Startup Fundamentals Bootcamp

A hands-on bootcamp for tech founders ready to validate their idea and build the right thing.
About this Event

Have a tech startup idea but not sure what to build, who it’s for, or where to start?

This one-day, in-person Startup Fundamentals Bootcamp is designed for early-stage founders who want to move from idea to action. You’ll spend a full Sunday working through the core building blocks of a startup, with hands-on exercises, real examples, and practical tools you can use immediately.

In this bootcamp, you will:

• Use AI to pressure-test and sharpen a business idea before building a Lean Canvas
• Use AI to prepare for and get more out of customer discovery conversations
• Build and refine your business model with the Lean Canvas
• Clearly define your target customer and problem
• Learn how to run effective customer discovery interviews

This is not a lecture series—it’s a working session. You will leave with concrete next steps.

You’ll also get:

• Direct access to experts
• Peer learning from other founders at a similar stage
• Breakfast, lunch, and caffeine ☕

This bootcamp is ideal for:

• Aspiring and first-time founders
• Early-stage tech founders at the idea or early MVP stage
• Founders considering applying to IO Ignition
• Anyone feeling stuck and looking for clarity on bringing their idea to life

You do not need:

• A registered company
• A co-founder or team
• A finished product

You do need:

• An idea you’re willing to test
• Openness to feedback
• Willingness to do the work

Note: If you have attended our standalone Customer Discovery or Lean Canvas Workshops in the past the content being presented may be similar.

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Doors Open!
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening and Welcome

Info: Grab a coffee, introduce yourself and learn more about the day ahead!

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
AI For Startup Founders: What It Can & Shouldn't Do For You

Info: Gain a strategic framework for thinking about AI

🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lean Canvas Workshop

Info: We'll dive into your Lean Canvas and refine your business model

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch!
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Customer Discovery

Info: Now that you know your customer segment, learn how to approach & interview them to further validate the problem you are trying to solve