The Fitzroy Academy
A$1,856
of $10,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 24th Jan 2014 at 3:55AM.
Over the last year we've created The Fitzroy Academy of Getting Shit done, in conjunction with some of Melbourne's best startup and entrepreneurial minds.
We're crowd-funding extra content, video and more awesome stuff, specifically for people who can't physically attend, but want to be part of the movement. If you want to do the course in your own time, check out the "Online Course" reward.
We stand on the shoulders of geeky giants like the Unreasonable Institute, Khan Academy and Startup Weekend.
We're crowd-funding extra content, video and more awesome stuff, specifically for people who can't physically attend, but want to be part of the movement. If you want to do the course in your own time, check out the "Online Course" reward.
We stand on the shoulders of geeky giants like the Unreasonable Institute, Khan Academy and Startup Weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why are you crowd-funding, if students are paying an entry fee?
A: This isn't a one-off. Our vision is for a sustainable academy, with happy students and well paid staff. The pilot programme ticket price is 1/5th what we'll charge ($5k per student) in the long term.
Q: How do students apply?
A: The live course for February is already full, but we are opening up some positions for an online/offline course after the pilot is complete (see the rewards for more info).
See more at the FAQs on the site.
A: This isn't a one-off. Our vision is for a sustainable academy, with happy students and well paid staff. The pilot programme ticket price is 1/5th what we'll charge ($5k per student) in the long term.
Q: How do students apply?
A: The live course for February is already full, but we are opening up some positions for an online/offline course after the pilot is complete (see the rewards for more info).
See more at the FAQs on the site.
How The Funds Will Be Used
As we're only charging $1K per student (for a $5K course), we need your help to get infrastructure, online content and extra awesome happening. We really want as many people to be able to access the content we create as possible.
The Challenges
Challenge: Making sure we have quality students.
Strategy: We narrowed down 100 applicants to the 25 that we think will really get shit done in the course.
Challenge: What if the filmed content isn't any good?
Strategy: We're going to have a film team on-side throughout the course to document all the different learning, with staff documenting all the stuff that doesn't make it into the film.
Challenge: What's the long-term viability?
Strategy: We've planned out multiple avenues, via corporates, existing university and of course online scale. This doesn't include the ongoing 'live' course plans. However, we're being lean and concentrating on making the pilot the very best it can be. After that, we'll regroup and see what's smartest.
Strategy: We narrowed down 100 applicants to the 25 that we think will really get shit done in the course.
Challenge: What if the filmed content isn't any good?
Strategy: We're going to have a film team on-side throughout the course to document all the different learning, with staff documenting all the stuff that doesn't make it into the film.
Challenge: What's the long-term viability?
Strategy: We've planned out multiple avenues, via corporates, existing university and of course online scale. This doesn't include the ongoing 'live' course plans. However, we're being lean and concentrating on making the pilot the very best it can be. After that, we'll regroup and see what's smartest.
Warm & fuzzy. We'll put your name and a link to your site on the Fitzroy GSD site to say thanks for helping make this happen.
8 chosen
Est. delivery is Apr 14
One of 100 limited edition GSD t-shirts. A tasteful, wear-it-all-the-time kinda design. We'll co-ordinate with people who choose this reward to find colours + sizes that suit!
16 chosen / 84 available
Est. delivery is May 14
Online Course: Score first access the videos + full access to learning material: We'll give you the expert reading lists and working material our real-world students do. We'll also provide limited online coaching and mentor support! Great if you want to see how it all goes down but can't physically attend.
3 chosen / 97 available
Est. delivery is May 14
Sponsorship: Only available via Pozible, these positions secure you as an official partner for the Academy. For more info on this, contact us directly.
0 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Feb 14
Perpetual Seat: Like naming a wing of a hospital. We'll name one of the 25 seats in the school after you or your organisation. For ever. This has many more benefits, speak to us directly about them.
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Feb 14