Startup Validation Workshop presented by Philo Ventures + Antler VC

​Antler VC x Philo Ventures are teaming up to strengthen Utah’s startup community with a Startup Validation Workshop.

​If you’re sitting on an idea (or looking for one), this workshop is for you.

​Antler VC + Philo Ventures are hosting a hands-on workshop designed for funded, idea-stage, pre-seed, and aspiring founders—as well as engineers, product leaders, and sales operators who want to sharpen their ability to validate a business at day zero.

​You’ll work through real ideas live alongside VCs from Antler and Philo, early-stage founders, product strategists, marketers, and engineers.

We’ll share investor-grade frameworks to help you pressure-test assumptions, assess market opportunity, and confidently move from idea → validation → prototype.

Don’t have an idea yet? Come get reps, meet people hungry to build, and jump into the earliest stages of company creation.

​After the workshop, stick around for open networking and connection.

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​​Philo Ventures:

​Philo Ventures is a multi-strategy investment firm operating a venture studio. We build tech companies from the ground up, validating ideas, building initial traction, and establishing repeatable go-to-market systems before scaling with experienced founders. Alongside the studio, we invest through dedicated funds that align capital with our hands-on, builder-first approach.

​​Antler

​Antler is the most active pre-seed VC in the world, with US offices in Boulder, Austin, and NYC. We're day zero investors that enable talented folks to find cofounders, build and execute on their ideas, and pitch for investment. In 2026, Antler US is investing up to $1m initial checks, with significant follow on capacity in later rounds.