Guide 01

Introduction and outcomes

This journey is designed for founders who want a clear, real world path to build a startup without upfront funding.

Who this journey is for

Prototype to team

You already built a prototype and want to grow from one laptop to a team with an MVP in production.

Non technical founder

You want to do a startup but do not have technical skills or a clear process to start.

Early stage idea

You have an early stage idea and want to validate it quickly before committing resources.

What you gain from the journey

  • check_circle A step by step roadmap from idea or prototype to MVP in production.
  • check_circle A real team structure with devs, UI/UX, QA, and Scrum Master roles.
  • check_circle Daily accountability and coaching support to keep momentum strong.
  • check_circle A functioning MVP in production with first users onboarded.
  • check_circle Confidence that you can run and grow the team after coaching ends.

Author note

This framework is built from live experiments with volunteer teams across multiple startups. It is designed for founders with limited time and no funding, but with a strong vision and a willingness to lead.

Serge Ivo, Startup Coach