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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.

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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.