Lean startup sprint helping founders validate customers, refine value prop, learn business models, and pitch at Demo Day.
The Lean Essentials Sprint (LES) is an accelerator designed to help founders of innovative, scalable companies validate customers, refine their value proposition, and build sustainable business models. Through customer discovery, market validation, and practical business training, participants gain the tools and insights needed to launch and grow successful ventures. The program culminates in a Demo Day where founders practice pitching their businesses to investors.
ATTENDEES WILL:
- Validate customer needs through direct engagement and interviews
- Develop and refine a compelling value proposition
- Build and evaluate scalable business models
- Strengthen business acumen in finance, pricing, and market analysis
- Prepare and deliver an investor-ready business pitch
TOPICS COVERED:
- Business Model Canvas
- Product Positioning & Value Proposition
- Customer Interviews & Discovery
- Customer Relationships & Minimum Viable Product
- Market Research & TAM, SAM, SOM
- Startup Finance
- Funnels, Channels & Metrics
- Investor Pitching & Demo Day
OTHER SESSIONS IN THIS SERIES
- 9/8; 11:30am-1:30pm: Business Model Canvas
- 9/15; 11:30am-1:30pm: Product Positioning & Value Proposition
- 9/22; 11:30am-1:30pm: Customer Interviews
- 9/29; 11:30am-1:30pm: Customer Interviews, Relationships & Minimum Viable Product
- 10/6; 11:30am-1:30pm: Market Research & TAM SAM SOM
- 10/13; 11:30am-1:30pm: Finance
- 10/20; 11:30am-1:30pm: Funnels, Channels & Metrics
- 10/27; 11:30am-1:30pm: Demo Day, In-Person at University of San Diego
