🧭 The Revenue-First Validation Sprint

A 4-Week, Hands-On Sprint to Turn Validation Into Revenue

You don't need another course.
You need traction.

This is a live, action-driven experience for founders who want to:

  • βœ… Run 24-hour proof tests that reveal what customers actually want.
  • βœ… Design and sell paid pilots before building anything big.
  • βœ… Decide when to double down or pivot β€” with data, not doubt.

Small group. Structured accountability. Real traction.

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πŸ’‘ You've Learned Enough. Now It's Time to Earn.

Most founders stay stuck in validation mode.
They read, tweak, and brainstorm… but never sell.

If you've been "learning" without seeing deposits hit your account β€”
this sprint is your next move.

It's where founders stop theorizing and start transacting.

πŸš€ What You'll Do Inside the Sprint

This isn't another "content drop."

You'll be building, testing, and selling β€” every single week.

Week 1 β€” Proof Test Power:

Design and run your first 24-hour test. No fluff, no endless prep.

Week 2 β€” Offer Design:

Shape your insights into a pilot people pay to test.

Week 3 β€” Paid Pilot Sales:

Get your first commitments using direct outreach + smart positioning.

Week 4 β€” Decision with Data:

Double down or pivot with clarity β€” not emotion.

πŸ“ˆ The Outcome

By the end of 4 weeks, you'll have:

  • 🎯 A paid pilot or validated "no-go"
  • πŸ”„ A repeatable mini-sales framework
  • πŸ“Š Real market data β€” not assumptions
  • πŸš€ Momentum that compounds

If you've been validating without revenue, this sprint is the bridge.

🎯 Who It's For

This sprint is for founders who:

  • βœ… Are building early-stage products or offers
  • βœ… Are ready to sell, not just validate
  • βœ… Want structure, accountability, and proof

It's not for:

  • ❌ Anyone looking for a quick dopamine hit of "learning"
  • ❌ Founders afraid to test in public
  • ❌ Teams waiting for perfection before proof

🧠 Why This Works

The only validation that matters is a transaction.

This sprint flips the script:

You don't guess β€”

you test.

You don't "launch" β€”

you sell early.

You don't collect feedback β€”

you collect payments.

You'll leave with decisions powered by real signals, not wishful thinking.

🧩 Meet Your Sprint Lead

Shashank Rajurkar - Founder and Mentor

Shashank Rajurkar

Founder @ Startup-Side | Startup Mentor

Over the last decade, Shashank has helped founders move from ideas to revenue-ready offers across SaaS, B2B services, and creator startups.

He's led go-to-market launches, mentored early-stage founders, and built validation systems used by accelerators and independent operators alike.

"I built this sprint for founders who are done guessing.
It's for those ready to see real money hit their Stripe dashboard."

🧾 FAQ

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⚑ About Startup-Side

Startup-Side helps founders move from idea to income through structured validation, proof testing, and community accountability.

We don't teach theory β€” we help you earn your first validation revenue faster.

You don't need another course. You need results.

If you're serious about validation that pays, your sprint starts here.