.STARTUPS & FOUNDERS

Find Your Champions

25+ Thinkers. 90 Minutes. 100s of Ideas & New Connections.

Stop guessing. Stop wishing. Stop marketing.
Hire us to use a facilitated ideation event to generate engagement and momentum.

  • MVP Validation

  • Valuable Feedback

  • New Ideas & Strategies

  • User Insights

  • Momentum & Energy

Learn how they leveraged ideation-as-engagement.

Read startup stories about founders gaining insights, data, and strategic direction from a PopUpThinkTank session.

  • “I knew that I needed to leverage my relationships. As a result, we gained investor interest, outstanding soundbites for social media campaigns, and specific recommendations. The brain power alone is worth the investment.”

    Ben Bomar, Founder & President, Lithyus Group

  • “We were challenged explaining and communicating Bosa clearly. PopUpThinkTank Gave us much clearer, valuable insights. Seeing our community come together to support us and brainstorm toward our future success was so rewarding.”

    Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis, Founder & CEO, Bosa

  • “Immediately following the Pop Up Think Tank, we received a ‘Yes’ from an investor. The Greenline bank account is no longer empty. Tim fostered an environment that allowed people to flex their creativity. Very much well worth it.”

    David Chimusoro, Founder & CEO, Greenline

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  • “Determining product direction was a challenge, but I gained direct, actionable feedback on the product concept from my target audience with a far more comfortable, productive environment than I could do alone. “

    Deborah Carver, CEO & Founder, The Content Technologist

What’s the focus of your think tank?

HOW WE WORK WITH STARTUPS & FOUNDERS

  • The Startup Launch Plan

    Create momentum and celebrate standing up your new venture.

  • Story & Marketing Refresh

    Creative, effective messaging to expand reach and scale revenue.

  • 180-Day Product Roadmap

    Valuable insights & useful feedback for product 2.0.

  • Customer Discovery Accelerator

    Sell more faster using the actual language your customer uses.

  • Crowdfunding Kickstart

    Announce and start your campaign with cash momentum.

  • Customer Community Kick-Off

    Retain and grow revenue by creating new connections and a sense of belonging.

  • The Partnership Builder

    The Partnership Builder

    Explore new opportunities to add value, create channel, and generate revenue.

  • Max Engagement!

    Let the facilitator and PopUpThinkTank team maximize engagement outcomes.

FAQ’s

  • Supporters, friends, connectors, mentors, entrepreneurs, and investors show up to learn about your project. We will help you know exactly how to invite and engage your network confidently. Option to also invite the PopUpThinkTank network.

  • We primarily facilitate virtual events and sessions, but we also offer an in-person version if that feels right for your business. We don’t currently offer hybrid events.

  • Yes - We guide one founder or startup leader before, during, and after the event. We will get you ready.

    1. Slide overview and interview.

    2. Individual feedback with a break.

    3. Spaces to share ideas and create connections.

    4. Engagement survey (next steps).

  • No. It’s never too soon to find your champions - the people who can open doors to new opportunities, clients, investors, and customers.

  • Most people believe brainstorming generates new ideas. We use brainstorming to also create energy, spark momentum, and engage our hearts & minds. This opens doors to introductions, advisory teams, and customer/client acquisition.

  • In about 4 to 5 weeks, we will create a branded registration page, invitation plan, facilitation design, and custom next steps survey. It all starts with a project plan.

  • Momentum! Get ready to lead. Participants complete an engagement survey and decide how they'll be involved with your project, including introductions, product testing, and/or joining an advisory team.

Let’s hear your dream.

And your goals, progress, and challenges.