Startup Summer School - Product Development & Prototyping (AI)

Have an idea? Do you crave to build something? Join us every Thursday this summer for Startup School — a series designed to take you from "what if" to "what's next." Each week, you'll hear from real founders, operators, and experts who've been in the trenches and know what it actually takes to start something great. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity.

Session descriptions:

• June 4 - Entrepreneurship 101: Basics + Ideation - Everyone starts somewhere, and this is your somewhere. We'll cover what entrepreneurship actually looks like day-to-day and walk through how to turn a spark of an idea into something worth pursuing.
• June 11 - Customer Discovery - Before you build anything, you need to understand who you're building it for. Learn how to talk to real people, ask the right questions, and figure out if your idea solves a problem that actually matters.
• June 18 - Business Model Design - A great idea needs a solid plan behind it. We'll walk through how to shape your concept into a real business strategy — who your customers are, how you make money, and what it takes to grow.
• June 25 - Product Development and Prototyping (AI) - How do you go from an idea on paper to something people can actually use? We'll explore how to build your first version fast - and how AI tools are changing the game for first-time builders.‍
• July 9 - Marketing and Go-To-Market Strategy - A great product is only great if people know about it. This session breaks down how to find your audience, craft your message, and get your first customers through the door.‍
• July 16 - Legal Basics and Startup Operations - Not the most glamorous topic, but one of the most important. We'll demystify the legal stuff - from structuring your business to protecting your ideas - so you can move forward with confidence.‍
• July 23 - Finance, Budgeting, and Fundraising - Money doesn't have to be scary. Learn how to manage your early finances, build a budget that makes sense, and understand your options when it's time to raise.‍
• July 30 - Sales, Pitching, and Storytelling - Every founder has to sell — whether it's to customers, investors, or a room full of strangers. This session will help you craft your story and pitch it in a way that actually lands.