Ben Tossell

newCo - Learn to build products via programs & an online bootcamp

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newCo is a platform providing a bunch of tools for makers.

We have two main areas of focus:

- An online remote bootcamp where we help teach people how to build and launch products with a custom curriculum, unlimited support and weekly check-ins.

- Online programs ran by companies like Webflow, Jovo, Prototypr.io and Women Make

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Ben Tossell
newCo has been running since May (in one form or another). Our goal has always been to help people build products with or without code. We are always iterating, chatting to users and seeing how we can best serve our community of makers and wannabe makers but we have two main areas of focus: - The Bootcamp is where we see what your goals are, build out a custom curriculum, provide unlimited support throughout and help you learn to build and launch products. It's 3-months, no contract, cancel any time and the first week is free. - Companies like Webflow, Jovo and Women Make are running programs on our site. They set a goal (e.g. Build and launch in 30 days) then you join a bunch of other makers in the challenge. I encourage you to check out the Women Make - Just f*ing ship it in 30 days challenge, it's inspiring to see so many products, updates and over 100 members taking part! Also, we have a bunch of tools for PRO members to access including newCo Toolkit, knowledge base, deals, a database of early investors, and a bunch of other things. Lots of these are early stage and we continue to build these up.
Marie Denis
@bentossell Congrats on the launch Ben & Mubashar! πŸŽ‰ Thanks for giving me the possibility to set this up with Women Make!
Ben Tossell
@marie_dm_ No problem - it's been so awesome to see the Women Make challenge evolve. We'll have to make sure there are more challenges once this one finishes!
KerryBodle
@bentossell awesome! I’ve been looking forward to it. Most boot camps are a bit behind in new coding tech. This is a sure way to stay at the cutting edge!
Ben Tossell
@liquidchickenqq thanks for your support! We certainly hope so!
Ben Tossell
@tonydieu thanks!
Ferruccio Balestreri
Love the effort Ben is putting in this new venture of his. I saw so many people, from all different backgrounds, inspired to start making products by the 30 day challenges newCO is doing! Make sure you follow the women make challenge by @marie_dm_ and @anthilemoon ! Lots of awesome things πŸ˜„
Ben Tossell
@marie_dm_ @anthilemoon @frcbls Thanks! yeah the women make challenge is awesome
Marie Denis

Ben has been very available to make this a success. newCo is really well made. I think what I found the most useful is the product updates so everyone could check the progress and support each other. I even more appreciate the product since it’s been developed by indie makers.

Pros:

It truly is a great way to gather your community/company around a common goal.

Cons:

None.

Aaron O'Leary
There is nothing I'm more excited about in the tech scene than the nocode movement, I've been coding for years and I'm constantly blown away by what people are making with 0 code skills. Everyone can make! Congrats on the launch Ben!
Ben Tossell
@aaronoleary Thanks! yeah so much can be built without code πŸ˜ƒ
Aaron O'Leary
@bentossell I love it because the less you spend on the code, which let's be honest is a lot (errors everywhere!) the faster you can ship and the longer you can spend onboarding new customers! πŸŽ‰ it just makes sense!
Ben Tossell
@aaronoleary yeah I think the nocode piece is key for validation! Once you have that then you can learn/find people to help you build something bigger and better (if you even need to!)
Aaron O'Leary
@bentossell Exactly! So good for validation and so many viable products anyway that require no code.
Ghost Kitty
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Ben Tossell
@jamesstewart cheers dude!
Daniel Kempe

As a non technical founder, building things without code has always been a sticking point, but using the skills and techniques collated by Ben and newCo anyone can build what they want without code (most of the time :-)).

Pros:

Anyone with an idea can get started using the knowledge providing by newCo

Cons:

ZERO!

Zee M Kane
This is great, but does anyone know if anything like this specifically for learning to code? i.e. someone that will guide you through coding a new (simple) app?
Ben Tossell
@zee hey there are lots of coding bootcamps out there you could try https://www.switchup.org/ranking... - or https://lambdaschool.com/ which is probably the best choice!! If you're a good self-learning then try FreeCodeCamp, Treehouse or Codecademy.
Zee M Kane
@bentossell Thanks Ben. Yeah I'm currently working through FreeCodeCamp but was wondering if there was a bootcamp where you actually build an app of *your* dreams as part of the course. Obviously, within a certain scope :)
Ben Tossell
@zee Potentially something we will be looking into doing in the future... for now - we either teach you how to build a project without code, or use their current coding skills to build a project (and of course, all the things in between!)
Davis Baer
Awesome to see this Ben and Mubs! 😎
Ben Tossell
@daviswbaer Cheers dude!
mygreg
it's finally here :)
Ben Tossell
@mygreg finally πŸ˜„
Daniel Kempe
Congrats on the launch @bentossell and @mubashariqbal! Awesome to see you guys inspire others to create products :-)
Arpit Choudhury
Congrats on the launch @bentossell, will begin spreading the word!
Ben Tossell
@irhymeth Thanks a bunch πŸ˜„
Andrey Azimov
Congrats with the launch!
Ben Tossell
@andreyazimov cheers dude πŸ˜„
Matt Studdert
Congrats on the launch Ben! Great to see this project evolve the summer. Will be getting involved in one of the 30 day challenges soon. Keep it up!
Ben Tossell
@frontendmentor Thanks! Hope to see you there πŸ˜„
Lama Al Rajih
Wooo, Ben! Awesome to see this launch πŸ˜„
Ben Tossell
@lamaalrajih thaaaaanks!
Jan KΓΆnig
I've been following newCo for a while and am impressed how fast @bentossell and @mubashariqbal are iterating over their ideas and solutions. By just looking at the website, you can tell that they learn new things about their users every week and tweak their product accordingly. Way to go!
Ben Tossell
@mubashariqbal @einkoenig thanks so much! Excited to see how the Voice App program develops too!
Frances Foster
Congratulations to Ben and Mubs on the launch. And thank you. newCo has been a big inspiration and motivation.
Ben Tossell
@letsmakehey thank you so much Frances!
Mike Williams (Yoroomie)
Congrats on the launch @bentossell @mubashariqbal! It's been awesome to see how dedicated you both are to helping others build and launch startups without code. This most recent offering for newCo is super valuable and I think fits a needed gap in the bootcamp/online tutorial space. I'm looking forward to continue to help the newCo community build and launch marketplace MVP's with my tutorials/marketplace track that are on newCo! πŸ› πŸš€
Ben Tossell
@mubashariqbal @yoroomie Cheers man! Can't wait for you to host your program soon too!!
Sam Mueller
Congrats @bentossell! Been following your story since the beginning of YC SuS, great to see your launch πŸŽ‰
Ben Tossell
@smueller thanks Sam!
Jamahl
Amazing work, so many can benefit. Your stuff is one of my go to's when I'm thinking about new ideas! @bentossell πŸ’ͺ
Ben Tossell
@jhm_uk thanks so much πŸ˜„
Jim Canto
I'm all for anything and all things low/no-code. Love me some engineers... I'm cut of the low/no-code cloth and have been watching it all evolve for a decade. Kudos to Ben and Mubs for their focus. Well played.
Ben Tossell
@jimcanto thanks Jim!