5 weeks- idea to MVP

FastLane

Led by experts, powered by AI. Get hands-on guidance, real accountability, and the systems to move from idea to launch in weeks, not months

Join Now — Cohort Starts Nov 10th

Most founders don’t fail for lack of ideas, they stall for lack of clarity and momentum

98%
are rejected by
accelerators
80%
Do not talk to
their customers
2.6x
More likely to succeed
with a validated idea
42%
End up building
product with no customers

Fastlane helps you beat these odds in 5 weeks

The faster way to clarity and results

Fastlane is a 5-week guided program where founders cut through noise, build what matters with a human in the loop, and start selling faster than they thought possible.

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FastLane Program Modules
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Launch Your Startup

From idea to action. Clarify the problem, who feels the pain, and why now. Reserve your name, spin up a landing page, start socials, and take the next tiny step.

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Validation Sprint

Prove it fast. Define hypotheses & JTBD, recruit participants, run 3 interviews, choose an experiment, measure, synthesize insights, and decide the next move.

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MVP Scope & Core Flow

Build what matters. lock MVP scope, user stories & acceptance criteria; design the core flow, data model, and starter design kit.

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Onboarding & Launch Readiness

Make first use great. Onboarding and empty states, instrumentation & analytics, and an alpha release plan so you can learn from real users day one.

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Sell: First Users

Get it in hands. Define activation, set funnel baseline, craft outreach & email sequences, iterate messaging/landing, and stand up CRM & pipeline basics with a feedback loop.

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Growth Engine

Turn launch into momentum. 30/60/90 growth plan, lifecycle engine, referral & retention levers, growth dashboard & alerts, scale your top channel, and sales pipeline v1.

Why Fastlane

Accelerators

Fastlane

3–6 months
5 weeks
Fundraising Focus
$499 one-time
Take equity
Equity Free
Cohort Starts Nov 3

Community & Support

You don't have to build alone. Peer accountability, mentor insights, and Ace your AI startup co-pilot, keep you moving.

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  • Peer Accountability
    Weekly check-ins with founders on the same journey

  • Mentor Insights
    Access to experienced founders who've been there

  • Ace - Your AI Co-pilot
    24/7 guidance, strategy help, and decision support

Joining Fastlane is simple

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Cohort begins Nov 10

FAQ

What is Fastlane?

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Fastlane is a cohort-based program for founders who want to stop stalling and start shipping. Over 5 weeks, you’ll move from idea → MVP → launch with the support of peers, a proven system, and Ace (your AI startup co-pilot).

Who is Fastlane for?

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Fastlane is built for:
- Founders who have a nagging idea and don't know where to get started
- Founders with a prototype ideas but no traction yet.
- Builders who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
- Side-hustlers ready to commit and launch.
It’s not for people who want to keep “thinking about starting someday.” Fastlane is about doing and shipping now.

How is this different from an accelerator?

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Accelerators are 3–6 months long, often focused on fundraising.
Fastlane is a 5-week sprint laser-focused on clarity, momentum, and launch. Think of it as the on-ramp to an accelerator — the fast start every founder wishes they had.

How much time do I need to commit?

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Expect 5–7 hours per week:2 hours in live cohort sessions.3–5 hours of focused execution (with clear deliverables). The program is designed for busy founders who want maximum progress in minimum time.

What do I need before joining?

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You need an idea or a prototype but it doesn’t need to be perfect. Fastlane will help you pressure-test and refine your idea quickly, so you don’t waste months building something nobody wants. We help you validate faster, get early users, and launch with clarity. You’ll move from an "idea" or “half-built” to “in the hands of customers.”

How much does it cost?

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Pricing is $499 for the 5 week program.

How do I know it works?

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FounderWay was built on research data from 2000 founders, their challenges and milestones. Currently we have supported 1,200+ founders through our platform and were recognized as a TechCrunch Top 200 Startups in the world (2025).
Fastlane distills the most effective startup methods into a repeatable, guided system that founders can use long after the program ends.

Build faster. Launch smarter. Welcome to the Fastlane

Applications close Oct 31. Limited seats for the cohort starting Nov 10.

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