about 2 months ago
Help make RevenueCat's next contest the best one yet
RevenueCat's next great contest is getting close! 👀
We’re planning this summer’s Shipaton, and we’d love your input. If you’ve participated in a previous RevenueCat Shipaton or Shipyard event, your feedback can help us understand what worked well, what could be improved, and what you’d like to see next time.
Give us your feedback & suggestions in this short survey: https://forms.gle/YgHQ9NschNbMM51J7
This is your chance to share suggestions on the format, timing, resources, prizes, community experience, and anything else that could help make this year’s Shipaton the best one yet.
Thanks for helping us build a better event for the…
4 months ago
Announcing the winners of Shipyard: Creator Contest 🚢
All hands on deck, the winners of Shipyard: Creator Contest are on the horizon 🌅
🏆 Click here to view the winner’s gallery
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
From a combination of technical scoring and creator selection, the winning app for each creator is...
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Gabby Beckford @packslight: Bloom
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Sam Beckman: Remy Reminders
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Eitan Bernath: Preplo
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Quin Gable: WanderBase
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Rebecca Louise: Sunny Money
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Simon @BetterCreating: Editor: Decide with Clarity
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Josh @VisualFaktory: Folio
RUNNERS UP
Selected from the judge and creators' shortlist, these five participants have won $5,000 and some sweet RevenueCat swag:
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HAVEN
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Sorted – Family Meal Planner & Savings for Busy Mums
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4 months ago
Final call, sailors! Your Shipyard MVP is due Feb 12th.
Ahoy, Shipyard crew! 👋
This is your captain speaking. We’re navigating the final stretch of our voyage, and the finish line is just a few days away! We’ve been blown away by the incredible projects we’ve seen so far, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve been building.
If your project is currently a work-in-progress on Devpost, now is the time to hoist the main sail and make that final push from Draft to Submitted. Remember, Shipyard isn’t about perfection; it’s about shipping a focused MVP. You’ve got this!
Feeling the pressure? It’s not too late to
…4 months ago
Captain’s check-in ⚓️ Shipyard: Creator Contest
Ahoy! 👋
Is that a mirage, or is it a container ship filled with tips on how to win Shipyard?
We hope your submission for Shipyard: Creator Contest is progressing nicely. As we sail past the halfway point, we wanted to drop by with some insider info from the influencers, a new prize announcement, and a little mid-hackathon checklist for you.
Shipyard LIVE: tips for winning
In case you missed it, the Shipyard crew chatted with some of our partnered creators, Eitan Bernath (@eitan), Simon (@BetterCreating), and Gabby (@packslight) who shared insights on their audience and briefs…
4 months ago
Shipyard LIVE 🔴 is starting soon!
It’s almost time to cast off for our Shipyard LIVE, streaming direct on YouTube and X at 11.30am EST / 8.30am PST / 5.30pm CET today.
Join the Shipyard crew as they answer your questions and share tips to ship a winning MVP. We'll also have appearances from the Shipyard influencers and judges, so come ready to take notes!
See you soon,
— The Shipyard crew
5 months ago
New partner perk in the Shipping Container 📦
We've just added a new partner to our Shipping Container 🏗️📦
Grab 1 month free of the Starter Plan from Blink.new, or $25 off any other plan! Use the redemption code SHIPYARD.
Your Shipping Container will be emailed within 48 hours of registering for Shipyard. Check the email for details on how to claim each discount.
As a reminder of the other freebies in your Shipping Container, here's what you can claim:
- Vibecodeapp: 1 month free of Plus ($20 in credits) + live chat support
- Expo: 1 month of 'Starter' plan for free
- Rork…
5 months ago
🔴 Live Q&A and ship tips with the Shipyard crew
Hey there,
You’re two weeks into Shipyard: Creator Contest and we’ve been loving seeing everyone’s MVPs take shape. (You can use #Shipyard2026 on socials to show off your shiny new logo or ask the public for feedback on your next move.)
The seas can be rough out there, so make sure you’re taking care of yourself amidst the chaos and code. To give you a hand, the Shipyard crew will be going LIVE on Tuesday, February 3.
They’ll cover:
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Recaps and deep dives into each brief
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Top tips for shipping fast
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What success looks like for an MVP
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Hacks…
5 months ago
The Shipyard is open — creator briefs available now 🏗️
Shipyard: Creator Contest is now open, and the creator briefs are live! ⚡️
Head over to the official Shipyard website to download all briefs and see which app request takes your fancy.
🚢 ABOUT SHIPYARD
Shipyard: Creator Contest is about building real, monetizable apps for influencers’ and their audiences.
Rather than creating demos for judges, you’re tasked with shipping a working MVP for an influencer and their community. We’ve partnered with seven creators representing different niches, who’ve provided seven briefs about the kind of app they — and their followers — are looking for.
✅ NEXT STEPS:
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