Tech Startups
Take your idea from concept to problem/solution fit with solution design resources and support.
Fast-Track Your Product
Move your idea forward with 1:1 coaching, software development resources, and access to pre-seed capital when you participate in the 120-Day Tech Startup program. You'll learn a systems-based approach to test the viability of your idea and establish demand. We will show you how to drive customer interest to your tech product or service before building it.
Establishing demand for your product before you build it is the first step to take when launching a new product.
During the workshop, you will:
- Design business models.
- Test whether an idea is worth pursuing.
- Communicate an idea clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
- Identify and prioritize assumptions in your business model.
- Stress test your riskiest assumptions using small and fast experiments.
- Use customer interviews to learn from customers.
- Design and build a software prototype.
- Pitch to customers.
- Prepare to pitch to investors if your idea is worth pursuing.
Through the program, you'll take your idea from concept to Problem/Solution Fit, but what exactly does that mean?
Problem/Solution Fit means you have:
- A business model blueprint and traction roadmap for key milestones and validation.
- An identified opportunity worth pursuing and a clear understanding of customers' needs (and wants).
- A working prototype and knowledge of the smallest thing to deliver value to customers (MVP).
- Secured sufficient tangible commitments (registrations, subscriptions) from customers.
- The knowledge to be able to make an evidence-based go/no-go decision to move forward on the idea.
120-Day Tech Startup, In a Nutshell
100% Virtual.
Cohorts Every Six Months.
Bi-weekly Workshops.
1:1 Coaching.
Learn by Doing.
Build a Prototype.
Feedback from Experienced Entrepreneurs.
Team Discussions.
Private Forums.
Structured Schedule and Accountability.
“Codefi is the engine that brought my idea into reality and made it marketable. I work really hard to do as much legwork as I can, and they’re the professionals that make the app work. I rely heavily on their advice. They were and are a big help.”
Nathan Holmes, Founder of PumpTrakr
OFFERED TWICE A YEAR:
FALL/WINTER AND SPRING/SUMMER.
SPRING/SUMMER 2024 COHORT
April 2024
August 2024
REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL MARCH 14, 2024!
No Cost for 120-Day Tech Startup for Eligible Teams in Southern Missouri!
Thousands of teams across the globe each year pay $7,999 per team to complete this workshop. This workshop is available at no cost for teams located in or willing to relocate to 1 of the 47 counties served by Innovate SOMO, thanks to the support of our generous partners.
For Founders, By Founders
What sets this program apart? It's taught and led by practicing entrepreneurs with years of experience. We believe the more we coach, the more we learn and share, the better results everyone gets. Though most of the tools and frameworks for this program were first developed by Ash Maurya, creator of LEANSTACK and the Lean Canvas, your coaches for 120-Day Tech Startup are tech founders and entrepreneurs in residence at Codefi.
“Codefi gave us that little catalyst, that spark if you will, to really take an idea and turn it into a company. After the program, that spark, we've had year-over-year growth. It's been really really great.”
Sho Rust, Founder of SHO.ai
FAQ
- You have less than $100,000 in annual recurring revenue
- You've received less than $500,000 in funding
- You have fewer than 10 employees
- Completion of required pre-work
- Entrepreneurs
- Product Managers
- Makers and Visionaries
- Innovators and Intrapreneurs
The journey from idea to launch isn't always a straight path. Wherever you're at in your journey, we're happy to chat further to determine how we can help. Schedule time with our startup team.
Alumni Testimonials
ALAN LONG, FOUNDER
DEVON EDMONDS & MATT HILDEBRAND, FOUNDERS
MICHAEL SEAMAN, FOUNDER
MURIELLE GAITHER, FOUNDER
Application
Bounce My Big Idea is the required pre-work for entry into the 120-Day Tech Startup program. If you are eligible and decide to apply, your application for Bounce My Big Idea will also be used for the 120-Day Tech Startup program. Admission is limited.