Building your MVP on a Shoestring

​Open Instagram for five minutes and you’ll see it: “50 AI tools to build your startup,” “10 free tools founders can’t live without,” “Ship your MVP in a weekend.”

But when you’re actually building, the real question isn’t which tools exist, it’s which tech is right for your product, your stage, and your users.

That’s exactly what we’re unpacking at this community meetup.
Join fellow founders for an evening of real conversations, practical learnings, and zero “AI will change everything” fluff. We’ll share what we’ve learned from building multiple companies, the tools worth using and the shortcuts that backfire.

What to expect

• ​Founder stories & lessons learned: honest experiences from people who have built, shipped, broken things, and rebuilt smarter.

• ​MVP best practices: how to scope an early-stage product without overbuilding or under-delivering.

• ​Choosing the right tech: practical guidance on AI tools, stacks, and workflows for different product needs.

• ​What to avoid: common early-stage traps, shiny-tool syndrome, and expensive detours.

• ​Community conversations: meet founders who are figuring out the same problems you are.

​Who should join

• ​Founders building or preparing to build an early-stage product

• ​Anyone exploring how to use AI meaningfully, not just aesthetically

• ​Product, tech, and startup enthusiasts who want practical clarity

• ​Builders who are tired of tool lists and want actual decision-making frameworks