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Lean Startup Bootcamp
Faculty
Alexander Pustovit
Managing Partner @ Honey Badgers, Head Coach @ Global Innovation Catalyst
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Duration
Total hours
Credits
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Course type
Fee for single course
Fee for degree students
Skills you’ll learn
Overview
This hands-on bootcamp guides students through the full Lean Startup cycle – from initial idea to validated MVP. Over 15 intensive sessions, students will work in small teams to identify real-world problems, interview potential users, design simple prototypes, and run experiments. The course emphasises rapid iteration, real customer feedback, and high-velocity learning. Final projects will be presented to a panel in a pitch-style format, showcasing product thinking, traction, and proposed next steps. No prior startup experience is required – only curiosity and commitment.
Learning highlights
- How to identify real user problems worth solving?
- Techniques for effective customer interviews and insights.
- MVP design without coding — using no-code tools and hacks.
- Experimentation frameworks to validate product ideas.
- Building a structured product pitch that tells a clear story.
- Team dynamics and founder-style decision-making under pressure.
Course outline
15 classes
Introduction
Course kick-off.
Grading system.
Team coaching.
Why does innovation fail?
Innovation is not what you think it is.
Iterative vs linear approaches to innovation.
Team coaching.
Idea validation
Idea vs Hypothesis vs MVP.
Team coaching.
Customer development I
Deep understanding of your customer.
Team coaching.
Customer development II
Product hypotheses.
Team coaching.
Week 1 retro.
Customer development III
Problem interview. Theory and practice.
Team coaching.
Team work on their own schedule
Team coaching.
MVP
MVP Strategy. Best practices.
Team coaching.
No-code tools
Best no-code tools for your startup.
Team coaching.
Session 10
Week 2 retro.
Team coaching
UX & Flow
Product architecture.
Storyboarding, user flow mapping.
Presenting UX to peers.
Team coaching.
Pitching 101
Pitch structure & examples.
Story building.
In-team dry runs + peer feedback.
Team coaching.
Rehearsals
Presentation rehearsals and peer feedback.
Demo day I
Final presentations
Demo day II
Final presentations.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of product thinking or entrepreneurship.
Willingness to work in teams and talk to real users.
No coding or design background required.
Previous exposure to innovation courses is a plus but not mandatory.
Methodology
The course follows an intensive, hands-on, learning-by-doing format. Students are grouped into start-up teams and guided through iterative sprints: discovery, validation, prototyping, and pitching. Daily check-ins, live feedback, and peer reviews replace traditional lectures. Emphasis is placed on real-world interactions — students are expected to engage with actual users, gather feedback, and make product decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions. Think of it as a mini start-up accelerator disguised as a course.
Grading
Alexander Pustovit, a product management expert, and award-winning coach, helps individuals and teams unlock their potential through AI-driven strategies and personalized coaching. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and innovative methodologies, Alexander empowers startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators to accelerate growth and stay ahead of the curve in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
As the Head Coach for the GIC Innovation Execution Program, in collaboration with Stanford Online, Alexander has guided countless project teams and entrepreneurs through the complexities of bringing new ideas to life. His approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on coaching, leading to breakthrough results for both aspiring and established product leaders.
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Lean Startup Bootcamp
by Alexander Pustovit
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Sep 29 - Oct 17, 2025
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
How to secure your spot
Complete the form below to kickstart your application
Schedule your Harbour.Space interview
If successful, get ready to join us on campus
FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.