six details worth checking.
Avoid preventable dead ends by checking customer status, prior promotions, partner access and the billing terms first.
Practical guide