Validate Faster: A Practical AI Playbook for Founders

Early-stage founders move faster when they validate smarter. This hands-on session walks through a simple, repeatable process for using AI to validate any startup idea in minutes. You'll learn how to clarify your concept, identify real customers, map competitors, and avoid the most common mistakes founders make. The session also includes a live demonstration of how AI can streamline validation and help you make confident go/no-go decisions. If you're looking for a smart, fast way to validate your startup idea, this event is for you!

What You'll Learn:

• Discover how to quickly validate your startup concept with AI, ensuring you're on the right track.
• Learn how to identify and engage real customers to solve actual pain points.
• Understand how to analyze competitors and refine your offering to stand out in the market.
• Gain the tools to make confident go/no-go decisions, minimizing risk and maximizing success.

Featured Expert:

• Scott Ford - Co-founder & CEO @ SparkRockets: Scott is a growth-focused executive with experience scaling businesses from $7M to over $1.2B in SaaS, AI, and medical devices. As former COO of Techstars, he helped drive revenue from $20M to $80M globally, and at ZOLL Medical, he contributed to scaling a division from $7M to $50M, leading to a $2.2B acquisition. Currently, he co-leads SparkRockets, an AI-powered business validation platform. He specializes in go-to-market strategy, P&L management, and building high-performing teams, while mentoring emerging innovators at CU Boulder. His expertise lies in leading through change, scaling operations, and aligning cross-functional teams for growth.

Who Should Attend?

• Early-stage founders looking to validate their startup ideas.
• Aspiring founders with a new business concept they want to bring to life.
• Entrepreneurs at the ideation stage seeking to refine their offerings.
• Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday.

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