Online Event
Finding Real Product–Market Fit (Before You Run Out of Runway)
From Idea to Traction: Cracking Product–Market Fit Early
Date
Mar 31, 2026
Time
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Address
Online Event
This panel will explore how first‑time founders can validate real customer demand before over‑building. Panelists will share practical frameworks for customer discovery, early MVP testing, and identifying leading indicators of traction—helping founders avoid common missteps that burn time and capital.
What You'll Learn:
- How to test assumptions quickly with real customers
- Signals that indicate true product–market fit (and false positives to avoid)
- How to iterate without constantly pivoting
- When to double down versus when to rethink the product
Who Should Attend:
- Pre‑seed and seed‑stage founders
- Founders still refining their MVP or early offering
- Entrepreneurs transitioning from idea to first customers
Additional Resources:
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