Stop Waiting for Permission. Start Creating Impact.
You have ideas. You want to build something meaningful. You're ready to contribute—but you don't know where to start.
What if the next 3 months could change that?
3 months · 5-8 hours/week · Real projects · Actual impact
What You'll Actually Do
Forget busy work. Forget "helping out." Here's what being a Pathfinder looks like:
Discover Where You Thrive
You'll rotate through three areas of Crowdpen's work—community building, events, and partnerships. Each week is a different challenge. By the end, you know where you fit and what excites you.
Build Something Real
You'll join a team working on live projects. Marketing campaigns. Community events. Creator partnerships. Real deliverables with your name on them. Measurable outcomes.
Show What You Built
You'll complete your project and present it to the entire Crowdpen community. Walk away with portfolio-worthy work and proof you can deliver.
Plus: You'll learn as you go—from guest experts, peer workshops, and hands-on experience you can't get from a course.
What You Get
This isn't a certificate program. It's a launchpad.
Who This Is For
You're a fit if you:
- Have ideas but need a team and structure to execute them
- Want hands-on experience, not just theory
- Are willing to show up consistently for 3 months (5-8 hours/week)
- Care more about building skills than collecting credentials
- Want to be part of something bigger than yourself
You don't need:
- • Years of experience
- • A perfect resume
- • Technical skills (yet)
You do need:
- • Curiosity and a willingness to learn
- • The ability to follow through on commitments
- • 5-8 hours per week for 12 weeks
- • A real desire to contribute and grow
The Commitment
Duration
3 months
Time Commitment
5-8 hours/week
(some weeks may require 10-12 during final showcase prep)
Format
Mostly remote
with weekly team calls and async work
Cohort Size
12-15 Pathfinders
Next Cohort: November 3rd, 2025
What Past Pathfinders Say
"I came in not knowing what I could contribute. I left having organized an event with 200+ creators and the confidence to start my own community."
Sarah Chen
Fall 2024
"The best part? No one treated me like 'just a volunteer.' My work mattered. People actually used what I built."
Marcus Rodriguez
Summer 2024
"I applied on a whim. Three months later, I had a paid internship and a portfolio I'm actually proud of."
Aisha Patel
Spring 2024
How It Works
Apply
5 minutesTell us about a project you've worked on, what you want to learn, and why you're interested. Optionally, complete a micro-challenge to show you're ready to take action.
Join Your Cohort
If SelectedWe accept 12-15 Pathfinders per cohort. You'll get onboarding materials and meet your cohort before Day 1.
Explore, Build, Showcase
3 monthsMonth 1: Rotate through different areas to find your fit. Month 2: Go deep on real projects with mentorship. Month 3: Complete your work and present at Demo Day.
Stay Connected
ForeverJoin the alumni network. Get priority access to internships, events, and opportunities. Come back to mentor future cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Start?
Applications for Season 2025 close on October 20th.
Don't wait for "the perfect time" or until you feel "qualified enough."
If you're reading this and thinking "maybe I could do this"— that's exactly who we're looking for.
Application Timeline
Applications Open
October 1
Applications Close
October 20
Shortlist Announced
October 23
Program Begins
November 3, 2025
The Truth About This Program
This isn't passive learning. You won't just watch videos or read articles.
You'll be assigned real work. You'll have deadlines. You'll need to collaborate with people you've never met. Some weeks will be harder than others.
But here's what makes it worth it:
- •Your work will actually get used
- •You'll have people who believe in you and push you to grow
- •You'll build something you're proud of
- •You'll find your people
If you want easy, this isn't it. If you want real, this is exactly it.
One Last Thing
The world doesn't need more people waiting for permission.
It needs people who are willing to show up, try things, and build alongside others who care.
If that's you, we'll see you inside.