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MLV Ignite

A 2-week intensive where you'll build a real startup from scratch, talk to customers, and pitch to investors.

2 Weeks
Duration
Virtual
Format
$650
Investment
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What You'll Experience

Two weeks that will transform how you think

MLV Ignite is not a lecture series. It's a pressure cooker where you'll learn startup frameworks by building a real company with real customers.

Demo Day

From Zero to Pitch Day

Start with just an idea. End with a validated product, paying customers, and a pitch deck you'll present to real investors and mentors on Demo Day.

Mentorship

Expert Mentorship

Get 1-on-1 feedback from founders, VCs, and industry experts who've built and scaled real companies.

Make Money

Make Real Money

This is not a simulation. Students leave with actual revenue and paying customers, not just a certificate.

Network

Lifelong Network

Join a community of ambitious builders. Your cohort-mates will become co-founders, collaborators, and friends for life.

The Journey

Your 2-week transformation

Every day is designed to push you closer to a real, validated startup.

W1
Week 1

Discovery & Validation

Define your market opportunity, identify your beachhead market, and conduct real customer interviews. By the end of week 1, you'll have a validated problem worth solving.

Week 1
W2
Week 2

Build & Launch

Build your MVP, acquire your first customers, and prepare your pitch. End with Demo Day where you'll present to real investors and mentors.

Week 2
Learn From The Best

Past Speakers & Mentors

Our Track Record

Past Cohorts

Questions?

Frequently Asked

No! MLV Ignite is designed for ambitious students with zero business experience. All you need is curiosity, hunger to learn, and willingness to put in the work.

Plan for 3-4 hours per day during the 2-week program. This includes live sessions, working on your startup, and customer interviews. It's intensive, but that's how real learning happens.

That's totally fine! We'll help you discover problems worth solving in Week 1. Many of our best startups came from students who started with no idea at all.

Yes, we offer need-based scholarships to ensure cost is not a barrier. Indicate your interest in financial aid on your application, and we'll follow up.

You join the MLV alumni network, a community of 500+ founders across Asia. You'll have continued access to mentors, resources, and opportunities to grow your startup.

Still have questions? Reach out to us at info@mlvignite.com

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Applications are open. Limited spots available for the next cohort.

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