Have a revolutionary startup idea? The FUSS Makers offers an intensive incubation experience powered by a dedicated Fractional EIR. Receive year-long, hands-on strategic execution and operational support from us, guiding you from concept to investment-ready startup. We focus on achieving validated product-market fit (PMF) and recognizing the realities of startup life, we also equip you to "fail smart," ensuring valuable learning and minimized setbacks.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be less than 25 years old at the time of applying.
The founding team must include at least one technical founder.
Should be a Startup i.e. it should be a business idea which targets a large market, has the potential to be highly scalable and generate a moat.
Our comprehensive program covers every crucial stage of startup development, including:
Idea Validation: Refine and validate your concept through rigorous market research and analysis.
Customer Discovery: Understand your target audience and their needs through direct engagement and feedback.
Product Development: Build a Minimum Viable Payable Product (MVPP) and iterate based on user feedback. We embrace the principles of "fail fast, fail cheap" to help you learn and adapt rapidly, whether that leads to PMF or informs a pivot.
Business Modeling: Develop a robust business model that outlines your value proposition, revenue streams, and cost structure.
Go-to-Market Strategy: Craft a winning go-to-market strategy to effectively reach your target market.
Pitch Preparation: Create a compelling pitch deck and practice your delivery to confidently present your startup to investors.
What Sets The FUSS Makers Apart?
Year-long, hands-on strategic execution and operational support from a dedicated Fractional EIR*. Richin Jose, leveraging his diverse experience from startup founder to investor and program designer, provides exclusive, personalized guidance to one startup annually. Experience deep engagement focused on achieving problem-solution and product-market fit, and building a robust business model. We prioritize your startup's potential, regardless of the outcome.
Investment Readiness: I'll equip you with the tools and knowledge to create a compelling pitch deck, preparing you to confidently approach investors and secure funding.
*I will take a 4% equity to become a Fractional EIR in your startup, with an option to take an additional 1% equity for an investment of ₹100,000 subject to the progress made in the incubation program and the startup becoming a Private Limited Company.
About Us
We are a startup incubator built on the dual pillars of rigorous research and relentless execution.
The dynamic relationship between theory and practice is fundamental to progress in any field. A key aspect of this relationship is the need for a theoretical framework to understand and replicate successful practices. Without such a framework, achievements can easily be misattributed to chance or circumstance, hindering the development of repeatable processes. Conversely, theoretical concepts, however brilliant, remain abstract and untested until they are applied in real-world settings. True advancements in entrepreneurship and innovation often emerge from a continuous feedback loop: theory informs practice, and the experience gained through practice, in turn, refines and expands existing theoretical understanding.