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Apply to be a Builder

We’re bringing together product builders, designers, technologists, researchers, advocates, and industry leaders to take part in the Fairness by Design Tech Sprint – a two-day, collaborative sprint focused on improving fairness, transparency, and trust in digital finance.

Builders will work in cross-functional teams alongside consumers and experts to design consumer-facing concepts or prototypes that address real fairness breakdowns in today’s financial systems. This is not a hackathon – we’re prioritizing clarity, feasibility, and consumer impact over technical complexity.

About participant selection
Builders are selected to create balanced, cross-functional teams with a mix of skills and perspectives. Selection is based on overall team composition and alignment with the sprint’s goals – not seniority, company affiliation, or technical complexity.

What builders will do
  • Collaborate with a small, cross-functional team
  • Design a consumer-facing concept or prototype (any fidelity)
  • Engage with consumer consultants during the sprint
  • Present a short demo and fairness rationale at the end
Time commitment
Pre-sprint: Two short virtual meetings (60-90 minutes each)
In-person sprint: Two full days in Atlanta, GA
No production code required

Travel note:
This sprint will take place in Atlanta. At this time, builders are expected to cover their own travel and lodging. We ask the question below only to understand participation constraints and plan responsibly — it will not be used to evaluate the quality of your application.
1.First & Last Name(Required.)
2.Email Address(Required.)
3.Location (City & State)(Required.)
4.Current Role or Title(Required.)
5.Primary Skills (please select all that apply)(Required.)
6.Briefly describe your experience with digital finance or related products (2-3 sentences is plenty).(Required.)
7.Which of the following software/tools do you have experience with (please select all that apply – you don’t need to be an expert in any of these)?(Required.)
8.Are you able to commit to the full sprint schedule (including the virtual bootcamp)?(Required.)
9.Regarding travel to Atlanta, which best describes your situation?
This question helps us understand access barriers and plan accordingly. It does not affect how applications are reviewed.(Required.)
10.Anything else you'd like us to know? Please include any accessibility needs or accommodations we should be aware of (optional).