From Founder Idea to Funded Startup
We're not advisors. We're builders who've done it ourselves.
Idea Mapping & Validation
Turn napkin sketches into business models with data-driven validation
Learn moreThe Founder Journey with Marcado
From initial idea to scalable business in 12 weeks
Ideation
Week 1Transform your vision into a clear, actionable roadmap.
Key Activities:
- Structured idea exploration sessions
- Market opportunity assessment
- Technical feasibility check
- Initial business model design
Expected Outcome:
Clear product vision & roadmap
Validation
Week 2-3Test your assumptions with real market data before building.
Key Activities:
- Customer discovery interviews
- Competitive analysis
- Business model refinement
- MVP feature prioritization
Expected Outcome:
Validated problem-solution fit
Prototyping
Week 4-8See your idea come to life with a working prototype.
Key Activities:
- MVP development
- User testing cycles
- Iteration based on feedback
- Technical architecture setup
Expected Outcome:
Working prototype with early users
Go-to-Market
Week 9-12Launch strategically and gain initial traction.
Key Activities:
- Launch strategy execution
- Growth hacking implementation
- Investor pitch preparation
- First customer acquisition
Expected Outcome:
Market entry with traction
Scale
Month 3+Build a sustainable, fundable business.
Key Activities:
- Team building support
- Fundraising assistance
- Growth optimization
- Strategic partnerships
Expected Outcome:
Sustainable, scalable business
What We Provide Founders
Everything you need to build a successful venture
Technical Excellence
- Full-stack development team
- AI/ML expertise
- Cloud infrastructure setup
- Security & compliance
Business Strategy
- Go-to-market planning
- Pricing strategy
- Partnership development
- Investor introductions
Operational Support
- Legal setup guidance
- Financial planning
- Team hiring assistance
- Process automation
Founder Success Stories
Real ventures we've built from scratch
Productivity Platform
From idea to thousands of users in 6 months
AI Consumer App
Scaling to millions of interactions monthly
EdTech Innovation
Transforming classrooms globally
Investment & Partnership Models
Flexible models that align with your goals
Bootstrap Model
We build, you own majority equity
- •Full technical development
- •You retain 70-80% equity
- •Perfect for funded founders
Co-founder Model
We're your technical co-founder
- •Shared risk & reward
- •50/50 or negotiated split
- •Long-term partnership
Venture Studio Model
Shared equity, shared success
- •Full venture support
- •Access to our network
- •Accelerated growth path
Founder Resources
Tools and support to help you succeed
Free Guides
Startup playbooks and templates
Startup Toolkit
Essential tools and resources
Office Hours
Weekly founder sessions
Community
Connect with other founders
Your Idea Deserves to Exist
Let's turn your vision into reality together