Proxenia’s Tier 2: Development and Validation is an 8-week structured program designed for early-stage hospitality startups that have an idea or MVP and need to refine their business model, validate market demand, and prepare for growth. This program bridges the gap between ideation and execution, providing startups with the resources, mentorship, and frameworks they need to gain traction and reach early customers.
This is not an investment-focused program, but rather a structured acceleration path that helps founders validate product-market fit, build operational strategies, and prepare for future funding opportunities.
Program Goals
- MVP Execution: Participants will define, build, and iterate a functional MVP by the end of the cohort.
- Market Validation: Through customer discovery, real user testing, and feedback loops, participants will ensure their product solves an actual market problem.
- Go-to-Market Readiness: By Week 8, participants will have a clear GTM strategy, positioning their MVP for launch and early traction.
- Investor & Pitch Readiness: Founders will develop and refine a compelling pitch, preparing for investors, partners, and early adopters.