In-Person Event

How to Build an MVP for Your Startup

Learn the ins and outs of MVP

Date
Nov 19, 2025
Time
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Address
WeWork Scott Circle, 1701 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC
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Do you have a startup that needs to build its first MVP? Do you want to learn how it works, what you need to do, and where you can go to get help? Join us for this Pennwest MVP panel and networking, which will provide practical, step by step advice and access to resources. It will feature talks from entrepreneurs, builders, developers and mentors who have successfully been there and done that. Learn expert tips, big pitfalls to avoid and plan ahead.

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who is thinking about building their first MVP for their startup 
  • Anyone that wants an understanding of product development for early stage startups

 What are some of the Topics?

  • The key metrics and pre-requisites for MVP, and the anatomy of a "fundable , successful" venture
  • How to utilize online networks and platforms, local resources
  • How to meet and work with different resources, including, angel investors, venture capitalists, government organizations
  • and more... 

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Introduction to the Founder Institute and Guests
  • Talks from Entrepreneurs and Builders who have experience and expertise
  • Question and Answer
  • Discussion and Networking

For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Pennwest, see our list of Startup Resources.

About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,100 entrepreneurs raise over 1.9BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Guc

Guc Ozenci

Program Director @ FI Washington DC

Andrey

Andrey Mikhalchuk

COO @ Seed 2 Table

Max

Max Kryzhanovskiy

President @ MOS

Wa'il

Wa'il Ashshowwaf

Co-Founder & CEO @ Unstuck Labs

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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,100 entrepreneurs raise over 1.9BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.


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