Get hands on training on some of the tools available to build a seed strapping business. Please be sure to also register for the Seed Strapping Mini Conf so you can have access and a badge.
Additional Registration Required Here:
https://eventship.com/event/10-10-25-seed-strapping-mini-conference
This hands-on session introduces founders and early-stage builders to practical tools and strategies for “seed strapping”—launching and growing a startup with minimal outside capital while positioning for future investment. Drawing from their experiences building and scaling MindStudio and EyePop.ai, Dmitry Shapiro and Andy Ballester will walk participants through real-world workflows and examples of how to quickly prototype, validate, and scale.
Best Candidates to Attend
- Early-stage founders or small teams preparing for seed funding
- Product managers, engineers, or operators who want to better understand lean startup mechanics
- Anyone exploring AI-powered tools and automation to accelerate their business launch
What You’ll Learn
- Practical tools and AI-powered platforms to rapidly build MVPs and validate markets
- How to use EyePop.ai to sort through large volumes of user-generated images or video, quickly surfacing the most relevant content or insights
- Techniques for leveraging EyePop.ai to analyze live or recorded camera data—detecting key events, tracking activity, and generating actionable intelligence from video feeds
- Practical examples of combining these workflows with AI-powered tools like MindStudio to build and validate your product faster
- Strategies for using these insights to refine your business model, demonstrate traction to investors, and position your startup for growth
- Common pitfalls and best practices from experienced founders
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Leave with a simple, actionable framework for turning an idea into a testable product quickly
- Gain familiarity with specific tools and platforms (like MindStudio and EyePop.ai) for building and iterating without heavy resources
- Connect with a network of peers and mentors who have successfully navigated early-stage growth



