Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs
Most technology startups fail. Why? They start executing before they have a sound business model. What about you? Have you discovered a scalable and profitable business model yet?
Startup Gauntlet uses
Customer Development
and the
Business Model Canvas
to discover your business model.
After this 6-week intensive program, you will have identified the core of your business model - your customer segment and value proposition. Or you may discover there isn't one. That's OK too. Better to find out now than after spending years and a fortune only to find out you were wrong.
Only entrepreneurs accepted into the program can attend.
No observers. No press. No lurkers.
How does it work?
(1) Six-week intensive program. You should commit to attend every week.
(2) Each week, make hypotheses about your business model.
(3) Design tests to prove or disprove each hypothesis.
(4) Collect data and analyze the results.
(5) Update your business model canvas based on what you have learnt.
(6) Present your findings to the dungeon masters and get thoroughly thrashed.
(7) Repeat.
"There are no facts in the building!" You will be expected to talk to at least 10 potential customers each week. Don't do this program if you're afraid of hard work or you will be humiliated.
Remember, investors and prospects will never tell you your business model sucks. But we will!
Note: Each session will have a maximum of 12 teams.
FAQ
q) Does everyone who signs up get to attend?a) Most will. We have a secret selection criteria we won't tell you about.
q) Are you going to yell at me?
a) Almost certainly.
q) Can I bring my business partner/advisor/mom?
a) Max three people on your team can attend. Nobody else. Leave your lawyer at home. No advisors or mentors either.
q) Are there going to be refreshments?
a) Yes. There are vending machines down the hall. Bring quarters.
q) Do I send my presentation in advance?
a) No, but you better have a laptop that works!
q) How long does each meeting last?
a) About 2 hours. Pre-caffeinate for best results.
Other questions? Send an email.