Pittsburgh

April 29 – May 1, 2026

Overview

The 2026 Incubator Program will host five Cohorts. Each cohort includes three days in person plus six weeks of virtual programming

Day One - Customer, Problem & Hypothesis Development

Theme: Understand the customer, validate the problem, and create early hypothesis 

Deliverables: Problem & Solution Hypotheses, Customer Persona, FounderTrac Waypoints activated

Day Two - Value, Solution, MVP & Market Path

Theme: Define value, map the MVP, and understand how to reach customers 

Deliverables: Early-stage BMC, Value Proposition + quantified benefits, MVP outline, Updated BMC, Early Traction Plan

Day Three - Economics, Leadership, Execution & Presentation Prep

Theme: Understand basic economics, build execution systems, and prepare the 6-week plan 

Deliverables: Simple Financial Model, 6-Week Execution Plan, Presentation Outline, Updated BMC

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