We are thrilled to announce a milestone event for our community: Steve Blank, the “Father of Modern Entrepreneurship,” joined Venture Leavening program for an exclusive Fireside Chat. It has been a pleasure to chat with the Architect of the Lean Startup!!!

Steve took us on a fascinating journey through the origins of the customer development process and the Lean Startup movement, bringing these ideas to life with a series of inspiring and eye-opening examples. He also shared his perspective on how Alberto Savoia’s pretotyping naturally fits into the Lean process, adding another powerful lens for testing ideas early and effectively.

He highlighted how artificial intelligence is poised to transform customer development in a profound way, especially through the rise of customer digital twins. To conclude, he generously commented on the entrepreneurial ideas of the participants in our Venture Leavening program, offering thoughtful, practical, and truly invaluable advice.

Thank you, Steve, for such an inspiring and enriching contribution.