What steps should I take to validate my idea?

Where can I learn how to validate my idea, pitch to investors, and build my product? Is there a guided path to help me go from idea to funding?

Explore a full library of guided, step-by-step courses covering every critical stage from idea validation to getting funded  here: https://www.startups.com/courses

​The Courses section on Startups offers a comprehensive suite of educational resources tailored for entrepreneurs at various stages of their startup journey. These courses are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical guidance on essential aspects of building and scaling a startup.​

Key Courses Include:

  1. Idea Validation Bootcamp: Guides founders through evaluating their startup ideas, covering research, expert validation, customer discovery, and crafting an elevator pitch. 

  2. How Funding Works: Provides insights into the mechanics of startup funding, helping entrepreneurs understand different funding stages and what to expect during the fundraising process.​

  3. Finding Investors: This offers strategies for identifying and approaching potential investors, focusing on aligning with investors who are the right fit for the startup's vision and stage.​

  4. Pitch Deck Bootcamp: Assists entrepreneurs in creating compelling pitch decks by defining key information such as problem statements, market size, traction, and competition.

  5. Pitching Investors: Provides techniques and best practices for effectively presenting to investors, aiming to enhance pitching skills and increase the likelihood of securing funding.​

  6. Product MVP: Focuses on developing a Minimum Viable Product, guiding founders on how to build and launch a product that meets market needs with minimal resources.

Navigate to this page by selecting the Education tab at the top of your dashboard, then choosing Courses.