StarterStudio

StarterStudio A pioneering hub that empowers and provides resources for entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators to begin, grow, and flourish in Florida.

We are Central Florida’s only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on accelerating tech and tech-enabled startups. With educational outposts throughout the region and a rich variety of online programs, we support founders through all stages of a startup. Along with boot camps for entrepreneurial explorers and accelerator programs for the idea, build, and seed stages of starting a tech venture, w

e offer tech founders mentoring, pitching, and funding opportunities. We prepare seed-ready starters to attract outside funding while also investing in eligible seed-stage accelerator graduates through our own evergreen fund supported by donors and local governments as a stimulus to economic development and high-wage jobs. Watch our recent video:
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Tomorrow is the last day to apply to the Idea Stage Accelerator.If you've been thinking about it — this is your sign to ...
05/19/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to apply to the Idea Stage Accelerator.

If you've been thinking about it — this is your sign to stop thinking and start applying.

👉 Apply before the window closes: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=175QLhiKtUqBPuGfwiF077eRC_jMkSpGpWn8du5nkCxUNEdRNEpWU01CS1VUVTlKQlUxSDIwRTI5Ui4u&route=shorturl

This program is for early founders who want to turn a tech-driven idea into something real. You'll validate your concept, talk to real customers, build your value proposition, and map out your market and strategy — with support, structure, and a community that gets the journey.

Good news: the deadline has been extended. ⏳Applications for the Idea Stage Accelerator are open through May 20: https:/...
05/13/2026

Good news: the deadline has been extended. ⏳

Applications for the Idea Stage Accelerator are open through May 20: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=175QLhiKtUqBPuGfwiF077eRC_jMkSpGpWn8du5nkCxUNEdRNEpWU01CS1VUVTlKQlUxSDIwRTI5Ui4u&route=shorturl

If you have a tech-driven idea and you're not sure where to start, this program was built for you. You'll validate your concept, talk to real customers, build your value proposition, and map out your market and strategy — with support, structure, and a community that gets the journey.

You won't leave with just an idea. You'll leave with direction, momentum, and a network behind you.

Welcome to the Build Stage! We're excited to welcome our latest cohort to the Build Stage Accelerator.🔹Alva Cardona: Cro...
05/11/2026

Welcome to the Build Stage! We're excited to welcome our latest cohort to the Build Stage Accelerator.

🔹Alva Cardona: Cromus
🔹Gustavo Nogueira de Sa: Evolvra Lifelong Learning LLC
🔹Mike Martin (Founder): Mission Reboot
🔹Ajay Sharma (Co-Founder): Mission Reboot
🔹Mike Frost (Co-Founder): Mission Reboot
🔹Dina Davis: Snippd Inc.
🔹Alicia Michelle McCormack: Staffmatics
🔹Catherine Valdivieso: Swapco inc
🔹Zaire Green: TechyRoo Inc
🔹Nina Mirhabibi: Tolu Health

Over the coming weeks, these founders will focus on the core building blocks of early-stage growth: developing a Minimum Viable Product, establishing customer acquisition strategies, and creating a go-to-market foundation built to last.

Ready. Set. Build.

Your idea has been patient long enough.Applications for the Idea Stage Accelerator close tomorrow, and if you've been on...
05/07/2026

Your idea has been patient long enough.

Applications for the Idea Stage Accelerator close tomorrow, and if you've been on the fence, here's your nudge.

👉 Apply here: https://www.starterstudio.org/idea-stage-accelerator/

This program is designed for early founders who want to stop wondering where to start and actually start. You'll dig into the real problem behind your idea, talk to customers, shape your value proposition, and define your path forward — alongside others doing exactly the same thing.

The result? More than an idea. Direction, momentum, and a community that's genuinely rooting for you.

Building a startup can feel isolating, especially when every decision carries weight and you're figuring it out as you g...
05/04/2026

Building a startup can feel isolating, especially when every decision carries weight and you're figuring it out as you go.

That's exactly why your advisory board matters. More than most founders realize.

Unlike a board of directors, advisors offer guidance without governance. They're in your corner by choice, bringing pattern recognition and access that's hard to build from scratch.

But here's the thing: it's not just about having advisors. It's about having the *right* ones.

Find out who those people are: https://www.starterstudio.org/who-should-be-on-your-startup-advisory-board/

4 days away. Are you in?If you're an early-stage founder who knows you need to sell—but isn't sure where to start—this w...
05/03/2026

4 days away. Are you in?

