Question 1

What is BuilderBase?

Accepted Answer

The platform to run any builder program: hackathons, sprint weeks, accelerators, or AI upskilling and internal build programs. You stay in control. We handle the infrastructure.

Question 2

How is it different from Devpost or Luma?

Accepted Answer

Devpost is a listing site. Luma is an event page tool. BuilderBase covers the full lifecycle: applications, AI screening, team formation, judging, sponsor credit distribution, and ROI reporting. It's the operating system for the program, not just the registration page.

Question 3

How much admin does it actually save?

Accepted Answer

Teams running on BuilderBase cut event admin by roughly 70%. One platform replaces the Luma + Airtable + Discord + Gmail stack, so there's no manual shuffling of data between tools.

Question 4

Can I run a series, not just one event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Each event builds your participant database, sponsor relationships, and community. A series on BuilderBase is a flywheel, not just repeated logistics.

Question 5

What does the free tier include?

Accepted Answer

Up to 50 participants, 1 day, 1 track, full platform access including judging, sponsor tools, and community listing. No credit card needed. Students and registered NGOs get Scale for free.

Question 6

Does BuilderBase run the event for me?

Accepted Answer

No. Your event, your brand, your data. We give you the tools to run it yourself. If you want operational support, our co-managed service is available as an add-on on any paid tier.

Question 7

How do we migrate from Luma, Airtable, and Discord?

Accepted Answer

Most teams run their first event within a day. Luma registrations and Discord sync through native integrations, and existing data imports by CSV or API, with no rebuild or double-handling.

Question 8

Who owns our data, and can we export it?

Accepted Answer

You do. Your participants, projects, and sponsor relationships are yours, exportable to CSV or via our open API at any time. We act as a GDPR-compliant data processor, never the owner.

Question 9

Is it secure? Do you support SSO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and SSO, audit logs, and a signed MSA + DPA are available on Enterprise. Full security documentation is available on request.

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