Stop Guessing. Start Validating.

The Startup
Traction Platform

Proven startup methodology + AI guidance = everything you need to pitch investors with confidence. No skipped steps. No wasted months. Just systematic validation that builds your case as you go.

Traction Studio dashboard showing the business canvas step of the workflow.
Traction Studio dashboard showing the business canvas step of the workflow.
Traction Studio dashboard showing the business canvas step of the workflow.

You're Drowning in Advice, Starving for Direction

You have ChatGPT, business books, startup podcasts—unlimited answers to your questions.

Here's what you don't have

A Roadmap

Showing which questions to ask first

Structure

Preventing you from skipping critical validation

Proof

that investors actually want to see

Confidence

You're building something people will buy

The Real Cost of Winging It

Failed Startups

42% of startups fail building products nobody wants

Months Wasted

Average founder wastes 8-10 months before pivoting

Cash Burnt

Most burn $25K-$100K on unvalidated MVPs

Investor's Rejection

99% of pitches that lack validation are rejected

What You Actually Need is a proven methodology that won't let you skip steps + AI that generates investor-ready materials as you validate. No guessing which activity comes next. No wondering if you've done enough. Just systematic progress that builds your pitch while you build your understanding.

You're Drowning in Advice, Starving for Direction

You have ChatGPT, business books, startup podcasts—unlimited answers to your questions.

Here's what you don't have

A Roadmap

Showing which questions to ask first

Structure

Preventing you from skipping critical validation

Proof

that investors actually want to see

Confidence

You're building something people will buy

The Real Cost of Winging It

Failed Startups

42% of startups fail building products nobody wants

Months Wasted

Average founder wastes 8-10 months before pivoting

Cash Burnt

Most burn $25K-$100K on unvalidated MVPs

Investor's Rejection

99% of pitches that lack validation are rejected

What You Actually Need is a proven methodology that won't let you skip steps + AI that generates investor-ready materials as you validate. No guessing which activity comes next. No wondering if you've done enough. Just systematic progress that builds your pitch while you build your understanding.

You're Drowning in Advice, Starving for Direction

You have ChatGPT, business books, startup podcasts—unlimited answers to your questions.

Here's what you don't have

A Roadmap

Showing which questions to ask first

Structure

Preventing you from skipping critical validation

Proof

that investors actually want to see

Confidence

You're building something people will buy

The Real Cost of Winging It

Failed Startups

42% of startups fail building products nobody wants

Months Wasted

Average founder wastes 8-10 months before pivoting

Cash Burnt

Most burn $25K-$100K on unvalidated MVPs

Investor's Rejection

99% of pitches that lack validation are rejected

What You Actually Need is a proven methodology that won't let you skip steps + AI that generates investor-ready materials as you validate. No guessing which activity comes next. No wondering if you've done enough. Just systematic progress that builds your pitch while you build your understanding.

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Your Validation Journey

Phase 1

Validate the Problem

Create customer interview guides and conduct validation conversations. Your AI team (customer advocate, investor, technical advisor) debates your findings to expose blind spots.

What You'll Build

Interview guides

Validation reports

Investor-Ready Problem Statements

Backed by Real Customer Insights

Phase 2

Analyze Your Market

Research competitors and identify your differentiation. AI helps you understand where the market has gaps and how to position your solution.

What You'll Build

Competitive Analysis

Market Positioning Strategy

Differentiation Framework

Phase 3

Design Your Solution

Shape your approach using validated insights. Your AI team stress-tests your strategy and helps craft messaging that resonates with customers and investors.

What You'll Build

Solution framework

Value Proposition

Customer Messaging

Technical Approach

Phase 4

Prepare Your Pitch

Generate your pitch deck, financial model, and go-to-market strategy—all backed by validation data, not assumptions.

What You'll Build

Complete Pitch Deck

Traction Roadmap

Revenue Model

Customer Acquisition Strategy

Watch video

Your Validation Journey

Phase 1

Validate the Problem

Create customer interview guides and conduct validation conversations. Your AI team (customer advocate, investor, technical advisor) debates your findings to expose blind spots.

