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.



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
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.
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How is this different from ChatGPT?
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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.
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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.
