Training
TFG 4-Part Founder Series
99% of startups never raise venture funding. A good idea and a smart team usually aren't enough. This four-part series covers the essential work to complete before you start raising, customer validation, the path to MVP, SBIR/STTR funding, and go-to-market strategy.
Built for companies targeting pre-seed, seed, or Series A. All four sessions run Thursdays, 12:00–1:00 PM PT, 30 minutes of train SEPT 17 Are You Solving the Right Problem? Why extensive customer validation comes before the raise, and how to do it well. SEPT 24 Do We Have Product-Market Fit? Building an MVP that resonates with your Ideal Customer Profile, fast and lean. OCT 1 Navigating SBIR/STTR Grants Whether your innovation fits the $4B federal program, and where to find the money. OCT 8 From Product-Market Fit to Growth A go-to-market plan aligned to your ICP and synchronized with your forecast.