What You'll Build

Interview guides

Validation reports

Investor-Ready Problem Statements

Backed by Real Customer Insights

Phase 2

Analyze Your Market

Research competitors and identify your differentiation. AI helps you understand where the market has gaps and how to position your solution.

What You'll Build

Competitive Analysis

Market Positioning Strategy

Differentiation Framework

Phase 3

Design Your Solution

Shape your approach using validated insights. Your AI team stress-tests your strategy and helps craft messaging that resonates with customers and investors.

What You'll Build

Solution framework

Value Proposition

Customer Messaging

Technical Approach

Phase 4

Prepare Your Pitch

Generate your pitch deck, financial model, and go-to-market strategy—all backed by validation data, not assumptions.

What You'll Build

Complete Pitch Deck

Traction Roadmap

Revenue Model

Customer Acquisition Strategy

Watch video

Your Validation Journey

Phase 1

Validate the Problem

Create customer interview guides and conduct validation conversations. Your AI team (customer advocate, investor, technical advisor) debates your findings to expose blind spots.

What You'll Build

Interview guides

Validation reports

Investor-Ready Problem Statements

Backed by Real Customer Insights

Phase 2

Analyze Your Market

Research competitors and identify your differentiation. AI helps you understand where the market has gaps and how to position your solution.

What You'll Build

Competitive Analysis

Market Positioning Strategy

Differentiation Framework

Phase 3

Design Your Solution

Shape your approach using validated insights. Your AI team stress-tests your strategy and helps craft messaging that resonates with customers and investors.

What You'll Build

Solution framework

Value Proposition

Customer Messaging

Technical Approach

Phase 4

Prepare Your Pitch

Generate your pitch deck, financial model, and go-to-market strategy—all backed by validation data, not assumptions.

What You'll Build

Complete Pitch Deck

Traction Roadmap

Revenue Model

Customer Acquisition Strategy

Everything Investors Expect to See - Built While You Validate

Everything Investors Expect to See - Built While You Validate

Unlike ChatGPT conversations that disappear, every phase generates tangible materials you'll use to raise capital:

Unlike ChatGPT conversations that disappear, every phase generates tangible materials you'll use to raise capital:

📊 Investor-Ready Pitch Deck

Complete deck built on validated insights with slide-by-slide guidance

🎯 Customer Validation Package

Interview guides, validation reports, and proof you've talked to real customers

🔍 Competitive Intelligence

Comprehensive market analysis identifying gaps and your positioning

🗺️ Traction Roadmap

🗺️ Traction
Roadmap

Concrete execution plan with acquisition strategies and pricing validation

💰 Business Model Framework

Validated revenue model and unit economics before you write code

💬 Customer Messaging

Value propositions and positioning tested with your target market

Why Traction Studio AI?

What makes Traction Studio AI different?

Other Tools

Trying to incorporate AI

Fragmented single-point solutions.

Built on limited real world expeirence and generic insights

Tools are siloed and don't have relationships with entrepreneurial support organizations

Tailored data not available to provide high quality direction and feedback

AI-First Approach

A complete startup studio platform

Built on years of successful startup incubation experience

Close relationship with Codefi, an organization with years of experience providing entrepreneurial support

Data-driven analysis of business models, assumptions, and traction steps

Built by founders
who've been there

Traction Studio AI codifies the proven methodology used by successful accelerators, now powered by AI. Created through years of experience supporting hundreds of tech founders.

Our Foundation with Codefi
  • Supported the launch of 60+ startup companies

  • Helped founders raise over $45 million in equity

  • Created 400+ jobs through startup growth

  • Named one of Missouri's most successful venture development organizations

This isn't theory. It's battle-tested methodology from founders who've raised capital, built companies, and helped hundreds avoid the mistakes that kill startups.

Built by founders
who've been there

Traction Studio AI codifies the proven methodology used by successful accelerators, now powered by AI. Created through years of experience supporting hundreds of tech founders.

Our Foundation with Codefi
  • Supported the launch of 60+ startup companies

  • Helped founders raise over $45 million in equity

  • Created 400+ jobs through startup growth

  • Named one of Missouri's most successful venture development organizations

This isn't theory. It's battle-tested methodology from founders who've raised capital, built companies, and helped hundreds avoid the mistakes that kill startups.

