Activation Programs

Founder‑led activation that turns
curated audiences into users.

Showcases, live workshops, and activation sprints — optional add‑ons within our Growth & Iteration track; also available standalone.

Echo Gao

Founder Spotlight

Echo Gao

Founder, VLight AI

Mar 2026 · Founder Showcase

Prototyping in the real world

Conversion-focused founder session with a clear activation offer — designed to turn a curated audience into qualified users and actionable feedback.

32 qualified signups · 46% activation (7d)

The session converted real testers and surfaced onboarding wins.

Echo Gao, Founder

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Echo Gao

Echo Gao

VLight AI

Founder, VLight AI

Prototyping in the real world

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Michael Nicols

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Dami Abiodun

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Activation Programs

Optional add‑ons within our Growth & Iteration track; also available standalone.

Single session

Founder Showcase

A live session where you share your story, demo the product, answer questions, and invite people to try it.

  • Short planning call to align goals
  • We invite the right people
  • Simple offer for attendees (trial or credit)
  • Reminder emails and a short results summary

What you get

New signups and first try
3–4 weeks

Activation Sprint

Warm‑up, a flagship session, then two weeks of helpful follow‑ups to drive first activation.

  • Build a curated list + simple tracking links
  • Gentle reminders by email/text
  • Quick feedback form and a plain‑English summary
  • Clear report on signups → first activation

What you get

Activated users and qualitative insights
3–6 months

Growth Partner

Part of Growth & Iteration: monthly sessions and steady audience building to lower your cost per new user over time.

  • Regular sessions for your ideal customers
  • Repeatable steps that work + recap content
  • Optional sponsors
  • Quarterly review of what’s working

What you get

Lower cost per new user over time
60–90 minutes

Live Workshop

Interactive session to teach and drive practical adoption with demos, Q&A, and guided next steps.

  • Define topic, outcomes, and format
  • Invite the right participants
  • Materials or sandbox ready beforehand
  • Simple reminders and a practical recap

What you get

Practical adoption and next steps

Showcase Standards

The baseline we hold every session to for clear activation and feedback.

Cadence

Monthly theme aligned to your ideal customers

Format

10 intro • 15 story • 15 demo • 15 Q&A • 10 guided activation

Offer

Simple trial/credit + clear next step + deadline

Tracking

Unique link/code and basic reminders (24h/7d)

What We Provide

  • Invite list curation and outreach templates
  • Run‑of‑show and live facilitation/moderation
  • Reminder cadence (24h/7d) and tracking links
  • Plain‑English recap with activation metrics

What You Bring

  • Founder story and product demo
  • Activation offer (trial/credit) and deadline
  • Demo environment or materials (if needed)
  • We run on Google Meet by default — we can host
Measurement: We attribute first activation via a unique link/code with a simple 7‑day window.

Decision Guide

Which program is right for you?

Founder Showcase

  • You can demo in 15–20 minutes
  • You want qualified trials and feedback
  • You have some audience or we can help curate

Live Workshop

  • Hands‑on topic fits your product
  • Success = practical adoption in‑session
  • You want materials and guided follow‑ups

Activation Sprint

  • You want a 3–4 week push
  • One flagship session + nurture
  • You want a report on signups → activation

FAQ

Common questions

We don’t have an audience — can you still help?

Yes. We curate ideal attendees via our network and targeted outreach. We also provide invite templates and channels to fill the room with the right people.

How do you measure first activation?

We use a unique link or code and a simple 7‑day window to attribute RSVP → signup → first activation. You get a plain‑English recap with numbers and insights.

Where does it run and is it recorded?

Google Meet by default — we can host. Recording is available on request (subject to your Meet plan); recap content is always included.

How far in advance should we plan?

Two weeks is ideal for invite and reminder cadence. We can run faster if needed.

How is pricing structured?

Included or discounted within Growth & Iteration engagements. Also available standalone; we’ll scope based on goals and audience size.

Activation Programs

Show your product. Convert a curated audience.
We'll line up the right people and the offer.

Free 20–30 minute planning call. No commitment.