20 spots · Fall cohort

Help us launch Lagoon at UCSB.

We're looking for 20 Gauchos who already make the campus more fun — Greek life, RAs, club leads, IV creators, the people whose stories you actually watch. You bring the network. We bring the app, the hoodies, and the dinners.

Applications close when we hit 20. No filler — we read every one ourselves.

What you get Day 1
  • Lagoon hoodie

    Embroidered. Ships the week you're in.

  • A trackable referral link

    Every install is yours. Real-time dashboard.

  • Top 3 / quarter = $50 each

    Plus paid IV dinners with the team.

The deal

Real rewards, not points.

We're not running an MLM. Captains get tangible stuff for tangible work, and the relationship lasts as long as you're on campus.

  • 01

    Free Lagoon hoodie

    Embroidered, terra/cream colorway. You get it the day you're accepted.

  • 02

    Paid team dinner / quarter

    Free food with the founders + the other captains. IV spots, no agenda.

  • 03

    $50 Apple gift card

    Top 3 referrers each quarter. Tracked automatically via your link.

  • 04

    Secret features early

    You see new releases two weeks before the rest of campus. Feedback gets shipped.

  • 05

    Direct line to the team

    Private group chat. Pitch features, flag bugs, vote on roadmap. We actually listen.

  • 06

    Captain badge in-app

    Gold flair on your profile + a permanent shoutout on the app's About page.

How it works

Three steps.
No homework.

We respect your time. Captains average less than 30 minutes a week — mostly just sharing when it's natural. The work is being you, not being a salesperson.

  1. 01

    Apply

    60-second form below. Tell us why you're plugged in to UCSB and we'll get back within 48 hours.

  2. 02

    Onboard

    Quick 15-min call. You get your referral link, hoodie order, and the first batch of share assets.

  3. 03

    Share

    Post when it feels natural. Each install through your link counts toward perks — track it in your dashboard.

You're probably a captain if…

We don't need follower counts. We need real network density.

  • You're plugged into a UCSB community — Greek house, club, dorm, team, friend group.
  • Your friends actually take your recs (apps, restaurants, classes).
  • You've been at UCSB at least one quarter — you know the rhythm of campus.
  • You'd say yes to free food, hoodies, and the chance to shape what students use daily.
60 seconds

Apply to be a captain.

We read every application ourselves and reply within 48 hours.

No spam. We'll only email about your application.

Already have a captain link? See what shared links look like →

FAQ

Do I have to post a certain amount?+

No quotas. We track real installs from your link — that's the only metric. Share when it feels natural.

Is there a commitment?+

One quarter minimum. You can drop out anytime by emailing us — no awkward exit.

Do I get paid?+

Top 3 referrers each quarter get a $50 Apple gift card. Everyone gets the hoodie, the dinners, and early access — those are flat perks.

Is this paid promotion / do I have to disclose?+

If you post about Lagoon as a captain you should mention you're part of the program — same as any creator/brand relationship. We'll give you the language.

Can I apply if I just transferred?+

Yes — transfer captains are great because you bring a different network. We just want at least one quarter on campus first.

Captain Program — be one of the 20 Gauchos who launch Lagoon · UCSB Lagoon