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"'In three months, if we can get 10 startups onboard, then every 3 months we can get 10 more,'Barreth added."

How does that work?

"In exchange, the 'hacker-entrepreneur' is expected to buy their own food, build a startup in town, and 'pay this kindness forward.'"

Sounds like after 3 months, the now-established startup is expected to host a new startup.

Not exactly. You can check out the details at www.homesForHackers.com. It's more of a good faith 'pay it forward' effort to the community, somehow.