Founder Sprint: Build, Launch, Learn
From idea to paying customers in 8 weeks. No more endless Notion docs. No more "perfect" planning. Just ship.
Core focus areas
The exact skills that separate successful founders from dreamers
Problem validation
Make sure you're solving something real, not just interesting.
MVP building
Build the absolute smallest thing that delivers value.
User insight
Talk to real users every single week.
Launch fast
Don't wait. Get something live as fast as possible.
Revenue generation
Get paid, even if manually.
Conviction building
Turn chaos into clarity so others believe it too.
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- Reset your mindset from dreamer to operator
- Follow the sequence - zero to traction in 8 weeks
- Execute weekly: talk to users, build, ship, learn fast
Who this is for
- •Entrepreneurs who are tired of planning and ready to execute
- •Side hustlers who want to turn their idea into a real business
- •Career changers who need a proven path to startup success
Philosophy
The first 30 days set the tone. This playbook is built for operators, people expected to ship real work, spot bottlenecks, and move the numbers. Everything here is designed for action, not process.
Next steps
Once you've completed the sprint, review what actually worked and where users got stuck. Use those insights to decide:
- •Do I keep building this?
- •Do I pivot?
- •Do I raise or bootstrap?
Course goal
This course walks you through what to focus on in your first month as a founder. You'll cut through noise, talk to users, build something people actually want, and launch fast even if your product is barely held together.
- •Define your problem and target user
- •Validate your idea through direct user conversations
- •Build and launch a scrappy MVP or service
- •Get your first real users or paying customers
- •Focus on traction, not theory
Why this matters
Most founders waste months building without validation. This sprint forces action. You'll build fast, talk to users weekly, and learn how to ship without waiting for permission. You'll leave with momentum and proof: you know how to build something people want and how to move when you don't.
From your coach
Mari Luukkainen has scaled three B2C companies from zero or almost zero to eight-figure revenue. As a VC, she managed portfolio of €160M, reviewed thousands of pitch decks, and has seen what actually works - both in the product and on the fundraising side. This course is built on how she personally starts and validates new startup ideas. It’s the same practical process she has used when figuring out if something’s worth building and pushing forward. No endless planning. Just focused steps to test if your idea holds water and how fast you can get to traction. If you’re serious about getting started and need a clear path, you’re in the right place.
Ready to stop dreaming and start building?
Join the 8-week sprint that will transform you from a planner to a doer
8-week intensive • Hands-on execution • Real results