Lenny’s Newsletter Challenge

Lenny’s Newsletter Challenge [300 pp limit] (powered by Manus Academy)

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Lenny just released 300+ full podcast transcripts.

So we’re turning it into a build challenge.

The Challenge

Use Manus to build something useful using Lenny’s newsletter + podcast transcript archive.

Not a summary.
A tool, product, or workflow that turns high-signal knowledge into leverage.

If you had Lenny’s entire brain — what would you build?


Example (Inspiration Only)

Alan shared a great example of what’s possible 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7417541085108822017/


What You Can Build

  • A PM / founder copilot

  • A semantic search or insight engine

  • A “What would Lenny do?” decision assistant

  • Learning agents, playbooks, or niche tools

If it’s useful, it counts.


Get the Dataset

Start here:

More context + examples:


How to Enter

  1. Build with Manus

  2. Submit what you built + how Manus was used

  3. Optional: share it publicly

All submissions will be showcased via Build Club.


Judging

Utility · clarity · creativity · execution
Shipping > polish.


Timeline

🗓 1 month to build and submit
Winners + features announced after.

Timeline & Key Dates

Past

Challenge Start

Jan 28, 2026, 8:49 AM (UTC)
7 days ago
Lenny’s Newsletter Challenge begins
Future

Submission Deadline

Feb 28, 2026, 8:50 AM (UTC)
in 24 days
Final date to submit your project
Future

Challenge End

Feb 28, 2026, 8:50 AM (UTC)
in 24 days
Lenny’s Newsletter Challenge concludes

Onboarding

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Partners
ManusManus
Location
Virtual
Total Prize Pool
1st place: 8,000 credits, 2nd place: 5,000 credits, 3rd place: 2,000 credits
Start Date
Jan 28, 2026, 8:49 AM (UTC)
Submission Deadline
Feb 28, 2026, 8:50 AM (UTC)
End Date
Feb 28, 2026, 8:50 AM (UTC)
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