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How It Works - Our Four Pillars
KDD Startup Studio helps founders turn bold ideas and breakthrough research into scalable deep-tech companies through a four-pillar model: Build, Mentor, Fund, and Accelerate. In the Build phase, we work hands on with founders to define product strategy, develop technical architecture, and ship MVPs. During Mentor, founders receive guidance from experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and industry experts, focusing on leadership, decision making, and company building fundamentals. In Fund, we connect founders to our investor network, assist with pitch preparation, term sheets, and secure funding. Finally, in Accelerate, we support founders in scaling operations, building high performing teams, forming strategic partnerships, and expanding into new markets
KDD Startup Studio guides founders from idea to scale through four key steps: Build, Mentor, Fund, and Accelerate. We help founders develop MVPs, validate product market fit, and establish technical and business foundations. Founders receive mentorship from experienced operators, pre-seed funding, and access to our investor network. Once ready to grow, we provide hands on support with operations, hiring, and market expansion to accelerate sustainable growth.
KDD Startup Studio guides founders from idea to scale through four key steps: Build, Mentor, Fund, and Accelerate. We help founders develop MVPs, validate product market fit, and establish technical and business foundations. Founders receive mentorship from experienced operators, pre-seed funding, and access to our investor network. Once ready to grow, we provide hands on support with operations, hiring, and market expansion to accelerate sustainable growth.
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Build
Build
Build
We work hands on with founders to transform ideas into viable products. From technical architecture to MVP development, our team provides the resources and expertise needed to build.
We work hands on with founders to transform ideas into viable products. From technical architecture to MVP development, our team provides the resources and expertise needed to build.
We work hands on with founders to transform ideas into viable products. From technical architecture to MVP development, our team provides the resources and expertise needed to build.
Product strategy and roadmap development
Technical architecture & MVP building
Go to market preparation
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Mentor
Mentor
Mentor
We guide founders through critical decisions with direct access to experienced operators and industry experts. From strategy and product direction to go to market execution, our mentors provide the insight and accountability needed to navigate early-stage challenges and grow with confidence.
We guide founders through critical decisions with direct access to experienced operators and industry experts. From strategy and product direction to go to market execution, our mentors provide the insight and accountability needed to navigate early-stage challenges and grow with confidence.
We guide founders through critical decisions with direct access to experienced operators and industry experts. From strategy and product direction to go to market execution, our mentors provide the insight and accountability needed to navigate early-stage challenges and grow with confidence.
Industry expert office hours
Peer founder community
Leadership & team building coaching
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Fund
Fund
Fund
We provide pre-seed capital and connect founders with our extensive investor network. From angel investors to VCs, we help you secure the funding you need to scale
We provide pre-seed capital and connect founders with our extensive investor network. From angel investors to VCs, we help you secure the funding you need to scale
We provide pre-seed capital and connect founders with our extensive investor network. From angel investors to VCs, we help you secure the funding you need to scale
Investor introductions & pitch prep
Term sheet negotiation support
Pre-seed investment
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Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
With product-market fit validated and funding secured, we help you scale rapidly. Operations, hiring, partnerships everything needed to accelerate growth.
With product-market fit validated and funding secured, we help you scale rapidly. Operations, hiring, partnerships everything needed to accelerate growth.
With product-market fit validated and funding secured, we help you scale rapidly. Operations, hiring, partnerships everything needed to accelerate growth.
Scaling operations & processes
Talent acquisition support
Market expansion planning
