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6-Week
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Weekly
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1:1
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Slack
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Evidence
Gates Checkpoints
Validation done like product development: milestones, iteration, checks
- Gift Card Platform for Nurses
- Case Management Software for Nonprofits
- Transportation Jobs and Freight Marketplace
- Custom Printed Packaging Software
- Used Car Valuation Software
- AI-based football coaching solution
- Gift Card Management Platform
Evidence, not assumptions
ValidPath is a founder-led validation program for early-stage founders run in small cohorts of startup peers (not another startup course). We recruit real users, guide your research, and help you turn feedback into a clear MVP plan so you don’t waste $15K–$150K and months of effort building something no one wants.
STEP 1 → QUICK FIT CHECK
We start by getting to know you and your idea. Fill out a short form (takes less than 5 minutes) and then hop on a call with us. This helps us see where you’re at, whether ValidPath is the right fit, and how we can bring the most value to your journey.
WEEKS 1-2 → PINPOINT THE PAIN
Most founders get stuck here. We won’t let you. We’ll uncover the real problem (not just symptoms), define your first audience segments, and run a survey with real users. You’ll walk away knowing exactly who you’re solving for, why it matters, and what they actually need.
WEEKS 2-5 → TEST WHAT RESONATES
Now it’s time to see what clicks. Through live user interviews and simple business tests, you’ll gather real reactions to your ideas: interest, objections, and even commitments like signups or pre-payments. By the end, you’ll know exactly what messaging and concepts spark demand, and where to focus your MVP with confidence.
WEEK 6 → MAP YOUR MVP
This is where it all comes together. We turn messy feedback into a focused, build-ready MVP plan shaped by real user evidence. You’ll prioritize features that matter, define the smallest testable version of your product, and lock in a scope that’s clear, and proven — giving you the confidence to build.
Join the next tight-knit ValidPath cohort:
- Real target users recruited for you
- Guaranteed: 40 survey responses + 7 live interviews
- Clear personas, pain patterns, and behavior clusters
- “Yes” signals: waitlist signups, pre-pays, LOIs
- MVP plan with features backed by user insights
Shape a clear MVP plan grounded in user proof
Don’t waste $15K–$150K and months of your time building blind. Validate your idea with ValidPath.
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Bring your vision to life
Let’s turn your idea into a working MVP, together.
Get in touch, and we’ll help you plan, build, and launch.