How to Use AI to Test Your Startup Idea Fast

The gap between a good idea and a fundable startup isn't talent. It's knowing how to test what's real before you invest months into what isn't. AI has made that process faster and more accessible than ever, but only if you know which prompts and workflows actually work. In this session with Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Institute) , you'll get the exact tools and processes founders are using to run customer research, validate demand, and scope products without burning time on the wrong assumptions. If you've been waiting for a smarter way to start, this is it. This Event Is Your On-Ramp:This free session is the perfect introduction to the Midwest Startup Ideation Bootcamp, a 2-week intensive program built for tech professionals, career-shifters, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to stop wondering and start building. Whether you're navigating a layoff, feeling the pull to build something of your own, or simply asking "where do I even start?", the bootcamp gives you the structure, tools, and expert feedback to find out if your idea is worth pursuing. What You'll Learn:How to use AI to stress-test a startup idea before writing a single line of codeThe prompts that replace weeks of customer and market researchHow to define your first product without a technical background or a co-founderThe most costly AI mistakes aspiring founders make, and how to skip them entirelyHow to generate real market signals from your idea in days, not monthsFeatured Host:Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Institute - Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest AI-native company builder. Since 2009, he has grown the organization to chapters in over 200 cities across more than 100 countries, producing over 9,000 portfolio companies with nearly $2 billion in venture funding. Over his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on growth, marketing, and product strategy, and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents. Additional Resources:Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips. About Founder Institute:The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.