StarterStudio

Still building? Still figuring out your GTM strategy? Still solo and looking for a co-founder?

StarterStudio's Build Stage might be exactly what you need — and applications close in two weeks.

This program is built for founders who are:�
✅ Fully committed to growing a sustainable business�
✅ Working toward (or have) their first revenue customer�
✅ Developing an MVP or prototype�
✅ Ready to build a real go-to-market strategy

Don't miss your shot to join the next cohort.

👉 Apply now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=175QLhiKtUqBPuGfwiF077eRC_jMkSpGpWn8du5nkCxUM1M4WEMySTQ5MzNXUElEQVo0Rk5WRlJQVy4u&route=shorturl

📩 Questions? [email protected]

One of our own is coming back to share what he’s learned.

StarterStudio alumni Spencer Elliott has raised more than $5 million in startup capital over the past 15+ years–most of it from investors outside Florida. Now he’s joining Building Our Tech and StarterStudio to show founders how to expand their fundraising beyond their local network.

You’ll also hear from:
▪️ Jehue Francois, Startup Program Director at Building Our Tech
▪️ Marc Romyr Antoine, Senior Partner focused on venture building and capital deployment across North America, Latin America, Africa, and other global markets.

Whether you’re preparing to raise your first round or planning your next one, this workshop will cover practical strategies for finding and connecting with investors wherever they are.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-investment-beyond-your-zip-code-tickets-1994365051556

Tomorrow is the application deadline!

If you've got a tech-driven idea and you're stuck in the "what do I do next?" phase, the Idea Stage Accelerator gives you the tools, structure, and clarity to move forward.

You'll walk away knowing:
→ Whether your idea solves a real problem worth solving
→ Who your customer actually is (and what they'll pay for)
→ How to position your idea in the market
→ How to pitch it with confidence

🔸 Application deadline: July 31
🔸 Program start date: August 19

🔗 Application link: https://www.starterstudio.org/idea-stage-accelerator/

📩 Questions? [email protected]

Big ideas don’t grow in isolation. They grow with support, structure, and the right community.

The Idea Stage Accelerator is designed for early founders who want to turn a tech‑driven idea into something real. Throughout the program, you’ll validate your concept, talk to customers, build your value proposition, and define your market and strategy using proven startup tools.

By the end, you’ll have more than an idea. You’ll have direction, momentum, and a network behind you.

🔸 Application deadline: July 31
🔸 Program start date: July 27

🔗 Application link: https://www.starterstudio.org/idea-stage-accelerator/

📩 Questions? [email protected]

Congratulations to the founders who just completed StarterStudio's Build Stage Accelerator! 🎉

🔹Alva Cardona: Cromus AI
🔹Ajay Sharma (Co-Founder): Mission Reboot
🔹Michael Martin (Co-Founder): Mission Reboot
🔹Dina Davis: Snippd™ Inc
🔹Alicia Michelle McCormack: Staffmatics
🔹Catherine Valdivieso: SwapCo App
🔹Zaire Green: TechyRoo
🔹Nina Mirhabibi: Tolu Health

Over the program, this group turned early-stage ideas into real traction:
→ Stronger business infrastructure
→ Clearer customer acquisition strategy
→ A validated MVP
→ A go-to-market plan built for scale

We’re proud of the momentum you've built and can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

Your next investor might not be in your zip code.

Building Our Tech and StarterStudio are teaming up for a no-fluff session on raising capital from investors outside your immediate network.

Here's what you'll walk away with:�💡 How to identify & attract outside investors
�🎯 How to target by stage and thesis�
🤝 Where warm intros really happen�
🔁 How to build a repeatable outreach process�
🌱 The pre-seed signals that matter most

Founders raising capital — this one's for you.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-investment-beyond-your-zip-code-tickets-1994365051556

Ready to think bigger about your idea?

If you've got a tech-driven idea and you're stuck in the "what do I do next?" phase, the Idea Stage Accelerator gives you the tools, structure, and clarity to move forward.

You'll walk away knowing:
→ Whether your idea solves a real problem worth solving
→ Who your customer actually is (and what they'll pay for)
→ How to position your idea in the market
→ How to pitch it with confidence

🔸 Application deadline: July 31
🔸 Program start date: July 27

🔗 Application link: https://www.starterstudio.org/idea-stage-accelerator/

📩 Questions? [email protected]

Most founders treat compliance like a problem for future them.

But enterprise buyers, investors, and partners aren't waiting. They're asking hard questions about data, security, privacy, and AI governance. Often before a deal is even on the table.

A new piece on the StarterStudio blog from Shayne Adler, AIGP of Aetos Data Consulting makes the case that trust isn't overhead. It's a competitive advantage, and the startups that get this early close deals faster and build stronger investor confidence.

The post breaks down the five questions every founder will eventually face, who you're actually building trust for (the order matters), and a practical framework for getting started.

Worth a read 👇
https://www.starterstudio.org/🚀-sense-and-scalability-why-trust-is-your-startups-secret-growth-engine/

You're making money. You have customers. You have real traction.

So why does raising capital suddenly feel like starting from scratch?

Because building a business and raising capital are two completely different skill sets, and most founders don't learn that until they're already in the investor meeting.

StarterStudio's 16-Week Pre-Seed Accelerator is built for founders who've already validated their idea and generated revenue, and are ready to learn how investors actually evaluate risk, growth, and opportunity.

Inside the program: a proprietary risk assessment, a custom de-risking roadmap, an investor-ready pitch deck, and a Demo Day pitch to nearly 100 investors and ecosystem leaders.

🚀 Applications close tomorrow, July 10 | Program starts July 27

Apply → https://www.starterstudio.org/seed-stage-accelerator/

📖 Read the full blog post → https://www.starterstudio.org/youre-making-money-now-what-why-starterstudios-16-week-pre-seed-accelerator-might-be-the-most-important-investment-you-make-before-you-raise-capital/

Idea Stage has a way of turning "I think this could work" into "here's why this works.”

Congrats to the founders who just wrapped the Idea Stage Accelerator program. They validated their ideas, identified the real problems worth solving, and figured out how to reach the customers who have them.

🔸 Luiz Frias: Form F(x) Labs
🔸 Alessandra Barros: Goldie & Glutty - The Belly Heroes
🔸 Aditya Basu-Dutta: IOLUS
🔸 Jay Little: MakerHub 24-7 Urban Lab Edition
🔸 Damon Vernese: Vernese Holdings, LLC
🔸 Brittany Warren: VirtuVue (Formerly Tailor Vue)

They're walking away with a strong foundation and real momentum. We’re excited to see where they take it from here.