​Hosted by Stifel Venture Banking

​User Testing & Validation

​Turn guesswork into evidence by pairing AI with live user feedback in an interactive, in‑person setting. This workshop helps founders design and run lean tests that validate whether their product resonates with real users. ​

​What you’ll experience / walk away with

• ​Step-by-step guidance on crafting test scenarios, prompts, and scripts that surface honest user reactions. ​
  

• ​Techniques to use AI for rapidly synthesizing notes, patterns, and insights from user sessions. ​
  

• ​A lightweight validation playbook you can reuse to de-risk features, messaging, and new product ideas. ​

​Who should attend
Startup founders and product-focused team members who want to make more confident product decisions grounded in actual user behavior and feedback.​

​About Danny Setiawan

​Danny Setiawan is an expert in AI integration and fundraising strategy for early-stage startups. He has coached over 200 founders through successful product development and capital raises, combining real-world business experience with hands-on, practical training. Danny has led workshops for Fortune 500 companies like PwC and Kimberly-Clark and teaches at General Assembly. He is passionate about helping founders use AI to fundraise smarter and faster.

​About Stifel

​Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a diversified global wealth management, investment bank, and commercial banking institution with $500B in AUM. Stifel Bank, Member FDIC, provides venture and fund banking solutions to venture capital-backed companies and their investors. Backed by the strength and legacy of Stifel, the Bank delivers tailored banking, treasury management, and lending solutions - working closely with Stifel’s Investment Banking and Wealth Management teams to meet the diverse asset management needs of companies and individuals.

​To learn more, visit: https://stifelventurebanking.com/

​About Resident Company Club

​Resident is a private workspace designed for founders, early-stage teams, and high-performing professionals seeking curated, values-aligned communities. We vet every member company for cultural and strategic fit. Resident focuses on private offices, hospitality-driven service, and proactive community building that enables meaningful professional relationships and collaboration.

​To learn more, visit: https://residentcompanyclub.com/