Tamarind XBuild first, learn later.
Tamarind is a community of builders focused on tech and AI. We learn by making things, not by watching lectures. We share what we build, help each other, and turn curious minds into capable builders.
Named after the tamarind tree — historically a source of shade, food, and medicine across Mandalay and Myanmar. We aim to be the digital equivalent: a resilient, nurturing place for builders in a fast-changing tech landscape.
Our philosophy
How we think
Build first, learn later.
The fastest way to learn is to build something real, break it, and fix it. Theory comes after — in service of what you're making, not before.
AI-native.
AI sits at the center of everything we build. We use it at every stage — ideation, drafting, prototyping, and shipping.
Open by default.
We build in public when we can. We favor open-source tools, share what we learn, and contribute back where possible.
People over process.
Tamarind is fluid and flexible on purpose. Structure exists to serve members, not the other way around.
How we work
Our rhythms
Scrum + Building
Remote scrum call every day, plus a minimum of 2 hours of focused learning or building.
Friday Meetup
In-person demos, knowledge sharing, food & drinks in Bangkok. This is how the community stays a community.
Community Meetup
A larger in-person gathering for the wider Tamarind community.
Membership
What you get
- A community of builders pushing each other forward
- Mentorship from senior members and Chris's professional network
- Access to shared infrastructure and AI tools (sponsored)
- Real projects to work on and demo
- A path into jobs, entrepreneurship, or future client work
Joining
Who can join
Two requirements, nothing else.
- 1Full commitment to learning and growing.
- 2Genuine interest in tech and AI.
Background, degree, age, and experience don't matter. We've had members from business, design, and non-technical fields, alongside engineers and CS students.
Vision
“The goal is not to scale fast. The goal is to grow good builders.”
- Take on real client projects, where senior members lead and strong contributors get involved.
- Help every member reach a point where they can get a job, start a company, or contribute meaningfully to one.
- As members earn income, those who choose to can contribute 10–20% of their monthly salary back to Tamarind, making the community self-sustainable.
Get involved
Ready to build something?
Fill out a short survey and book an intro call with Henry. Takes less than 5 minutes.