Evidence First Accelerator

See how founders move from idea to traction in six weeks

Evidence First brings together 20 innovation teams, veteran operators, and subject-matter experts for an intensive sprint. Through structured mentorship, live customer discovery, and rapid experimentation we de-risk concepts and accelerate revenue readiness.

  • Guided six-week sprint powered by Lean Startup and Business Model Canvas
  • 1:1 mentorship blended with weekly workshops and founder roundtables
  • Customer discovery, rapid validation, and investor-ready storytelling
Featured session

Inside Evidence First: Program Overview

A guided walkthrough of the Evidence First accelerator—how we combine mentorship, customer discovery, and lean startup mechanics to accelerate founders in six weeks.

Evidence VenturesProgram team & mentors
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The Evidence First weekly climb

Each cohort compounds insight quickly. We pair Lean Startup tactics with deep expert feedback so teams make confident decisions before capital deployment.

  • Week 0Macro environment & program orientation
  • Week 1Business Model Canvas, hypothesis design & testing
  • Week 2Market research, interviews, and empathy mapping
  • Week 3Rapid paths to product-market fit
  • Week 4Fundraising strategies plus capital efficiency playbooks
  • Week 5Competition positioning, IP strategy, and operational readiness

Program sessions & playbacks

Follow along with the Evidence First curriculum—from onboarding promise to weekly deep dives on product-market fit, financing, and competitive strategy.

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Program promise for founders

Pitching Evidence First to Innovators

Evidence Ventures leadership

Iterating toward traction with real customers

Week 3 • Finding Product-Market Fit

Evidence mentor session

Crafting a narrative that resonates with investors

Week 4 • Financing & Investor Storytelling

Evidence mentor session

Framing competitors, IP, and preparedness

Week 5 • Navigating Competition

Evidence mentor session

Reflections, takeaways, and founder wins

Week 6 • Cohort Recap & What Comes Next

Evidence Ventures team

Portfolio founders in their own words

Evidence alumni ship solutions across healthcare, fintech, and enterprise software. Hear how they validate markets, build products, and deliver measurable results for their customers.

Resolve AI • Medical Bill Mediation

Behavioral segmentation and adaptive messaging help providers resolve outstanding balances without collections while preserving patient trust.

VitalityRx • Hormone Optimization

Discrete diagnostics and personalized at-home treatment plans designed to restore men’s vitality with clinical oversight.

TumorTabula • Oncology Coordination

A data platform orchestrating multidisciplinary cancer care so patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment paths.

ChronicDoc • Remote Care Platform

Tools for clinicians to monitor chronic conditions continuously and close care gaps between visits.

Trutopia • Capital Access Advisory

Automated guidance that helps entrepreneurs secure affordable financing and grow on their own terms.

Want to be in the next cohort?

We film every sprint so founders can replay feedback, iterate faster, and share learnings with their teams. Join us for the next program and build alongside this community.

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