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200+
startups supported since 2015
$1.5M
invested in alumni companies to date
27
invested in alumni companies to date
Think bigger with our
Idea Stage Accelerator.
Get started in just six weeks. Our Idea Stage Accelerator helps you lay the foundation for the rest of your entrepreneurial journey. Get to work validating your tech idea, identifying the real customer problem your idea solves, and understanding how to find and speak to your target customer.
Join the next cohort of Idea Stage Starters.
We work. Here's how.
Develop a strong foundation.
Learn startup methods and tools
Use your unique strengths and personality to build your business
Understand how to present the problem you’re solving in a clear, concise elevator pitch
Identify a real customer need.
Conduct customer discovery conversations to understand their pain points
Complete a value proposition canvas to determine if your product or solution solves customer problems
Start your business based on research.
Identify your customer segments, market and competition
Use research to determine how to acquire, keep and grow customers
We help Starters thrive.
Collaborative Network.
Connect with a vast network of tech entrepreneurs and run ideas by our team of expert coaches.
Full-Circle Support.
Idea to Pre-Seed, get personalized support at every step on your path to tech startup success.
Expert Leadership.
Learn and get guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs who have helped more than 200 businesses get their start.
Join a network of unmatched talent.
What Starters are saying.
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Do it. Sign up. It’s worth the investment. If you’re open-minded and willing to learn, you’ll get a return on your investment ten times over. I still use many of the things I learned at StarterStudio in my company to this day.
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Going through the StarterStudio program, I was learning things on a minute-by-minute basis. Some of the connections I made eventually became investors... I wouldn’t have gotten to that next stage without the program.
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Even if your idea isn’t fully fleshed out, it’s worth joining a StarterStudio accelerator program. I learned so much about how to take advantage of networking opportunities and how to build a business in general. I was able to get to where I wanted to be quicker – and save money while doing it.