July 10, 2025  3:00 PM EDT – 3:30 PM EDT
Startupfest

Build Less, Raise More: The Scrappy Founder’s Guide to Winning MVPs

Key Takeaways:

  • The Validation-First Mindset: Why your MVP should be a learning tool, not a polished product.
  • How to Identify the "Minimum" in Your MVP: Strategies to cut through the noise and build only what is necessary to prove your product’s core value.
  • Creating a Winning PoC: How to craft an MVP that shows demand, gathers real user insights, and provides tangible data points to present to investors.
  • Lean Validation Strategies: Learn how to run quick, effective experiments to test your product’s potential with minimal development.
  • Telling the Right Story to Investors: How to present your MVP’s validation metrics, user learnings, and market insights in a way that builds investor confidence.
Head of Design
Forum Ventures, AI Studio