Helping entrepreneurs ideate, innovate and launch businesses that make an impact
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The Venture Validator (VV) is free, open to all, and designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs test new business ideas over five weekly sessions. Offered each fall and spring, this virtual cohort program guides participants through customer discovery, market research, business modeling, and prototyping to determine if there’s a real opportunity there.  

This hands-on process is a critical step in launching a successful venture, giving participants the tools to grow their business and avoid common mistakes. By engaging in customer interviews, product testing, and competitor analysis, entrepreneurs can tackle problems early and move forward with clarity. Sessions are led by experienced coaches from the Institute for Entrepreneurship, with office hours available for direct support.  

 

Join Us For An Upcoming Cohort

Cohort 29 will be held virtually, with sessions taking place every Thursday evening from October 23 to November 20, 5:00–6:45 p.m. MST.

Register for Cohort 29

Venture Validator Learning Objectives

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"Great free experience to think more about my idea and learn more aspects about startups."

Venture Validator, Cohort 27

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"The instructor was excellent - always great and speaking and creating an encouraging environment, without pushing someone in an uncomfortable situation."

Venture Validator, Cohort 27

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"My most valuable takeaway is to think in terms of value to customers, and not falling in love with the ideas until it has legs."

Venture Validator, Cohort 27

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"Excellent pace. Great inclusivity. Unwavering confidence in the instructors' experience and credibility."

Venture Validator, Cohort 25

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"The instructors are knowledgeable and make the content interesting, relatable, and fun."

Venture Validator, Cohort 23