Buffs buildingreal careers.
Quadlance is launching at CU Boulder, where students take on paid project work in their major (code, design, video, marketing) and turn every delivery into portfolio proof. Verified .edu students. Anyone can hire.
For CU Students
Turn your skills into real experience
You're already learning the skills. Now get paid to use them and build a portfolio that matters.
Build Your Portfolio
Turn class projects into paid gigs. Leeds, ATLAS, and Engineering students: get real clients, not just grades.
Get Paid for Your Skills
Set your own rates, work on your schedule. Clients pay up front, so there are no invoices to chase.
.edu Verified
Your colorado.edu email proves you're a real Buff. Clients trust verified student sellers.
Graduate with a Track Record
Every paid gig becomes a portfolio piece, and clients can leave a review to back it up. Stand out when you apply for internships.
Looking to Hire?
Hire CU students for real project work
Whether you're a local business, a startup, or just someone who needs help, you can hire verified CU students with skills in coding, design, video, and more.
Affordable Quality
Students bring fresh skills at competitive rates. Get professional-grade work without the agency markup.
Fresh Perspectives
CU students are learning the latest tools and techniques. Get work that feels modern and current.
Secure Payments
Quadlance holds your payment until you approve the work. No delivery means a full refund. Protected by Stripe.
Support Local Talent
Whether you're a Boulder business, a fellow student, or anyone who needs help, invest in the next generation.
What Buffs can build for you
From ATLAS projects to Leeds presentations, find a Buff who can help.
How it works
Three steps to your first gig
Sign up with your .edu
CU students: sign up with your colorado.edu email for verified seller access. Businesses and everyone else: sign up with any email to browse and hire.
Post or find a gig
Need a website for your Boulder business? Offering design services from your ATLAS lab? Post what you need or showcase your skills.
Deliver, get paid, repeat
Clients pay up front, and you're paid once the work is approved. Build your portfolio with every gig. Graduate with real experience.
Get notified when new gigs drop
Not ready to sign up yet? We'll let you know when new opportunities are posted.