Seed Strapping Builder Workshop- {Additional Registration Required}
Friday, October 10, 2025, 10:00 AM PDT – 11:30 AM PDT
Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute · 3234 Matthews Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
Hosted by Buyback Ventures
Get hands on training on some of the tools available to build a seed strapping business. Please be sure to also register for the Seed Strapping Mini Conf so you can have access and a badge. Additional Registration Required Here: https://eventship.com/event/10-10-25-seed-strapping-mini-conference This hands-on session introduces founders and early-stage builders to practical tools and strategies for “seed strapping”—launching and growing a startup with minimal outside capital while positioning for future investment. Drawing from their experiences building and scaling MindStudio and EyePop.ai, Dmitry Shapiro and Andy Ballester will walk participants through real-world workflows and examples of how to quickly prototype, validate, and scale. Best Candidates to Attend Early-stage founders or small teams preparing for seed funding Product managers, engineers, or operators who want to better understand lean startup mechanics Anyone exploring AI-powered tools and automation to accelerate their business launch What You’ll Learn Practical tools and AI-powered platforms to rapidly build MVPs and validate markets How to use EyePop.ai to sort through large volumes of user-generated images or video, quickly surfacing the most relevant content or insights Techniques for leveraging EyePop.ai to analyze live or recorded camera data—detecting key events, tracking activity, and generating actionable intelligence from video feeds Practical examples of combining these workflows with AI-powered tools like MindStudio to build and validate your product faster Strategies for using these insights to refine your business model, demonstrate traction to investors, and position your startup for growth Common pitfalls and best practices from experienced founders Expected Outcomes By the end of the workshop, participants will: Leave with a simple, actionable framework for turning an idea into a testable product quickly Gain familiarity with specific tools and platforms (like MindStudio and EyePop.ai) for building and iterating without heavy resources Connect with a network of peers and mentors who have successfully navigated early-stage growth