Idea to Action

Have a startup idea you can't stop thinking about — but aren't sure what to do next? This hands-on workshop is built to get you moving.

In a focused, small-group session led by startup veteran Chris Heivly, you'll work through a Lean Canvas to clarify your thinking, pressure-test whether you've got something real, and surface the key risks and assumptions hiding inside your idea. You'll leave with a clearer picture of your next step, and the confidence to take it.

Who is this for?

This is a working session for first-time and idea-stage founders ready to move from "I'm spinning my wheels" to "I know my next step." It's ideal if you:

• Have an idea stuck in your head and haven't launched yet
• Have started something but feel stuck or unsure how to move forward
• Want structured, practical guidance to take your next step with confidence

Come with an idea or early venture you're ready to dig into.

Why attend?

• Build a concrete plan: Work through a Lean Canvas to map your riskiest assumptions and define real next steps
• Pressure-test your idea: Get a crash course in startup fundamentals and customer discovery to find out if you're onto something
• Connect with the ecosystem: Meet other founders and plug into the RDSCo community