Process
A disciplined path from problem to venture.
The Phases
5 phases, end to end.
00
Screen
Founder & Problem Screening
Assess founder, problem, market, AI relevance.
Fit decisionGate · Fit / No Fit
01
Validate
Validation Sprint
Test buyer, urgency, workflow, willingness to pay.
Go / No-GoGate · Go / No-Go
02
Build
AI Prototype / MVP Build
Build with founder input and user feedback.
Working MVPGate · Ship
03
Form
Venture Formation
Set equity, roles, roadmap, milestones.
Launch-ready ventureGate · Formed
04
Grow
Fundraising & Growth
Prepare pitch, pilots, investor narrative.
Growth pathGate · Scale
Rule
Apon only builds after validation.
- Kill early
- Build only with evidence
- Scale with discipline