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ATO Labs
Need a Biz Idea?
Join Our Valid Startup Testing Team
- Hosted by ATO Ventures venture capital firm, this is a 16 Week program during which you will learn Valid Startup principles -- taught by founder and investment expert, Jennifer Hopp -- and build a company in real-time
- Choose from dozens of business ideas already vetted by ATO Ventures
- Work in teams of two or three entrepreneurs (matched during program)
- ATO Ventures covers all costs on your behalf, including: Valid Startup program fees ($300+), Jennifer Hopp's consulting fees ($10,888+), necessary software ($250-$1,500+) and Market Validation Testing costs ($1,000 - $50,000+)
- If the idea passes testing, you will receive equity in the new company and have the option to join the company as a co-founder / employee
- ATO Ventures covers the legal and government costs of company formation and launch
FREE
Participation Commitment of 15-20 Hours per Week Required.
Deadline to apply is Jan 29, 2025.
Start February 10, 2025.
Get Started with Hopp.vc
+ Puerto Rico Retreat
No Better Way to Ensure Success
- 16 Week, Hands-on Program led by Jennifer Hopp, founder of Valid Startup
- Build Your Company in Real-Time with Expert and Peer Support
- Weekly Mentor Sessions with Industry Experts
- Private Forum for Cohort Members to Ask Questions and Share Ideas
- Pitch Deck Review + Feedback
- Pitch Coaching & Practice Sessions
- Investor Introductions & Potential Investment from Jennifer and/or ATO Ventures
- In-Person, 3-Day Puerto Rico Retreat with:
- Mastermind led by Jennifer Hopp
- Live Investor Pitch Day
- Island Tech Tour
- VIP Beach Party
- Choice of Activities including Golf, Paddle Board Yoga, Jet Skis, Salsa Lessons, Skydiving, Zipline, Rum Tasting and more.
- All food, group transportation and activities included
- Hotel discounts provided
Deadline to apply is Jan 24, 2025.
Cohort Starts via Zoom in February 2025. Puerto Rico Retreat + Live Pitch will be in May 2025. Hotel and Airfare not included.
*A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.
ATO Ventures Incubator
- 12 Week Program
- Weekly Full Cohort Sessions with VC
- Weekly Small Group Mentor Sessions
- Pitch Practice
- Potential Investment up to $300,000
FREE
Participation Commitment Required
Get Started with Hopp.vc
- 16 Week, Hands-on Program led by Jennifer
- Build Your Company in Real-Time with Expert and Peer Support
- Weekly Mentor Sessions with Industry Experts
- Private Forum for Cohort Members to Ask Questions and Share Ideas
- Pitch Deck Review + Feedback
- Pitch Coaching & Practice Sessions
- VC Introductions
$10,888
Maryam Ziaei, CEO, iSono Health
"I have known Jennifer, [author of the Valid Startup program], both personally and professionally for many years and she has always been a source of inspiration. At ATO Ventures, she helped us with customer discovery, validating product-market fit, and making our business more attractive for other investors, which resulted in us closing a multi-million dollar, oversubscribed round last year. She has always been a great resource and helped us think outside the box and think of unique business opportunities. She also connected us to resources inside PR that will facilitate our go to market."
