The Dock with Omar Waseem Buildspace: The $100M Startup Building Hogwarts IRL | Farza Majeed | EP33
Sep 28, 2023
Farza Majeed, founder of Buildspace and a pioneer in innovative education, shares his insights on redefining learning outside traditional college. He discusses his journey from being socially isolated to creating a supportive community that fuels creativity. The conversation dives into his unique team-building approach and the evolution of Buildspace, highlighting the balance between passion and practicality. With humor, Farza reveals his biggest mistakes and a light-hearted disdain for microwaves, wrapping up with reflections on finding joy in the entrepreneurial journey.
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Dad Sparked Entrepreneurial Drive
- Farza's dad discouraged a sign spinner job but encouraged entrepreneurial thinking.
- He started selling clothes on eBay after realizing their resale potential from his dad's charity donations.
Buildspace Is College Alternative
- Buildspace offers an alternative path to college, focusing on figuring out your own ideas.
- College is pricey and often chosen by default, not as the primary way to discover oneself.
From Film to Computer Science
- Farza joined film school intending to emulate Christopher Nolan but found it unproductive.
- He switched to computer science because CS students made things from day one.