Begin your startup journey with Founder Basecamp

Starting your own business can seem challenging, especially if you’re new to entrepreneurship. You might have a great idea, but figuring out where to start can be overwhelming. Founder Basecamp is here to help you turn those initial thoughts into a real, actionable startup plan. Through four interactive weekly sessions and a final pitch competition, Founder Basecamp will help you shape your idea, craft a compelling pitch, and confidently engage potential customers and investors.

Whether you’re starting from scratch, have a basic concept, or need guidance shaping your vision, Founder Basecamp is the perfect place to begin your journey.

Apply now to Founder Basecamp.

Why join Founder Basecamp?

Every successful startup begins with a simple idea. But making that idea clear, convincing, and appealing to customers and investors is tough. Many entrepreneurs stumble due to unclear messaging, poor market validation, or ineffective go-to-market strategies. Founder Basecamp offers you practical support and expert advice to help you transform your initial thoughts into a strong business concept. You’ll learn how to clearly communicate your idea, prove its value to real people, and gain the skills needed to attract funding.

By participating, you will:

• Turn your initial idea into a clear and compelling business concept.
• Learn how to validate your idea with real-world insights.
• Build the skills needed to successfully fundraise.
• Gain confidence and clarity to take your startup forward.

Who should apply?

Founder Basecamp is perfect if you:

• Are an aspiring entrepreneur — You’re driven to create something great but need structured guidance to figure out exactly what that could be.
• Have an existing idea — You’re clear about what you want to build but need help communicating it effectively to customers and investors.
• Want to brush up on your entrepreneurial skills — You’re interested in entrepreneurship and want to sharpen your startup knowledge and pitching abilities.

Program Overview

Week 1: Idea Refinement & Market Validation

• Clearly define the problem your startup solves.
• Validate your solution through research and user feedback.
• Set clear, achievable goals to measure your progress.

Week 2: Go-To-Market Strategy & Marketing

• Discover what makes your idea unique and appealing.
• Create a simple plan to attract your first customers.
• Develop clear messaging that excites your target audience.

Week 3: Fundraising Fundamentals

• Understand the fundraising landscape.
• Create an impressive pitch deck to convince investors.
• Practice confidently answering common investor questions.

Week 4: Crafting and Perfecting Your Pitch

• Refine your storytelling techniques to clearly share your startup idea.
• Learn how to use visuals effectively in presentations.
• Practice your pitch with peer feedback for refinement and confidence.

Week 5: Pitch Competition

• Present your idea live to a panel of judges.
• Receive valuable feedback.
• Build confidence for future investor conversations.

After the program

Completing Founder Basecamp isn’t the end! It’s just the beginning. The strongest pitches will earn the opportunity to team up with top technical co-founders from the Starknet ecosystem, entering a product-focused hackathon. This is your chance to rapidly prototype, validate your concept, and lay a solid foundation for your startup’s success.

Ready to get started?

Now is the perfect time to move forward with your startup idea. Founder Basecamp provides the support, community, and practical steps you need to turn your idea into reality.

Apply now to Founder Basecamp.