09/03/2026
🚀 HAVE AN IDEA? IT’S TIME TO BUILD.
GVL Starts is a 9-week venture-building experience for early-stage founders ready to move beyond ideas and start building something real.
Forget sitting in a classroom all day. GVL Starts is built around an 80/20 model — 20% instruction, 80% hands-on building. You’ll talk to real customers, test your assumptions, build your offer, work alongside experienced mentors, and make measurable progress every week.
By the end of the program, you’ll have more than a pitch deck. You’ll have real customer evidence, a tested business model, clearer financials, a path to market, and a plan for what comes next.
🌆 Greenville becomes the classroom.
🤝 Mentors become operators.
👥 Customers become the judges.
Whether you’re still validating an idea, testing a prototype, or already building a venture, GVL Starts can help you take the next step.
📅 September 10 – November 5, 2026
📍 Downtown Greenville | In person
🗓️ Thursdays | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
💰 $499 | Limited need-based scholarships available
✨ No equity taken
Applications close September 8, 2026.
Ready to stop wondering “What if?” and start finding out?
👉 Apply now and start building.
Sign up with the link in our bio!
