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Founder's Journey Workshop Series: Ideation to Action: Do You Have a Business Idea Worth Pursuing?

August 13, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PDT)

Description

AUGUST 13 - Ideation to Action: Do You Have a Business Idea Worth Pursuing?
Identify the “symptoms” that indicate you’re a future founder, validate your thinking, and take your first step to bring your idea to life.

Presenters:


Every successful venture begins with an idea—but not every idea becomes a successful venture.

Presented by John Duplissey, vice president of business development at Zaga Labs, and Francisco Molina, founder of Invento Design, this interactive workshop helps participants determine whether their idea has real market potential and what it takes to move from concept to execution. Participants will learn practical approaches to validating opportunities, testing assumptions, developing product concepts, exploring prototyping, and creating a proof of concept while hearing firsthand how recent founders overcame common barriers to launching their businesses.

Series Information:

FOUNDER’S JOURNEY Workshop Series for Future & Early Stage Founders

You don’t need a perfect plan to start—but you do need clarity, direction, and the right support.

If you’ve been thinking about starting something of your own, this three-part workshop series will help you move forward with confidence.

Designed for aspiring and early-stage founders, each session builds on the last—helping you validate your idea, communicate it effectively, and understand what it takes to grow.

Workshops:

  1. AUGUST 13 - Ideation to Action: Do You Have a Business Idea Worth Pursuing?
    Identify the “symptoms” that indicate you’re a future founder, validate your thinking, and take your first step to bring your idea to life.
  2. AUGUST 20 - Tell Your Story: How to Pitch Your Startup Idea with Clarity & Confidence
    Turn your concept into a compelling narrative that others will understand and support.
  3. AUGUST 27 - From Stuck to Scalable: Fix the Structure, Not Just the Strategy
    Understand what’s really holding your growth back—and how to move successfully past it.

Time

In-Person: 4:00 - 6:00 PM 

Pricing

  • Complimentary for Greater Irvine Chamber members
  • $10 for members of OC Startup Council and clients of any of the presenters (verification required)
  • $25 for non-members
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Email: programs@irvinechamber.com
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