Built by founders
who've been there

Traction Studio AI codifies the proven methodology used by successful accelerators, now powered by AI. Created through years of experience supporting hundreds of tech founders.

Our Foundation with Codefi
  • Supported the launch of 60+ startup companies

  • Helped founders raise over $45 million in equity

  • Created 400+ jobs through startup growth

  • Named one of Missouri's most successful venture development organizations

This isn't theory. It's battle-tested methodology from founders who've raised capital, built companies, and helped hundreds avoid the mistakes that kill startups.

Loved by a growing list of entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs across industries trust Traction Studio AI's validation and traction-building methodology

  • I love how Traction Studios AI agents challenge your idea. It gave me new thoughts on what challenges may be. I really like the documents and artifacts it creates on each step and the dynamic aspect.

    Evan W.

    Founder

  • One of the things I liked was that the product allows you to get clarity and structure. Makes you think about things you had not thought about. The various investor personas were very helpful - the friction is where learning really occurs.

    Kristen C.

    Founder

  • Codefi is the engine that brought my idea into reality and made it marketable. I rely heavily on their advice and they were and are a big help.

    Nathan H.

    Founder

  • Codefi gave us the catalyst to really take an idea and turn it into a company. After the program, we've had year-over-year growth.

    Sho R.

    Founder

Loved by a growing list of entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs across industries trust Traction Studio AI's validation and traction-building methodology

  • I love how Traction Studios AI agents challenge your idea. It gave me new thoughts on what challenges may be. I really like the documents and artifacts it creates on each step and the dynamic aspect.

    Evan W.

    Founder

  • One of the things I liked was that the product allows you to get clarity and structure. Makes you think about things you had not thought about. The various investor personas were very helpful - the friction is where learning really occurs.

    Kristen C.

    Founder

  • Codefi is the engine that brought my idea into reality and made it marketable. I rely heavily on their advice and they were and are a big help.

    Nathan H.

    Founder

  • Codefi gave us the catalyst to really take an idea and turn it into a company. After the program, we've had year-over-year growth.

    Sho R.

    Founder

Loved by a growing list of entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs across industries trust Traction Studio AI's validation and traction-building methodology

  • I love how Traction Studios AI agents challenge your idea. It gave me new thoughts on what challenges may be. I really like the documents and artifacts it creates on each step and the dynamic aspect.

    Evan W.

    Founder

  • One of the things I liked was that the product allows you to get clarity and structure. Makes you think about things you had not thought about. The various investor personas were very helpful - the friction is where learning really occurs.

    Kristen C.

    Founder

  • Codefi is the engine that brought my idea into reality and made it marketable. I rely heavily on their advice and they were and are a big help.

    Nathan H.

    Founder

  • Codefi gave us the catalyst to really take an idea and turn it into a company. After the program, we've had year-over-year growth.

    Sho R.

    Founder

Got questions?
We’ve got answers.

Here’s everything you need to know before getting started.

01

How is this different from ChatGPT?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

02

I don't have a business background. Will I understand this?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

03

Do I give up equity?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

04

What if I'm employed full-time?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

05

Will this work for non-tech startups?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

06

What if my idea won't work?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

07

If I need help building my MVP or full product?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

08

What if my idea won't work?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

Got questions?
We’ve got answers.

Here’s everything you need to know before getting started.

01

How is this different from ChatGPT?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

02

I don't have a business background. Will I understand this?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

03

Do I give up equity?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

04

What if I'm employed full-time?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

05

Will this work for non-tech startups?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

06

What if my idea won't work?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

07

If I need help building my MVP or full product?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

08

What if my idea won't work?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

Got questions?
We’ve got answers.

Here’s everything you need to know before getting started.

01

How is this different from ChatGPT?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

02

I don't have a business background. Will I understand this?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

03

Do I give up equity?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

04

What if I'm employed full-time?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

05

Will this work for non-tech startups?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

06

What if my idea won't work?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

07

If I need help building my MVP or full product?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.

08

What if my idea won't work?

Clario is designed for SaaS tools, dashboards, fintech platforms, or any digital product that needs a modern, conversion-focused landing page. It’s fully customizable to fit a wide range of web-based services.