Founders & Builders

The ultimate focus of AI VALLEY CLUB is to serve and support AI founders & builders through their critical -1 to 0 discovery journey. In everything we do (& don't do), the goal is to help Founders & Builders discover what to build before they build it.

How to join as a Founder in the AI VALLEY CLUB?

Anyone exploring AI opportunities or in the early stages of AI concept development can apply to join, or you may be invited by existing members. We carefully review all applications with focus on:

• Discovery Mindset: Genuine interest in discovering real problems worth solving with AI
• Active Exploration: Evidence of researching AI opportunities, talking to potential customers, or exploring market needs
• Collaboration Potential: Willingness to share learnings and help fellow discoverers

Community Standards

We maintain a focused, high-quality discovery community by:

• Welcoming those genuinely committed to the validation process
• Regularly reviewing engagement in discovery activities
• Ensuring the community remains valuable for early-stage exploration
• Connecting graduated members to appropriate next-stage resources

Expectations from Founders & Builders

• Discovery Engagement: Actively participate in problem hunting, customer discovery, and validation activities
• Learning Sharing: Share insights from your industry research, customer conversations, and validation experiments
• Collaboration: Work together on discovery challenges and offer different perspectives on market opportunities
• Reciprocity: Seek guidance when stuck, but also share your domain knowledge and connections
• Validation Focus: Commit to talking to potential customers before building solutions
• Culture Code: Support fellow discoverers - never dismiss ideas without constructive feedback
• Progress Updates: Regularly share your discovery milestones and validation learnings
• Open Networks: Connect fellow founders to relevant industry contacts and potential customers

Benefits for Founders & Builders

• Structured guidance through the -1 to 0 journey
• Access to industry experts for problem validation
• Direct connections to Thought Leaders in specialized domains
• Opportunities to learn from others' experiences and mistakes
• Safe space to discuss challenges and receive constructive feedback
• Priority access to exclusive AI VALLEY CLUB events and resources

How to join AI VALLEY CLUB

Ready to discover what to build? Join a community where validation comes before code, and problems are discovered before solutions are assumed.