AI Founder’s Roadmap
A Free 5-Day Crash Course for First-Time Founders to Go From Startup Idea to Paying Customers
(Without Wasting Time or Ruining Your Reputation)

Validate Without the Hype
Skip the buzzwords. Build what people actually want.Avoid the 5 Rookie Mistakes
The top traps that kill AI startups (and how to dodge them).Test Without Big Bills
Prove your concept without fancy models or AWS burn.Earn Trust Early
Build credibility before you start selling.Launch Smarter, Scale Faster
Set a strong foundation for growth — from Day 1.
Everything you need to launch your AI product with clarity, confidence, and customers—without blowing your budget or credibility.
Created by Varsha Bendre, Data Scientist and startup builder, passionate about turning ideas into real-world solutions.
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Here's everything that's inside:
Day #1: Overestimating AI’s capabilities—and why this will spark investor skepticism, causing them to pull back and leaving your reputation in tatters.Day #2:Building before understanding the market—and why this leads to wasted effort and resources.Day #3: Selling before gaining credible endorsements—and why this makes earning trust nearly impossible.Day #4: Addressing biases only after your product is ready to go to market—and why this can lead to lawsuits and brand damage.Day #5: Scaling too fast without loyal customers—and why this can drain cash and kill your business.
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