If you're an early-stage founder who knows you need to sell—but isn't sure where to start—this workshop was built for you.

On May 7, Tom Daly, Sales Growth Architect, is leading a hands-on Founder-Led Sales workshop where you'll walk away with:

✔ A clear picture of your ideal customer
✔ Messaging that actually resonates
✔ Confidence to run real sales conversations
✔ A weekly outreach rhythm you can start using immediately

No fluff. No theory. Just a repeatable system to win your first customers—with templates and positioning to match.

Grab your spot now 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-led-sales-win-customers-drive-revenue-without-a-sales-team-tickets-1986991205183?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Jointly sponsored by StarterStudio and BOT.

Applications for the Idea Stage Accelerator close next week. If your idea has been waiting for a moment, this might be i...
05/01/2026

Applications for the Idea Stage Accelerator close next week. If your idea has been waiting for a moment, this might be it.

Application link: https://www.starterstudio.org/idea-stage-accelerator/

The Idea Stage Accelerator is a program for early founders to explore, validate, and shape their tech‑driven ideas with support, structure, and a community that gets the journey.

You’ll dig into the real problem, talk to customers, clarify your value, and map out your path forward, with others doing the same.

You won’t just leave with clarity. You’ll leave with direction, momentum, and a network behind you.

Founders: stop pitching features. Start solving problems.In this no-fluff workshop, you’ll learn a clear sales system to...
04/26/2026

Founders: stop pitching features. Start solving problems.

In this no-fluff workshop, you’ll learn a clear sales system to validate your product, land early customers, and create real traction.

You’ll leave with:
�✅ Clear ICP + pain statement�
✅ Messaging that connects�
✅ Outreach templates�
✅ A weekly sales cadence you can use immediately

Perfect for founders who know they need to sell—but want a simpler path to doing it well.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-led-sales-win-customers-drive-revenue-without-a-sales-team-tickets-1986991205183?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Sponsored by StarterStudio and BOT.

Ready to think bigger about your idea?The Idea Stage Accelerator helps early founders turn concepts into real startup fo...
04/21/2026

Ready to think bigger about your idea?

The Idea Stage Accelerator helps early founders turn concepts into real startup foundations. If you’ve been sitting on a tech-driven idea and wondering where to start, this program is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Here’s what you’ll work on:�
✔️ Validating your idea and identifying the real customer problem
�✔️ Learning proven startup tools and methods
�✔️ Conducting customer discovery to understand real pain points
�✔️ Building a clear value proposition and elevator pitch
�✔️ Using research to define your market, competition, and growth strategy

You’ll leave with more than an idea — you’ll leave with direction.

Apply today: https://www.starterstudio.org/idea-stage-accelerator/

Struggling to close sales as an early-stage founder? Your first growth engine should be you.On May 7, Tom Daly,Sales Gro...
04/20/2026

Struggling to close sales as an early-stage founder? Your first growth engine should be you.

On May 7, Tom Daly,Sales Growth Architect is leading a workshop on Founder-led sales.

You can learn how to:

✔ Define your ideal customer
✔ Craft messaging that resonates
✔ Run sales conversations with confidence
✔ Build a weekly outreach rhythm that drives revenue

Walk away with templates, sharper positioning, and a repeatable system to win customers.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-led-sales-win-customers-drive-revenue-without-a-sales-team-tickets-1986991205183

Jointly sponsored by StarterStudio and BOT.

Congratulations to our Build Stage Accelerator Cohort!A huge shoutout to the founders who recently completed StarterStud...
04/15/2026

Congratulations to our Build Stage Accelerator Cohort!

A huge shoutout to the founders who recently completed StarterStudio’s Build Stage Accelerator! These entrepreneurs laid the groundwork for their ventures—building early business infrastructure, refining customer acquisition strategies, developing MVPs, and crafting go-to-market plans that set the stage for scalable growth.

🔹Matias Rojas: Bubbler
🔹Alexandra Issa: EnglishAlfresco
🔹Carlos Morla: GastroKnowMi
🔹Chunlai (Maggie) Ma: GatorCreek
🔹Laura Garrison: Hello World Solutions
🔹Dylan Balzer: Layman
🔹Daniel White: Scan ID 365
🔹Rainara Almeida: Synvitta Biotech

We’re proud of the momentum you've built and can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

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36 West Pine Street
Orlando, FL
32801

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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