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Six Stages from Founder DNA to Launch, Scale, or Exit

Everyone moves through the same six stages. The build path — AI/software, app, productized service, physical product, e-commerce, marketplace — is chosen after Founder DNA and idea validation.

  1. Stage 1

    Founder DNA

    Discover what makes the founder valuable, what they are uniquely positioned to build, and where their blind spots are.

    Founder personality profile16PersonalitiesIKIGAIFounder-market fitStrengths and gapsRisk profilePersonal unfair advantageAI project/chat setup for deeper founder analysis
  2. Stage 2

    Ideation & Idea Validation

    Test before building.

    Idea generationProblem discoveryICP definitionMarket researchBuildPad workflowMulti-LLM research using ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, GeminiCompetitor teardownCustomer outreachPersonal network feedbackMarket validation reportGo / Pivot / Kill decision
  3. Stage 3

    Strategy & Business Model

    Turn the validated idea into a business model and execution strategy.

    Business Model CanvasBusiness planGo-to-market strategyProductized OS Revenue LadderConsulting → Productized OS AI-Native → Agency Platform → StartupPricing logicRevenue modelIP and patent research at a guided/self-serve levelTrademark and patent readinessLegal/IP discovery direction

    The Core Program does not include actual trademark/patent filing. Filing and legal execution are optional add-ons or handled through appropriate professionals.

  4. Stage 4

    AI-Powered Design & Build

    Build the MVP, prototype, or product direction.

    Software / AI / App

    MVP scopeUI/UX researchMobbin / Subframe inspirationClaude Design / Base44 / LovableSupabase directionLanding pageBackend logicWorking MVP directionAnalyticsAI-assisted build workflowClaude Code / Codex / GitHub Copilot / Kimi Code mindset

    Physical Product

    Product design guidanceProduct spec sheetSourcing playbookAccio / Alibaba workflow3D / CAD direction at guided levelPrototype planningSample strategyManufacturer researchChina sourcing educationCost / MOQ / sample planning

    For physical products, inventory, MOQ, tooling, prototypes, samples, manufacturing, shipping, and third-party costs are always the founder’s capital and are not included in the Core Program fee.

  5. Stage 5

    AI-Powered Conversion

    Turn the MVP/product into a revenue and attention system.

    AI BrainContent systemBrand voiceCRM basicsLinkedIn inbound/outboundOutbound scriptsContent calendarSales assetsLanding page conversionLead captureEmail/CRM flowSocial content agentsRevenue engineMonthly tools/library/membership access
  6. Stage 6

    Launch, Scale, or Exit

    After conversion, the project takes the right outcome path: launch, scale, funding readiness, accelerator path, or exit.

    Launch path

    Kickstarter / Indiegogo readinessCampaign structureReward strategyLaunch calendarLanding pageAudience buildingAmazon transition if the product is a fitShopify / DTC if applicableCreator / influencer / PR directionPost-launch production plan

    Scale path

    Accelerator applicationsPitch materialsFunding narrativeInvestor readinessDeck directionOne-pagerData room checklistGrowth roadmapCRM / content / sales scale

    Exit path

    Exit readinessValuation frameworkData room templatesBusiness brokerage readinessBuyer positioningOwner-independent operating system

    One stage, multiple possible outcomes — Launch, Scale, and Exit are not separate stages.

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